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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. Recommended.

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Learning Over Time Vs Information Dumping in the Workplace

Capytech

Learning Over Time Vs Information Dumping in the Workplace When a new worker joins your organisation, there is a lot of information and skills they need to learn. Does learning over time or doing an information dump get the best results? Which is the best approach? Learners are more motivated and engaged.

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How to Overcome Information Overload – Interview with Steven W. Anderson

JoomlaLMS

Information overload, also known as "information glut" and "data smog", is a widely known phenomenon caused by an abundance of information that our brain cannot cope with. How to avoid Information overload” book - Steven W. Anderson.

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Here’s the Secret Number to Help You Avoid Information Overload

eLearningMind

You may not realize it, but we have a natural defense to avoid information overload. Why do humans almost naturally default to this method of “chunking” information? Your working memory is what’s responsible for holding important information and sorting it into short-term memory or discarding it completely.

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Five Teaching Strategies Backed Up by Neuroscience

KnowledgeOne

Neuroscience has made remarkable advances in unravelling the mysteries of the human brain. As our understanding of how the brain functions expands, so does our ability to apply this knowledge to various fields, particularly education. Here are five teaching strategies backed by neuroscience that can enhance learning experiences.

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When Will AI Stop Being “Artificial?”

Learningtogo

It was coined by mathematician John von Neumann to define a theoretical moment when the artificial intelligence of computers surpasses the capacity of the human brain. Instead of trying to make a computer act like the human brain, we try to make our brains a bit more like computers. When does blue become blue-green?

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TAMING INFORMATION OVERLOAD BEFORE IT DEVOURS

Wonderful Brain

The temptation to employ every idea and methodology is an organic consequence of information overload. Rather than making learning design more direct and focused, content is too easily diluted by non-essential information—that, while interesting and valuable—does nothing to amplify the quality of the learning solution.