Learning Psychology

May 22, 2019

Managing Cognitive Load

Reducing cognitive load can make all the difference when designing great digital learning content. But, given the fact that most of us don’t have a degree in psychology, what exactly does cognitive load mean, and how can it be reduced?

by Tom McDowall

May 10, 2019

7 Common Causes Of Cognitive Overwhelm In eLearning

There’s only so much a mind can take before it starts to overload and block incoming facts and stats. Let’s take a closer look at 7 common causes of cognitive overwhelm that every eLearning pro should know about.

by Christopher Pappas

April 29, 2019 | Sponsored

Don’t Forget About It: How Spaced Repetition And Microlearning Boost Memory

When it comes to new information, our brains have a strict ‘use it or lose it’ policy. And too often, training content is forgotten within the first hour of employees learning it. Don’t let this be you! Find out how to use microlearning and spaced repetition to make your training results last.

by Nikos Andriotis

March 16, 2019 | Sponsored

Naked Architect In The Desert Syndrome

The Naked Architect in the Desert Syndrome (NADS) can give you false confidence that once memorized, you "know" things. Do we still need memorization in this Googly world?

by Zsolt Olah

February 25, 2019 | Sponsored

What’s The Best Type Of Content For The 21st-Century Learner, And How Do You Deliver It?

Today, learners live and work in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. So, it’s only natural that your learning content must adapt if it’s going to remain effective. Discover the top types of eLearning content you should be creating for modern-day learners.

by Nikos Andriotis

February 24, 2019

Learning Assessment Using Brain-Computer Interfaces: Are You Paying Attention?

The combination of the synchronized electrical activity of all the neurons in the brain - brainwaves - can be captured in real-time using Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs). Portable and affordable BCIs emerged recently, and have the potential to objectively quantify attention and improve learning.

by Felix Hamza-Lup

February 20, 2019

What's The Truth Behind The Neuroscience Research You Use For Your Learning Design And Delivery?

As part of your professional development, how do you consume research-based information and use it to inform the way you design and develop your learning interventions?

by Jo Cook

February 3, 2019

Testing Learning Is As Time Critical As Delivering It

It is recognized that there are optimum times to learn and optimum pacing for that learning. The same is true for testing, but this is often ignored to the detriment of both the learning outcome and the credibility of the learning process.

by Adam Beard

October 13, 2018

Discussing Neuroscience And Microlearning

Why do neuroscientists love microlearning? What's the benefit of using it?

by Mona Shaker

August 26, 2018 | Sponsored

Mirror Neurons: Are Our Brains Hardwired To Learn Through Human Interaction?

As the second article in our series celebrating the science behind learning, we will examine Giacomo Rizzolatti’s breakthrough research in mirror neurons and ask the question: are we hardwired to learn through human interactions?

by Amanda Rollins

August 25, 2018

7 Facts About Cognitive Overload That Every eLearning Pro Should Know

Are you overwhelming online learners with too many facts and figures? In this article, I’ll share 7 facts about cognitive overload that you should commit to memory.

by Christopher Pappas

August 2, 2018 | Sponsored

The Neuroscience Of Personalised Learning

We've gathered together some of the very best research to help you get a good understanding of the neuroscience of personalised learning!

by Juliette Denny