Integrated Learnings

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

I was a software developer working on a quizzing product that needed to export data to a variety of e-learning systems. But most people producing e-learning content can rest assured that they don't need to know these details. Learning Content. Learning Content. Many times the learning content contains a quiz as well.

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Integrated Learnings

MARCH 23, 2011

I have worked in a learning environment for just over 10 years – not a very long time when you think about the grand scheme of things. There have been many leaps forward in technology for learning in the past 10 years. What does all of this mean to learning? But guess what?

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Integrated Learnings

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

We started the Integrated Learnings: eLearning blog last year with the idea of writing simple, but informative, posts about eLearning design and development. Our topics rotate between learning theory refreshers and step-by-step techniques for popular eLearning authoring tools (Lectora, Captivate, Articulate, and others).

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Integrated Learnings

MARCH 2, 2011

Whether you’re in school or a professional on the job, learning something new can be challenging. At any age, learning stretches the brain just as much as exercising stretches the muscles. Motivation to learn. When you set out to learn something new, what motivates you to even try? ©Integrated Learning Services, Inc.

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Integrated Learnings

JANUARY 26, 2010

Our tendency to remember especially well how sequences of information or events start and end is explained by primacy and recency effects. Primacy effect is the tendency to be more likely to remember information from the beginning of a sequence (e.g., the beginning of a course) compared to information later in the sequence.

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Integrated Learnings

JULY 25, 2009

The course should have simply provided a brief introduction and a link to where to find more information on the company's intranet if necessary. They've identified 'Five Moments of Learning Need' and matched these needs to their most effective delivery method. Gottfredson’s ' Five Moments of Learning Need '.

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Integrated Learnings

DECEMBER 5, 2012

It is something to prepare for and something to learn from. “to boost my performance and become more valuable to my team” Recently while playing one of these multiplayer video games it occurred to me that I learn the game for the same reasons I learn at work--to boost my performance and become more valuable to my team. . “to

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Integrated Learnings

MAY 15, 2013

A few years ago, I was a co-researcher on a study that investigated the factors that influence informal workplace learning. The literature on the subject frequently references learning from mistakes as a typical form of informal learning. So how can we leverage this natural way of learning in eLearning lessons?

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Integrated Learnings

NOVEMBER 27, 2009

I took a course on learning styles a few years ago. The instructor pointed out that training practitioners tend to design instruction that caters to their own dominant learning styles. Learning styles have to do with how people perceive and process new information. Learning Modality + Definition. By Shelley A.

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Integrated Learnings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

and nice to know information. However, scenarios benefit learning in so many ways, it’s hard to justify spending time picking out Clip Art to decorate slides rather than writing even a few simple scenarios. Cut the nice to know information whenever possible. ©Integrated Learning Services, Inc. Write scenarios immediately.

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Integrated Learnings

JULY 27, 2011

The recency effect tells us that people are more likely to remember information from the end of a sequence. Cognitive theorists believe that as new information enters the working memory, earlier information is pushed out. Pose questions to prompt learners to summarize learnings from the lesson. Debriefing discussion.

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Integrated Learnings

AUGUST 20, 2014

Think about all the material that some lessons place before the actual content: title slide, copyright and/or confidentiality statements, navigation instructions, learning objectives, etc. 1-- Make information that isn’t part of the course content available via buttons. ©Integrated Learning Services, Inc.

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Integrated Learnings

AUGUST 6, 2013

If you haven’t encountered it lately, it’s possible you’ve forgotten about the recency theory of learning. Recency is the tendency to be more likely to remember information from the end of a sequence. Cognitive theorists believe that as new information enters the working memory, earlier information is pushed out.

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Integrated Learnings

DECEMBER 8, 2009

I think we've all heard the buzz about social and collaborative learning. Based on their research, Bersin & Associates suggests that "modern" corporate training organizations are transitioning to collaborative, talent-driven learning. technologies can enhance workplace learning. technologies can enhance workplace learning.

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Integrated Learnings

JUNE 17, 2012

Many eLearning courses walk learners through a detailed process flow within the course, and then the eLearning courses tell learners that a job aid with the same information is also available for reference later. It's consistent with how we learn. ©Integrated Learning Services, Inc. By Shelley A. It avoids duplicating content.

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Integrated Learnings

JUNE 21, 2011

If you have ever designed online support documents that are used for quick online reinforcement learning, you know that not only do the documents need to contain the right information, but they must also be usable online. Can users find and use information quickly and easily? Do they need information or direct instructions?

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Integrated Learnings

APRIL 20, 2011

Discovery learning can help too. Gradually provide the information they need through coaching along the way. The reminder here is to weed out nice to know from need to know information. We know that reviewing content and repeating important points helps solidify information in memory. ©Integrated Learning Services, Inc.

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Integrated Learnings

JANUARY 26, 2011

At a glance, it may seem as though the first five events are telling-oriented, or invoke passive learning tactics. That we must spend a lot of time presenting information before skills practice occurs. This prompts them to practice what they already know, while drawing their attention to what they must learn to complete the resolution.

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Integrated Learnings

APRIL 15, 2012

So how do we go about ensuring that managers reinforce and support their direct reports in what they learned through the training event, whether it be eLearning or classroom? We want them to be coaching their direct reports on how they can implement the new skills that they learned in our programs. ©Integrated Learning Services, Inc.

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Integrated Learnings

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

I’m in the midst of reading e-Learning and the Science of Instruction by Ruth Clark and Richard Mayer (it’s really a must-read for anyone who designs instruction). One chapter describes studies that suggest that including coach-like characters in eLearning and similar on-screen agents benefits learning. The research….

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Integrated Learnings

JULY 11, 2012

These are the calories associated with learning. High calorie learning will contain specific information which is vital to performance. The learner simply won't be able to complete their job correctly unless they get this high calorie learning. Low calorie learning will contain an overview of information.

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Integrated Learnings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

We know that we should limit training to “must know” information, eliminating the “nice to know” stuff that does not directly impact learners’ ability to perform the objectives. This helps reduce information overload while keeping learners focused on job-related tasks. ©Integrated Learning Services, Inc. Expectations.

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Integrated Learnings

OCTOBER 26, 2011

I recently had the privilege to attend a two-day workshop conducted by Dave Meier , the author of “ The Accelerated Learning Handbook.” Mr. Meier challenged us to always focus our material on how the learner can build his or her own learning. Mr. Meier explained that previous learning environments reflected a linear mindset.

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Integrated Learnings

JUNE 27, 2012

Each chapter begins with a concise list of what you will learn about. Having the option to work the scenario right away keeps them engaged and helps avoid the zoning out that can come with being forced to read introductory information first. The book's friendly voice helps create a feeling of learning from a personable instructor.

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Integrated Learnings

JANUARY 12, 2011

to discover the information needed to resolve the situation. After working through a basic scenario, we might pose “what if” questions to explore variations of the situation and introduce additional information to aid in problem solving. manual, electronic performance support , etc.) What else needs to go? What are they?

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Integrated Learnings

MAY 30, 2012

Part of the foundation of learning psychology , schema theory suggests that memory consists of interrelated networks of knowledge, or mental models. The more firmly we can integrate newly learned knowledge with our existing mental models, the more likely we are to be able to recall that knowledge later. Emmott, C., & Schema theory.

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Integrated Learnings

JANUARY 29, 2015

Many eLearning modules designed to support a culture shift end up largely informational and philosophical. We intend to inform learners of this during the module and pose questions to help prepare them for those conversations. ©Integrated Learning Services, Inc. Emphasize behavior and expectations.

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Integrated Learnings

DECEMBER 18, 2014

It helps me better differentiate critical versus nice to know information. ©Integrated Learning Services, Inc. This eLearning blog is brought to you by Integrated Learning Services , an eLearning design & development company. And, it helps ensure alignment. Granted, this sequence might not work well for everyone.

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Integrated Learnings

JULY 27, 2010

2-- Tell a story : A brief, well-told story can create a context for learners to learn new information and connect learners emotionally with the content (i.e., inspire them to care about what they’re learning). Learners should also be informed of how they’ll be held accountable for learning during training (e.g.,

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Integrated Learnings

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

The storytelling quality of scenarios helps make the lessons learned in training memorable. After conducting the analysis, acquiring access to relevant information, and gaining buy-in from the client for the training design, I would try to write the training materials as independently as possible. ©Integrated Learning Services, Inc.

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Integrated Learnings

FEBRUARY 20, 2011

My news and information aggregator is in the cloud. The reason, Google Reader is storing information about your favorite blogs and performing a software service that was previously desktop-based. ©Integrated Learning Services, Inc. I think you get my point. Having my head in “the cloud” is not as risky as it appears.

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Integrated Learnings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

So, we have to prioritize the information we receive from them, according to how that information aligns with training and business goals. information. Information that's so obvious and intuitive for them because of their expertise, that they forget that it might not be as obvious to others. Now we're on to something.

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Integrated Learnings

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

How often have you encountered eLearning packed with information, yet lacks an outlet to apply that new knowledge in a meaningful way? Based on the information available, learners choose their next step from a few options provided. ©Integrated Learning Services, Inc. By Shelley A. And instead of giving them feedback.

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Integrated Learnings

JUNE 29, 2011

This section contains four sections: titledata - contains basic title information such as the title type (e.g. objectdata - contains all information about chapters, quizzes, pages, and more. What can I do with this information? ©Integrated Learning Services, Inc. AICC) and a title ID. Groups - objgroup. Images - image.

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Integrated Learnings

OCTOBER 29, 2010

It helps learners retain newly learned information by building on existing knowledge. It can serve as a brief review of recently learned information that the subsequent content is intended to build upon. Typically, this step is listed after gaining attention and stating the training’s objectives.

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Integrated Learnings

JULY 13, 2011

We know that meaningful images provide a memorable and efficient way to learn information. So, over the past year, I've made it an informal personal goal to get better at it. ©Integrated Learning Services, Inc. By Shelley A. a flowchart, labeled image, etc.). So if that's the case, please share your advice.

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Integrated Learnings

MARCH 8, 2011

The Technology Association of Georgia's (TAG) Workplace Learning Society tried an interesting experiment recently by holding a discussion-only meeting on the topic of "Adapting 20th Century Training Models for the Future: Technology's Impact?" The questions posed were: What is your learning philosophy? Actually built it (Develop).

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