How do you account for these “sins” in your learning materials? This is a great read to remind us that we need to design for these types of challenges that we all face. For example, applying Cognitive Load Theory to maximize the learners germane load can help them build a schema that will optimize their learningContinueContinue reading “PsyBlog: 7 Sins of Memory: Complete Guide”
Category Archives: elearning
How to recognize elearning bloat » Making Change
I see this ALL the time. I’m definitely in the less is more fan club and I think this makes the point rather well. As I once heard “if you tell them everything, they don’t hear ANYTHING!” How to recognize elearning bloat » Making Change
25 Tools For Your Training Toolbox
This list is a great starting point and would the majority of things you need to build learning content. 25 Tools every Learning Professional should have in their Toolbox – and all for FREE! 25 Tools
bag-of-tricks
Via Cathy Moore comes USA Today’s “10 Ideas You Can Steal From News Sites”. This article touches on different ways to tell your “story”. Be sure to check the bottom or each slide for the great examples! bag-of-tricks
Rapid Intake – Unison – Web-based Collaborative Rapid e-Learning Development
This Web 2.0-ish E-learning development tool looks very promising. I’m anxious to get in there and “kick the tires”. Has anyone else tried this? Any comments so far? Check out the “in depth” tour Rapid Intake – Unison – Web-based Collaborative Rapid e-Learning Development
VIDDIX – Mix video with the web
This looks like it could have some very nice applications for e-learning courses. I’ve added it to my list of things to investigate. VIDDIX – Mix video with the web
Teach Yourself Instructional Design (Short list)
Cammy Bean has derived a shortlist from John Curry’s long list of suggested books for learning instructional design. The good news, for me at least, is that I’ve either got most of them or read them already. And this is a GOOD list!!!
Principles Of Effective Web Design also apply to E-learning
I just saw Smashing Magazine’s guide to Web design.and immediately thought that these principles also apply to e-Learning . Don’t make users think: You might think I’m crazy right off the bat with this first one but hear me out. Obviously we want our learners to think but we want them to think about the content and notContinueContinue reading “Principles Of Effective Web Design also apply to E-learning”
Low-budget elearning ideas » Making Change
Love this post by Cathy Moore…LOVE IT! Link to Low-budget elearning ideas » Making Change
Write conversationally for better learning
Neuroscience has discovered that our brains remember things that it thinks are important. And our brains think conversations are important and should be remembered. Especially funny or emotional conversations. Conversational writing causes your brain to wake-up and pay attention. Your brain thinks it’s in a real conversation, even though you’re reading text on aContinueContinue reading “Write conversationally for better learning”
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