Learning Psychology

November 11, 2020

eLearning But Not Equality In Education

This article reviews how the rapid acceleration of eLearning during the recent COVID-19 pandemic has thrown up problems for students who find it difficult to learn independently because of their subtle language issues. Without peer and teacher support they flounder and become depressed.

by Rosemary Sage

November 7, 2020

What Is Cognitive Dissonance And How Can You Overcome It In Corporate Training?

According to neurologists, the human brain wants consistency in its thoughts, beliefs, and actions. This is why when it has two conflicting thoughts at the same time, or when it acts upon those conflicting thoughts, it experiences discomfort.

by Debadrita Sengupta

October 1, 2020

Learning Myths: Why Do They Never Die?

This article explores the fundamentals of why myths exist, why they don’t ever die, and why it is so hard to change people’s minds about them.

by Zsolt Olah

September 27, 2020

Using Applied Cognitive Science To Face Disinformation

We wanted to investigate in thorough detail the influencing process and the harmful impact of mis- and disinformation on teaching and learning. Therefore we started with developing a full-blown Disinformation Framework for Education and Training Contexts, supported by loads of case studies, thoughtfully curated eLearning resources and new tools.

by Andy Stoycheff

September 10, 2020

The Role Of Color Psychology In Instructional Design

Understanding how to use color to design better digital learning is something every Instructional Designer should know. In this article, we'll have a look at the subject of color psychology, or how colors affect a person’s psyche.

by Debadrita Sengupta

July 10, 2020

AGES Model: The Effective Elements For Long-Term Learning

Have you ever wondered why the majority of corporate online training fails to have positive effects on employee performance in an organization? Well, research has it that it's mostly due to the level of mental challenges that each learner encounters during training.

by Naveen Neelakandan

July 4, 2020

Mental Models: Everything eLearning Professionals Need To Know

Understanding existing mental models can help eLearning course designers create eLearning material that is instantly recognizable, regardless of the topic. In this article, I share everything that eLearning pros need to know about this profound psychological process.

by Christopher Pappas

May 28, 2020

Applying Proven Memory Encoding And Retrieval Techniques

Memory encoding and retrieval are not accidental activities. It requires a learner to engage in purposeful memory exercises to maximize their potential to apply and recall information upon demand.

by Kevin Herrholtz, CPLP

March 19, 2020

Turning On, Tuning In, And Dropping Out

What is self-regulation? How does it correlate with the successful completion of online courses/programs? How can we help our online learners become more self-regulated? Mary Burns explains the what, why, and how of self-regulation in online learning.

by Mary Burns

February 26, 2020

Implementing The AGES Model For More Effective Training Delivery

The AGES model, which stands for Attention, Generation, Emotion, and Spacing, can help learning stick by utilizing lessons learned from neuroscience.

by Kevin Herrholtz, CPLP

September 18, 2019

Gamification In Education: A New Type Of Interactive Learning

Gamification has a particularly important application in the educational sphere. Sometimes, it gets hard for students to motivate themselves, just as it is hard for educators to motivate students. This is where gamification comes in.

by John Selawsky

August 28, 2019

4 Tips For eLearning Professionals From The Marketing Handbook

eLearning and marketing are not so different from each other. But does this similarity between marketing and eLearning mean that eLearning could actually steal some pages from the marketing handbook? Yes, it does! Here are 4 marketing tips that eLearning professionals can learn from.

by Debadrita Sengupta