Learning Science

Let’s talk TikTok for workplace learning

Sponge's Learning Experience Designer Mark O'Gorman analyses the record-breaking session by Michelle Roodt from Learning Technologies Digital Experiences 2021.

Elearning Myths Debunked

Five haunting myths that bedevil elearning Ever heard of these elearning myths? Sponge's elearning team debunks them once for all.

How to restore the human touch to financial services

How to restore the human touch to financial services We look at the role of digital learning in strengthening customer centricity in financial services by…

5 reasons storytelling is indispensable for elearning

5 reasons storytelling is indispensable for elearning

How interactive videos can boost learning retention

In a world where learning is increasingly achieved through active participation, we look at how interactive videos can represent the ultimate tool to increase engagement and knowledge retention in learners and how they can revolutionise the process of training development.

Retrieval practice with Jeff Karpicke

Our topic today delves into how our brain remembers what we learn, in particular the role that retrieval of memory plays in learning.

How to use science to make learning stick

Louise Pasterfield looks into her crystal ball and predicts a big future for interval reinforcement in workplace learning.

Learning reinforcement: The most important factor in the…

Research shows that reinforcing learning is effective at locking in information from your training. This ebook helps build your learning reinforcement strategy

How to avoid bad science in pharma visuals

In pharmaceutical communications, the art of creating the right visuals can be invaluable. How your organisation can avoid bad visuals.

3 questions to unlock the secrets of experiential learning

3 questions to unlock the secrets of experiential learning experiential learning is a powerful tool for boosting workplace knowledge and performance.

Engaging millennials with Dr Larry Richard

In order to engage with millennials you need to understand them. Larry Richard brings research backed insights into millennials in the workplace to help.

Why learning without reinforcement is a lost opportunity

Why learning without reinforcement is a lost opportunity Learning reinforcement is vital for successful workplace learning.

Introducing Adaptive Learning: 3 essentials you need to know

If you’re considering adaptive learning for your employees there are three key areas to get up to speed with: the theory, the technology and the brain science.

Motivate, collaborate and reward: using leaderboards in…

Motivate, collaborate and reward: using leaderboards in workplace learning Several of our recent projects have successfully incorporated leaderboards to engage…

What’s the biggest myth about gamification in elearning?

What’s the biggest myth about gamification in elearning? Karl Kapp is a gamification analyst, elearning consultant and professor at Bloomsberg university. We…

10 best books for learning design and learning science

Sponge’s definitive list of the best 10 books covering learning design and learning science – with key insights into why each title is highly valued.

7 compelling business reasons to use gamification

7 compelling business reasons to use gamification Gamification is helping to transform workplace learning for forward-thinking organisations around the world

Brain science for learning: 10 experts to follow

Brain science for learning: 10 experts to follow Having an understanding of research and evidence is essential for effective learning design.Cognitive science…

Optimise your learning

How can you optimise your own learning? In this article Niall explains how encoding, mindset and cognition can help you to supercharge your personal development.

Spaced practice: The 130 year-old trick for making training…

Spaced practice: The 130 year-old trick for making training memorable If there was a simple way you could help learners retain more information over long…

5 predictions about gamification in learning

5 predictions about gamification in learning Take a glimpse into the future of elearning gamification with insights from some of the leading experts in the…

Find your personal gamification guru

Find your personal gamification guru A curated list of games and gamification experts that offer practical tips for your L&D needs.Introducing new learning…

Why you’ll have to work harder at gamification in the…

Why you’ll have to work harder at gamification in the future An interview with leading gamification consultant Pete Jenkins. “I live and breathe…

How to make your employees feel good about completing training

There are many ways to reward learners, we’re going to explore some of the common options and the theory behind an effective incentive programme.