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The Planet Captivate Blog – Cognitive Load

Adobe Captivate

However, one topic that Jim has helped me to better understand is that of cognitive load. There has been a great deal of research done on the topic, but in a nutshell, it refers to the amount of information the human brain can effectively process at one time. EXAMPLE: Reading an article in the newspaper. So let’s get started.

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eLearning Skills 2030: Outsmarting Cognitive Biases

eLearning Industry

The human brain thinks in particular ways that can prompt decisions and actions that are not based on rational judgments. Understanding cognitive biases is a critical skill for the workforce because it can facilitate better decision-making. This article discusses cognitive biases and remedies.

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[VIDEO] Cognitive biases

KnowledgeOne

We are all quite familiar with the phenomenon of optical illusions, but less so with that of cognitive biases. Read our full articles on cognitive biases: Cognitive biases: when our brain plays tricks on us. Cognitive biases in education: the Pygmalion effect. 3 cognitive biases to know in education.

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Cognitive Bias: When Our Brain Plays Tricks On Us

KnowledgeOne

We are all quite familiar with the phenomenon of optical illusions, but less so with the phenomenon of cognitive biases. These mental shortcuts that allow the brain to simplify information processing are inevitable, but we can learn to detect them better, starting with a better knowledge of them. In your brain. of judgment.

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Situated Cognition

Clark Quinn

In a recent article , I wrote about three types of cognition that are changing how we think about how we think (how meta!). I think it’s important to understand these cognitions, and their implications. First, I want to talk about situated cognition. First, I want to talk about situated cognition.

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Best Practices to Ensure Successful Custom e-Learning Development

Infopro Learning

This article will dig deeper into the various pointers to consider when customizing content for e-learning. Include real-life scenarios and cognitive theories so that the learners can associate themselves with the facts and situations. According to a report by Business Wire, The Global Corporate E-Learning market accounted for $14.23

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A Cognitive Audit?

Clark Quinn

In the recent Chief Learning Officer magazine, I wrote an article on the basics of the cognitive science of learning. And therefore, I reckon L&D needs to know the cognitive background. Knowing a suitable level of cognitive science is one thing, using that to assess your practices is another. But there’s more.

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