The eLearning Coach

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

I guess the book, Learning in 3D, has kind of rewired my brain. If you understand the cognitive advantages underlying this approach, you’ll be way ahead of the game. The learners might collaborate to solve a problem, accomplish a task or overcome a challenge. Post from: The eLearning Coach Your Brain On 3D Learning.

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The eLearning Coach

JANUARY 19, 2010

Some of the cognitive advantages of low-fidelity graphics include the following: Quick Visual Scanning: When we read an image, we scan it to extract significant information. A minimalist approach could avoid this problem. Share this on del.icio.us. Advantages of Low-Fidelity Graphics. Less Information to Process. Tweet This!

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OpenSesame

JANUARY 14, 2011

If I were a venture capitalist, I’d invest in applications and companies that attack the problem of curating content. But today, our brains are in a state of constant cognitive overload. If you ask Diigo , social bookmarking is the future. Content used to be king.

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The eLearning Coach

MARCH 1, 2010

When things move along at a steady pace, brain activation also remains steady; but when a surprising event occurs, the brain registers a jump in activity. What about letting learners fail at their first try in solving a problem, if it can be framed as a learning experience? For more on this topic, see Your Brain On 3D Learning.

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The eLearning Coach

MARCH 28, 2010

Sketching is a cognitive aid that might help you break through the doldrums. Get fascinated by the brain. Problem-solving is a motivating task. Your problem is how to provide an engaging learning experience that turns information into knowledge that gets transferred to real world situations. Share this on del.icio.us.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 1, 2008

Considering what we discussed earlier about cognitive loads , you can already see how this approach is effective for elearning.    However, in an elearning course there are things you can do to lessen the cognitive load. How to Avoid Cognitive Overload in E-learning - Any Thoughts? less cluttered. November 13th, 2007.

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eLearning Learning Posts

JULY 7, 2010

20 Facts You Must Know About Working Memory - The eLearning Coach , June 2, 2010 Without adapting learning experiences to the learner’s cognitive architecture, instructional design is hit or miss. Are you being fooled by claims of brain-based learning? You’re not alone in being annoyed by this problem. Social Bookmarks.

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