Marcus spent six weeks building the perfect compliance training for his company’s 2,000 employees. Interactive scenarios. Animated compliance mascot. Video testimonials from leadership. Gamified quizzes with leaderboards and achievement badges. Custom dashboard with real-time progress tracking. Background music to “enhance focus.” (spoiler: that usually backfires unless it serves a clear instructional or motivational goal). CompletionContinueContinue reading “Stop Overloading Your Learners’ Brains: A Practical Guide to Minimizing Extraneous Cognitive Load”
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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.
The Six Things Our Primal Brains Pay Attention To: A Guide for L&D Pros
In the fast-paced world of Learning and Development, capturing and maintaining attention is paramount. Have you ever wondered why some training sessions captivate while others fall flat? The answer lies in understanding our primal brain. According to “The Persuasion Code” by Christophe Morin and Patrick Renvoise, this ancient part of our brain, designed for survival,ContinueContinue reading “The Six Things Our Primal Brains Pay Attention To: A Guide for L&D Pros”
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