Learning Psychology

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

December 9, 2017

The Neuroscience Of Social Learning

A lot of very clever people have dedicated their lives to understanding the inner workings of our brains. We’ve gathered together some of the very best research to help you better understand the neuroscience of social learning!

by Juliette Denny

October 25, 2017

7 Tips To Use eLearning Infographics To Improve Knowledge Retention [Update 2019]

We live in a digital age where everyone is bombarded with information. This makes knowledge retention more challenging. In this article, I'll share 7 tips to make your eLearning course more memorable with the help of eLearning infographics.

by Christopher Pappas

October 7, 2017

8 Ways Content Chunking Can Help You Avoid Cognitive Overload

Bid farewell to long paragraphs that lead to cognitive overload. In this article, I'll share 8 innovative ways to use content chunking to avoid cognitive overload and improve comprehension.

by Christopher Pappas

September 19, 2017

The Neuroscience Of Storytelling Will Make You Rethink The Way You Create

Use your storytelling powers wisely and you’ll watch your students flourish. Successful consumers of stories love to talk about them, so use your new storytelling skills to create student ambassadors for your online school.

by Dan Westmoreland

August 15, 2017

Free eBook: Complete Guide To MicroLearning And Learning Reinforcement

Online training nowadays is not only about conveying knowledge, but also about allowing online learners to retain it easily. BizLibrary designed the free eBook Complete Guide To MicroLearning And Learning Reinforcement intending to present Microlearning best practices that drive knowledge acquisition and retention levels to the top. In this article, I’ll present what BizLibrary’s free eBook has to offer.

by Christopher Pappas

August 13, 2017

4 Facts And 2 Myths You Should Know To Improve Knowledge Retention In Online Training

Knowledge retention is a subject that has been researched a lot by experts in many fields. Online facilitators are constantly trying to come up with new methods to make learning stick with their online learners. In this article, I’ll present 4 facts and 2 myths you should know to improve knowledge retention in online training.

by Erin Boettge

June 1, 2017

Gamification Research Results: Gamification Neuroscience To Reduce Decision Error And Build A Learning Community

This article will bring critical analysis of gamification research data onto your dashboard since much of it tends to get buried in academic journals and conferences. These data have enormous utility in gamification. All data provided here is from peer referred journals or ongoing work in the field.

by Dr. David Chandross

May 27, 2017

9 Tips To Engage "Left-Brained" Online Learners

Knowledge assimilation is a full-brain sport. However, one side often dominates our learning behavior. In this article, I'll share 9 tips to engage left-brained online learners.

by Christopher Pappas

May 17, 2017

9 Tips To Engage "Right-Brained" Online Learners

The human brain is a package deal. Most people tend to favor one side over the other, though. In this article, I'll share 9 tips to engage right-brained online learners in your eLearning course design.

by Christopher Pappas

March 29, 2017

The #1 Reason You Don't Like Hearing Your Own Voice In An eLearning Course

Has this ever happened to you? You record the voiceover for an eLearning project, and when you play it back, you think “Yuck! Do I really sound like that?”. Or maybe you hear your outgoing voice mail message and think there must be something wrong because your voice can’t possibly sound that way…

by Greg Thomas

November 11, 2016

Information Processing Basics: How The Brain Processes Information

The brain is often likened to a processor. A complex computing machine that takes raw data and turns it into thoughts, memories, and cognitions. However, it has its limits, and Instructional Designers must know the boundaries before they can create meaningful eLearning courses. In this article, I'll explore how the brain works, from its basic biological and memory functions to its ability to process information. I'll also share 3 tips to help you create an eLearning course design that facilitates knowledge absorption and assimilation.

by Christopher Pappas