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Author Archives: Mike Taylor
Friday Finds — Starting on Bluesky, Cognitive Load & PowerPoint, State of Instructional Design
In this week’s newsletter, we explore the decentralized social platform Bluesky, discussing its potential to restore the qualities we value in online communities. We also delve into the impact of AI on instructional design, highlighting the importance of simple, effective presentations and practical learning experiences. Check it out!
Friday Finds — Attention & Learning, How ChatGPT Works, AI for ID
This week’s newsletter highlights the importance of focused attention in learning and the limitations of AI tools like ChatGPT in instructional design.
Plus new tools and the podcast of the week lovingly curated just for you!
Friday Finds — Learning Design Principles, Lifelong Learning, Brain Connectivity Habits
This week I’m *THRILLED* to announce my upcoming book “Think Like a Marketer, Train Like an L&D Pro,” emphasizing actionable strategies for L&D professionals.
Plus, the usual L&D gems you’ll want to know!
Curate Your Digital World: A Pro’s Guide to Smart Bookmarking
In the digital age, online bookmarking tools have transformed information management. They allow users to organize, access, search, and share content efficiently. Notable tools like Raindrop.io, Aboard.com, and Bookmarkish.com offer unique features for effective knowledge management, making it easier to capture, structure, and utilize valuable information across various projects and collaborations.
Friday Finds — Robert Bjork, John Sweller, Reading Speed
This week we’re looking into insights on effective learning and memory strategies, emphasizing the importance of explicit instruction over inquiry-based learning. Key highlights include Dr. Bjork’s long-term memory theory and the rapid processing of sentence structure by the brain.
And of course, as always, new tools along with the podcast of the week on using cognitive psychology for better learning.
Friday Finds — Thinking Fast & Slow, Google Notebook for L&D, Learning in Microlearning
This week we have insights from Daniel Kahneman’s “Thinking, Fast and Slow” and the benefits of using Google’s NotebookLM for instructional design. It also emphasizes effective training techniques, such as retrieval practice and spaced learning, and of course the usual new top new tools and the podcast of the week.
Check it out!
Thinking Fast, Learning Faster: 10 L&D Insights From Daniel Kahneman
Daniel Kahneman’s Thinking, Fast and Slow offers critical insights for Learning & Development professionals. The book distinguishes between fast, intuitive thinking (System 1) and slow, analytical thinking (System 2). To enhance learning, L&D can use storytelling, reduce cognitive overload, and implement diverse examples and feedback loops, improving overall engagement and retention.
Friday Finds — Interactive Emails, Content Compass, AI in L&D
This week we take a look at the benefits of interactive emails, aligning content with business goals, and leveraging AI for strategic impact in training.
Plus useful new tools and the podcast of the week. Dive on in!
Friday Finds — Dual Coding Theory, Curiosity+Failure, Power of Naps
The week’s edition encourages learning through curiosity and failure, and discusses the benefits of visual aids in learning via the Dual Coding Theory. It also promotes upcoming webinars on eLearning and shares resources like podcasts and tech tools for enhancing learning and productivity.
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