TalentLMS

DECEMBER 7, 2015

In this article, I’ll shed light on the situated cognition theory, from its core principles to tips that will help you use it in your next eLearning course. Situated cognition is based on the idea that learning is most effective when it is in context. 4 Situated Cognition Best Practices. According to J.

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Kapp Notes

MAY 27, 2011

Recently, I posted about Bandura’s Social learning theory , this posting continues the discussion and relates it specifically to instruction involving avatars. Social Learning Theory. Social learning theory is based on the premise that observation and imitation by an individual leads to learned behavior.

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Kapp Notes

JUNE 30, 2011

Chapter Three presents theories behind the elements of gamification. Also explored are the concepts of distributed practice, social learning theory, achieving the flow state, scaffolding and game levels, and the power of episodic memory. The chapter nicely “validates” what all the theory states about game-based learning.

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Learning Visions

MAY 1, 2007

A list of important books, key terminology, basic theory. Because its true -- you can impress your clients and peers by working "cognitive load" into a sentence. And, more importantly, you can improve your design when you understand the theory. (Im Im not a big theory person. Im not a big theory person.

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Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

I’ve always thought that you could cover in one good day all the key theories, big ideas, and grand arguments of instructional design. All the appropriate instructional strategies, learning theories and concepts in ONE day. Then the rest is learning to use today’s best tools of the trade to create good stuff. Tom, really?

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InSync Training

MAY 11, 2017

This guest blog post helps you prepare for, and gives a preview of, his live learning session, Gamification: Strategies for Merging Learning Theory, Games, and Instructional Design.

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Clark Quinn

JANUARY 25, 2010

Besides a serious several years being enchanted with submarines (still am, in theory, but realized I probably wouldn’t get along with the Navy for my own flaws), I always wanted to have a big desk covered with cool technology, exploring new ideas. Donald Norman ended up letting me study with him.

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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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Learning Visions

MAY 21, 2007

As a practical person, I tend to avoid theory. But in my quest for an informal M.Ed, Ive got to get into theory a bit, right? The EduTech Wiki also has a good overview on learning style theory. Posted by Cammy Bean at 1:41 PM Labels: learning styles , theory 1 comments: Howard Solomon said. For the moment. We got Wii!

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Spark Your Interest

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

These include, Managing Cognitive Load: Cognitive load refers to the number of working memory resources a person is using. Heavy cognitive load can have adverse effects on task completion. And it’s important to note that the experience of cognitive load is not the same in everyone.

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 15, 2008

Im not looking for the obtuse theory books. After my appeal for something a little more pared down that I might actually be able to read, Dr. John came up with these essentials: The Conditions of Learning and Theory of Instruction , by Robert Gagné Training Complex Cognitive Skills , by Jeroen J.G. These are my current faves.

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Docebo

JULY 22, 2021

From time to time, you’ll come across a subject matter expert who’s new to the world of e-learning and doesn’t know much about instructional design models and related theories. Not all e-learning projects are going to come with unlimited budgets. It’s important to consider cognitive overload when you’re creating your content.

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Kapp Notes

JUNE 13, 2013

This Pentagon Project Makes Cyberwar as Easy as Angry Birds. A Meta-Analysis of the Cognitive and Motivational Effects of Serious Games. Also referenced was research about games and cognition supported by a grant from DSO National Laboratories , Singapore. We discussed Malone’s Theory of Intrinsic Motivation.

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LearnUpon

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Unlike ADDIE, the agile method dives straight into a project, producing small pieces of content very quickly. Cognitive Load. A theory developed by John Sweller that describes the strain working memory experiences when information is being processed. Then the results are then refined over multiple quick iterations.

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Learning with e's

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

This is number 31 in my series on learning theories. I''m working through the alphabet of psychologists and theorists, providing a brief overview of each theory, and how it can be applied in education. The Theory Not to be confused with constructivism, constructionism is a cognitive theory that relates to learning by making things.

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Integrated Learnings

JANUARY 2, 2013

If you're interested in trying something new with your eLearning projects this year, take a look at how the past year of posts from this blog might help. Designing eLearning for Cognitive Ease. Designing eLearning for Cognitive Ease. Want to explore Tin Can API? Is Your eLearning Effective for Dummies? Personify eLearning.

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Experiencing eLearning

OCTOBER 8, 2009

We may contrast cognitivism, which is a causal theory of mind, with connectionism, which is an emergentist theory of mind. This is not to say that connectionism (see also ) does away with causation altogether; it is not a ‘hand of God’ theory. color, shape, location, etc), areas are specialized for specific.

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Gyrus

MARCH 14, 2024

A Comprehensive Guide to Social Learning Theory GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - Social learning theory’s fundamental tenet is that people learn by watching, copying, and behaving like others in social situations. What Is Social Learning Theory?

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Gyrus

MARCH 14, 2024

A Comprehensive Guide to Social Learning Theory GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - Social learning theory’s fundamental tenet is that people learn by watching, copying, and behaving like others in social situations. What Is Social Learning Theory?

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Gyrus

MARCH 14, 2024

A Comprehensive Guide to Social Learning Theory Gyrus Systems Gyrus Systems - Best Online Learning Management Systems Social learning theory’s fundamental tenet is that people learn by watching, copying, and behaving like others in social situations. What Is Social Learning Theory?

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Ontuitive

OCTOBER 15, 2016

Before Edward Tolman's maze experiments (see this post , and this post , for the full story) and subsequent theories about "cognitive maps," it was conventional wisdom that learning only occurred with incentives and reinforcements. Tolman's experiments and the "latent learning" theory that followed provided a new conceptual frame.

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CourseArc

JULY 12, 2017

It’s the functional application of design aspects like color theory, typography, and user experience to the goal of teaching. It includes lots of templates and samples that instructional designers can apply to their own projects. Clark, it’s based on research about cognitive learning behaviors. Clark, Chopeta Lyons).

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Association eLearning

JUNE 22, 2016

On the other hand, working with a trusted mentor, project group, or learning buddy can lead to positive experiences for everyone involved. Cognitive Load (Number of Skills). At its most basic, cognitive load refers to how much information a learner can process at one time. Game theory is much more complex than that.

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Paradiso Solutions

APRIL 15, 2025

This approach is particularly effective in engaging eLearning courses, as it prevents cognitive overload and increases retention. Applying Learning Theories to Improve Engagement A robust theoretical foundation is essential for effective eLearning. Social Learning : Incorporate discussion forums, group projects, and peer reviews.

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eLearningMind

MARCH 3, 2025

Understanding the science of learning retention Memory formation and retention are intricate processes governed by various cognitive functions and brain structures. Heres an in-depth look at some key theories and their practical applications. By structuring information in stages, learners can process it without feeling overwhelmed.

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Learnnovators

MARCH 29, 2014

That’s why Instructional Design Guru defines terms from Instructional Design, Cognitive Psychology, Social Media, Multimedia, Technology and Law. It helps learning designers apply these best practices to e-learning projects quickly. THE QUOTE: “ Instructional Design is complex and overlaps with many fields.

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Origin Learning

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Understanding Social Learning Theory. Social learning theory as we understand it today primarily evolved from the work of Albert Bandura in the 1960s. This theory is often considered to be a bridge that connects behaviorist and cognitive learning theories. Facebook, LinkedIn, and Learning Socially.

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Clark Quinn

JULY 17, 2018

I was thinking about this with a project I’m working on, and it occurred to me that there might be some confusion. The second approach I recommend is theory. If science and theory can’t provide the answer, you either wing it, but it’s better if you set up an experiment. Finally, you test.

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 12, 2008

Tuesday, February 12, 2008 Theory vs. Application in Instructional Design: One Academics View A long time ago, I decided I was much better at the practical side of things than the theoretical. See what John has to say in Instructional Design and Academia -- Where Theory and Practice RARELY Meet. I did great in Calculus AB(?)

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Mike Taylor

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Simplifying Cognitive Load Theory. Adam Boxer ( @adamboxer1 ) takes a stab and simplifying the cognitive load theory. John Sweller’s Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) may be the single most important thing for teachers to know, but it was not necessarily designed with teachers in mind.

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TalentLMS

DECEMBER 30, 2014

Motivation and behavior theories have been pointing instruction designers and eLearning developers in this direction too. Serious games or serious eLearning solutions take eLearning courses to a higher level of cognitive resonance through emotionally cognizant settings naturally found in games.

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Learning Visions

MAY 31, 2007

I use words like "cognitive load theory" or "working memory". I craft the approach we would take for this particular project, for this particular customer. Project Management: Just that. Manage the project. Write all the design documents, project plans, change orders, etc. I schmooze. I ask questions.

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Mike Taylor

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Where Did Germane Cognitive Load Go? Greg Ashman looks at the “fatal flaws” of cognitive load theory. The first problem with germane cognitive load is a philosophical one. Dig into to this one to learn more and see what he has to say about cognitive load theory. News & Notes. Learn more ?.

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Learning Visions

MAY 24, 2007

Thursday, May 24, 2007 Brain Plasticity & Cognitive Abilities Ive just read Richard Nantels post The Ultimate Pretest in which he talks about his interest in brain plasticity. Is cognitive ability plastic? And what is cognitive ability, really? Scientists are finding ways to change the brain through intellectual exercises.

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Tim Slade

JANUARY 26, 2020

Starting with a practical overview of adult learning theory and how it can be used in the real world, you’ll learn how these principles apply when creating eLearning content for adult learners. From there, you’ll discover how to conduct a learning needs analysis to determine whether or not eLearning is the right solution.

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Learning Visions

MAY 5, 2007

Saturday, May 05, 2007 Humble Learning Moment File this one under the challenging of outdated theories and assumptions. The old theory: Up until now, Ive gone along with that concept of learning styles , which the books authors tell me is based on the information delivery theory. recently as this week. 7:38 PM Cammy Bean said.

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Tony Karrer

MAY 4, 2010

You will get help when you: Try to find the right project, start the project, perform the project, complete the project Hire someone Sell a house Improve customer satisfaction ( data driven ). I think we are reaching a time when we are going to see an explosion of Performance Support.

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