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The Road to Growth Is Paved With Games

CLO Magazine

During gaming, the part of the brain that gives people urgent optimism fires up to 50 times a minute, according to McGonigal. That’s because the brain is being flooded with dopamine, which is this incredibly energizing, motivating neurochemical that says, ‘keep at it.’”. Did I capture the Pokemon or do I have to toss another ball?

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Learning & development conferences in 2024

Limestone Learning

February 13–14, 2024: Learning Guild: The ID: From Analysis to Evaluation , online This immersive learning experience delves into the fundamental aspects of instructional design and elearning development. Gain valuable insights into the key activities of instructional design and discover how to effectively develop engaging elearning content.

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Understanding implicit bias and its detriment to organizations

CLO Magazine

If learning leaders understand how implicit bias operates in the brain, they will be better prepared to address it proactively. Daniel Kahnemann, author of “Thinking Fast and Slow,” characterized the human brain by classifying it into two separate thinking systems, which he referred to as System 1 and System 2. Two thinking systems.

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Hey You Rapid e-Learning Peeps, Slooow Down and Take a Little Drive on the ISD Side of Town

eLearning Cyclops

When I read e-Learning Magazine's article by Bob Little, Rapid e-Learning Polarizes Opinion , I was very irked by it. I believe there are some great rapid development tools, but these still require sound instructional design, which takes time and effort, starting with a needs analysis. Especially when I read the following excerpt.

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3 Powerful Learning Mediums Reimagined

OpenSesame

You follow the established instructional design protocol of ADDIE (analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation) and then present your content to the learner and ta-da! Hearing a story triggers physical changes in the brain. Just about anyone can create an e-Learning course on a soft skills topic. you have a course.

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3 Powerful Learning Mediums Reimagined

OpenSesame

You follow the established instructional design protocol of ADDIE (analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation) and then present your content to the learner and ta-da! Hearing a story triggers physical changes in the brain. Just about anyone can create an e-Learning course on a soft skills topic. you have a course.

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Burgers and Basics

CLO Magazine

Mike Prokopeak is vice president and editor in chief at Chief Learning Officer magazine. Getting his growing brain a regular source of protein was a daily struggle. Let me set the record straight for those still in doubt: Hamburgers are not made of ham. But on that basic culinary fact we should be able to agree.