Adult Learning

For decades, learning was mainly examined from the cognitive and motivational aspects. In this article, we explore how emotions have a substantial influence on the cognitive processes in humans, including perception, attention, learning, memory, reasoning, and problem-solving.

Learning technologists have arguably focused too narrowly on content to date, but Learning Experience Design is pointing the way toward a rebalancing of priorities. This short article is adapted from a new paper by John Helmer, in collaboration with myself and many others.

A self-directed learner is one that takes charge of their learning journey and seeks out new ways to grow professionally. Learn how to turn reluctant employees into enthusiastic learners.