Nidhi Sachdeva is an evidence-informed learning designer, post-secondary educator, researcher, and educational technology specialist. She is interested in designing and integrating evidence-informed instructional practices using various educational technology tools, including GenAI. Recently, she has been researching this through microlearning and cognitive science. Nidhi is the co-author of a newsletter called The Science of Learning, which aims to reduce gaps between educational research and instructional practice. She is also chairing the upcoming ResearchEd Toronto conference, ‘ Discovering the Science of Learning.’ With almost 20 years of experience developing and facilitating learning content for both face-to-face and online courses within formal higher education, Nidhi is extremely passionate about integrating the Science of Learning into her pedagogical practice. She is currently teaching in the Teacher Education program at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE).
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How to Apply Research-based Microlearning in Your Organization
Join us for an engaging and insightful session where we will explore cognitive load theory, retrieval practice, and spacing to optimize learning outcomes in corporate settings. Explore how cognitive load theory can inform the design of microlearning modules to enhance employee engagement and knowledge retention. Discover the benefits of retrieval practice and spacing in reinforcing learning and combating forgetting. We’ll also analyze real-world examples, both good and bad, to illustrate the application of these strategies in practice. In this session, you will: