The first edition of Learning Insights took place on 10th December. This first exclusive event invited premium clients to deepen their understanding of the mechanisms of memory, and to discover practical applications to use when designing digital training courses.
During the online session, we used understandable terms to explore the key theories of memory, that can be extremely useful throughout the content creation process. Here is an overview of the topics covered:
Voici un aperçu des points traités :
- The Dual-Coding Theory by Allan Paivio: finding out how presenting information in a multi-modal way can promote better memorisation.
- Generative Theory of Multimedia Learning by Richard Mayer: learning how to apply principles such as contiguity, modality and coherence to maximise learning through well-structured, multi-media content.
- Cognitive Load Theory by John Sweller: structuring content to avoid cognitive overload and enabling learners to process information in an optimal way.
- The Forgetting Curve by Hermann Ebbinghaus: exploring how the concept of spaced repetition and the testing effect can counteract rapid forgetting of new information.
- The Method of Loci (memory palace): familiarisation with this age-old technique that associates concepts with familiar places, thereby facilitating memorisation and recall.
There were also practical activities to enable participants to experiment with these theories in practical ways, and to better grasp how to boost their learners’ memorisation.
Unable to attend the event?
Stay tuned and don’t miss the upcoming Learning Insights sessions – a great opportunity to keep abreast of pedagogical developments and to build theoretical and practical knowledge about the main theories in education. Please get in touch with your CSM or KAM to discuss this service.
Expert en didactique et passionné de langues et de technologies éducatives, Kevin se spécialise dans la formation aux adultes en contexte présentiel, hybride et à distance (e-learning). Fort d’un parcours de 10 ans en tant qu’enseignant-chercheur au sein de grandes universités canadiennes, il souhaite désormais mettre à profit son expertise pédagogique au service des entreprises afin de les accompagner dans la conception de parcours de formation favorisant la réussite et l’inclusion.
