eLearningMind

JUNE 2, 2025

So, in this blog, we list and explain 15 cognitive learning examples, and we talk about the benefits of cognitive learning and where you can apply it, whether youre an educator, learning experience designer, corporate trainer, or just a curious lifelong learner. What is cognitive learning? Experiential learning.

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Experiencing eLearning

JUNE 6, 2023

Branching scenario prototype in 90 minutes Ready to level up your branching scenario skills? ChatGPT prompts ChatGPT for ID: Automate mini-scenario creation — Educraft This post has example prompts for creating mini-scenarios. ChatGPT Prompts for Business Videos | ChatGPT Script Prompts 20 sample prompts for scripting animated videos.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 16, 2019

Cognitive load, spacing effect, forgetting effect, worked examples, and more. If we view this as practicing in context, then it makes sense that practicing skills of similar difficulty would produce better results. The sample is a well-done interactive video scenario for home visitors. tags: research learning.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Based on over 75 unique samples and data from more than 33,000 participants, we found that stories were more easily understood and better recalled than essays. I like how Clark Quinn describes the nuance of having scenarios where the choices aren’t actions–that’s a problem I’ve seen in several examples this year.

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Scissortail's Learning Nest

APRIL 22, 2024

For many Deaf people who use sign language, reading captions is using a second language, so it adds an extra layer of cognitive load that’s not ideal for learning. For an example of a Storyline course that includes sign interpretation, see the Disability Inclusive Development course that we developed for The U.S.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

How do you know if you have too many branches, and risk cognitive overload for the learner? For example: > break it up into smaller courses? > What resources can you recommend to help trainers further develop this skill? How do you plan (and manage the complexity of) branching scenarios? put it into a process flow document?

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eLearning Industry

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Cognitive skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, and reading comprehension shape childrens ability to understand, interpret, and respond to their environment. Explore why these skills are essential and how parents can develop them in children for long-term success. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Why scenario-based learning is a game-changer for building judgment, context, and decision-making skills. Key training success metrics, from reduced support calls to emotional and cognitive engagement. How simulations and scenarios work together to create engaging, outcome-driven training.

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Clarity Consultants

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

As companies increasingly turn to eLearning platforms to facilitate employee training and development, it’s crucial to understand the cognitive processes at play. Let’s look into the fascinating world of Cognitive Load Theory and explore how it impacts learning from a corporate perspective.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 8, 2020

If you have several desired behaviors or skills, is it better to use one large branching scenario or break it into several smaller scenarios? My recommendation depends on the audience and how the skills are used. Audience skill level. The first factor to consider is your audience and their existing skill level.

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Origin Learning

DECEMBER 29, 2014

Games help in development of cognitive ability. For example, a simulated game that has engineer trainees repairing different machineries that get more complex as they complete each level, will ultimately develop their cognitive ability in that area. Thus, games increase learning motivation. Games improve concentration.

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Scissortail's Learning Nest

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The Cognitive Accessibility Guidance identifies eight objectives to reduce barriers for people with cognitive, intellectual, and learning disabilities, as well as neurodivergent (or neurologically different) individuals. Cognitive Accessibility Guidance The Cognitive Accessibility Guidance is organized under eight objectives.

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Experiencing eLearning

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

This post includes links with examples of scenarios, tips for creating scenarios, AI tools, reflections on AI and skills, and research on using videos for learning. Everyone is above average Ethan Mollick reflects on possible ways AI might affect skills. I’m glad Stephanie has made it available again as an example.

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Experiencing eLearning

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Let’s take the example of employee onboarding training. In general, the more realistic the context for practice, the easier it is to transfer those skills to your real job. Note the last sentence above: “the same cognitive activities” need to be used in the fantasy for it to be effective.

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Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Let’s consider an example. Check out the Lifesaver training on what to do in emergency situations for an example with effective use of time as feedback. This feedback works in the Lifesaver training because timing really is a critical part of the skill being taught. Revisiting the Communication Scenario Example.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Even though I was already pretty good, my skills are better after that course. For example, grouping objects together on a slide helps learners perceive the objects as being related or connected. I’m at the point where writing with a conversational tone is my default, for example. Visual design.

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Upside Learning

MAY 12, 2025

Progressive Skill Building (Competency-Based Learning) Instead of bombarding employees with an 8-hour leadership training , what if you gradually built their skills over months? Microlearning follow-ups A 5-minute post-training quiz reinforcing the key takeaways of a full-length workshop.

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KnowledgeCity

JUNE 22, 2023

To create a truly diverse team that fosters these benefits, managers must harness cognitive diversity, where diverse thinking styles thrive. Let’s take a deep dive into cognitive diversity, why it’s important, and how to work with different thinking styles in your organization. What Is Cognitive Diversity?

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Clark Quinn

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Here, I’ll talk about Introductions, Examples, Practice, and Closings. I like to use what I call a ‘motivating’ example, that shows the consequences from having (or not) the skill(s) addressed. I like to use what I call a ‘motivating’ example, that shows the consequences from having (or not) the skill(s) addressed.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

If participants can’t immediately see the connection between their training and their jobs, they won’t be motivated to complete training or to apply new skills to their jobs. Elearning can also be shallow and too focused on remembering content, without opportunities to practice new skills.

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The Learning Rooms

APRIL 11, 2025

A framework for developing learning outcomes which vary in cognitive complexity under the skills of recall, understand, apply, analyse, evaluate, and create. C Cognitive Load. Cognitive Overload. The skills to access, evaluate, use, share and create digital content using digital technology and the internet.

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Infopro Learning

JULY 27, 2023

Effective eLearning initiatives perpetually employ this indispensable yet somewhat inconspicuous skill. According to the Association for Talent Development , instructional design involves crafting learning experiences and resources to facilitate acquiring and practically applying knowledge and skills.

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Clark Quinn

JUNE 13, 2023

She asked: “What areas and skills are essential (in order of importance if possible) for those who want to transition into learning and development.” I welcome your thoughts on skills to move into L&D. I welcome your thoughts on skills to move into L&D. Here I mean the role of models, examples, emotion, etc.

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Experiencing eLearning

MAY 8, 2012

an irrelevant treasure hunt, you’re adding cognitive load or at the least distracting the brain from the content. As Ruth herself says in the comments to the article, “I think it’s about designing a simulation (which I don’t equate directly to games) in a manner that allows learners to practice job-relevant skills.”

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Learningtogo

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The song is an example of a mnemonic device—an effective tool for helping learners memorize nearly anything. With increased insights coming from the field of neuroscience, there’s been a heightened interest in understanding how music affects our cognitive processes. This post first appeared in the ATD Blog on the 29th of August.

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Making Change

MAY 8, 2018

For example, let’s say your scenario describes a manager, Sarah, who has to decide what to do about a long-term employee whose performance is suddenly slipping. For example, you can click to look inside “your” bag. Here are some ideas from the world of fiction that you could try. Offer multiple levels of backstory.

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Upside Learning

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

If skilling is a critical capability for organizations to deliver, going forward, what do we need to know? First, we need to stipulate what is a ‘skill’. What are Skills So, what are skills? For us, skills are about the ability to ‘do’. In cognitive science, this is referred to as ‘inert knowledge’.

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Spark Your Interest

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

If you’ve got the skills and competencies most instructional designers have, Articulate Storyline allows you to author highly customized and engaging content. For example, if you are applying a policy or procedure or following steps in a process. For example, if you don’t need much interactivity. And we think with good reason.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Check out the Lifesaver training on what to do in emergency situations for an example with effective use of time as feedback. This feedback works in the Lifesaver training because timing really is a critical part of the skill being taught. Revisiting the Communication Scenario Example. Your Examples? Accessibility.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 30, 2024

She spoke about cognitive biases and ways to counteract them or use them to your advantage. For example, giving people a sense of control, especially during times of change, helps them be happier and more satisfied. Carla summarized microlearning research showing benefits for retention, skills acquisition, and confidence.

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Clark Quinn

MARCH 8, 2022

There’s evidence of this, for one from the results of research by the Cognitive Technology group at the University of Southern California showing experts can’t access about 70% of what they do! So it’s difficult to get them to provide good support for acquiring skills or understanding.

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Learningtogo

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Playing a musical instrument enhances key cognitive functions, including problem-solving, memory, planning, attention to detail and emotional intelligence. Neuroplasticity teaches us that it is never too late in life to take up a musical instrument, and the cognitive benefits could be substantial. Solve problems.

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LearnDash

JULY 9, 2020

Another common example lies in the workplace. Social motivations are also a great example of an external motivation that is every bit as compelling as an internal one. They like acquiring new skills and knowledge, and they will continue to do so without much outside prodding. Your course gives them the power to do so.

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Spark Your Interest

JULY 13, 2021

For example, in the images below there are two ways to layout your course. In the first example, the novice designer has set-up up many different gardening lessons by month. In the second example, the course designer has organized the lessons by gardening seasons. For example, changing the color of the text.

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Docebo

JULY 8, 2021

At the end of the day, those contributions deliver more insights and knowledge into a repository designed to develop an already skilled workforce and improve the performance of the business. For example, a salesperson may have trouble recalling the lessons they learned from an annual sales kickoff event by the next week.

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Infopro Learning

APRIL 10, 2018

Microlearning reduces cognitive overload and improves knowledge retention. For example, eLearning courses that are already divided into brief modules and activities. For example, you’re able to use a step-by-step walkthrough as an outline for your video production. Turn Online Training Tutorials Into Interactive Demos.

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E-Learning Provocateur

MAY 27, 2024

The hottest topics among L&D geeks right now are artificial intelligence and skills-based learning, so it was my pleasure to co-host the latest IDeL Meetup to discuss the intersection of the two trends with peers in the profession. What skills do employees need to survive and thrive in an increasingly digitalised workplace?

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