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Effective eLearning Content Development to prevent Cognitive Overload

Thinkdom

This means that when we are exposed to too much information, we experience cognitive overload, which hinders our learning and retention. This is what cognitive overload feels like. Your employees may face this in their eLearning courses, if they are exposed to an excess of information without proper structuring or pacing.

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Situated Cognition In eLearning: What eLearning Professionals Should Know

TalentLMS

Context is key to creating successful eLearning experiences. 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.

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Video and Research AI Tools: ID Links 1/16/24

Experiencing eLearning

This post includes links related to AI tools for video storytelling and summarizing research, character images, competency mapping, and task analysis. I’m experimenting with AI image tools to create images for my blog posts. Video and research AI tools Visla: All-in-one Video Storytelling AI video tool for video editing and generation.

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Friday Finds — Cognitive Load, Content Design, Pedagogic Change

Mike Taylor

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. Tech, Tools & Tips. News & Notes.

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Agile Microlearning Explained

Cognitive science theories already supply the answers. Learner engagement and retention doesn’t have to be a mystery. 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.

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Scenario-Based Learning for Learning Impact Podcast

Experiencing eLearning

Compelling Narratives: Delve into the significance of storytelling within scenarios, emphasizing the inclusion of characters, conflict, and consequences to evoke cognitive and emotional engagement. Generating Plausible Choices and Consequences for Scenarios Using AI Tools. Thursday, April 25, 10:00 EDT.

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Friday Finds — Cognitive Overload, Spacing Retrieval,

Mike Taylor

Like it or not, video conferencing platforms have become an integral tool for synchronous online teaching and learning. However, when the use of these tools increased due to emergency remote teaching. What to do when cognitive overload threatens your productivity. What to do when cognitive overload threatens your productivity.