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Cognitive Load Theory: The Key to Smarter Instructional Design

Origin Learning

What is cognitive load theory (CLT)? ‘Cognitive’ means mental and ‘load’ means burden, so this theory basically studies the mental load that the human brain faces when learning happens. This is what a schema does: it helps in shedding some of the cognitive load.

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The Science Of Sound: How Voice Impacts Cognitive Retention

eLearning Industry

Discover top tips and tricks on how best to use one's voice to impact the cognitive retention of the listener positively. The science of sound is a wonderful thing. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Is AI in Learning and Development Fast-Tracking Dull Training, Especially eLearning Narration?

IT Training Department Blog

Imagine sitting through a training session where every voice and every module sounds eerily similaruniform, impersonal, lacking the dynamism that sparks curiosity and engagement. Using AI in eLearning narration may result in a homogenized experience where every module sounds similar. But at what expense?

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Taxonomy of Learning Theories

E-Learning Provocateur

This concept was demonstrated in the early 1900s by Ivan Pavlov, who reported that after a period of conditioning, a dog will associate the sound of a beating metronome (neutral stimulus) with food, and respond to it in the same manner (salivate). . Cognitive load . Cognitivism . Constructivism . Constructivism has a rich history.

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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. We can use sound instructional design techniques, including Mayer’s Principles, and make our courses accessible at the same time.

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3 Ways to Use Cognitive Psychology to Improve Your Course

LearnDash

As it turns out, psychology—particularly cognitive psychology—has a lot of valuable lessons for e-learning. This may sound counterintuitive at first, but think about how popular various mental puzzles are—from crosswords to Sudoku. Cognitive psychology concepts aren’t about taking the easy road for expediency’s sake.

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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. Focus on the Topic.

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