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Theory or Research?

Clark Quinn

My answer to theory or research is theory. For instance, the work on worked examples comes from John Sweller’s Cognitive Load theory. Theory generates experiments which refine theory. Theory generates experiments which refine theory. Researchers tend to run experiments driven by a theory.

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7 Practical Guidelines From Cognitive Science for eLearning

eLearning Brothers

When I’ve attended eLearning conferences and workshops, one thing I’ve noticed is that instructional designers are always hungry for more research and knowledge on how people learn and what they can do to help them learn better. Marty is an expert on cognitive science and learning experience design. Give us a ring!

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Designing to Persuade: 5 Elements of Messages that Stick

Mike Taylor

From the ads we see on TV and online to the social media posts we read from our friends and family, it’s hard to escape the pressure to conform. According to Miller (1956), our cognitive capacity for processing information is limited, suggesting that a clear, concise message is more likely to be retained and understood.

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Friday Finds — Learning Campaigns, Multi-Store Memory, Less is More

Mike Taylor

He also offers practical tips and examples to help L&D teams apply campaign principles to their programs, including using data and analytics to measure success, leveraging social media and influencers to amplify the message, and creating personalized content that speaks to the specific needs and interests of different learner segments.

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Fresh Finds: The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | September 7, 2018

Mike Taylor

Networking for introverts, the shy and the socially anxious. In this post, Richard Cosgrove ( @rcosgrove ) shares how preparation can be the secret to tackling a networking event if you’re a person who struggles with socializing. Tips to Improve Your PowerPoint Presentation from Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning.

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Friday Finds — Animations & Learning, Attention Span, Learning Sciences

Mike Taylor

Animations can be effective for visualizing fast or slow processes, yet they don’t always enhance learning due to the cognitive effort required. It underscores the impact of the learning environment, including physical, social, and emotional factors. However, they are useful for understanding movement in space and time.

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Top 5 Performance Support Apps for Learning Designers

Learnnovators

That’s why Instructional Design Guru defines terms from Instructional Design, Cognitive Psychology, Social Media, Multimedia, Technology and Law. offers 40 short practical sessions on business aspects, instructional design, graphics & multimedia, and social media. Kineo E-Learning Top Tips’ App.