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Ruth Clark
Principal, Clark Training & Consulting
Ruth Clark is an expert in evidence-based eLearning. She has written seven books on how to apply research and instructional psychology to learning environments. Ruth is a former president of the ISPI and was honored with the Thomas Gilbert Award for Distinguished Professional Achievement in 2005. Ruth was a featured Legend Speaker at the 2006 ASTD ICE event and has been a regular presenter at eLearning Guild conferences. A past training manager for Southern California Edison, Ruth holds an EdD degree in educational psychology and instructional technology from the University of Southern California.
Latest from Ruth Clark
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Gamification and Evidence-Based Practice
What do we know about the effectiveness of gamification? We know that it depends on the type and design of the game, the instructional goal, and the learner’s background. In a series of experiments detailed in the new fourth edition of e-Learning and the Science of Instruction, Richard Mayer has identified several factors that lead to better learning from games.
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Why Games Don’t Teach
Ask trainers to define what they mean by the term “game” and you will likely hear a mix of features or examples. The problem is that many things that could be called a game do not necessarily lead to learning. A leader in the field of instructional technology takes on the question: Is it right to advocate games as a main or frequent instructional strategy?
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Efficiency in e-Learning: Proven Instructional Methods for Faster, Better, Online Learning
Instructional designers face the constant challenge of balancing many considerations affecting learning. Of all the guidelines from research offering advice on these matters, few are more challenging than those dealing with cognitive load. How much is too much? Is cognitive load always bad? In this article, two authors who have focused on these questions give you the answers and a systematic view.
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More Than Just Eye Candy: Graphics for eLearning
Visuals included in your eLearning can improve learning—if you can figure out how to use them correctly. In this, the first of two parts, two experts guide you through the results of research into the best practices. This is an article you will want to refer to often!