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Chunking Information to Design eLearning

B Online Learning

Chunking refers to the strategy of breaking down information into bite-sized pieces so that human brain can easily digest the new information. Miller first coined the term ‘chunking’ in his 1956 paper, The Magical Number Seven, Plus or Minus Two: Some Limits on our Capacity for Processing Information.

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L&D SHOULD THINK LIKE MARKETING – BUT DO WE UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCE?

Learnnovators

By capability, I’m referring to the combination of knowledge, skills and ability that enables learners to do something that they could not do earlier. This could involve simple behaviors, such as getting employees to sign an online register, or complex ones that also require some capability on the part of the employee.

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What You Can Expect When Asking a Vendor for Client References

Absorb LMS

It’s pretty common for prospective clients to ask software vendors for references prior to signing a contract. If you’re evaluating new applications such as a learning management system (LMS), you may be considering asking the shortlisted vendors for references. You can still get some good information from the process.

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What is a Sharable Content Object Reference Model (Scorm)?

Paradiso Solutions

SCORM contains information on how you should use learning content in a course, how it is structured, what content should be learned, and how courses should be conducted. The Sharable Content Object part of the term refers to a unit of online learning material that the LMS wants to provide to the learner. Introduction.

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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.

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How Visual Clarity Affects Learning

The eLearning Coach

Processing fluency refers to the ease with which a person processes information. A high processing fluency benefits learning.

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Webinar – How to Refer an LMS Client and Get Paid

TOPYX LMS

Everyone is welcome to attend this webinar to learn more about how you can earn a commission for referring over a company that is looking to improve their learning and development efforts with a new learning management system (LMS) or to replace an old LMS. Sign up for this FREE webinar on Jun 22, 2016 at 1:00 PM EDT. Webinar Sign-up.

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Agile Microlearning Explained

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

A well-designed learning curriculum develops and nurtures skills needed to achieve organizational and business goals with the most effective and engaging set of experiences. This ebook outlines 5 critical steps to develop learning solutions that will help you achieve the most ambitious objectives.