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Friday Finds — Cognitive Load Research, Crafting Content, AIDC Conference

Mike Taylor

The session emphasizes the importance of creating memorable messages that capture sustained attention, reduce cognitive fatigue, and enhance trust and motivation. Download the 1-pager on 10 science-backed principles to create content that captures attention, builds trust, and motivates action. Short on tie?

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Friday Finds —Cognitive Load, Slow Ideas, Plain Language

Mike Taylor

Cognitive load is influenced by motivation, task elements, and background knowledge. Cognitive load is influenced by motivation, task elements, and background knowledge. These initiatives underscore the vital importance of understanding existing norms, fostering trust, extending practical support, and embodying kindness and empathy.

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New recommended readings

Clark Quinn

She writes about new facets of cognition that open up a whole area for our understanding. In the areas I know and have talked about, e.g. emergent and distributed cognition, she gets it right, which leads me to believe the rest is similarly spot on. So, the first book I want to recommend is Annie Murphy Paul’s The Extended Mind.

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Adult learning theories for instructional designers: Transformative learning

Matrix

The theory of transformative learning has been developed by Jack Mezirow. ” moment is both cognitive and emotional. The cognitive system makes use of prior knowledge and experiences all the time. Consequently, you have to trust that they will come up with new perspectives on their own. A true “A-ha!”

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How to Integrate Social Learning in the Workplace

Origin Learning

Various theories have explained man’s social approach to learning, some of these dating to as back as the 1940s. For example, Albert Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theory stresses the importance of observational learning, imitation and modeling to learn certain behaviors. Social learning is not a new concept.

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Pokémon and Gamified Learning

Association eLearning

On the other hand, working with a trusted mentor, project group, or learning buddy can lead to positive experiences for everyone involved. Cognitive Load (Number of Skills). At its most basic, cognitive load refers to how much information a learner can process at one time. Game theory is much more complex than that.

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The HR Challenge: Analyze Your Corporate Training Needs

eFront

Is the content organization violating the cognitive overload theory (providing too much information in one screen). Keep into account the adult learning theories that describe the effective methods of tackling training programs. Maybe team development and team trust is the main issue that prevents success in training.