IT Training Department Blog

JANUARY 9, 2024

The science promoting the use of audio narration in eLearning is strong, but the cons must still be considered. The narration adds a human touch, captivating your attention and easing your understanding of the material. Present words as audio narration rather than on the screen. Why is audio narration so powerful?

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Learning Visions

JANUARY 26, 2012

Tips for multitasking: be prepared – know your content really well know your software – make sure you know where the button is to find the poll question! Pay attention to your volume, rate, tone and overall sound. audio – there’s an echo, it goes out; technology snafus – the link changes, etc.) It’s about preparation and speed.

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Webanywhere

OCTOBER 1, 2024

These are visual, immersive experiences that demand full attention. Yet, in many ways, audio is emerging as a more powerful medium, offering a unique blend of convenience and depth. This shift to audio learning has the potential to change how organizations communicate internally and how they approach professional development.

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CLO Magazine

MAY 12, 2021

One tip to avoid this question is to include in the meeting invite if you want the meeting to be “Audio Only” or “Video On.” Inform your video call attendees what it is like to video chat with them – tell them their audio is bad, they are blacked out, their video is wonky, or the background noise is harsh. To Video, or Not to Video?

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Learning Visions

JUNE 18, 2007

Monday, June 18, 2007 Visual and Auditory Multi-Tasking From the Eide Neurolearning Blog: Voluntary Control of Attention - Visual and Auditory Multi-Tasking There is a yin and yang effect between visual and auditory attention. For instance, dont show a detailed animation and have text on the screen with an audio narration.

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eLearningMind

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Thanks in part to the rise of social media, quick-scroll news, and even swipe-right dating apps, humans are more distracted than ever, with diminishing attention spans. In fact, the average human attention span (the time for which a human can focus on non-changing stimulus) is only eight seconds. Videos/Talks. Still not convinced?

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Clarity Consultants

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Video content is on average fast and easy-to-digest and coupling images with audio increases subject matter recall. Short, interesting videos also increase the chances of learners sharing it with their peers, magnifying its impact. Contact us today. (1)

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MARCH 2, 2017

All of that is the perfect recipe for attendees to multitask, dip in and out, turn down the audio, and drift away. In a large webinar attendees know that no one notices whether they are present and paying attention or not. If you have fewer than about a dozen students, you can do audio introductions. Part of the problem?

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mLearning Revolution

JUNE 12, 2011

The speakers are nicely located in the front of the device and the audio quality is fantastic. Multitasking. Having said that, the up and down volume buttons are very nice and when pushed together, you can take a screen shot, which is a really nice feature. I enjoy listening to music and watching videos on YouTube. The Online Help.

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eLearningMind

APRIL 29, 2021

Thanks in part to the rise of social media, quick-scroll news, and even swipe-right dating apps, humans are more distracted than ever, with diminishing attention spans. In fact, the average human attention span (the time for which a human can focus on non-changing stimulus) is only eight seconds. Videos/Talks.

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CLO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Multitasking. The most commonly cited challenge of virtual learning is that participants aren’t paying attention. They hide behind their screens, paying only half-attention to the virtual class. We know from the research that multitasking inhibits learning. If application is inhibited, impact is inhibited.

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isEazy

OCTOBER 7, 2021

For this reason, at isEazy we want to touch base on attention span in e-learning courses and how long they should be. At this point, you must be wondering, can I keep their attention in an e-learning course and compete with other formats (video, audio…)? Average time of a student’s attention span depending on the format.

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SmartUp

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

You may have seen on big news outlets such as The Independent , Time Magazine , or the New York Times that our attention span has shrunk to less than that of a goldfish. The average human attention span is currently at only 7 seconds and it is only getting shorter with the increased usage of mobile devices. . Sustained Attention.

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eLearningMind

AUGUST 29, 2021

Gamification is a small slice of the eLearning pie along with storytelling, scenarios, audio, video, graphics and social learning. Brains love to multitask, but multitasking can hurt training efforts. Games direct attention to one task at a time, which increases focus and reduces the cognitive load on the brain. .

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E-learning Uncovered

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

Let’s face it, if you’re texting back and forth, your full attention isn’t on the work in front of you. Multitasking. One of the 100 things mentioned in the book I reviewed in November was the fact that people cannot truly multitask. Try focusing all your attention on a single task at any given time.

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eLearningMind

JULY 8, 2021

The occasional jolt of the unfamiliar forces us to pay attention. We are also, of course, emotional creatures, so we seek an emotional connection to what we’re learning and a connection to our existing knowledge so we can relate new information to what we already know.

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Enyota Learning

JULY 28, 2017

A blended learning approach can be defined as a strategy that combines the personalized attention of traditional learning methods with the flexibility of digital methods. Sales professionals are required to multitask to be successful in their jobs. Hence, your sales learning strategy needs to relate to these aspects in detail.

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Hurix Digital

JUNE 28, 2019

In fact, in today’s multitasking and time-crunched environment, microlearning became an appropriate solution to corporate learning requirements. Audios-short snippets of speech or music. Hold the Learners Attention: The attention span of most modern learners isn’t very high. Quizzes, riddles, and tests.

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 25, 2009

The perils of multitasking] Action Plan Learn the theories of your craft -- its incredibally important now to learn theories Use new tools in order to apply them. Can I, um, have your attention, please? Cammy at Learning Solutions #ls2010 Audio Interview with Will Thalheimer on Common Des. lost some stuff here.

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eLearningMind

MARCH 23, 2023

The challenges of cognitive overload include dealing with distractions, managing different types of content (text, audio, video), and keeping track of multiple tasks at once. Keeping track of multiple tasks at once The very nature of blended learning requires multitasking between different platforms and activities.

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KnowledgeCity

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Microlearning often involves multimedia strategies, such as a combination of text, images, videos and audio, quizzes and even games. This works well in today’s society, as the average adult attention span in the millennial generation is 12 seconds. When to Apply Microlearning. Furthermore, it can create 50 percent more engagement.

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eLearningMind

JANUARY 17, 2023

Brief audio clips. Our attention spans are shorter than ever before. Microlearning isn’t only an effective way of adjusting learning to modern attention spans. Because let’s face it, most of us multitask daily. Grab your copy of our microlearning ebook now! Photos, illustrations, or infographics. Short videos.

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KnowledgeCity

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Microlearning often involves multimedia strategies, such as a combination of text, images, videos and audio, quizzes and even games. This works well in today’s society, as the average adult attention span in the millennial generation is 12 seconds. When to Apply Microlearning. Furthermore, it can create 50 percent more engagement.

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learnWorlds

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

4 Record your audio. By definition, a podcast is a digital audio recording that you can stream online or download to a computer or other mobile device. Currently, the competition is fierce, with over 80 million Facebook business pages fighting for audience attention. A step-by-step process to start your own podcast.

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TalentLMS

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

This is all supported by scientific fact: our minds are incapable of multitasking. Online learners are unable to read the text and pay attention to the video simultaneously. Overloading your eLearning course design with irrelevant eLearning images , videos, charts, and audio elements will only distract them.

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Mindflash

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

With our eLearning courses we make it fun and interactive as if you are playing a game, together with text and audio guiding you along the learning journey. Gaming always has our full and dedicated attention. We also attended two of the seminars at the World of Learning.

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ProProfs

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Online customer service tests consist of a series of questions in various formats, such as multiple-choice, true/false, essay, audio/video-response, etc. Attention to detail . Multitasking ability . Audio/Video Interviews . Did you know you can use an online assessment tool to conduct audio/video interviews? .

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eLearning 24-7

APRIL 30, 2024

Any learning system or learning technology or authoring tool – must have a voice narration capability – not just a text-to-audio for the content, but also what I see as a “do this” is the ability for an end-user to move around the system by using their voice. With synthetic audio, materials too.

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HexaLearn

DECEMBER 24, 2024

With this progression, podcasts remain a strong and popular medium of audio learning. Millions of listeners worldwide may now easily discover and enjoy on-demand audio across several platforms. Podcasts are so flexible that students can easily fit it into their hectic schedules and even multitask. A Podcast: What Is It?

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