Learning Psychology

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

October 25, 2016

Information vs Knowledge: 7 Tips To Transform Information Into Knowledge In eLearning

We often use the terms "information" and "knowledge" interchangeably. While they do share a symbiotic relationship, there are distinct differences that have an impact on eLearning experiences. In this article, I'll explain the difference and I'll share 7 tips for transforming information into knowledge in eLearning in order to facilitate knowledge transfer and retention.

by Christopher Pappas

September 30, 2016

7 Neuroscience Fundamentals For Instructional Designers

We tend to focus on motivation, emotions, and behaviors when we design eLearning courses. All of these elements have one thing in common: they are all based on neuroscience; the study of how the brain absorbs and assimilates information on a chemical and biological level. In this article, I'll share 7 neuroscience fundamentals that every Instructional Designer should know.

by Christopher Pappas

September 11, 2016

9 Knowledge Retention Techniques For eLearning

Your online learners have a lot on their minds. Between their busy schedules and everyday distractions, it's easy to forget the key takeaways. In this article, I'll share 9 knowledge retention techniques that make eLearning memorable.

by Christopher Pappas