Why Is Cognitive Science A Useful Guide For Instructional Design? Cognitive science is the study of how our brains process information. Specifically, it focuses on how we think, remember, solve problems, and make decisions. It’s a mix of psychology, neuroscience, and linguistics. But why is cognitive science so important, especially in Instructional Design? When it [...]read moreHow To Apply Cognitive Science In Instructional Design
What Does Cognitive Science Include, And How Does It Relate To eLearning? When we talk about eLearning, we don’t just mean text-based online lessons. In fact, creating an effective online learning experience is more complicated than that. And that’s where cognitive science comes in. To keep learners from losing interest or getting overwhelmed, you need [...]read moreThe Key Principles Of Cognitive Science In eLearning
What Is Cognitive Science? Learning is challenging not just for students but also for professionals who have to design the learning process itself, such as Instructional Designers. These people are responsible for figuring out how to get different people not just to memorize things but actually process them and learn. This is where cognitive science [...]read moreThe Role Of Cognitive Science In Instructional Design
Impacting Cognitive Retention With The Voice When it comes to eLearning, the human voice holds significant power in shaping how information is received and retained by learners. Understanding the science behind sound and its impact on cognitive retention can greatly enhance the effectiveness of eLearning voice-overs. After all, the impact comes from engagement, so the [...]read moreVoice And Cognitive Retention: The Science Of Sound
Avoid Cognitive Overload And Enhance Learning The melody of music entwined with eLearning courses often sparks a captivating debate amongst educators and Instructional Designers. While conventional wisdom might sing praises of music’s ability to boost engagement and enrich the learning ambiance, emerging insights from the field of cognitive science suggest a more complex score. Particularly, [...]read moreUsing Music In eLearning: Engagement And Cognitive Load
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 [...]read moreReduce Cognitive Load In eLearning When Working With An SME
What Is The Cognitive Load Theory? Processing the mind in a way that it can grasp knowledge beyond the limit can be tough for an individual. Let’s learn more about what is the main factor associated with effective learning strategies and how we can use them in the right direction and optimize learning. While we [...]read moreOptimizing Learning With Cognitive Science
The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Our cats are beloved members of our families, living longer and healthier lives than ever before. It’s important to realize that with longer lifespans, veterinarians and pet owners are seeing age-related changes in our feline family members, including cognitive [...]read moreCognitive Dysfunction in Cats (CDS): Causes, Signs & Treatment (Vet Answer)
Ki Sung: Welcome to the MindShift Podcast, where we explore the future of learning and how we raise our kids. I’m Ki Sung. Educator Tricia Ebarvia has been at the intersection of English instruction and identity, both for educators and students. She advocates for a more complete way of seeing ourselves, one another and curricula. [...]read more5 Cognitive biases that shape classroom interactions – and how to overcome them
Learning theory isn’t generally high on the list of practicing teachers. For starters, teachers are busy poring over the classic–or emerging–learning theories that can inform their teaching on a day-to-day basis. Secondly, much of K-12 pedagogy in the United States is subject to the constraints of academic standards, district pacing guides, curriculum maps, etc. Accordingly, [...]read moreWhat Is Cognitive Constructivism? –