Learners Attention

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 16, 2018

7 Summertime Distractions That Hinder eLearning Participation

Are summer vacations, the sweltering heat, and school breaks too much to contend with? In this article, I’ll highlight the top 7 summertime eLearning participation distractions.

by Christopher Pappas

May 15, 2018

Lesson 6. Attention Please! Creating Interactive & Immersive Content

Get expert tips on how to grab learners’ attention with interactive content and make effective branching scenarios for your training courses.

by Michael Sheyahshe

May 10, 2018

Ways Microlearning Increases Attention And Retention

Microlearning is a hot topic in eLearning at the present and rightfully so. Getting the attention of your learners and having them retain the information is critical. Here are some ideas to help you do just that.

by David Winograd

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

February 17, 2018

7 Ways Online Students Stay Focused Nowadays

Most activities we do during the day require laser focus. Then, we remember more, are engaged, get things done faster, and reach our goals sooner. That’s especially true for online learning. Here’s how students can remove distractions and focus on their training.

by Georgi Todorov

February 7, 2018

Why You Need Learning Analytics In Digital Design

The key is not to think about data as numbers, but as a story. Just like storytelling has twists and turns, data can challenge your assumptions and surprise you. And surprise us it does.

by Kirstie Greany

November 17, 2017

8 Ways To Retain Learners' Attention During Online Training

In this article, you will find some useful principles that will help you retain your learners’ attention in online training.

by Galina Yavorska

October 24, 2017

3 Things You Should Stop Doing For Better Mobile eLearning

Global mobile usage is sky high, yet mobile eLearning often leaves much to be desired. Ideal mobile experiences may contradict traditional principles associated with presenting learning content, but when it comes to eLearning design, these 3 rules are likely doing more harm than good. Stop them now!

by Steve Penfold

September 7, 2017

6 Tried And Tested Ways To Capture Your Learners’ Attention In An Animated Video

Are interested in using animated videos for your eLearning projects? You want your learners to keep watching, right? Then use these tried and tested approaches to capture your learners attention in the first 10 seconds.

by Pam Jones

July 7, 2017

The Attention Span Crisis

Is the idea of an attention span basically rubbish? Let us talk about the attention span crisis.

by Ashleigh Hull

June 2, 2017

Training Worthy Of Attention: Attention, Memory, And Usable Knowledge

In the workplace, there are many things vying for attention: Work, deadlines, workplace drama, family issues, and more. We should assume that people have too many things to attend to, because they do. So how do we design in this situation?

by Patti Shank, PhD