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eLearning: Attention, Attention!

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

In my article, I referenced a piece by the BBC,  Turning into Digital Goldfish , where the author said "The addictive nature of web browsing can leave you with an attention span of a goldfish."  Believe it or not, research has been done that says the attention span of a goldfish is actually 9 seconds.

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Why A Micro Content Strategy Works And How Brain Science Supports This Learning Method

eLearning Industry

Microlearning ties into the wiring and function of the human brain. This article examines the connections between MicroLearning, brain science, attention spans, and Just-In-Time delivery. No matter the various learning styles and preferences, learning in smaller bites works.

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Creating Better Content with Lessons Learned from Brain Research

CourseArc

from Brain Research. The brain is arguably one of the most complex organs of the body, and one we still do not fully understand. Understanding the brain helps us understand learning. What we know about how the brain functions has advanced by leaps and bounds since the 1990s (dubbed the Decade of the Brain by the U.S.

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Effective eLearning Content Development to prevent Cognitive Overload

Thinkdom

Did you know that the human brain can only process about four pieces of information at a time? Cognitive overload is a concept that refers to a situation where our brain is given more information or tasks than it can handle at once. Imagine your brain as a computer with a certain amount of processing power.

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The delusion of attention

Patti Shank

I wanted to know more about how technology impacts attention because attention is critical for learning. It also follows what science knows and is learning about attention and technology. Reggie's accident was a prime example. But focus and attention are fragile and we are easily distracted. (Or is this just me?)

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Joining forces with the brain to deliver long term L&D impact

Elucidat

We’re all working against the brain, rather than with it. In fact, she thinks everyone should better understand their brain. Here are some top tips from Lauren: Work with the brain, not against it: Start focusing on what’s going on in the brain, so you can design learning more scientifically. The results?

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Cognitive Bias: When Our Brain Plays Tricks On Us

KnowledgeOne

These mental shortcuts that allow the brain to simplify information processing are inevitable, but we can learn to detect them better, starting with a better knowledge of them. In your brain. selective factors of our attention. The adult brain learns best with stories. Deciphering Attention. Attention, in numbers.