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Self Paced Course

Cognitive Science in Learning

Leverage cognitive science for learning engagement and retention.

Understand the science of learning to effectively design learning experiences.

On Demand

member

$195.00

non-member

$295.00

Content

Course Info:

Course Info:

Content

To effectively design learning experiences with high learner retention, instructional designers must be knowledgeable about the science of learning. This includes how to reduce cognitive load, consider and incorporate the process of learning new information into course design, and use deliberate strategies to increase long-term retention. In this course, you’ll learn how to successfully accomplish these and more.

To effectively design learning experiences with high learner retention, instructional designers must be knowledgeable about the science of learning. This includes how to reduce cognitive load, consider and incorporate the process of learning new information into course design, and use deliberate strategies to increase long-term retention. In this course, you’ll learn how to successfully accomplish these and more.

Content

Get this course and 80 more with a subscription to ATD’s online course library ! Each self-paced course only takes 45 minutes to complete and is accessible 24/7, allowing you to quickly upskill on topics relevant to your daily work.

Get this course and 80 more with a subscription to ATD’s online course library! Each self-paced course only takes 45 minutes to complete and is accessible 24/7, allowing you to quickly upskill on topics relevant to your daily work.

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Format

Format

On Demand

Roles

Roles

Instructional Designer, Trainer/Facilitator

Capability Areas

Capability Areas

Learning Sciences

Level

Level

Informed

Language(s)

Language(s)

English

Credits

Credits

APTD 0.75

CPTD 0.75

CEU 0.075

HRCI 0.75

PDC 0.75

Recognition

Recognition

Letter of Completion

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Facilitator

Margie Meacham

Margie Meacham, “The Brain Lady,” is a scholar-practitioner in the field of education and learning and president of LearningToGo. She specializes in practical applications for neuroscience to enhance learning and...

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Credits & Recognition

Cognitive Science in LearningLetter of CompletionCognitive Science in Learning0.75 Learning HoursCognitive Science in Learning0.075 CEUs
Additional CreditsTypeCreditsActions
APTD CredentialProfessional Development Hours/Recertification Points 0.75More Info
CPTD CredentialProfessional Development Hours/Recertification Points0.75More Info
HR Certification Institute®Recertification Credit Hours0.75More Info
Society for Human Resource ManagementProfessional Development Credits (PDCs)0.75More Info

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