Reducing Cognitive Load In eLearning Instructional Designers devote a significant amount of their professional development effort to researching, learning, and creating new instructional strategies to reduce cognitive load. Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), who commonly advise Instructional Designers regarding content, may not have the time or interest in doing this kind of research. It is worthwhile…
Earning a degree while juggling work and personal commitments can be a daunting task but as a retired Marine, Mack has experience in meeting difficult challenges. With the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies (BLS) from Georgetown University, Mack has found the flexible, affordable, and supportive program he needs in order to pursue his career…
“We can say of Shakespeare,” wrote T.S. Eliot—in what may sound like the most backhanded of compliments from one writer to another—“that never has a man turned so little knowledge to such great account.” Eliot, it’s true, was not overawed by the Shakespearean canon; he pronounced Hamlet “most certainly an artistic failure,” though he did…
Can Workplace Learning Be All Fun and Games? Learning & Development (L&D) professionals are constantly looking for ways to engage their learners in meaningful ways. To increase attention and interactivity among employees, gamification is a strategy to motivate employees to learn new skills and achieve their learning goals together. Common gamification features in workplace learning…
Engaging Learners By Conducting A Needs Analysis Meet Sadie, an Instructional Design Manager for a large cell phone retailer with 15,000 salespeople. In her annual review, she noticed that learners are not consuming as much training content as she would like. To understand why, she decides to conduct a needs analysis to determine what learners…
After about a century of indirect company rule, India became a full-fledged British colony in 1858. The consequences of this political development remain a matter of heated debate today, but one thing is certain: it made India into a natural destination for enterprising Britons. Take the aspiring clergyman turned Nottingham bank employee Samuel Bourne, who…
Conquer Online English Teaching Online education has revolutionized how we learn and teach English. It offers flexibility for both educators and learners, enabling access to resources and instruction at convenient times and locations. Furthermore, online teaching enables educators to reach a broader and more diverse audience, transcending geographical limitations and cultural boundaries. However, keeping students…
What Are The Benefits Of Empathy Maps On Learner Experience? When it comes to human interaction, empathy is a fundamental interpersonal skill. It allows us to understand other people’s perspectives, needs, and emotions so that we can modify our communication techniques accordingly. Unsurprisingly, empathy is a valuable tool when it comes to designing learner experiences,…
