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Storyline Accessibility and Mayer’s Principles

Scissortail's Learning Nest

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. However, for many course designs, this can lead to a poor experience for users who would prefer the media to play automatically and don’t want to select Play on every slide.

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Learning Design for Cognitive Accessibility

Scissortail's Learning Nest

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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Game Design, ChatGPT Prompts: ID Links 6/6/23

Experiencing eLearning

Yes and… -reddit user ScallyCap12 explaining options in a model for more interesting success/failure mechanics in RPGs (role playing games) Branching scenario tools and templates ThingLink: Create unique experiences with interactive images, videos & 360° media Branching scenario tool for simulations, interactive videos, and more.

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Broad and Deep Instructional Design Skills

Experiencing eLearning

Psychology, cognitive science, graphic design, usability, and other fields also overlap with instructional design. I would classify that as elearning development or media development instead. What about people who only do development but no design; are they instructional designers? Job titles and expanding expectations.

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AI, Accessibility, PowerPoint: ID Links 5/28/24

Experiencing eLearning

This includes tips for adjusting the focus order when you have animated content, providing a “skip animation” button for screen reader users, and allowing users a choice to autoplay media or not.

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10 Tips to Prevent Cognitive Overload in E-Learning

Capytech

10 Tips to Prevent Cognitive Overload in E-Learning. In a previous blog, we explained cognitive load theory and looked at ways to identify if cognitive overload is a problem in your existing e-learning courses. Preventing Cognitive Overload from Occurring When Designing New E-Learning Courses. Use Various Media.

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SBL Research, Twine, LXD, Tools: ID Links 9/28/21

Experiencing eLearning

The findings indicated that, compared to the control group, both intervention conditions had a significant positive effect on cognitive classroom readiness. They’re design more for journalists and media companies than training, but there’s overlap in explainer journalism and elearning. Time estimates.

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