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Points of inflection

Clark Quinn

Back to my old mantra: “the human brain is arguably the most complex thing in the known universe”! When I look at learning design, innovation facilitation, and culture change I see a complex picture. That, of course, was what the book was about, but that’s not enough.

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Designing to Persuade: 5 Elements of Messages that Stick

Mike Taylor

As Kahneman’s Dual Processing model suggests, messages that appeal to the ‘primal brain’ are more likely to be effective. Mayer’s (2009) Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning suggests that people learn better from words and pictures than from words alone. Descartes’ Error: Emotion, Reason, and the Human Brain.

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The Role of eLearning Images in Visual Learning

eLearning Brothers

It hearkens to that old saying, “A picture is worth 1,000 words.” While text forces you to create an image in your brain from scratch, introducing a picture gives us a jumping-off point, showing us a tangible concept which can be instantly grasped and further explored through text or audio. ” Mental.

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eLearning: The Role of Images

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

You've probably heard the saying that a picture is worth 1,000 words. While text forces you to create an image in your brain from scratch, introducing a picture gives us a jumping-off point, showing us a tangible concept which can be instantly grasped and further explored through text or audio.

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The Importance of White Space in E-learning

CommLab India

How do you feel about the picture given below? My brain was sure overloaded when I looked at it. Boosts readability for learners: Providing balanced white space on the screen will make it easy for learners to scan and absorb content quickly. What feelings does it arouse? Do you feel happy or may be grumpy?

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eLearning & mLearning: Everything You Need to Know About Graphics, Part II

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

Using Static Images to Improve Learning When choosing an image, many designers are under the assumption that more realistic and detailed pictures are the best. Malamed lists several reasons why low-fidelity images are easier for the brain to process , including fewer distractions and quicker visual scanning.

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Competency Model Framework

Ed App

Organizational scanning. How will the identified objectives from the scanning be achieved? Most likely, you will need to assess the proficiency of each employee at each chosen standard in order to get an accurate picture. One of these is Brain Boost , a spaced repetition tool that increases the retention of training material.