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Author: Cathy Moore

Author: Cathy Moore

How to get everyone to write like Ernest Hemingway

Posted on: 31 July 2017 Last updated on: 5 February 2024 Written by: Cathy Moore
Text in elearning should be concise and lively. But what does “concise and lively” actually look like? Use a simple readability formula to make sure you’re writing in the best style. Learn more.
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Learning styles: Worth our time?

Posted on: 21 September 2010 Last updated on: 2 December 2020 Written by: Cathy Moore
We’re wasting our time talking about appealing to learning styles when research has identified far more powerful techniques. This post summarizes two meta-analyses about learning styles. Read more
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Do we really need narration?

Posted on: 7 September 2010 Last updated on: 5 February 2024 Written by: Cathy Moore
By Cathy Moore As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. When should elearning be narrated? I think we should rephrase the question as, “When is it a good idea to force all learners to go at the same…
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Why you need to set limits

Posted on: 25 August 2010 Last updated on: 2 December 2020 Written by: Cathy Moore
What happens if you don’t set any boundaries in your relationships? You wear yourself out doing everything for everybody. Here are some ways to say “no” to unreasonable requests. Read more.
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The big mistake in elearning

Posted on: 10 May 2010 Last updated on: 2 December 2020 Written by: Cathy Moore
We’re obsessed with designing information when instead we should be designing experiences. We need to focus on what people need to do, not what they need to know. Read more
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Scenario based training example: Connect with Haji Kamal

Posted on: 3 May 2010 Last updated on: 9 June 2023 Written by: Cathy Moore
You’re a US Army sergeant in Afghanistan. Can you help a young lieutenant make a good impression on a Pashtun leader? Try the branching scenario and learn how it was designed. Read more
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How to convert the toughest SME

Posted on: 30 March 2010 Last updated on: 2 May 2023 Written by: Cathy Moore
You want to create an action-packed experience that revolutionizes learners’ behavior. Your subject matter expert wants you to reproduce every bullet of their 217-slide presentation. Is there any hope for your relationship? Read more.
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Why you want to use scenarios in your elearning

Posted on: 24 November 2009 Last updated on: 16 May 2023 Written by: Cathy Moore
Imagine that you’re in a competition to overhaul an information-heavy course so it creates real change. What would you do? Read more
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How to steer your client away from an information dump

Posted on: 13 October 2009 Last updated on: 16 May 2023 Written by: Cathy Moore
Here’s an example of a simple scenario that incorporates a meter, built using simple tools. Read more.
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Why you want to write actions

Why you want to focus on actions, not learning objectives

Posted on: 4 August 2009 Last updated on: 16 May 2023 Written by: Cathy Moore
What’s wrong with conventional learning objectives, and what’s the alternative? Read more.
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Four ways to move your learners from clueless to confident

Posted on: 13 May 2009 Last updated on: 2 December 2020 Written by: Cathy Moore
Even small challenges build our confidence. Let learners try and succeed on their own instead of spoon-feeding them everything. Read more.
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Less text, more learning

Posted on: 26 January 2009 Last updated on: 5 February 2024 Written by: Cathy Moore
Do stakeholders want to add text to your materials? Here’s one study you can use to show how wordiness can hurt learning. Read more.
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Why you do not want to sound like a robot

Why you do not want to sound like a robot

Posted on: 19 January 2009 Last updated on: 5 February 2024 Written by: Cathy Moore
“We shouldn’t use contractions because…” Let’s debunk all that. Read more.
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How to add emotional impact with evocative images

Posted on: 16 June 2008 Last updated on: 16 May 2023 Written by: Cathy Moore
The right image can turn a blah message into a memorable, meaningful experience. But how can you find stock images that aren’t, well, stock? Read more.
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Be an elearning action hero!

Posted on: 12 May 2008 Last updated on: 16 May 2023 Written by: Cathy Moore
This quick, visual approach to instructional design helps you change what people do, not just what they know. Read more
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How to recognize elearning bloat

Posted on: 10 March 2008 Last updated on: 16 May 2023 Written by: Cathy Moore
A fun video shows what happens when stakeholders think every detail is important. Read more.
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