Issue 46: Efficacy of Blended Learning 👏
• June 4, 2021 • This issue is all about blended learning. Is it effective? What's the impact on knowledge and practice? Is it cheaper?
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Issue 45: Humor & Learning 😂
• May 28, 2021 • This issue is all about the use of humor in instruction. Enjoy!
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Issue 44: Trophies for Everyone! 🏆
• May 21, 2021 • This week’s issue of LSW highlights research on one topic: gamification. Specifically, we’ll focus on the following questions: To what degree does gamification impact perceived motivation in learning? How do prizes influence learner performance? Do learners involved...
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Issue 43: Using Distributed Practice to Improve Learning 🏊
• May 14, 2021 • This week, we’re highlighting two questions: How can you use sound instructional practices in workplace learning? How can distributed practice enhance learning outcomes?
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Issue 42: Increase the effectiveness of videos with science! 🎦
• May 7, 2021 • This week, we’re highlighting two questions: What strategies have been identified for providing effective adult education? How can you create effective instructional videos?
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Issue 41: Optimizing Learning Objectives 🌟
• April 30, 2021 • Happy Friday! This week we're focusing on two questions related to learning objectives and course design: Where should you put the learning objectives for an online course? How can learning objectives be optimized to enhance...
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Issue 40: The Influence of Media on Learning Outcomes 🎬
• April 23, 2021 • Happy Friday! This week we're focusing on two questions: Text or video: what's best for learners? Does the YouTube comment section have value for learners?
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Issue 39: Seductive Details & Social Media 👯
• April 16, 2021 • This week we're focusing on two questions: Can enterprise social media use improve organizational learning? Do interesting but irrelevant details impair learning?
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Issue 38: Robots, Notifications, and Background Music 🎶
• April 8, 2021 • This week we're focusing on the following questions: Does the presence of a social robot, combined with gamification elements, encourage learning? How do notifications impact learning? Can background music enhance learning efficiency?
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Episode 12: Customer Education & Community with Sumeru "Sumo" Chatterjee
In this week's episode of the Learning Science Weekly Podcast, we spoke to Sumeru Chatterjee about Customer Education and putting Community first --- the idea that people don't buy what you do, they buy why you do it. We spoke...
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Issue 37: Learner behaviors, training transfer, & notebooks ☕
• March 25, 2021 • This week, we're taking a look at three topics: Learning analytics and user behavior Note-taking using devices Training transfer
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Episode 11: Practical Applications of Gamification with Dr. Karl Kapp
In this week's episode of the Learning Science Weekly Podcast, we spoke with Doctor Karl Kapp about instructional game design, gamification classes, and online learning design. We explored his research, theoretical foundations, and practical application of gamification, game-thinking, and activity-based...
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Issue 36: Organizational Learning Culture: Who Needs It? 🐩
• March 18, 2021 • This week, we're slightly obsessed about the following questions: How can we optimize informal workplace learning? What's the impact of managerial coaching on workplace engagement? Why has no one sent in any pet photos this week? Would...
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Episode 10: Effective, efficient and engaging instruction with Dr. David Merrill
In this week's episode of the Learning Science Weekly Podcast we spoke with Dr. David Merrill about the study of effective, efficient, and engaging instruction. We covered the first principles of instruction including what those principles are and how we can...
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Issue 35: Does an instructor's mood impact learning? 😀
• March 11, 2021 • This week, we're tackling the following questions: How does an instructor's mood in a video lecture impact learners? What does a learner's cognitive load tell us about potential training transfer? How can instructors reduce the impact of seductive...
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Issue 34: Are you making these common assessment mistakes? 🎯
• March 4, 2021 • This week we're answering the following questions: Does incorporating gambling into an LMS increase learner engagement? Can spaced practice using a flashcard app improve test performance? What are the most common assessment mistakes made by...
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Episode 9: Taking an evidence-informed approach to training with Mirjam Neelen
In this week's episode of the Learning Science Weekly Podcast, Julia Huprich will be chatting with Mirjam Neelen. They'll go over tips and tools on how to start taking an evidence-informed approach. How you can read more critically and learn...
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Issue 33: Diversity Training: Recent Research 📚
We’re dedicating this week’s issue to a singular topic: diversity training.
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Episode 8: A look at the book Grasp: The Science Transforming How We Learn with Luke Yoquinto
How do we learn? What are the most effective ways of educating? And how can the science of learning transform education? In this week's episode, we had a conversation with Luke Yoquinto. He discusses his book called "Grasp: The Science...
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Issue 32: Graphics in Online Learning: Useful or Distracting? 🎨
• February 4, 2021 • This week, we're focusing on the following questions: Do graphics enhance online learning? Should software simulations have written instructions? How can platform administrators increase adoption of social learning tools?
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Episode 7: Practical tactics for improving learning outcomes with Patti Shank
In this week's episode, we had a conversation with Patti Shank about how we can use instructional design practices to improve learning outcomes. We talked about the needs and constraints of improving work performance in workplace learning settings. Patti also...
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Episode 6. How learning science principles apply to ID and workplace learning with Tom McDowall
In this week's episode, we had a conversation with Tom McDowall about life long learning. We also delved into learning science principles and how they apply to instructional design practices and workplace learning.
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Issue 31: Reducing Mind Wandering & Playing Games at Work 🏄♂️
• January 28, 2021 • In this issue, we're focusing on the following questions: Can casual games enhance workplace training? What impact can pre-questions have for video content? How can you reduce mind wandering during long videos?
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Episode 5: Enhancing learning experiences using AI with Donald Clark
In this week's episode, we had a conversation with Donald Clark about artificial intelligence and how it can enhance learning experiences.
