eLearning Industry

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

This is called "cognitive overload" and is quite common with online courses or any other form of learning. How then should L&D design online trainings to reduce the cognitive load for learners? Sometimes, you feel saturated and you can’t take in any more information. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Experiencing eLearning

JUNE 29, 2021

Stories can help learners see the relevance of training and why it’s important. Learner Engagement: Behavioral, Cognitive, & Affective Make Learning Immediately Relevant with Scenarios Make Your Stories Relevant Go Beyond Boring: Creating Scenario-Based Learning That Engages Participants.

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Clark Quinn

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

This is particularly true with cognitive research. We’re recognizing that the our cognition is more than just in our head. Similarly, Annie Murphy Paul’s The Extended Mind talks about moving cognition (and learning) into the world. Are our graphics aligned or adding to cognitive load? We need to do better.

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Scissortail's Learning Nest

APRIL 22, 2024

Yet, we often develop learning experiences that exclude a significant portion of our learners—those with disabilities. Designing for Those with Hearing Disabilities For learners with hearing disabilities, providing closed captions is a relatively easy solution. Providing interpreters would be the best accommodation for these learners.

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 9, 2019

Neuroscience research is used to explain results from cognitive psychology research. They also try to connect cognitive research on the other side with classroom experience. While I’m skeptical of most claims about neuroscience research directly informing learning design, this tries to avoid that.

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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? Planning and designing branching scenarios. How do you plan (and manage the complexity of) branching scenarios? Some situations we teach about are inherently quite complex. What would you do in a situation where the material is very complex?

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Experiencing eLearning

MAY 12, 2020

Use scenarios to engage learners. ” My answer: Use scenarios with characters your learners can relate to. My contribution to the post mentions three dimensions of engagement: behavioral, cognitive, and emotional (affective). Scenarios can be especially helpful in improving cognitive and emotional engagement.

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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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LearnDash

AUGUST 12, 2021

In 1975, a Hungarian-American psychologist, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, identified a cognitive state of high focus and productivity which he named “flow.” When applied to learning, flow can engage learners for longer, reduce learning fatigue, and improve the overall learning experience. Here’s how to do that. There is immediate feedback.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Why don’t we just give learners a book and command them to read and learn? Engaging the senses helps learners remember the story. More motivational and inspiring to action, doesn’t leave learners on an emotional low. Manage cognitive load. What tool did he use for the animated drawing of figures and captions?

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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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Upside Learning

MARCH 5, 2025

Cognitive Overload: The Unspoken Barrier to Learning One of the largest but least talked about Telecom & IT training challenges is cognitive overload. By allowing employees to learn while doing their jobs, this strategy lowers cognitive overload and boosts productivity.

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Experiencing eLearning

JUNE 6, 2023

Test the fun factor by getting input from learners. Don’t pull your learner out of the story. The article notes some types of interaction that may support cognitive engagement: scenario-based learning, simulations, discussions, and social interaction. Slapping a leaderboard onto a course doesn’t make it a game. Is it immersive?

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eLearning Industry

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This article explores the role of scaffolding as a pedagogical strategy to lighten the cognitive load on learners, fostering a more efficient and enjoyable learning journey. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 12, 2023

One way to go wrong is to have the choices that learners choose between to be statements, not choices of action. It’s easy to set up a scenario, particularly a mini-scenario with a story, but then ask learners to determine if something’s one of several ‘things’, such as categorizing the situation.

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Infopro Learning

JULY 11, 2022

The different kinds of simulations in training help healthcare professionals master cognitive, technical, and behavioral skill sets with technologically advanced crafted experiences. Partial task trainers are customized training simulators, enabling learners to practice one specific task. Virtual Reality (VR). Full-Scale Simulators.

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eLearning Industry

OCTOBER 11, 2024

As an Instructional Designer, it's important to learn the principles of cognitive science and see how they can be used to create courses that capture learners' attention and interest. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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eLearning Company

JULY 17, 2023

Introduction to Cognitive Load Theory in eLearning Cognitive Load Theory (CLT), conceived by educational psychologist John Sweller in the 1980s, is a revolutionary framework pertinent to eLearning that is grounded in our understanding of human cognitive architecture.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 2, 2024

Scenario-based learning is one way to provide that practice with feedback to help learners improve their performance. Motivation through Relevance: Explore how immediate applicability boosts learner motivation.

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E-Learning Provocateur

JULY 4, 2021

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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Learnnovators

AUGUST 9, 2023

I’ve always been fascinated with the idea of learner engagement. Because it’s engagement that opens up the gates to learner involvement in the course. But unfortunately today, the term learner engagement gets bandied about meaninglessly. Let’s start off by talking about who is an engaged learner. And rightly so.

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Educraft.tech - Technology meets Education

JULY 11, 2024

Practical tips to design courses that steer learners away from cognitive overload and boredom! The post Tips for Instructional Designers to Reduce Cognitive Load appeared first on Educraft.

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Educraft.tech - Technology meets Education

JULY 11, 2024

Practical tips to design courses that steer learners away from cognitive overload and boredom! The post Tips for Instructional Designers to Reduce Cognitive Load appeared first on Educraft.

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InSync Training

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

While online education offers unparalleled flexibility and access, it also presents unique challenges, particularly in fostering a sense of community among learners. The Community of Inquiry Framework : Cognitive presence, social presence, and teaching presence are crucial elements in fostering successful online learning communities.

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Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The findings indicated that, compared to the control group, both intervention conditions had a significant positive effect on cognitive classroom readiness. Thus, implementing SBL into e-learning settings, particularly when preparing learners for real-world settings, is an effective way to engage learners. SBL summary.

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Clark Quinn

JULY 12, 2022

As context, one perspective from cognitive science is thinking of our ourselves as comprised of three components. One is cognitive, that is what we think and know. We address the cognitive, and there’s little to do on the affective side, but we too often basically assume that the learner is ready for what we’re presenting.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Are your learners mostly novices? Do learners use the skills used in combination, or are do they use them independently? For example, I might provide a 2-3 sentence scenario and ask learners to select an open-ended question from a list of choices. Reducing cognitive load. Scenarios can be fairly taxing on cognitive load.

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Experiencing eLearning

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Not all stories for learning are successful in engaging learners. It might be entertaining to add a Mission: Impossible or wild west bank robbery theme to your corporate training, but is that the best way to engage your learners? Don’t strand your learners on a remote island. Karl Kapp, emphasis mine. Last updated 10/1/19.

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Ninja Tropic

APRIL 2, 2025

Unlike traditional training, which often emphasizes theoretical knowledge, CBT ensures learners can demonstrate real-world skills before moving forward. Instead of vague learning objectives, competency-based programs set clear expectations for what learners should be able to do after training.

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The Learning Rooms

APRIL 11, 2025

A flexible approach allowing learners to access online course content at a time that suits them. Equipment, software, or a device which enables learners with disabilities to access eLearning and other content. A digital image to represent the user or learner in computer games and other online learning platforms. A Accessibility.

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Infopro Learning

JUNE 15, 2020

Keeping learners engaged is one of the toughest challenges L&D instructors face during virtual training. Using interactive elements is one of the best ways you can engage learners and keep them interested during virtual training sessions. Utilize Interactive Elements in Virtual Sessions. Prepare for Disruptions.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 17, 2020

I gave examples of how to “hook” learners to draw them into a story right from the beginning. Real-life decision making: Scenarios can give learners an opportunity to practice real-life decisions. In this presentation, I discussed why scenario-based learning engages participants. Why didn’t Christopher’s session go well?

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Infopro Learning

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Furthermore, utilizing online learning platforms or learning management systems (LMS) will allow learners to access the courses wherever they are and on their preferred devices. Providing badges and rewards at the end of any course module will add learner interest and engagement to the training program.

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ReadyTech

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The Psychology of Virtual Training: Tips to Fight Learner Fatigue Ever start out a virtual training session bright-eyed and ready, only to feel your mind wandering halfway through? That’s learner fatigue in action, and it’s common in virtual settings where people spend hours staring at screens. Cognitive load theory has some answers.

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Infopro Learning

DECEMBER 27, 2016

Interact with learners. Provide cognitive support. Reduce learner anxiety and frustration. Guide learners. Do not overdo the personalization style in the script as this might distract the learner. These on-screen coaches serve various instructional goals. They: Act as instructors or motivators.

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Clark Quinn

JUNE 14, 2022

Overall, it’s too easy to focus purely on the cognitive. First, you need an initial emotional ‘hook’ to gain the learner’s commitment to the learning experience. Even before we open them up cognitively (though, of course, they’re linked)! I suggest that this manifests in two ways.

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