B Online Learning

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

You might also be surprised to hear that employees get interrupted every 5 minutes and people now lose concentration only after 8 seconds, which is less than the 9 second attention span of the average goldfish! Break the learning into smaller bites, which the learner can access over a period of time. References: Bronya Benvin.

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eLearning Industry

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Attention-grabbing headlines get things off to a great start and hook online learners from the first line. A great eLearning course isn’t just about great course content. In this article, I’ll share 8 secrets to create the perfect headline for your next eLearning course. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Wizcabin

APRIL 18, 2023

However, with attention spans shrinking and learners becoming more demanding, it is essential to create eLearning courses that are engaging, informative and captivating. Narratives are an effective tool that can be used to create engaging eLearning experiences that keep learners hooked. Another technique is the use of suspense.

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Learnnovators

AUGUST 16, 2023

In a previous article , I talked about the different types of learner engagement that there are, and what each one entails. I previously wrote in detail about generating killer WIIFMs that will make learners want to take your course. In short, a good WIIFM convinces learners that the course is worth their time and attention.

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eLearning Industry

AUGUST 5, 2022

Suggestions for training departments to implement in their L&D strategy to help counter diminishing learner attention spans and foster workplace learning. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Origin Learning

MARCH 7, 2018

We have been constantly bombarded with data-driven reports and survey-results that mark the sharp dip in learner attention-spans. These reports also highlight the reduced attention span among learners in the corporate world. One – memory capacity of learners is reducing and two – the dwindling attention spans.

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eLearning Industry

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Attention is often described as the link between perception and memory; if we pay more attention to something, we are more likely to remember it later. But with so many other options available, how can L&D programs compete to capture and maximize learners’ limited time and attention?

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Swift eLearning Services

JUNE 13, 2018

60 seconds to catch the attention of the learner. It may not affect the course performance, but it sets a tone for the learners’ enegement. The introduction screen is plays a vital role in any eLearning course. Introduction slide 01 This introduction e-template is a bit different from the other templates.

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Clark Quinn

JANUARY 24, 2023

So here are some thoughts on learners as learning evaluators. For one, we want to support free answers on the part of learners. One alternative, occasionally seen, is to have the learner evaluate their response. There are positive benefits to this, as it gets learners to become self-evaluators. At least, initially.

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InSync Training

MAY 9, 2017

How do you capture your audience’s attention when so many factors provide distractions? Watch the entire webinar replay of, Grabbing Learner Attention , for a step-by-step process for creating a professional video studio on a budget, and tricks for making learning fun. BYTE Session Recap.

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Content Raven

JANUARY 17, 2017

Deep concentration puts people in a state of calm while immersed in a learning activity that is so engaging that time is forgotten. Research shows that early online training curricula often transmits information ineffectively without factoring the psychology of cognitive flow.

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LearnDash

AUGUST 12, 2021

The concept of flow, also described as a state of “effortless attention” was nothing new, but Csikszentmihalyi’s research kicked off a surge of interest in the idea. When applied to learning, flow can engage learners for longer, reduce learning fatigue, and improve the overall learning experience. Orient learners through badges.

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Upside Learning

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

So here are some thoughts on learners as learning evaluators. For one, we want to support free answers on the part of learners. One alternative, occasionally seen, is to have the learner evaluate their own response. There are positive benefits to this, as it gets learners to become self-evaluators.

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CommLab India

JUNE 14, 2022

Instructional design strategies can make or break the quality of an online course, as they maintain the flow and attention of your learners. Continue reading to discover the finest ID strategies for your new-age learners.

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eLearningMind

AUGUST 19, 2022

What is Continuous Partial Attention (CPA)? Continuous Partial Attention (CPA) is an automatic process that enables people to simultaneously pay attention to several sources of information, whilst scanning for relevant information. Should eLearning be something that learners merely “get through?” What is Multitasking?

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Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

This post includes links on AI image and video tools and tips, pricing elearning and ILT development, and how to grab the attention of learners. Question to the learner was: Find your way out, without stumbling (and thus suffocating). I share these links periodically here on my blog. For quick turnaround projects.

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 14, 2020

The protagonist should be someone your learners identify with. In workplace learning, that means the character has the same or a similar job as the learners. The learners should recognize the problems the character is dealing with and ideally share the protagonist’s goal. Example protagonist selection. Stepping back.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 21, 2023

Is that really the best way to communicate with learners about the goals of training? We want learners to understand what they’re expected to learn. Should we give those to learners with the same language we use for ourselves as designers? Thalheimer cites research on how objectives can help learners focus their attention.

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CommLab India

DECEMBER 5, 2023

F or successful corporate training results, engaging your learners is the key. But in today’s digital era, attention spans are reducing significantly and grabbing the attention of the learners can be quite challenging. This is where Articulate Storyline, a powerful eLearning authoring tool comes to rescue.

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 7, 2020

What if you could create compliance training that learners actually wanted to complete, that they cared about? To create compliance training that learners care about, they need to know both why and when the policies matter. The worst case scenario gets learners attention because it shows them why the policy or regulation matters.

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Learnnovators

DECEMBER 29, 2022

You will be vying for their attention with family time, social time, me time, and even Netflix and the myriad other entertainment platforms out there. The buyer, in this case, is our learner. Well before the learner sets foot in (or finger on, if you will) the course, where you’re drawing attention to its existence.

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LearnDash

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Automation can help you get learners the support they need before they know they need it. One of the biggest struggles facing online instructors is that of helping their learners complete their courses. From there, you can use it to send emails based on specific triggers, such as a learner completing a lesson or enrolling in a course.

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Mike Taylor

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Last Week’s Most Clicked Do more with Google Docs News & Notes People Pay Attention Better Today Than 30 Years Ago — Really! sponsored From Selecting the Right Type to Editing Videos Like a Pro Start creating training videos that learners watch to the end. I’m really dating myself here, aren’t I?

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JULY 10, 2014

by Jennie Ruby    How can you use your voiceover script to keep the learner's attention within an eLearning lesson? How short is our typical learner's attention span these days, after all? Probably But that doesn't mean learners will like it. Two sentences?

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eLearning Industry

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

Learning is an activity that requires learners to be engaged with the learning material right from the start. If we lose learners anywhere during the process, for any reason, the result is that learning is impacted. Therefore it is important that we hold their attention. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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eLearning Industry

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Is there a case for attention span deficits in eLearning when people binge watch shows on Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video? This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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LearnDash

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Adjusting your course to better fit the needs of your learners may not be as complicated as you think. By customizing the learner experience, you can tap into learner motivations , support learners during their slumps and struggles, and create a course that dovetails neatly with their preferred learning environment.

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eLearning Industry

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

The human attention span is evolving. As people continue to crave short-form, personalized bits of content, eLearning is proving to be the most effective way to share, receive, and retain valuable information. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Learningtogo

OCTOBER 29, 2022

Keep Learners Guessing to Increase Engagement and Retention. When reality doesn’t match what your brain expected, you feel surprised—and pay greater attention —seeking to uncover the reason for your surprise. Challenge learners to write their own ending to the story. by Margie Meacham. Our brains crave stimulation and novelty.

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LearnDash

OCTOBER 7, 2021

To become a successful online educator, your learners have to have a successful experience in your course. But these skills are your skills, and your learners need opportunities to exercise their own if they are going to succeed. The truth is that putting learner experience first is good for your learners, and it’s also good for you.

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eLearning Industry

JANUARY 21, 2022

Learners are stretched by commitments both at work and at home. In turn, this impacts motivation and makes it difficult for learners to buy in to eLearning courses. One way to remedy this disconnect is by catching their attention at the outset with a hook. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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eLearning Industry

JUNE 5, 2021

Reaching out to online learners seems to be a challenge because apparently, the learners can hide behind technology. But, experienced online teachers often claim that it is easier to capture the attention of the learners while conducting an online class. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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