eLearning Industry

MARCH 22, 2020

Research shows that it’s not necessarily a good idea to add a how-to-use-this-course tutorial for our online courses as it can increase anxiety and cognitive load. This post was first published on eLearning Industry. The simpler and broader implications and what to do instead are discussed.

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TalentLMS

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Think how we switch between the email page, the project management page, the social media page, the research article and the eLearning screen! Notice these key principles involved in the forgetting curve and how eLearning design can overcome them: The more meaningful the information is, the easier it is for humans to remember it.

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eFront

MAY 16, 2017

This will help you improve knowledge retention and your corporate eLearning ROI. Employees usually react to bulky text blocks in one of two ways: They either click away as soon as they spot the daunting wall of text or they try to absorb as much information as possible, which in turn results in cognitive overload.

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ProProfs

JANUARY 6, 2022

Corporate eLearning has grown by an impressive 900% in the last 16 years. The global eLearning market is projected to reach $325 billion by 2025. These numbers indicate only one thing – the eLearning industry is only gaining ground with time. As a matter of fact, adopting eLearning software is inevitable for businesses.

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CourseArc

JULY 12, 2017

Instructional designers may сrеаtе eLearning соurѕеѕ, wrіtе instructor’s mаnuаlѕ fоr сlаѕѕrооm іnѕtruсtіоn, design lеаrnіng gаmеѕ, convert classroom curricula into an online format, оr create training соurѕеѕ for thе wоrkрlасе. Clark, it’s based on research about cognitive learning behaviors. Like other books by Ruth C.

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Coreaxis

APRIL 12, 2021

This is a great example of how cognitive diversity can drive innovative thinking by encouraging employees to take their experience and expertise from one area and apply them to another. Embracing cognitive diversity and difference is the foundation of critical and creative thinking. Cognitive Diversity Drives Problem Solving.

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TechSmith Camtasia

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Tutorial videos are a fantastic way to connect with your audience through teaching and learning. But is there such a thing as a one-size-fits-all tutorial video workflow? He joins The Visual Lounge to share how he adapts his tutorial video workflow to ensure highly effective instructional videos. The first stage is awareness.

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eFront

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

If there is one thing that holds true for developing eLearning training materials, it’s planning, planning and planning. In short, make the planning stage the longest step in eLearning course design! Aligning training goals with corporate KPIs is the smartest way to create effective eLearning material. But it’s true.

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Adobe Captivate

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Many designers don’t develop eLearning and the opposite is also true for developers. But over time it is best to have a firm knowledge of all the areas of eLearning as either way you will have to deal with stakeholders within the company or organisation. Knowledge of following theories and models: Situated Cognition Theory.

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Mike Taylor

AUGUST 4, 2023

What I’m Listening To: The Wallows is another discovery that I’ve made courtesy of my “official music consultant” (my daughter) Last Week’s Most Clicked: Using Images in Visual Design News & Notes Cognitive Bias Cheatsheet Our brains use cognitive biases as a way to save energy and cognitive resources.

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Mike Taylor

JULY 14, 2023

Cognitive load is influenced by motivation, task elements, and background knowledge. Cognitive load is influenced by motivation, task elements, and background knowledge. Original, illustrated design tutorials to help you design better websites & apps. It has three types: intrinsic, extraneous, and germane load.

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Aptara

MARCH 19, 2025

Using Microlearning for Better Knowledge Retention Traditional training sessions often overwhelm employees with information, leading to cognitive overload. Whether through a searchable digital library, AI-powered chatbots, or short tutorials, JIT learning bridges knowledge gaps in real time, improving productivity and efficiency.

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Adobe Captivate

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Microlearning is an emerging instructional design strategy and has been a buzzword both in eLearning Industry and Learning & Development landscape. So it’s time to design eLearning with a more holistic learner-centered approach, and that’s what we call “Microlearning” (micro-learning or micro learning). Source link: [link].

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Knowledge Guru

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

It implies a cognitive and affective absorption that goes beyond mere attention and focus and encapsulates a love of what one is doing. A challenge tends to motivate and engage learners much more than a lecture or “page-turning” eLearning course does. Engamement refers to the amplification of a child’s focus, interest, and learning.

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Clark Quinn

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Last week, at Online Educa in Berlin, I gave a tutorial on deeper elearning as a pre-conference event. Learning solutions for performance and for education both still need to respect our neural and cognitive architecture. Thus we need to be as aware of cognition in our designing as in our design.

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SHIFT eLearning

APRIL 1, 2014

Although often neglected when hiring an eLearning developer, the ability to write well is an important skill. Use these six secrets of professional writers to make your eLearning content stand out and engage and interest the learner. Effective eLearning courses are simple and intuitive. Keep sentences short. Omit needless words.

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Knowledge Guru

JUNE 21, 2016

Most sales enablement programs use blended learning to combine games, mobile, eLearning, video, roleplay and in-person coaching. Get learners comfortable with rules and game play before starting – or build in tutorial guidance. Match cognitive activities in the game to the cognitive activities required on the job.

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Learning Visions

OCTOBER 1, 2015

These are my live blogged notes from the opening session at this year's DevLearn, hosted by the eLearning Guild and happening in Las Vegas. Unlike in eLearning. Could algorithms create elearning from scratch? It creates some eLearning with a semantic engine. Forgive any typos and incoherencies.

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Mike Taylor

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Simplifying Cognitive Load Theory. Adam Boxer ( @adamboxer1 ) takes a stab and simplifying the cognitive load theory. John Sweller’s Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) may be the single most important thing for teachers to know, but it was not necessarily designed with teachers in mind. Battling the Bandwidth of your Brain. Good stuff.

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eLearning Learning Posts

JANUARY 3, 2011

Twitter for Learning – 55 Great Articles - eLearning Technology , March 24, 2010. 10 Ways To Learn In 2010 - The eLearning Coach , January 3, 2010. 5 Must-See PowerPoint Tutorials for Creating Better Training - Mindflash , September 29, 2010. Course Content Authoring Tools – Open Source (Free) - eLearning 24-7 , June 7, 2010.

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TechSmith Camtasia

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

For over 20 years, Lodestone has provided organizations education technology services including: public and private classes, video production, eLearning development and consulting. Cognitive Load. To reduce cognitive load, images and sound consumed through the eyes and ears contain no incidental media. What is incidental media?

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SHIFT eLearning

JUNE 12, 2014

These two pieces of information suggest that visual content is a key factor in eLearning and applying graphic techniques appropriately could enhance knowledge acquisition. However, it is also important to remember that excessive use of color leads to cognitive overload and becomes counter-productive. Use Strong Colors Strategically.

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SHIFT eLearning

MAY 29, 2014

Have you ever stared at the computer wondering how to make your eLearning course more effective? Each of these strategies may be beneficial to developing your eLearning course. This text provides readers the essential principles of visual communication design and its connection to cognitive science research.

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Docebo

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

How You Can Deliver Highly Effective Courses Through Bite-Sized eLearning. But how can eLearning professionals provide them with the bite-sized bits of eLearning they need to achieve their goals, especially when working on a tight eLearning budget? Take A Spaced eLearning Approach. Stick To One Subject.

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Instancy

APRIL 1, 2025

Understanding User-Generated Content (UGC) in Learning User-Generated Content (UGC) is any form of contentvideos, assessments, tutorials, discussion threads, collaborative documents, and microlearning modulescreated by users rather than centralized institutions or professional developers.

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KnowledgeOne

MARCH 16, 2023

As technology advances, the elearning industry rapidly changes. Microlearning is not just about short lessons; it also means taking a step further and breaking learning into bite-sized pieces to reduce cognitive load on the user. The post 7 elearning trends to keep you ahead of your competition appeared first on KnowledgeOne.

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Gyrus

JANUARY 22, 2023

Top e-Learning Trends to Keep an Eye on in 2024 GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - The global eLearning market was worth $190 billion in 2020. The pandemic has certainly accelerated the eLearning industry’s growth and brought to light the viability of e Learning systems and platforms, which will be in the limelight in 2023.

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Gyrus

JANUARY 22, 2023

Top e-Learning Trends to Keep an Eye on in 2024 GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - The global eLearning market was worth $190 billion in 2020. The pandemic has certainly accelerated the eLearning industry’s growth and brought to light the viability of e Learning systems and platforms, which will be in the limelight in 2023.

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Gyrus

JANUARY 22, 2023

Top e-Learning Trends to Keep an Eye on in 2024 Gyrus Systems Gyrus Systems - Best Online Learning Management Systems The global eLearning market was worth $190 billion in 2020. eLearning or web-based training is an interactive, directed learning process delivered via the internet. during the forecast period. What is e-learning?

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TalentLMS

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Break the concept down even further and you’re presented with three different adaptability types: cognitive, emotional, and personal. Cognitive adaptability Cognitive adaptability is about structuring thoughts to consider and explore different scenarios. And, by doing so, plan for different outcomes.

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TOPYX LMS

JULY 14, 2016

According to eLearning Industry’s contributor Asha Pandey, micro learning consists of “ short, 3- to 5-minute focused learning nugget(s)…designed to meet a specific learning outcome.” Practically, micro learning could entail a learner watching a tutorial on YouTube or reading a 300- to 500-word educational article.

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Paradiso Solutions

JULY 7, 2022

Assists in the reduction of cognitive overload. This prevents cognitive overload, allowing them to absorb and assimilate the most critical points. This is related to the first benefit, as less cognitive overload leads to better knowledge retention and recall. appeared first on Paradiso eLearning Blog. TRY OUR DEMO NOW!!

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TechSmith Camtasia

APRIL 24, 2018

There is a broad range of applications for screencasts in online training, from software product demos to POS system tutorials. Here are 8 tips to incorporate screencasts into your eLearning course design. Here are 8 tips to incorporate screencasts into your eLearning course design.

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eFront

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Is your corporate eLearning culture on the road to success? In this article, we’ll highlight the top 7 traits of a winning corporate eLearning culture. What Makes Α Successful Corporate eLearning Culture. But how do you get employees excited about your corporate eLearning program? Open Communication. Click To Tweet.

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Rapid eLearning

DECEMBER 1, 2020

One place where they work well is when I am doing quick screencast tutorials. And the right track with a good beat can set a tone and help move the tutorial along. I know that there are many of you who will trot out the cognitive load arguments. Adding a subtle background track covers the noise. That’s all good.

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Magic EdTech

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

That’s the case because digital tools can engage learners’ multiple senses which in turn allow more cognitive connection and association with a concept. This innovative approach to teaching is, of course, extremely helpful for learners with physical, cognitive, or developmental differences.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

On past projects, many of my customers would ask for interactive elearning courses. When I asked them how they defined interactive elearning courses they’d usually list things like fancy mouseovers, drag-and-drop interactions, and a host of other ways to interact with the screen. However, it’s a key part of interactive elearning.

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