Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Good instructional writing is “practical application that is grounded in theory,” to borrow a phrase from Judy Katz. What do you do if a client says, “I want to take this 60 minute lecture video and just chop it into 5 minute segments”? you have an opportunity to create something informed by research.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 16, 2019

The links and resources in this post include collections of research, specific research on retrieval practice, an overview of learning theories, H5P’s new branching scenario option, and a widget for changing the colors in the Storyline modern player. Learning Theories. Learning Science and Research. Research Collections.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 10, 2021

This post includes links on instructional design research and principles, productivity, video, animation, visual design, an elearning example, and my article on scenario-based learning for TD Magazine. Video, animation, and visual design. Free Stock Video Footage, Royalty Free Videos for Download. Spaced learning.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Scenario-based learning helps heighten the link between theory and practice by presenting students with a real-world situation and a challenge they need to overcome. Watch the recording If the video doesn’t appear below, you can watch it on YouTube.

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Making Change

JANUARY 18, 2018

Here’s a video of the webinar I recently ran on that topic, plus a summary of what we talked about. According to self-determination theory, when people are externally motivated, they simply obey someone else’s rules (“I do it because the boss is watching”). It’s all about self-determination.

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Infopro Learning

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Examples include understanding the basics of a new language or becoming a pro at a video game. Share resources like articles, videos, or online tutorials to give them an overview of the topic. Characteristics Less quantitative, more descriptive. Based on anecdotal or common experiences.

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Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Section 1 “Foundations” provides a review of learning theories, spaced learning, project planning, and evaluation. In microlearning, you have to focus even more on writing succinctly; every word matters in a 5 minute video or simulation.

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Infopro Learning

JUNE 25, 2021

According to the Hermann Ebbinghaus theory, learners will forget almost everything they learn if they don’t put it into practice in some way (2). These training materials could be as simple as a printable PDF, or a short refresher video employees can watch in minutes.

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Clarity Consultants

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Let’s look into the fascinating world of Cognitive Load Theory and explore how it impacts learning from a corporate perspective. Understanding Cognitive Load Cognitive Load Theory, developed by John Sweller in the late 1980s, is a framework that focuses on how the human mind processes and retains information during learning.

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The Learning Rooms

APRIL 11, 2025

A term to describe adult learning theory. A learning theory developed by B.F A learning theory based on the idea that learners construct their own meaning and knowledge through actively interacting with the material, as well as connecting it with their prior knowledge and past experiences. Andragogy. Behaviourism. Connectivism.

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Hurix Digital

MAY 23, 2025

Specialized Expertise Instructional designers possess specialized knowledge and expertise in instructional design principles, adult learning theories, and best practices. This stage translates ideas into actual course elements like slide presentations, videos, or interactive modules.

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 5, 2021

This is the Personalization Principle for multimedia learning theory (Mayer, 2009). I’ve created conversation-driven eLearning with video, animation, and photos. If it’s one person talking, they often use interviews, guests, or clips to break up the monotony of a single voice. Easier to write conversationally.

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LearnDash

JUNE 3, 2014

According to Microsoft, Mix can be used to record (audio/video) of yourself giving a lecture, writing in the actual PowerPoint presentation (similar to a whiteboard), quizzing, sharing, and more. Interesting in Theory, but is it Practical? Mix is interesting in theory.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 23, 2024

Clark Quinn 10 Rules You Need to Create Great Captioned Videos – Meryl.net home Meryl Evans shares rules for creating great closed captions. While these are described as rules for videos, this applies to other elearning too. (There’re caveats, of course, particularly that all have to share a commitment to finding an answer.)

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Experiencing eLearning

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In theory, this should be the solution, but in practice, nothing quite worked the way I wanted. If the video doesn’t appear below, you can watch it on YouTube. Please excuse my lack of polish in the video.) Proofing formats in Twine Proofing formats in Twine are designed to provide functionality to help with reviews.

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TOPYX LMS

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Any theory that learning primarily through a digital mode is unhealthy is being disproved as eLearning experts find that online learning nourishes the mind and results in much greater learning outcomes. Attaching YouTube videos of Ted talks to work emails is a good idea.

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LearnDash

JANUARY 26, 2021

YouTube is full of videos about any number of subjects, from dance tutorials, to cooking shows, art classes, leadership seminars, language lessons, computer programming courses, and more. While this might be true in theory, the reality is that most people don’t learn well on their own. And it’s not just YouTube.

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Infopro Learning

JULY 11, 2022

Simulation in healthcare provides an opportunity to apply theory and gain practical experience to handle complex procedures conveniently. A video recording of debriefs or reviews in a controlled simulated environment helps provide real-time feedback to the learners, which can be a challenge in an actual clinical setting.

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E-Learning Provocateur

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Similarly, they’d post plenty of messages to the corporate ESN, record loads of knowledge sharing videos, and find out how to do various tasks with the software …if each time they received a couple of pineapples. They figure out apps, phones and video games on the fly because they want to experience them immediately.

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LearnDash

JUNE 4, 2014

There is a lot of theory out there regarding the best ways to accomplish this, often times making the entire process seem rather complicated. If possible, add interactions, hot-spots, simulations, and videos to sections of your course where it would benefit the learner, and break up the monotony.

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Experiencing eLearning

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Engaging Learners with Video: Passive and Active Engagement Strategies by Matthew Pierce. It’s always a pleasure to hear from Matt Pierce, who shared a long list of strategies for getting and keeping engagement during videos. Worst of the Worst Video Watch Party. Watch the worst videos part 1. Day 7: 10/27.

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Spark Your Interest

JULY 13, 2021

We have created two Thinkific video tutorials by a Thinkific Specialist. Access your free Thinkific video tutorials here. A series of well-produced videos isn’t really training. If you create interactive videos, they can becoming an effective training tool. You provide us with the video of the recording and your slides.

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Infopro Learning

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

We have to read up on all the latest software, strategies, gadgets, and theories to create the most powerful eLearning content for our modern learners. Specifically, those on the forefront of eLearning technologies or theories, such as experienced Instructional Designers who have the inside scoop about upcoming software or eLearning topics.

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LearnDash

JUNE 19, 2024

By learning as a group together, it helped Martin contextualize the core theory on the live workshops by bringing in relevant examples from the organization’s industry. Live video workshops effectively bridge the gap between the flexibility of online learning and the immediacy of classroom interaction.

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Infopro Learning

JANUARY 21, 2025

Bridging Theory and Practice: Put it into practice and link learning theory to its real-world applications. Powerful algorithms sweep and scour massive bodies of available online content, includingarticles, blogs, videos, research papers, etc. Automated Content Discovery: AI dramatically simplifies the content curation process.

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 11, 2023

AI Tools Accurate AI Transcriptions in Minutes | Powered by Riverside Free transcriptions and SRT closed captions of audio and video files. Visual language Visual Language Lab | The website of Neil Cohn and the Visual Language Lab Theory of visual language (h/t Kevin Thorn). AI Image Enlarger | Enlarge Image Without Losing Quality!

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Infopro Learning

DECEMBER 4, 2024

MOOC courses have videos, text content, and discussion forums, confirming their results with exercises. Apply Knowledge Practically The theory learned in the MOOC courses is reinforced through practical application. Projects, case studies, and real-world challenges allow you to deepen the experience and put theory into practice.

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Brilliant Teams

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

For example , employees can complete eLearning modules on safety theory and then participate in in-person workshops to practice using safety equipment or responding to emergency scenarios. This could include quizzes , simulations , video demonstrations , and gamified elements.

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Learning Rebels

MARCH 17, 2020

This may be a simple checklist document of a short screencast video walking them through the virtual program. Then turn theory-based content into fun, engaging and interactive sessions by using virtual breakrooms, pair, and shares with smaller groups, conduct polls, ask a variety of open-ended questions.

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Docebo

JULY 8, 2021

Social learning is based on a theory developed by psychologist Albert Bandura that proposes learning is a cognitive process that takes place in a social context and occurs purely through observation or direct instruction, even in the absence of motor reproduction or direct reinforcement. This is Bandura’s social learning theory.

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LifterLMS

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Tim McIvor: I remember watching a YouTube video in early 2017 about how to create an LMS platform. And it was literally the first YouTube video I looked up was by a guy named Adam and I’m trying to remember the name of his platform. Awesome guy created a great video. Really appreciated his videos. WP crafter.

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Spark Your Interest

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Or, at an in-person/virtual meeting, they can discuss, practice, and apply the theory they have learned online. ’ This is where learners study the theory remotely and practice what they learned during in-person/virtual meeting sessions with instructors. You also create online assets (videos, case studies, etc.)

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IT Training Department Blog

JULY 10, 2023

Whether you’re in the instructional design world and are familiar with cognitive load theory or on the content side of things, content overload has the same negative impact on workplace learning. Not to leave videos out, but they’re also a great visual aid that can explain even more complex concepts when necessary.

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Spark Your Interest

AUGUST 30, 2021

Live podcasts may sometimes also include video streaming and may then be more similar to a webinar. And, the instructor may also choose to stream their video for portions of the virtual course. This methodology is known to significantly increase the efficiency of teaching course content, as video lectures save time.

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Infopro Learning

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

We have to read up on all the latest software, strategies, gadgets, and theories to create the most powerful eLearning content for our modern learners. Specifically, those on the forefront of eLearning technologies or theories, such as experienced Instructional Designers who have the inside scoop about upcoming software or eLearning topics.

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LearnDash

APRIL 30, 2020

Unfortunately, there’s no evidence to show that this theory holds any weight. Reading a book, watching a video, or listening to a lecture are all passive activities. Let’s start with this one as it is one of the most prevalent learning myths out there. But taking a quiz, writing an essay, or delivering a presentation are active.

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TechSmith Camtasia

MAY 11, 2022

When it comes to creating learning video content, the key to success is how engaging it is. A video can have all the right information and be clear and comprehensive, but it can fall flat with the viewer unless it’s compelling. But what’s the secret to creating compelling instructional videos? Others not so much.

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