As a learning designer and trainer, I always want(ed) to serve my audience in the best way possible. Often, my concern was: do I deliver them enough content? Of course, content doesn’t equal learning.
Over time and by mistake, I learned that too much content could be harmful too; often a bigger risk as compared to ‘too little’. Recently, I had the privilege of being part of the judges’ team of the aNewSpring ‘most inspiring learning journey award’. While reviewing shortlisted candidates, I not only saw some great work but also some examples of ‘content overkill’. That motivated me to take ‘less is more’ as the topic of this episode of the learning notes. And don’t worry: you still get four resources!
What’s it about?
Jane Bozarth describes why it’s so hard to keep content sharp and relevant and what to do about it.
Why read it?
Where to find it?
https://learningsolutionsmag.com/articles/472/nuts-and-bolts-find-your-20
By John Sweller
What’s it about?
John Sweller is the Australian educational psychologist who formulated the Cognitive Load theory. In this video, he explains some insightful elements and applications related to it.
Why watch it?
Where to find it?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOLPfi9Ls-w (42:14 min)
By Donald Clark
What’s it about?
Like the title promises: ‘10 top online learning writing rules’. But wait: ‘and the psychology behind them’. Very practical and useful.
Why read it?
Where to find it?
http://donaldclarkplanb.blogspot.com/2015/08/10-top-online-learning-writing-rules.html
What’s it about?
Scott Young explains the Cognitive Load theory in his own words and in a very clear way.
Why read to it?
Where to find it?
https://soundcloud.com/user-324815295/ep-196-cognitive-load-theory-and-its-applications-for-learning (Podcast, 18 min)