E-Learning Provocateur

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

In my previous article , I proposed a Taxonomy of Learning Theories to organise a few of the myriad of theories into some semblance of order, and to assist instructional designers in using theory to inform their work. If you have your own theory-informed design tips, I’d love you to share them with me!

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Ontuitive

AUGUST 5, 2016

How Edward Tolman's experiments shaped our theories of learning. Edward Tolman's influential experiments with rats in the 1940's remain highly formative for the field of cognitive psychology, and continue to shape our discussions about learning theory.

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Kapp Notes

JANUARY 27, 2014

If you want to have effective learning engagement, in gamification or any type of learning, you need to consider carefully how to grab and hold the learner’s attention. Mode 1: Cognitive interactivity or interpretative participation. Instructional-design theories and models: Vol. References: Gibson, J.T., Reigeluth, A.

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 1, 2013

Raph Koster -- "in games learning is the drug" in A Theory of Fun. Let's start with attention. How long is the avg attention span? But there's really not a practical limit to our attention span if we WANT to pay attention. Higher cognitive load in one group vs. the other who had easy math tasks. I know, but."

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CommLab India

MAY 3, 2017

If your goal is not to put your learners to sleep, then you should consider designing courses, paying careful attention to the Cognitive Load theory. According to this theory, information retention is effective, as long as it doesn’t overwhelm the mental capacity of learners. Overloading the course with information.

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Gyrus

MARCH 14, 2024

A Comprehensive Guide to Social Learning Theory GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - Social learning theory’s fundamental tenet is that people learn by watching, copying, and behaving like others in social situations. What Is Social Learning Theory?

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Gyrus

MARCH 14, 2024

A Comprehensive Guide to Social Learning Theory GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - Social learning theory’s fundamental tenet is that people learn by watching, copying, and behaving like others in social situations. What Is Social Learning Theory?

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Gyrus

MARCH 14, 2024

A Comprehensive Guide to Social Learning Theory Gyrus Systems Gyrus Systems - Best Online Learning Management Systems Social learning theory’s fundamental tenet is that people learn by watching, copying, and behaving like others in social situations. What Is Social Learning Theory?

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 4, 2009

Innovate: A Learning Theory for 21st-Century Students. The author calls this a new learning theory combining behaviorism & cognitivism. I see a new instructional design model that combines elements from a number of different sources, but I’m not sure I see a new learning theory. Free registration required.

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The Learning Dispatch

MARCH 20, 2017

You leverage approaches and techniques so that those who may have a disability related to hearing, vision, mobility, or cognition (among others) have equal access and opportunity to experience the content and instruction of your course. (As The intersection of cognition and accessibility was the subject of several sessions.

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Learningtogo

JANUARY 17, 2023

Cognitive science is a branch of psychology that attempts to explain human behavior by understanding how we think. Like cosmology, quantum physics , and many other branches of science, cognitive psychology employs models to describe something that can’t be directly observed.

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SHIFT eLearning

MAY 15, 2014

A lot of eLearning professionals, especially those who have just started with their practice, often ask about the need for theory. Why bother with an instructional design theory at all? Practice and theory actually goes hand in hand. Three Most Popular Learning Theories of Instructional Design. Isn''t practice enough?

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Docebo

JULY 8, 2021

Social learning is based on a theory developed by psychologist Albert Bandura that proposes learning is a cognitive process that takes place in a social context and occurs purely through observation or direct instruction, even in the absence of motor reproduction or direct reinforcement. This is Bandura’s social learning theory.

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Hurix Digital

DECEMBER 20, 2019

This will help you set expectations in line with your learners’ attention spans. Make Use of Real-Life Scenarios: As per cognitive theories, any kind of new learning is possible if it has a vantage point known as a schema and facilitates easier retention of new information.

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Integrated Learnings

JANUARY 26, 2010

Cognitive theorists suggest that at the start of a course, there is not yet a lot of information being processed in working memory, thus allowing the brain to process and remember that early information more easily. Cognitive theorists believe that as new information enters the working memory, earlier information is pushed out.

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Integrated Learnings

AUGUST 6, 2013

If you haven’t encountered it lately, it’s possible you’ve forgotten about the recency theory of learning. Cognitive theorists believe that as new information enters the working memory, earlier information is pushed out. By Shelley A. Recency is the tendency to be more likely to remember information from the end of a sequence.

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Learning Visions

MAY 21, 2007

As a practical person, I tend to avoid theory. But in my quest for an informal M.Ed, Ive got to get into theory a bit, right? Vary activities to maintain interest and attention. The EduTech Wiki also has a good overview on learning style theory. Can I, um, have your attention, please? For the moment. We got Wii!

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The Learning Dispatch

MARCH 20, 2017

You leverage approaches and techniques so that those who may have a disability related to hearing, vision, mobility, or cognition (among others) have equal access and opportunity to experience the content and instruction of your course. (As The intersection of cognition and accessibility was the subject of several sessions.

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Clark Quinn

AUGUST 15, 2023

I’ve railed, e.g. in my book on myths , that our attention span hasn’t dropped down to 8 seconds. And, despite a newer book based upon research that suggests our attention span has dropped to 47 seconds, I think there’s more to it. For instance, attention is (largely; re: the cocktail party effect) volitional.

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Academy of Mine

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

Cognitive Learning Theory is a useful theory for looking at education in a modern way, which focuses not just on the student’s ability to repeat the information they have been taught, but instead asks why and how a student was able to learn, and what their innate mental processes and previous life experiences had to do with that learning.

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TalentLMS

JUNE 16, 2022

There are a number of different adult learning theories that can be used to guide employee training, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. In order to choose the best approach for your business, it is important to understand the key concepts of each theory. Theories of learning for employee training. Cognitivism.

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Integrated Learnings

JULY 27, 2011

Cognitive theorists believe that as new information enters the working memory, earlier information is pushed out. And if you have the tools to add some multimedia flare (to make it attention grabbing without distracting), that can be even more impactful. This allows learners to recall content at a glance. Illustrative story.

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Ed App

JULY 17, 2019

There are various aspects of the Cognitive Learning Theory (CLT) all of which are important to consider when studying the cognition of individuals. The behaviorist theory is juxtaposed by the CLT as it has a single focus on observable behavior. Cognitive Behavioral Theory (CBT). Interpreting. Categorizing.

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WhatFix

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Employee Training Cognitive Learning: History, Functions, Benefits, Applications Published: October 3, 2024 Updated: October 3, 2024 Samantha Rohn Throughout our lives, we constantly learn new things, whether learning to read as a child or expanding arsenals of professional skills as adults. What Is Cognitive Learning?

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 15, 2008

Im not looking for the obtuse theory books. After my appeal for something a little more pared down that I might actually be able to read, Dr. John came up with these essentials: The Conditions of Learning and Theory of Instruction , by Robert Gagné Training Complex Cognitive Skills , by Jeroen J.G. These are my current faves.

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Kapp Notes

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

According to the cognitive theory of learning, people have separate information processing channels for visual/pictorial processing (sometimes called Imagens) and for auditory/verbal processing (logogens). The use of verbal words to direct attention can be essential. And research show that is not the best for learning.

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learnWorlds

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Using Attentional Cues. Empirical evidence suggests that adding attentional cues in the instructor behavior guides learners’ visual attention and thus improves their learning performance in video lectures. Attentional cues provide non? Why are attentional cues beneficial for learning? They used eye?tracking

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Magic EdTech

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Cognitive load theory, Instructional Design theory comes to the rescue, it prescribes a scientific way to design learning materials at a pace and level of complexity that the learner can fully understand. The theory was proposed by John Sweller in 1988 and is built on the way the human mind processes information.

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Magic EdTech

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Cognitive load theory in Instructional Design comes to the rescue. The theory was proposed by John Sweller in 1988 and is built on the way the human mind processes information. Cognitive load relates to the amount of information the working memory can hold. The focus of cognitive load theory is to do just that.

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Learning with e's

JANUARY 27, 2014

The emphasis of the Working Memory model, and also Dual Coding Theory is that memories are strengthened when both auditory and visual stimuli are presented to the learner in an optimal combination. What exactly can Cognitive Load Theory do to help us to optimise students'' memories?

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Integrated Learnings

MAY 3, 2010

Here's how she addresses those opening questions: By blending fictional and technical writing techniques with learning theory, we can craft written materials that both educate and entertain. Much attention is given to the systematic and systemic elements of good instructional design. Why might this be?

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Learning with e's

MAY 24, 2014

This is number 5 in my blog series on major learning theories. My plan is to work through the alphabet of psychologists and provide a brief overview of their theories, and how each can be applied in education. This is a simplified interpretation of the theory, so if you wish to learn more, please read the original works.

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Ontuitive

JUNE 27, 2016

"Cognitive mapping" might be another useful way to talking about Performance Learning. One thing to note is that the anecdotal evidence leads people to believe that our cognitive functions are highly malleable. Just a quick addition to the Insight blog here at the beginning of the week. Death by GPS: are Satnavs Changing Our Brains?"

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Docebo

MAY 8, 2018

Social learning is based on a theory developed by psychologist Albert Bandura that proposes learning is a cognitive process that takes place in a social context and occurs purely through observation or direct instruction, even in the absence of motor reproduction or direct reinforcement. Social Learning Theory.

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Learningtogo

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The theory suggests that offering a series of choices, each leading a bit closer to the desired behavior, is more effective than trying to change complex human behavior all at once. Two fundamental assumptions of nudge theory are: • Human behavior isn’t based solely on logic, so we can’t change it by simply presenting facts.

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Learning with e's

MAY 21, 2014

This is the third in my blog series on major learning theories. My plan is to work through the alphabet of psychologists and provide a brief overview of their theories, and how each can be applied in education. Today, we explore the work of Albert Bandura on social learning theory. 1977) Social Learning Theory.

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Upside Learning

AUGUST 24, 2023

I’ve railed, e.g. in my book on myths, that our attention span hasn’t dropped down to 8 seconds. And, despite a newer book based upon research that suggests our attention span has dropped to 47 seconds, I think there’s more to it. For instance, attention is (largely; re: the cocktail party effect) volitional.

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