IT Training Department Blog

AUGUST 17, 2023

Few things can derail any type of training quite like too much information. There are two main reasons why too much information goes into training and it becomes ineffective: Training is designed by the subject matter expert or product owner. Even the most non-technical job in the world now requires some level of technical knowledge.

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TalentLMS

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Availability bias is the tendency to make decisions based on information, stories, and examples that are immediately available to us. Our brains like to work efficiently, so if we’ve got information that serves our purpose, we’re often happy to rely on it without further investigation. What is availability bias?

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Mike Taylor

JUNE 24, 2022

This post discusses five dimensions that promote learning transfer based on the book “Evidence-Informed Learning Design – Creating Training to improve Learning Design” by Mirjam Neelen & Paul Kirschner. Cognitive Architecture and Instructional Design: 20 Years Later. Effective Note Taking. Mastering The Art of Curation.

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Mike Taylor

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Memorable Feedback: Lessons from Cognitive Psychology in Selective Attention. Effective Strategies for Managing Information Overload. And when your work relies on habitual digital consumption, it can easily cause information overload. It is powerful, inevitable and adaptive. Filed under: No duh.)

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Mike Taylor

MAY 5, 2023

She also highlights the need for teachers and educators to be trained and equipped with the necessary skills to effectively utilize AI in education. It explores brain structures and experiments, providing easy-to-understand models of common cognitive science concepts. MARGE is a valuable tool to optimize learning potential.

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Capytech

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

This e-learning design checklist will help you create effective, engaging, and impactful learning experiences. The information is chunked into manageable segments or modules. The information is presented in a logical order that facilitates learning. There is no unnecessary content to avoid information overload.

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Matrix

AUGUST 3, 2021

Granted, back then, much of the diversity was about the many ways in which you could use PowerPoint effects for presentations. They are best informed and equipped to determine the most appropriate course of action for each learning request or knowledge gap. Read more: How to handle information overload in instructional design.

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Mike Taylor

MARCH 3, 2023

While critical thinking is helpful for evaluating information, it may not be enough to handle the massive amounts of information available. These strategies can help us manage our cognitive load and prioritize our attention in a world full of distractions. How good are your graphic design skills?

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Tesseract Learning

AUGUST 19, 2020

They need to deal with information overloads and manage the distractions that come from all directions, which ultimately result in reduced attention spans. The main aim of learning experience design is to motivate the learner to learn a concept or a skill effectively. July 3, 2019. Enter Details To Download The eBook.

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Tesseract Learning

AUGUST 19, 2020

They need to deal with information overloads and manage the distractions that come from all directions, which ultimately result in reduced attention spans. The main aim of learning experience design is to motivate the learner to learn a concept or a skill effectively. July 3, 2019. Enter Details To Download The eBook.

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Tesseract Learning

AUGUST 4, 2020

They need to deal with information overloads and manage the distractions that come from all directions, which ultimately result in reduced attention spans. The main aim of learning experience design is to motivate the learner to learn a concept or a skill effectively. Download eBook. Personal emails are not allowed.

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Tony Karrer

DECEMBER 8, 2008

Again, I'll be curious to see if people find patterns in this information. Also interesting topics: Cognitive , Effectiveness , LCMS , Social Network , iPhone , Director. David Fair - Learning Journeys Talk to him about graphics ( PNG , JPG ) and staying organized ( Tagging , Information Overload ).

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CrossKnowledge

JANUARY 6, 2022

The observation: Cognitive overload or information overload is a major cause of disengagement and learning fatigue. Too much superfluous information loses learners, and they often want to get straight to the point, to find and easily retrieve what they are looking for in the training. Stay focused.

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Mike Taylor

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Five Ways to Reduce PowerPoint Overload. It’s time to say goodbye to the days of information overload and hello to clear, concise, and effective communication. IWhen we forget something, it helps us to filter out unnecessary information and focus on what’s important. Learn more →. Learn more →.

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Ed App

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Once you have the information on what each individual employee can and should do to be effective in their role, it is seamless to educate them with microlearning modules focused around that information. Microlearning Can Help Avoid Information Overload.

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Thinkdom

OCTOBER 16, 2023

We’ll also share some tips for designing engaging and effective e-learning experiences that can boost your employees’ morale, creativity, and resilience thereby, replacing the act of Doom Scrolling. Instead, we get stuck in a loop of seeking more information, hoping to find some clarity or closure.

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Learning Rebels

JULY 29, 2015

The things you learn from the game are transferable to real life: Cause and effect, logical thinking, patience, problem solving; just to name a few. Forced hoop jumping, forced course taking, and forced SME information overload. People now can find information when they want to find it. My guess is no. We aren’t.

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Vignettes Learning

MARCH 16, 2011

However, the influx of information to an individual’s brain may prove to be debilitating to one’s decision making process or may result to learning paralysis for learners. Avoid the Zombie Tech effect. _ A serious side effect is “ brain freeze.” Synthesis: The advent of technology options can be exciting.

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KnowledgeCity

APRIL 27, 2018

Then the digital information age took over. Distractions occurred that put you behind schedule, not only making you stressed, but also feeling guilty that somehow you weren’t able to manage your time effectively. Today’s workplace has become a hotbed of information overload and constant digital and human distractions.

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KnowledgeOne

APRIL 23, 2020

In its Innovative Learning Environments project, the OECD has identified seven principles that should be integrated into any learning environment to ensure that it is truly effective and relevant to the needs of 21st-century learners. 2013), can be broken down into a socio-cognitive, socio-affective and pedagogical presence.

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Vignettes Learning

MAY 5, 2011

Synthesis Using metaphors in eLearning makes learners more receptive to ideas and information that are otherwise complex to figure out. Metaphors have fascinated cognitive scientists because they have the power to transform the way people think and how they respond.

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JCA Solutions

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

There are very specific things that can (and often do) greatly diminish the effectiveness of a course. Seriously, the challenge of the “page turner” is whether it is effective at meeting the goal. It simply conveys information. In the vast majority of cases, however, simply conveying information is NOT the only goal.

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WalkMe Training Station

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Focus on incorporating relevant information, avoiding filler, and diversifying your content where possible. Visual elements are occasionally more effective for illustrating a point, so should be utilized accordingly. This gives context to information, consolidating theory so it’s more easily understood.

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EI Design

OCTOBER 2, 2019

How they align to the organizational goals and effectively contribute to its success. We all recognize the value of human touch, and it is indeed a very effective approach to help new employees settle down. On the other hand, this information is not in a ready to use format when they want to review it or when they need it.

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CLO Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2018

In most organizations, performance measurement still focuses on celebrating the “lone wolf” individuals who they count on to find just the right data to inform great innovation and accomplishment. This is especially true today as we continually search for the actionable 2 percent in the 24×7 flow of incoming information.

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HexaLearn

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In today’s fast-paced world, the way we learn and consume information has evolved dramatically. In this article, we’ll explore how it enhances retention in bite-sized learning and why it’s such an effective strategy for modern education. But why is this approach so effective?

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Epilogue Systems

MARCH 19, 2024

While this may not seem to relate to team dynamics, employees who are proficient and effective in using your critical applications certainly doesn’t hurt. The root of this issue lies in team members’ diverse backgrounds, skill sets, and understanding levels, which can lead to varied interpretations of the same information.

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CommLab India

MAY 3, 2017

Overloading the course with information. If your goal is not to put your learners to sleep, then you should consider designing courses, paying careful attention to the Cognitive Load theory. According to this theory, information retention is effective, as long as it doesn’t overwhelm the mental capacity of learners.

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eLearning Learning Posts

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

Cognitive Psychology Anyone? - 8 Dirty Words - Informal Learning , January 24, 2010 CLO online edition Dirty Words by Jay Cross L ast year I led workshops in London, Madrid , San Jose, Quebec, and Berlin on how to sell social networking and informal learning to senior management. And for good reason.

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Ed App

MARCH 6, 2019

The large amounts of information that are necessary to train certain skills can easily reduce engagement and retention rates. Numerous companies are beginning to understand that disseminating information in smaller, more-manageable chunks will always provide a greater impact on learners.

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MagicBox

JULY 24, 2019

Well, to be the most effective, education needs to cater to the needs of today’s learners. Needless to say, for education to be effective, it needs to cater to the needs of today’s learners. This means providing information that is not only relevant and engaging but easily digestible – in short, micro-content.

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Acorn Labs

JUNE 5, 2022

It’s effective, convenient, useful, engaging and motivating. And unlike Dexys Midnight Runners, mobile learning has longevity—because it allows employees to learn at their own pace, which gives them the time needed to grasp new information (which is less likely in time-managed and fast-paced interactive methods). Cost-effective.

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Limestone Learning

MAY 16, 2018

The intersection formed by information overload and our own growing ability to navigate that information is what makes microlearning so fitting. As technology and the information stream has sped up over the last two decades, we’ve adapted to “grazing” on information rather than digesting it as a lengthy full course.

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Hurix Digital

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Microlearning is the way to address the challenges of time and also prevent cognitive overload. With microlearning, you can break down lessons into small modules and impart information in small doses. Learners can fully absorb these short bursts of information at their own convenience before moving on to the next topic.

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ATD Learning Technologies

MARCH 22, 2016

The volume of information being created is increasing faster than we can make sense of it. Indeed, the ease with which organizations can generate, review, and retrieve information has helped them build a considerable amount of potential learning resources. Think: blogs, email, wikis, communities of practice.

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learnWorlds

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In the following sections, we’ll explore some effective pre-course, in-course, and post-course strategies of how to engage your learners to complete your online course, and we’ll show you how LearnWorlds empowers you to turn the tide on low completion rates and unlock the full potential of your online courses.

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Hurix Digital

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

In a fast-paced, digital world, it is bite-sized information that matters. And so, enterprises are now adopting microlearning content as a means to impart training to their employees and also to provide the information they need in a fraction of time. Microlearning can be formal or informal, however, in most cases, it is the latter.

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