LearnDash

JUNE 25, 2020

We all know that gamification is an effective, enjoyable, engaging learning tool. But how do you design a game for your course? Looking back, it’s a perfect example of effective gamification in e-learning. They can be crossword puzzles, branching training scenarios , music exercises, or trivia quizzes. Have a goal.

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Mike Taylor

JULY 10, 2020

What I’m Listening to: I love 80’s music and I love remakes, so this “ 80s Covers & Remakes ” playlist is sure to be good, right?! Last week’s most clicked item: ‘The Show’ Learning Design Competition. In this great post from Devlin Peck, introduces 5 NoCode tools to design and develop eLearning.

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TIER1 Performance

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

However, many organizations lack effective learning evaluation programs that could provide these insights. Digging in further, the team engaged in a series of six two-hour collaborative workshops to develop foundational skills in the design of metrics, studies, surveys, and scenarios and to apply these skills to our project context.

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Learnnovators

APRIL 26, 2023

And what does it have to do with instructional design? While the end goal of education is effective education; for us to reach that end goal, we need to be able to get through to the learner by engaging their senses and getting them to pay attention to the material. And their music preferences. Interesting story and all, Vidya.

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eFront

JUNE 17, 2011

Recently a fellow member of the Instructional Design & E-Learning Professionals' Group (14K+ of members) asked " If anyone know of where to find royalty free background music for training? " As you can understand this question was the inspiration for the following list that contains Royalty Free Music websites for eLearning.

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Coursera

APRIL 17, 2024

Courses will feature appearances from top artists and executives, including Victoria Monet, Janelle Monáe, and Jimmy Jam By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer , Coursera Today, GRAMMY GO , a new online initiative from the Recording Academy®, is partnering with Coursera to offer music learning programs to aspiring artists around the world.

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TechSmith Camtasia

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

Guest Post by Mike Russell, Creative Director at Music Radio Creative. Adding background music to any video you create in Camtasia will add a whole new dimension to your content. In order to add music successfully there are some simple tips you can follow. Choose Background Music That Complements Your Content.

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Learning Pool

MARCH 21, 2022

But if there’s one principle in learning theory it would really pay any learning professional to get their head around – a finding that has been proven to work in study after study, and observed paying fruit in real-world situations – it’s the spacing effect. All you need to know about the spacing effect in five minutes.

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Upside Learning

MARCH 29, 2012

I spent a lot of time over the past few months reading about the design of timelines and trying to understand what makes a well designed timeline. I soon realized that I had only discovered the tip of the iceberg, and that there is a lot of thought that needs to go into designing an interactive timeline. What is a Timeline?

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Clarity Consultants

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The most effective training is conducted when the instructional design is incorporated. Simply put, instructional design is a strategy or framework to deliver training content. Instructional design can help ensure the material is complete, engaging, and appropriate to the audience. What is the purpose of the training? .

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Mike Taylor

MAY 12, 2023

What I’m Listening To: I’ve have liked Landon Conrath’s music for awhile now but never knew who he was – I do now and he’s definitely a favorite. Browse his collection of before and after design tips to find a few “stealable” ways you can improve your own design skills. As always, thanks for reading.

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Storyboard Hero

MARCH 7, 2024

When crafting a boardomatic, the storyboard artist takes into account various elements such as character design, production design, spatial connections, scene staging, depth of frame, camera angles, and point of view, all aimed at effectively conveying the story outlined in the script.

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Learning Pool

MARCH 14, 2022

The spacing effect is one of the most robust and reliable findings in the psychological literature. On the day, a ccording to Hermann Ebbinghaus, the German psychologist who discovered the spacing effect and gave the world his famous ‘Forgetting Curve, memory decays at a regular and exponential rate. The work of Swedish psychologist K.

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Hurix Digital

JANUARY 11, 2024

If you’re wondering how to use effective formative assessments in your classroom, we’ve got you covered. They are designed to check students’ understanding of the main learning objectives and to identify any gaps or misconceptions. What is your favorite genre of music? How do you feel about the lesson today?

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 30, 2024

Kortney Ross and I in front of the LHRCon sign Morning Buzz: Designing and Developing Scenarios I led a Morning Buzz session on the first day about scenarios. It was an interesting style for the personal narrative with how he incorporated hip hop music into his storytelling.

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Lars is Learning

MARCH 16, 2009

Just this past weekend I took my family up to London and the O2 Centre (the rebranded Millenium Dome) to see an interactive installation called the British Music Experience. It was great to see a modern attempt to create an environment designed to engage an audience of all ages. First of all, Tags: British Music Experience education.

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eLearning Industry

MAY 13, 2023

This article highlights the importance of using music in eLearning courses to enhance the learning experience for students. It provides tips on choosing the right type of music, explains the benefits of incorporating music, and suggests ways to integrate it effectively into courses.

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NuggetHead

APRIL 7, 2013

Posted in Uncategorized I could probably bore you with a few more posts just on character development, instead I want to share some important lessons learned in designing the audio assets for a serious comic.

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eLearning Industry

DECEMBER 29, 2023

The article analyzes the significance of sound in eLearning, highlighting how audio (narration and music) enhances memorization and emotions. It discusses choosing between narrators and text-to-speech, and the impact of narration on learning effectiveness, noting the costs and challenges of audio integration.

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Learning Pool

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

It’s the spacing effect. . Cognitive psychology, when it got going in the 1960s, further backed up the theory, giving a mechanism to explain how and why the effect works – with the spacing of learning helping to move our recollections from short-term (or working) memory into the long-term store. So why this rare outbreak of consensus?

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Mike Taylor

MARCH 3, 2023

Learn more → Top People to Follow in Behavioral Design Behavioral design is a fascinating but complex field that involves various theories and concepts. However, to become a more effective behavioral designer, we must always be open to learning from the latest research and field experiences. As always, thanks for reading.

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fewStones

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

One effective way to do so? In this article, we’ll delve into actionable strategies to help you leverage animation videos effectively in social media. Tailoring your content to match their interests ensures that your animation videos resonate effectively. In the competitive world of social media, standing out is crucial.

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Elucidat

JANUARY 13, 2023

If you’re in need of some design tips to drive the impact of your elearning, you’re now covered. We have summarized some of our most noteworthy elearning design tips, so that you can tackle your projects armed with the right strategy. You might have already explored our practical advice on elearning design, via Design Tip Tuesdays.

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Hurix Digital

MAY 9, 2024

Its powerful platform and cutting-edge tools designed for students have made learning more engaging, immersive, and personalized. The appeal of the videos was heightened with music, illustrations, audio effects, animated elements, etc., Compelling learning content, including 200+ Math videos, was created in adherence to WCAG 2.0

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Thinkdom

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Stay tuned as this blog walks you through some top-notch AI tools that can help design engaging video-based corporate eLearning experiences. Using AI generators is a strategic move towards efficient and effective learning. Vyond’s videos are high-quality and inclusive, which makes learning more engaging and effective.

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Mike Taylor

APRIL 29, 2022

It is internet radio designed to help you focus while you work. Most Popular Music For Focusing. This is a look at the most popular music for focusing, according to Spotify data. Each post explains a strategy, why it’s effective, how it can be applied in a learning context along with possible limitations.

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Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 24, 2012

Brandon Hall, the research firm based out of Delray Beach, FL, polled over 300 training professionals back in 2011 and found the top 2 reasons for using video in training – effectiveness and high engagement. Instructional design principles are still paramount. These two concepts seem to go hand in hand. People respond to video.

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Wizcabin

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Although using animation is one of the best practices in e-learning, there’s a need to use it the right way, for the effectiveness of training. 5 Effective Tips To Use Animation In e-Learning. One way to deliver effective training is to use animation with the right intention to convey emotions to your learners.

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Mike Taylor

JUNE 9, 2023

What I’m Listening To: Today I’m investigating another music recommendation from my daughter. Learn more → The upside of bad design This article explores the unexpected benefits that can arise from poorly designed products or systems. Do you use any marketing tools in your L&D practices? As always, thanks for reading.

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Mike Taylor

AUGUST 6, 2021

Andrew Watson shares some interesting research about the effectiveness of making learning objectives explicit for learners. The music I put at the top of this newsletter is consistently one of the most clicked links every week. What is your favorite music to work to? Making Learning Objectives Explicit.

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E-learning Uncovered

DECEMBER 1, 2011

Do you use music in your courses? I’ve found time and time again that a little bit of well-placed music can add a surprising amount of polish and – more importantly – set the tone of the overall experience. The impact came from timing the verbal and visual elements to a music track that perfectly captured the mood I wanted to create.

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fewStones

MAY 24, 2024

What is Brand Video Production Brand video production involves the creation of videos specifically designed to showcase a brand’s identity, values, and personality. These videos serve as powerful tools for establishing emotional connections with target audiences and communicating key brand messages effectively.

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Mike Taylor

MARCH 20, 2020

What I’m Listening to: My son and I have been watching Locke & Key which uses music in an interesting way to support the action in the story. 12 BUILDING BLOCKS TO USE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES EFFECTIVELY. Mirjam Neelon and Paul Kirschner are translating Wilfred Ruben’s 12 strategies for using learning technologies effectively.

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The Be-all and End-all Guide to Creating a Supreme LearnDash LMS

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

While there are numerous stunning and well-designed WordPress eCommerce sites, here are five examples that showcase the platform’s potential to create a compelling and successful online store: 1. The website is well-designed and easy to navigate, making it a popular choice for DIY enthusiasts and professionals alike.

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CLO Magazine

MARCH 10, 2023

However, challenges around learner engagement (boredom, low participation), technical difficulties (unstable or slow internet connection) and miscommunication between instructor and participants (lack of clear body language) continue to frustrate learning designers and participants alike. The brain is built for lifelong learning.

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Mike Taylor

JULY 23, 2021

What I’m Listening to: This playlist by Mother Mother is courtesy of my daughter, who keeps me up-to-date with the “good” music as she tells me. Accessible and Inclusive Design Conference 2021. Asynchronous Design Critique: Getting Feedback. Instructional Design & Self-Directed Learning. Any comment?”

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Kitaboo

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

L&D teams are looking out for interactive training content so that the employees can learn and retain the information effectively. Given below are 5 Ways to Create Effective Interactive Training Content: 1. Design Short Videos with Rich Graphics. If not a voice over, then add some pleasant music in the background.

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