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Effective eLearning Content Development to prevent Cognitive Overload

Thinkdom

This means that when we are exposed to too much information, we experience cognitive overload, which hinders our learning and retention. This is what cognitive overload feels like. In this blog, we will discover the importance of effective eLearning content development that prevents cognitive overload.

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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). So let me make the case that the cognitive perspective is more than just a useful one, but arguably a necessary one.

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Cognitive Neuroscience and Virtual Reality: How Immersive Training Underscores the Science of Learning

Roundtable Learning

This is just one example of how VR safety training programs activate the brain through sensory-rich experiential learning. As we step toward the future of learning, Learning & Development (L&D) professionals are eager to understand how immersive learning is tied to cognitive neuroscience. Plot twist! Let’s break it down.

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Cognitive Dissonance Theory

Ed App

Cognitive dissonance is a psychological term referring to the mental incompatibility between two or more beliefs. Cognitive dissonance, a form of psychological stress, commonly occurs in the learning process when new knowledge is given to learners with the expectation of a complete grasp of course content. The Effort Effect.

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Brain Fog HQ: Memory Enhancement Techniques for Professional Development

Speaker: Chester Santos – Author, International Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, Corporate Trainer, Memory Expert, U.S. Memory Champion

At worst, your performance and cognitive functions are impaired, resulting in memory, management, and task completion problems. In October, scientists discovered that 75% of patients who experienced brain fog had a lower quality of life at work than those who did not. At best, brain fog makes you slower and less efficient.

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3 Ways to Use Cognitive Psychology to Improve Your Course

LearnDash

As it turns out, psychology—particularly cognitive psychology—has a lot of valuable lessons for e-learning. However, there are far more effective ways to improve memory recall, most notably using a spaced repetition system. Cognitive psychology concepts aren’t about taking the easy road for expediency’s sake. Knowledge emotions.

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Best Practices for Effective Online Course Development

Hurix Digital

What are the instructional design planning practices, and how should course creators go about putting them in effect? Begin with Putting Together a Clear Content Outline: The first step in online course development is agreeing upon a comprehensive program content. But what is it that makes these online courses so successful?

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