Psychology Principles

July 22, 2016

3 Tips To Apply The Cognitive Dissonance Theory In eLearning

Attitude, behavior, and beliefs are all key concerns that eLearning professionals should consider when designing eLearning courses. In this article, I’ll explain 3 key principles of the Cognitive Dissonance Theory, and I'll share 3 tips on how to apply it in your next eLearning course.

by Christopher Pappas

May 31, 2016

Create The Perfect eLearning Portfolio Based On 5 Psychology Principles

Creating an amazing eLearning portfolio is one of the most effective ways to build your online presence. In this article, I'll share 5 psychology principles to help you create an attention-grabbing eLearning portfolio.

by Christopher Pappas

March 23, 2016

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy In eLearning

One huge obstacle in education since the beginning of time is the self-fulfilling prophecy. This prophecy is problematic for teachers as well as students. Here is how eLearning can minimize its negative effects on academic performance, and maybe even use the prophecy to its own advantage.

by Christiaan Henny

March 18, 2016

Designing eLearning For Adult Learners: 5 Psychology Principles To Apply

Learner behavior, perspectives, and mental states all play a pivotal role in eLearning. This is especially true for adult learners, who have habits, experiences, and backgrounds that greatly differ from other generations. In this article, I’ll highlight 5 psychological principles that you should keep in mind when creating an eLearning experience for adult learners.

by Christopher Pappas

February 24, 2016

Top 10 Psychology Books That eLearning Professional Should Read

Understanding the human mind is an essential part of developing successful eLearning experiences. In this article, I’ll highlight 10 psychology books that every eLearning professional should have on their shelves.

by Christopher Pappas

December 3, 2014

5 Psychology Principles That eLearning Professionals Should Know

In this article, I'll highlight 5 psychology principles that you should use before you develop your next eLearning courses. Knowing how learners acquire information and why they need such information, is the key to becoming a successful eLearning professional. Using psychology principles in eLearning courses, offers eLearning professionals the chance to take full advantage of learning behaviors when creating their next eLearning deliverable.

by Christopher Pappas