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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

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The Great Resignation: What Cognitive Science Can Help You Do About It. Cognitive Load and the Toxicity of Busyness. John Sweller and colleagues established the theory of cognitive load in 1998. Re-evaluate all the repeating tasks in your organization. by Margie Meacham. In just the month of December 2021, about 4.3

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The Power Of Testing: Testing As A Tool For Learning

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It is a method to measure/evaluate how much we know and it completes the learning cycle. There is a lot of research in cognitive science and psychology that shows that if testing is conducted in the right way it can be an exceptionally effective way to enhance learning. What is the importance of testing for learning?

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Best Practices to Ensure Successful Custom e-Learning Development

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Include real-life scenarios and cognitive theories so that the learners can associate themselves with the facts and situations. Evaluate the course’s effectiveness. Evaluating the course’s effectiveness is the next thing to consider after developing the learning/training program. Accommodate learners with self-paced e-learning.

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Agile Microlearning Explained

Cognitive science theories already supply the answers. Learner engagement and retention doesn’t have to be a mystery. Learn how OttoLearn packages them into a single platform you can use to deliver microlearning based reinforcement training, and go beyond completions to focus on outcomes.

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The Power of Cognitive Assessment Tests in Recruiting Talent

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Cognitive assessment tests can help recruiters find a needle in a haystack, ensuring that candidates possess the necessary skills to succeed. With cognitive assessment tests, recruiters can level up their recruitment game and make data-driven choices. Let cognitive assessment tests do the heavy lifting and say hello to success.

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A Cognitive Audit?

Clark Quinn

In the recent Chief Learning Officer magazine, I wrote an article on the basics of the cognitive science of learning. And therefore, I reckon L&D needs to know the cognitive background. Knowing a suitable level of cognitive science is one thing, using that to assess your practices is another. The post A Cognitive Audit?

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