Learning Psychology

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

July 23, 2018

Whole Brain Learning To Enhance Your Learning Experiences

Whole brain learning is a methodology to combine left brain fact-based paradigms with right brain abstract visual cues to make learning holistic. In this article, I will be sharing some ideas on how to implement whole brain learning in your courses.

by Partha Sarathy Vinukonda

July 22, 2018

The Neuroscience Of Gamification In Online Learning

This week, we’ve dug deep into our grey matter to bring you ten things you should know about the neuroscience of gamification in online learning.

by Juliette Denny

July 15, 2018

Why Storytelling Works In eLearning

One of the most effective ways to convey information in eLearning is by getting your audience to care about the content. Creating relatable content via storytelling can help establish a genuine connection, increasing engagement and comprehension.

by Victoria Zambito

June 25, 2018

The Role Of Memory In Learning – Encoding

As we discussed in the previous blog article in this series, there are 3 main steps in the memory process: encoding, storing, and retrieving. Here, we will take a closer look at the first step—encoding—and its role in learning.

by Monica Savage

June 5, 2018 | Sponsored

How To Make Learning Stick: Top Tips From Learning Psychology

What’s the secret to helping people change behavior and habits in the long term? Understanding some of the basics of learning psychology can help. There are some simple things you can do to give your audience a learning experience with lasting impact.

by Steve Penfold

April 2, 2018

The Role Of Memory In Learning: How Important Is It?

Memory is the superior (logical or intellectual) cognitive process that defines the temporal dimension of our mental organization. It is our ability to encode, store, retain, and then recall information and past experiences. What is its role in learning?

by Monica Savage