You want learners to be truly engaged. Not just clicking through, but actually learning. You want them to complete the course and apply the knowledge in real situations. But how do you make that happen?
The secret? Design brain-friendly content.
Brain-friendly = collaborating with the brain
Simply put: when you understand how the human brain works, you can create e-learning that works with it instead of against it. Brain-friendly design is exactly that: creating the ideal conditions for the brain to learn.
I never teach my students;
I only attempt to provide the conditions in which they can learn.
How the brain learns (and remembers)
Our brains control everything: movement, emotion, thought, focus, motivation. They make learning possible and allow us to retain and apply new knowledge.
Here’s how it works: memories are formed when neurons create connections by linking information. These neurons send neurotransmitters: chemical messengers between brain cells. The hippocampus, the part of the brain responsible for forming memories, only becomes activated when you are interested and focused.
Designing based on brain science
With this understanding, you can apply design techniques rooted in neuroscience. The result? E-learning that is not only engaging but also truly memorable.
The AGES model: your practical guide
In our next blog post, we’ll introduce the AGES model: Attention, Generation, Emotion, and Spacing. This model provides practical tools for designing e-learning that activates the hippocampus and makes learning truly possible.
When your design addresses all four of these elements, you create the ideal conditions for both memory and active participation.
See you in the next post!