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

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How BRAIN-SCIENCE and a Psychologically Safe Environment Transforms Virtual Learning

InSync Training

The term “brain-science” is used to introduce new and improved approaches to instructional design and delivery. Experienced facilitators strive to create a psychologically safe environment where learners feel free to ask questions without judgment or ridicule from their peers.

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Creating Better Content with Lessons Learned from Brain Research

CourseArc

Creating Better Content with Lessons Learned. from Brain Research. The brain is arguably one of the most complex organs of the body, and one we still do not fully understand. That’s why continued research is incredibly important for various reasons—from medical and technological advancements to informing how we learn.

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The Brain Science of Keeping Resolutions

Learningtogo

The Brain Science of Keeping Resolutions. The Brain on Change. One of the key points in that article is that our brain is structured with one primary purpose: to keep us alive so that we can transmit our genes to the next generation. Changing the Brain to Change Behavior. Rich Brain/Poor Brain.

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Leading Successful Change to Remote Training

Speaker: Dr. Britt Andreatta, PhD, CEO, 7th Mind, Inc.

Whether you’re managing the impromptu digital transformation of your company, or training new employees at a distance, make time to join Dr. Britt Andreatta, former Chief Learning Officer at Lynda.com and author of several books on the brain science of success, as she covers: The unique challenges of training employees in new software - especially (..)

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Brain-Science: A Framework for Learner Engagement

InSync Training

As virtual hybrid learning becomes part of most organization's learning strategy, we have understandably started to research ways of increasing learner engagement in this environment. Like many specialized terms, 'brain science' isn't always clearly defined.

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Your Brain on Change

Learningtogo

Your Brain on Change. The first thing we need to understand about the human brain is that it evolved to keep us safe in a dangerous world, where our ancestors met deadly threats at every turn. For those of us who are responsible for change management, we need to consider how the brain responds to change. by Margie Meacham.

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Digital Learning Tips and Tricks from Neuroscience

Speaker: Margie Meacham, Chief Freedom Officer, Learningtogo

Does digital media work differently in the brain than information coming in from "the real world?" What does neuroscience tell us about digital learning - and what does that mean for the way you design and deliver learning experiences? How the regular use of social media as an information source impacts the brain.

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Brain Fog HQ: Memory Enhancement Techniques for Professional Development

Speaker: Chester Santos – Author, International Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, Corporate Trainer, Memory Expert, U.S. Memory Champion

In October, scientists discovered that 75% of patients who experienced brain fog had a lower quality of life at work than those who did not. At best, brain fog makes you slower and less efficient. At worst, your performance and cognitive functions are impaired, resulting in memory, management, and task completion problems.

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From Surviving to Thriving: Returning to what science says about how we think, work, and learn

Speaker: Clark Quinn, Ph.D., Author and Executive Director of Quinnovation

The pandemic and associated upheavals of 2020 has led to both the need and opportunity to rethink how we think, work, and learn. Being forced to distance, we took emergency steps to build mechanisms that supported remote-learning, with an emphasis on elearning and virtual training.

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. It's likely a matter of cognitive science! Save your seat and register today!

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How Healthy is Your Learning Program? Protect the Physical and Mental Health of Your Learners With These Insights From Neuroscience

Speaker: Margie Meacham, Chief Freedom Officer of Learningtogo, LLC

The answers to these questions lie in new scientific research on how online learning can actually alter the structure of the brain -- and these changes might be inhibiting learning, making your employees physically ill, and motivating them to run from you as fast as they can. Could we be harming our employees in the process?

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Give Your Microlearning Strategy a Makeover

Speaker: Margie Meacham

But it’s not so easy to change the way you design learning. Microlearning isn’t just a way to design new learning; it can be a way to revitalize existing content too. You’ll learn…. How microlearning builds engagement and retention in the learner’s brain. Social media has changed learner expectations.

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Agile Microlearning Explained

Learn how OttoLearn packages them into a single platform you can use to deliver microlearning based reinforcement training, and go beyond completions to focus on outcomes. Learner engagement and retention doesn’t have to be a mystery. Cognitive science theories already supply the answers.

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12 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Authoring Tool

Knowing what you need from an eLearning authoring tool can be hard, especially when there are so many options on the market. gomo’s new ebook aims to save you time and hassle by identifying 12 must-have authoring tool features.