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The cognitive basis of LXD

Clark Quinn

When ATD asked me to write the learning science book , I’d already had the intention of writing a Learning Experience Design (LXD) book. This is because LXD, to me, encompasses three things, all based on cognitive science. This is because LXD, to me, encompasses three things, all based on cognitive science.

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The (Post) Cognitive Perspective

Clark Quinn

I’m deeply steeped in the cognitive sciences, owing to a Ph.D. in cognitive psych. Fortuitively, this was at the time my advisor was creating the cognitive science program (and more). Yet I also have a fair bit of empirical evidence that taking a cognitive perspective accomplishes things that are hard to do in other ways.

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The Great Resignation: What Cognitive Science Can Help You Do About It

Learningtogo

The Great Resignation: What Cognitive Science Can Help You Do About It. But the brain is a funny thing. Cognitive Load and the Toxicity of Busyness. John Sweller and colleagues established the theory of cognitive load in 1998. Book Your BrainyBot™ Discovery Session with Margie. by Margie Meacham. BrainyBot™.

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Situated Cognition

Clark Quinn

In a recent article , I wrote about three types of cognition that are changing how we think about how we think (how meta!). I think it’s important to understand these cognitions, and their implications. First, I want to talk about situated cognition. Cognitive psychology was a rebellion from this perspective.

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Announcing the Brain Matters Coloring Book

Learningtogo

I’m so excited about my new book, The Brain Matters Coloring Book ! This entailed filling in the black and white illustrations in the book with any colors you wanted. They get to express themselves artistically, which can help improve self-confidence and stimulates multiple parts of the brain.

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Bit by the Instructional Design Bug: A Conversation with Connie Malamed

TalentLMS

We picked Connie’s brain about all things instructional design, took a deep dive into its evolution, and explored various career paths of this versatile profession. ” How people learn: Understanding cognitive science “Next, understanding how people learn is essential. One of the earliest courses I took was in cognitive science.

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Friday Finds — Cognitive Load Research, Crafting Content, AIDC Conference

Mike Taylor

Learn more → From Brain to Business: Crafting Content That Captivates and Converts In this webinar “From Brain to Business: Crafting Content that Captivates and Converts,” Dr. Drawing from her recent studies, she presents a practical 10-point checklist that aids in crafting content that not only stands out but also drives results.