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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.

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The Transformative Power of Interactive Content in Modern Corporate Training

Aptara

Interactive content in corporate eLearning refers to dynamic learning materials that actively engage learners, encouraging participation and providing immediate feedback. In contrast, interactive content captures employees’ attention and sustains their engagement throughout the learning journey.

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Effective eLearning Content Development to prevent Cognitive Overload

Thinkdom

Cognitive overload is a concept that refers to a situation where our brain is given more information or tasks than it can handle at once. Germane Cognitive Load: This refers to the mental effort a learner applies to create lasting memories or knowledge from the learning material.

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Why should you pay more attention to the on-boarding of your new hires?

QuoDeck

Employees tend to stay for a longer period if more attention is given to the onboarding process. Here are some reasons why you should pay more attention to this process. And thus, a lot of attention needs to be paid on the process. References: [link]. It’s cost-effective.

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Developing a Results Driven Curriculum

A well-designed learning curriculum develops and nurtures skills needed to achieve organizational and business goals with the most effective and engaging set of experiences. This ebook outlines 5 critical steps to develop learning solutions that will help you achieve the most ambitious objectives.

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That Pesky Goldfish Attention Span Myth

Usable Learning

Mine is unquestionably the goldfish attention span one. References : Patti Shank’s detailed investigation: [link]. I think everyone who works in the research-to-practice area has a persistent myth that annoys them the most.

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7 Techniques to Capture Attention in eLearning

Integrated Learnings

Regardless of the extent of your background in instructional design, I think just about everyone can agree that capturing learners’ attention at the start of an eLearning course (and engaging interest throughout) is critical. Referring to the pre-course communication at the start of a course can be a great way to grab the learner’s attention.

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