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Situated Cognition In eLearning: What eLearning Professionals Should Know

TalentLMS

In this article, I’ll shed light on the situated cognition theory, from its core principles to tips that will help you use it in your next eLearning course. Situated cognition is based on the idea that learning is most effective when it is in context. 4 Situated Cognition Best Practices. According to J.

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Friday Finds — Cognitive Load, Content Design, Pedagogic Change

Mike Taylor

Where Did Germane Cognitive Load Go? Greg Ashman looks at the “fatal flaws” of cognitive load theory. The first problem with germane cognitive load is a philosophical one. Dig into to this one to learn more and see what he has to say about cognitive load theory. News & Notes. Learn more ?.

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Demystifying Cognitive Load Theory

ID Mentors

Cognitive load theory is credited to the work and research of John Sweller in the 1980s. In this article, I try and decode it to help Instructional Designers understand the concept and apply it when they design learning material. Hopefully, this will reduce Cognitive Load! Hopefully, this will reduce Cognitive Load!

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Friday Finds —Cognitive Load, Slow Ideas, Plain Language

Mike Taylor

Cognitive load is influenced by motivation, task elements, and background knowledge. Take away : Cognitive load theory provides valuable insights into how various factors impact our ability to effectively use our working memory resources Learn more → Slow Ideas Some innovations spread fast. How do you speed the ones that don’t?

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3 tips for self-regulated learning

KnowledgeOne

In a previous article , we presented the main keys to understanding this concept and its field of study. Here are three tips from Professor Laurent Cosnefroy’s literature review to help you transition from theory to practice! Strengthen your sense of personal effectiveness.

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How Microlearning Research Can Be Used To Evade Cognitive Dissonance

Ed App

Cognitive dissonance, to put it in simple words, is the conflict or tension we feel when we hold two opposing views in our minds at the same time. However, microlearning research is used to counter the effects of cognitive dissonance. Microlearning Research. Change Beliefs. Change Perception Of Actions.

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Evolving Minds: The Psychology Behind Effective eLearning

HexaLearn

Evolving Minds In this article, we’re about to embark on a journey to unveil the fascinating ways psychology shapes Learning Management Systems (LMSs) and custom eLearning development for effectiveness and enjoyment. This is where cognitive psychology takes center stage in eLearning services.