article thumbnail

eLearning: Attention, Attention!

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

In my article, I referenced a piece by the BBC,  Turning into Digital Goldfish , where the author said "The addictive nature of web browsing can leave you with an attention span of a goldfish."  Believe it or not, research has been done that says the attention span of a goldfish is actually 9 seconds.

Attention 100
article thumbnail

Creating Better Content with Lessons Learned from Brain Research

CourseArc

from Brain Research. That’s why continued research is incredibly important for various reasons—from medical and technological advancements to informing how we learn. This knowledge, developed over years of brain research, has deep implications for learning design. Putting research into practice .

Brain 246
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Should We List the Learning Objectives?

Experiencing eLearning

Will Thalheimer in Rethinking Instructional Objectives What does the research say? Thalheimer cites research on how objectives can help learners focus their attention. They do work to focus attention on what’s critical…and anything we don’t say is critical will be less likely to be learned and remembered.

article thumbnail

Effective Leadership in a Hybrid Workforce: Strategies for Leading Distributed Teams

Infopro Learning

Effective leadership is now more important than ever in a hybrid workforce, where leaders must adapt to new technologies and communicate effectively with their teams, regardless of location. This blog will explore some key strategies leaders can use to effectively lead distributed teams in a hybrid work environment.

article thumbnail

Building Effective High-Potential Leadership Programs: Key Fundamentals to Consider

Infopro Learning

Leadership development is an ongoing process to enhance individuals’ skills, knowledge, and abilities to become effective leaders. Developing effective high-potential leadership programs is essential for organizations looking to cultivate top talent and drive long-term success.

article thumbnail

Behind the Scenes with Maestro: Our Innovative and Effective eLearning Development Process

Maestro

It also necessitates a long-term approach that accounts for not only conceptual creativity but also close attention to the details that make all the difference. After 15 years in the L&D game, our approach to developing effective and inspired L&D programs is tried and true. Transparency is important!

article thumbnail

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.