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eLearning: Attention, Attention!

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by Kevin Siegel        A few years ago I wrote about the  perfect playtime for an eLearning lesson (or module). "  In my  eLearning 101: Introduction to eLearning  class, I discuss learner attention span and refer often to the domestic goldfish. Of course not, that would be silly.

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Creating Better Content with Lessons Learned from Brain Research

CourseArc

Creating Better Content with Lessons Learned. from Brain Research. The brain is arguably one of the most complex organs of the body, and one we still do not fully understand. Understanding the brain helps us understand learning. Congress) with the use of functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

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Effective eLearning Content Development to prevent Cognitive Overload

Thinkdom

Did you know that the human brain can only process about four pieces of information at a time? In this blog, we will discover the importance of effective eLearning content development that prevents cognitive overload. Imagine your brain as a computer with a certain amount of processing power.

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eLearning & Training: How Long is Too Long?

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by Kevin Siegel      You can create the best-looking, most well-written eLearning lesson anyone has ever seen. But for the lesson to be effective, one of the most important things to keep in mind is that  more  does not mean  better. " In the 1800s, people had very good attention spans.

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Friday Finds — Animations & Learning, Attention Span, Learning Sciences

Mike Taylor

Last Week’s Most Clicked Do more with Google Docs News & Notes People Pay Attention Better Today Than 30 Years Ago — Really! In this one, Connie Malamed explores the effectiveness of animations in learning compared to static graphics. I’m really dating myself here, aren’t I? I’ve got another one for you.

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Adobe Captivate & eLearning: How Long is Too Long?

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You can create the best-looking, most well-written eLearning lesson anyone has ever seen. But for the lesson to be effective, one of the most important things to keep in mind is that more does not mean better. The answer is directly tied to the average attention span of an adult learner.   So how long is too long?

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The Neurobiology of Why Your Learner’s Brain Responds to Great Storytelling

Maestro

It doesn’t matter: our brains are wired for stories, and it’s in our nature to look to stories in order to build trust, empathy, and make sense of the world around us. Cortisol: the attention grabber. Without the reaction in our brains caused by cortisol, we lose interest quickly. And now you’re hooked. The story loses us.

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