How Visual Clarity Affects Learning
The eLearning Coach
MAY 11, 2021
Processing fluency refers to the ease with which a person processes information. A high processing fluency benefits learning.
The eLearning Coach
ELC 060: How to Practice Evidence-informed Learning Design
The eLearning Coach
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
This will be the decade of maturation for the learning industry, where we apply relevant research findings from the learning sciences. I am hoping that this will be the decade of maturation for the learning industry. Mirjam is a coauthor of Evidence-Informed Learning Design: Creating training to improve performance.
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ELC 064: How to Create Meaning From A Torrent of Information
The eLearning Coach
OCTOBER 13, 2020
Information is ubiquitous and complex. In this episode, we discuss ways to create understanding from raw information. Every day, we engage in sense-making from a torrent of information. And we attempt to help others construct meaning in the learning experiences we design and provide. The meaning of understanding. *
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Chunking Information
The eLearning Coach
SEPTEMBER 23, 2009
It’s one of those terms you never hear until you enter the world of online learning or writing for the Internet. Chunking refers to the strategy of breaking down information into bite-sized pieces (Oh, that’s the visual!) so the brain can more easily digest new information. Chunking Defined. Why We Chunk Content.
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Informal Learning: An Interview With Jay Cross
The eLearning Coach
FEBRUARY 3, 2010
A funny thing happened while we were learning informally. A few astute people noticed it, wrote about it and brought it to the forefront of the learning arena. In fact, the buzz about informal learning seems to grow every day. Meet Jay Cross, author of Informal Learning , speaker and consultant.
ELC 010: How To Create Real (Not Fake) Information Graphics
The eLearning Coach
AUGUST 26, 2013
You can design and create information graphics to improve learning experiences. Post from: The eLearning Coach ELC 010: How To Create Real (Not Fake) Information Graphics. You can design and create information graphics to improve learning experiences. Podcasts'
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We Design Information Too
The eLearning Coach
APRIL 1, 2010
Instructional designers will increasingly be asked to design information, not just learning content. Post from: The eLearning Coach We Design Information Too. Tags: DESIGN information design. Here's a model for info design.
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ELC 076: How to Get Started with Data-Driven Learning Design
The eLearning Coach
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
There are many paths that help us build learning experiences that are in tune with the audience and the organization. We may do a post-event evaluation, but what if we used that data at the start, to inform our design? Lori is a senior learning strategist with over 20 years’ of L&D experience. Check back tomorrow.
Use Visual Cues To Enhance Learning
The eLearning Coach
MARCH 24, 2020
Visual cues direct the eyes to the relevant information in a graphic. This helps ensure that people understand the intended message and adds efficiency to visual communication.
ELC 048: The Strategic Use of Learning Management Systems
The eLearning Coach
APRIL 9, 2018
If you want to get the most out of your learning management system or if you want to purchase or research one, this interview will help you make a more informed decision.
My Top 10 Tools For Personal Learning in 2014
The eLearning Coach
AUGUST 14, 2014
Here are the top ten tools I use for personal learning in 2014. They include tools for social media management, reading eBooks and organizing information. Post from: The eLearning Coach My Top 10 Tools For Personal Learning in 2014. Software Reviews'
ELC 062: Starting An Instructional Design Career in Higher Education
The eLearning Coach
JULY 3, 2020
Have you ever considered starting a learning design career in higher education? Have you ever considered starting a learning design career in higher education? Peter is an advocate for immersive learning experiences and for using learning analytics to inform learning design. Using simulations for learning.
10 Ways to Learn From Twitter
The eLearning Coach
JULY 31, 2013
Find out how to use Twitter for informal learning. Post from: The eLearning Coach 10 Ways to Learn From Twitter. eLearning 2.0'
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Realistic Graphics and Learning: What’s most effective?
The eLearning Coach
JANUARY 19, 2010
Before you just place any old photo into an online course or informational web site, it’s a good idea to think about whether a realistic graphic is required. Low-fidelity Graphics and Learning. Less Information in Working Memory: Working memory has a limited capacity and is easily overloaded. Less Information to Process.
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Why is learning transfer so hard?
The eLearning Coach
FEBRUARY 14, 2016
Learning transfer refers to the degree to which an individual applies previously learned knowledge and skills to new situations. It is the primary reason for formal learning interventions—like courses, as well as informal interventions—explaining how to perform a task at a meeting. Near transfer occurs […].
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How Visual Clarity Affects Learning
The eLearning Coach
OCTOBER 14, 2010
Does your audience reject dense or obscure information? Post from: The eLearning Coach How Visual Clarity Affects Learning. Tags: COGNITION GRAPHICS MEDIA processing fluency visuals visuals for learning. Here's why.
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Learning From Visual Data
The eLearning Coach
MARCH 16, 2010
But the explosion of complex information in most knowledge domains has changed all that. This makes me wonder if we’re doing as much as we can to visualize information when we design learning experiences. Visualizing information makes it tangible so that people are more likely to comprehend it. Tweet This!
ELC 070: Conversation Design for the Voice User Interface (VUI)
The eLearning Coach
DECEMBER 9, 2021
Do you wonder what learning experience designers will be doing in the future? Think of the possibilities that chatbots and voice interfaces will provide for accessing information for learning and for support in the flow of work. Benefits of the voice user interface for learning. Voice user interface design.
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The Future Of Learning Design
The eLearning Coach
NOVEMBER 23, 2009
If you are intrigued by the future of learning design, you won’t want to miss the second half of this interview with Karl Kapp. Karl: The biggest problem is that in the learning field we sometimes get seduced by the technology and forget the underlying learning need and, even more importantly, the underlying business need.
Your Brain On 3D Learning
The eLearning Coach
FEBRUARY 9, 2010
I’ve been caught in an immersive 3D Learning Environment! I guess the book, Learning in 3D, has kind of rewired my brain. According to the authors, Karl Kapp and Tony Driscoll, it’s just a matter of time until virtual immersive environments are commonly accepted as the learning mode of choice. Generative Learning.
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10 Ways To Learn In 2010
The eLearning Coach
JANUARY 3, 2010
There are so many cool ways to learn online now. Learn through Visual Search Engines. Learn from Word Clouds. Though Word Clouds aren’t new, have you used them as a learning tool? You can also use word clouds as the basis for writing a poem, for studying another language and for comparing two pages of information.
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10 Social Media Tools For Learning
The eLearning Coach
NOVEMBER 16, 2009
Do you have a training or information need that could benefit from a social media strategy? So here are descriptions of ten applications representing different social media technologies that promote learning. This makes Elgg an ideal platform for learning and collaboration. Listing is alphabetical.). Google Collaboration Tools.
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Emotions and Learning: Part II
The eLearning Coach
FEBRUARY 25, 2010
Over the past few decades, research has shown that emotions have an effect on many of the processes involved in learning. It’s safe to say that emotions are an influence on perception, attention, motivation, and the encoding and retrieval of information. You may want to read Emotion and Learning: Part I of this series first.
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Social Media And Learning
The eLearning Coach
NOVEMBER 12, 2009
She provides compelling reasons to implement a social and collaborative environment as part of workplace learning. You can read more from Jane at her blog, Social Media in Learning. eLearning Coach: You were an early adopter of using social technologies for learning purposes. What motivated you to jump in?
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76 Emotions And Learning: Part I
The eLearning Coach
FEBRUARY 21, 2010
Emotion and cognition not only interact, but their integration is necessary for adaptive learning. Of interest to learning design, is that activation of the amygdala correlates with greater retention of information. Post from: The eLearning Coach Emotions And Learning: Part I. The Amygdala and All That. Tell us how.
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Making Sense Of The iPad For Online Learning
The eLearning Coach
FEBRUARY 8, 2010
I summarized the gist of it in a quick handy dandy rating system focusing on the iPad’s future for online learning. inch diagonal screen bodes well for mobile learning. Lightweight technology makes learning. This is a great way to foster engaging learning experiences. It’s only 0.5 inches thick. Flash Ready.
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2009 Technology Trends That Impact Online Learning
The eLearning Coach
DECEMBER 27, 2009
The arena of online learning is continually reshaped by technological advances. Just as we must pay attention to the latest research on learning and pedagogy, it’s important to be aware of current technological trends. These have the potential to redefine what it means to learn online. Open Source Software. The advantages?
Writing Learning Objectives-Part 3
The eLearning Coach
JULY 6, 2009
Learning Objectives for the Audience. In case you were asleep, the previous two articles in this series discussed how to write learning objectives for your internal eLearning team. Part 1 demonstrated how to write classic three-part learning objectives and Part 2 discussed how to make them measurable. Are You Guilty?
ELC 030: Strategies for Organizing Instructional Content
The eLearning Coach
FEBRUARY 5, 2016
Learning experience designers handle all types of content for a wide variety of uses, from formal courses to performance support aids. Organizing this information for learning and/or quick access is crucial. Organizing this information for learning and/or quick access is crucial. Ways to Organize Information.
Best Podcast Gems Of 2013
The eLearning Coach
JANUARY 15, 2018
The topics include finding a job in instructional design, social media for learning, storytelling, cognitive architecture, and information graphics. Tune in to this episode of The eLearning Coach podcast for some of my favorite gems from episodes in 2013.
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Lessons From The Guggenheim, Spain
The eLearning Coach
MARCH 15, 2010
Like many visitors, I paid a few Euros to rent a portable audio player to learn about the museum’s architecture and its architect, Frank Gehry. This experience of simultaneously touring and listening at the Guggenheim Museum was one of the most compelling learning experiences I’ve had in a long time. The experience was immediate.
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The eLearning Coach
NOVEMBER 13, 2014
Whether you fell into instructional design by accident or purposefully sought out a career designing learning experiences, you’ll enjoy this conversation with Cammy Bean. Cammy is the author of The Accidental Instructional Designer and Vice President of Learning Design at Kineo. Podcasts'
Building Courses From Curated Content
The eLearning Coach
FEBRUARY 24, 2016
Due to the abundance of online information on so many varied topics, learning professionals now have the opportunity to curate learning experiences from content that already exists. Through content curation, you can select from […].
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Online Community Management: Interview with Christopher Pappas
The eLearning Coach
JUNE 22, 2011
As learning experience designers move into the realm of social and informal learning, there’s a lot to be learned. This interview with Christopher Pappas, community manager of the Instructional Design and e-Learning Professionals’ Group at LinkedIn, offers insights into what it takes to be a community manager.
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77 Is Microlearning The Solution You Need?
The eLearning Coach
APRIL 21, 2015
micro learning or micro-learning) is an emergent learning strategy known for quickly closing skill and knowledge gaps. Microlearning (a.k.a.
35 More Qualities Of The Ideal Instructional Designer
The eLearning Coach
DECEMBER 13, 2009
The comments more or less fell into a few categories: working with SMEs, designing and developing content, love of learning, business savvy and personal attributes. Be a good interpreter-a Rosetta Stone of learning. Extract information from SMEs and structure and organize content it in a way that makes it easy to learn.
Get Your Audience Pumped: 30 Ways to Motivate Adult Learners
The eLearning Coach
JANUARY 14, 2010
If you can tap into a learner’s intrinsic motivation—where an individual is rewarded by the learning itself or an internal goal—you’ve got it made. That puts designers and developers of learning products in a tough position. Create useful and relevant learning experiences. Create active learning.
Get Your Audience Pumped: 30 Ways to Motivate Adult Learners
The eLearning Coach
JANUARY 14, 2010
If you can tap into a learner’s intrinsic motivation—where an individual is rewarded by the learning itself or an internal goal—you’ve got it made. That puts designers and developers of learning products in a tough position. Create useful and relevant learning experiences. Create active learning.
White Space
The eLearning Coach
JULY 27, 2009
Learning has its own version of white space. Learners need white space because more than ever, people are bombarded with multi-modal forms of information. Considering the overload some of us experience from email, tweets, podcasts, and Facebook messages alone, it’s miraculous that people can learn at all.
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The eLearning Coach
JULY 27, 2009
Learning has its own version of white space. Learners need white space because more than ever, people are bombarded with multi-modal forms of information. Considering the overload some of us experience from email, tweets, podcasts, and Facebook messages alone, it’s miraculous that people can learn at all.
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Temple Of The Progressive Revelation
The eLearning Coach
AUGUST 3, 2009
I wholly subscribe to the instructional strategy that involves slowly revealing information, especially visual information. Why is this a good way to present information? Most people just can’t hold too much more than around four bits of information in working memory at one time. Tags: HOW PEOPLE LEARN.
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eLearning Around The Web
The eLearning Coach
DECEMBER 28, 2009
Whether yours are formal or informal, this list of online presentation applications from SitePoint might be useful to you. Agile Learning Design. These eight articles by Donald Clark extrapolate describe an approach for agile learning and training design. It also includes the Periodic Table of Agile Learning.
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