Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Brains switch off when we see a slide full of bullet points. Our brains are active for language processing but nothing else. When we hear stories, our brains light up all over–we experience a story as if we were part of it. Our brains are wired to learn from stories. It’s a narrative about cause and effect.

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Elucidat

MAY 23, 2018

What does it take to make brain-friendly learning? Stella offers six key ways you can work with the brain to help make learning stick, all wrapped up in the useful (and brain friendly) acronym: LEARNS. Learning design: meet brain science. It’s basic brain science. But why does the brain need them?

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Hurix Digital

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Video-based learning in higher ed holds students’ attention in a way that other learning formats cannot. They search for videos that not only hold their attention but also quickly answer their questions. A video typically contains text, audio, and pictures. It’s because of how the brain works. Why is that?

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SHIFT eLearning

APRIL 22, 2014

The brain is constantly on the lookout for ways to improve by obtaining new knowledge and skills, even before birth. The following seven points look at key principles from neuroscience research paired with tips that will allow course creators to achieve effective eLearning development. 1) Favor Recognition Over Recall.

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Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 24, 2012

Brandon Hall, the research firm based out of Delray Beach, FL, polled over 300 training professionals back in 2011 and found the top 2 reasons for using video in training – effectiveness and high engagement. It catches our attention. Combining moving pictures with audio in a compelling way draws people into the subject.

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Inquisiq

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The human brain is wired to process information visually, making visualization one of the best ways to understand data, particularly when presenting to business leaders and other stakeholders in your company. I could go on with examples here but I’m sure you get the picture. You’re all left brain and no right.

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Training Industry

DECEMBER 29, 2016

This study threw light on the subject of brain training to increase mental ability. To yield better productivity, it is important that the learner’s brain is capable of grasping, interpreting and recalling all essential work information. Here are some ways to train your employees’ brains. According to Lawrence C.

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CrossKnowledge

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Recognizing their value, companies invest large sums of money (over $200 billion worldwide) in soft skills training solutions, yet they are not as effective as learning programs deployed for hard skills. Let’s explore the brain with Todd Maddox, learning scientist and research fellow at Amalgam Insights.

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Learningtogo

AUGUST 5, 2016

Close your eyes again and picture your training room or elearning template. Do you intentionally choose some colors over others because of their effect on the brain, or is the decision made by default to match the other rooms in the office, or the colors in the corporate logo? Color is Processed in Multiple Parts of the Brain.

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eLearningMind

JULY 17, 2023

By definition, animation is a process of creating the illusion of motion in objects that would normally be static, done for the purpose of telling a story or providing a moving visual to direct the audience’s attention. Animation engages the brain. Animation is unique because it reduces the cognitive load on your brain.

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Thinkdom

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

We ask this because there might be more to effective learning than just the sheer number of activities an organization holds. Thus, the use of pictures, diagrams, and other forms of visual aids added to verbal descriptions might enhance classroom learning. So, how does one put that into practice while developing training modules?

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Breakthrough eLearning

NOVEMBER 23, 2006

In the last year, for example, I have developed eLearning courses or online job aids that teach people how to: use software; manage greenhouses; work safely with hazardous materials; provide support for individuals with special needs; design landscapes; run a small business; produce food safely; and communicate effectively.

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Matrix

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

When film-making first started, it was a blast just to see a short motion picture of a train entering the station. Getting and holding learner attention has always been as important as having great content and getting the most reliable Subject Matter Experts to vouch for it. It was thrilling. It’s all about the hooks.

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Litmos

JUNE 19, 2020

As we approach Father’s Day, a familiar tune has been circling my brain all week. As a child, I didn’t pay much attention to the lyrics or what the song was about, but as I’ve gotten older, I’ve come to appreciate the lyrics and meaning behind the song. Don't miss out because you're not brave enough to try.". He’s my hero!

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Mike Taylor

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

But if you want to stand out from the crowd and make your voice heard, you need to be able to craft persuasive messages that will get people’s attention and move them to think or do things in a new way. In marketing, appealing to emotions can significantly enhance the effectiveness of a message. Damasio, A. New York: Avon Books.

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Inquisiq

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

When you start with flat, grey data you effectively shut down higher brain functions, kill creative thinking and supress emotional response in your audience. You’ve captured the attention and interest of the Executives. This certainly isn’t the outcome HR is looking to achieve with Executives.

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Inquisiq

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

When you start with flat, grey data you effectively shut down higher brain functions, kill creative thinking and suppress emotional response in your audience. You’ve captured the attention and interest of the Executives. This certainly isn’t the outcome Talent groups are looking to achieve with Executives.

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BrightCarbon

MAY 9, 2022

The problem is that words you see and words you hear are processed in one part of the brain, meaning it’s impossible to read and listen at the same time. Reduce the amount of text on your slides and use pictures, diagrams, and graphs that reinforce your message instead. Neither of which you want! The answer’s simple. Everyone’s happy!

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Wizcabin

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

However, research has it that microlearning videos are the most effective. As we all know, videos are a better approach to catch humans’ attention. That’s because our brains are designed to respond to videos. Also, a picture is worth more than a thousand words, and so are videos. Enhance Personalized Learning.

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eLearningMind

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

That’s because brains love to track movement, see pictures, and follow stories: it’s how it was designed. Consider some of the benefits of visual storytelling over more traditional training: Direct attention Let’s face it—not every piece of information is need-to-know data. Why use illustrations and animation in eLearning?

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Elucidat

JUNE 13, 2022

So, how can you get their attention and create real business impact? Be part of a social contract: Play your part in effective learning and development by looking at the bigger picture and working in collaboration. Innovation and creativity are a vital part of effective learning and development. A quick recap.

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Vignettes Learning

AUGUST 20, 2015

Are Our Brains Hardwired for Storytelling? As a nationally recognized expert on story structure, Haven believes that our brains are hardwired for storytelling and that we're not just Home sapiens , we are Homo narratives. You want to buy their attention. They want to pay with their attention to be engaged. Probably not.

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Mike Taylor

JULY 21, 2023

As much as I entertained the thought of an e-bike – picture me, hair blowing in the wind, saving the planet one pedal at a time – the usually unfriendly and always unpredictable weather around here made the car a more practical choice. (But But I’d still really like one of those sweet e-bikes!) As always, thanks for reading.

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Think Orion

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

You must have heard the most common idiom: a picture is worth a thousand words. According to IFVP , the human brain processes images 60,000 times faster than text, and 90% of the information transmitted to the brain is visual. Effective video production allows you to engage them no matter who you try to educate.

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eLearningMind

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Instead, you can adopt the key steps from the hero’s journey and blend them with well-known training models to create a story that is as engaging as it is effective. This journey elicits an Angel’s Cocktail of chemicals in your learner’s brains—dopamine, oxytocin, and endorphins—making the learning more meaningful and engaging.

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Everwise

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Above all, the position demands that a leader be effective, but that becomes a rather complicated concept upon closer examination. Neurology backs this up : In times where people are anxious or afraid the human brain inhibits our ability to be socially engaged. Interactions. No one likes to be micro-managed.

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KnowledgeOne

MARCH 17, 2021

But, do encourage users to upload pictures, so the grid does not become an expanse of black boxes, either. Promote “brain breaks.” Brain breaks can “elevate all of the characteristics that we want in our students: attentiveness, energy, and a well-functioning brain (Ferrer & Laughlin, 2017).”. As Mahar et al.

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360 Training

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Connection between the stories and the brain. Because our brains love stories! Our brains collect simultaneous memories and stores them in the form of an episode. When we hear or read simple text, the language decoding part of the brain comes into action. A picture is worth a thousand words.

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Scissortail's Learning Nest

MAY 30, 2022

Most of us wouldn’t choose a job in a busy restaurant as a way to relax our brains, but it works for Sheldon. Note that doing these activities while watching television won’t have the same effects. Our brains normally look for patterns to help make sense of the world. Focus your full attention on the music.

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Growth Engineering

APRIL 19, 2016

This can be illustrated in a scenario, but even so, these stand-alone examples only give a glimpse at the larger picture. It’s long been assumed that people learn by sitting still, keeping quiet and paying attention to the lesson. The post How Gamers Learn: The Game Player’s Brain appeared first on Growth Engineering.

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Magic EdTech

JUNE 23, 2020

These factors stimulate educators to find an alternative way where they can effectively integrate learning into a gaming environment which is widely known as Content Gamification. But, effectively integrating learning into a gaming environment necessitates a strong instructional designing skill.

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HexaLearn

APRIL 22, 2022

Organizations are now focusing on trying to make compliance training more effective as it directly impacts the business. Through case studies, learners can get a complete picture of the regulations, their importance, and the impact of non-compliance. It is highly engaging and demands great attention from the learner. Conclusion.

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Challenge to Learn

MARCH 23, 2014

Practical principles for developing an effective performance solution. He painted a picture of where we should go with very concrete steps and overviews. He started out by asking us how we use our mobile devices to make us more effective and productive. Find more effective ways. I will not give you an overview.

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Axonify

OCTOBER 14, 2016

Picture a verdant garden, where technological innovation has ploughed over a massive acreage of ineffective tools, like the LMS, to completely renew the landscape. The human brain can only hold about 7 pieces of information for less than 30 seconds. Let’s take a walk around the modern corporate learning ecosystem. The last word.

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Axonify

OCTOBER 14, 2016

Picture a verdant garden, where technological innovation has ploughed over a massive acreage of ineffective tools, like the LMS, to completely renew the landscape. The human brain can only hold about 7 pieces of information for less than 30 seconds. Let’s take a walk around the modern corporate learning ecosystem. The last word.

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eLearningMind

OCTOBER 3, 2016

What may work for an anonymous website doesn’t have the same impact when you’re trying to get learners to sit up and pay attention. Illustrations do an amazing job of making sure the learner is paying attention to what they’re supposed to. But illustrations might. In most cases, illustrations are the superior choice. Fair and balanced.

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Matrix

OCTOBER 9, 2018

The truth about brain plasticity. For a long time it was thought that the human brain could no longer suffer modifications after a certain age. Then research proved that brain plasticity is real — even in the case of adults. Read more: The learning brain and why L&D professionals should care about it.

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