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Space invaders

E-Learning Provocateur

And this makes sense to me, as the cognitive load is reduced in each session, and I presume the time intervals accommodate further cognitive processing that embeds the concepts deeper into long-term memory. Reinforcement.

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Top 10 +1 Instructional Game Design Best Practices

Kapp Notes

Practice #2 – Embed the learning game into a curriculum using the following structure: Set up the game and tell the learners what they will learn, then allow them to experience the game and when the game is over, debrief the learners to highlighting the learning aspects of the game. The closer the two match, the better the learning transfer.

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Julie Dirksen, #DevLearn "Interface Design: Tips and Tricks for Designing for Learning Environments"

Learning Visions

The purpose of good interface design: makes it usable, keeps the user from getting frustrated, making the interface invisible -- it needs to reduce your cognitive load. If a user interface is really hard to figure out, you''re maxing out the learner''s cognitive load. So how do we reduce that cognitive load?

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Motivational Considerations in the Study of Instruction

Kapp Notes

Lepper at Stanford University is a leading theorist in social psychology and has written numerous academic papers, one I came across the other day is titled “Motivational Considerations in the Study of Instruction&# that was published in the journal Cognition and Instruction (1988), 5(4) 289-309.

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Why we must deliberately embed curiosity instead of conformity

CLO Magazine

As a mechanism of preservation, conformity constricts our cognitive abilities and diminishes our openness to change and well-being in favor of systemic mimicry. The post Why we must deliberately embed curiosity instead of conformity appeared first on Chief Learning Officer - CLO Media. confirmation bias).

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19 Powerful Ways That Small Businesses Can Benefit From Thinkific

Spark Your Interest

And if you follow good design principles, you’ll also help manage the cognitive load. But, be careful not to add too much cognitive overload. It explains cognitive load and cognitive theory. These lessons enable you to embed other content, developed in a third-party tool. So the learner isn’t overwhelmed.

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Emotional Intelligence in Leadership: Strategies for Developing EQ through Training

Infopro Learning

Provide training on emotional regulation and stress management strategies, including deep breathing, mindfulness, and cognitive reappraisal techniques. This can include workshops, seminars, coaching sessions, and ongoing reinforcement activities to embed EQ principles into the organizational culture.