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MANAGING INFORMATION OVERLOAD

Learnnovators

The common wisdom amongst instructional designers is to avoid creating an information overload. It’s far worse when we turn that folksy wisdom on ourselves and cap our professional development by avoiding information overloads ourselves! Lack of prioritization: This may be in terms of attention, time, or effort.

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Coping with information

Clark Quinn

The subtitle basically explains it: The 5 powers for success in a world of exponential information. It’s not the only model for information management given the increasing challenge, but it’s a worthwhile read if you’re looking for help in coping with information deluge. Recommended.

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5 Ways To Prevent Information Overload in Microlearning Courses

Ed App

Microlearning is, or at least should be, the very antidote to information overload. Information overload is a phenomenon which occurs when a person is exposed to too much information or data. This has a tendency to backfire, as too many visuals may cause information overload for learners.

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Filtering, Crowdsourcing and Information Overload

Tony Karrer

The other part of this thought process is that the feedback on my Top 10 eLearning Predictions for 2010 was that I should have Information Overload and Information Filtering as my user chosen prediction number 10. Are the training solutions being produced part of the problem of information overload? Good stuff Tim!

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Microlearning: 10 AI Tools to Create Amazing Courses

CommLab India

I n today's hyper-connected world, attention spans are shorter than goldfish, and information floods like a tidal wave. Enter microlearning: the antidote to information overload. These bite-sized learning nuggets, delivered in minutes, are perfectly tailored for our modern fast-paced lives. And guess what?

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Attract Students’ Attention in 30 Seconds or Less

Experiencing eLearning

Better Beginnings: How to attract students’ attention in 30 seconds or less. Official description: Information overload, tripletasking, hyperchoice, and short attention spans are just a few of the symptoms of the modern client. Presented by Dr. Carmen Taran. Thanks to the eLearning Guild. My comments in italics.

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How Does Microlearning Work?

Infopro Learning

Many organizations are dabbling with microlearning which offers small learning units in bite-sized chunks to prevent an information overload. Thanks to the increasing use of technology and over-exposure to different forms of media, their attention spans are often shorter. The Need for Microlearning. Tailor-Made Content.