A few weekends ago, my book club announced our new book for the month. Usually, I can’t wait to find out what it’s going to be… but this month, to say my heart sank would be an understatement (dramatic, maybe). It turned out to be Kauzo Ishiguro’s latest science fiction novel: Klara and the Sun. …
When faced with the Covid-19 pandemic, medical experts confronting the coronavirus first consulted their prior knowledge of similar viruses to look for clues to contain this one. When you are learning how to use a new piece of software, you are unconsciously looking for ways it’s similar to software you’ve used in the past, and …
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When conveying important information, it is hard to understate the importance of multimedia learning design in getting your message across. Right now, there is nothing more important than getting information about the coronavirus out to the world. If you live in New York state you will no doubt have seen one of Governor Andrew Cuomo‘s …
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Online Learning Guide Contents Who is this online learning guide for? Why the shift to online learning could be a good thing. Differences for the learner between in-person and online learning. Be more intentional about your training design. Know your multimedia options for online learning delivery. The 5 steps in the online learning development process. …
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Have you ever wondered how your brain is processing all the information that gets thrown at it every day? How do we actually learn anything in this age of information overload? To design effective training we must understand first how the human brain processes information. This post covers 8 principles for managing cognitive load when …
As the owner of a business creating learning events for individuals and companies, I’m often asked, “How do I teach my people (employees/customers) this topic?” To approach this by comparing forms of media and modes of delivery (a common folly in the learning industry) is to make the mistake Einstein warned us about when he …