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Diagram illustrating the three types of cognitive load: intrinsic, extraneous, and germane. Each type is explained with tips on how to manage them effectively.

Flowchart of key principles of inclusive design with five sections: Clarity, Connection, Choice, Guidance, Feedback, each with descriptions on how it helps the brain and examples.

Infographic titled "What the Brain Reveals About eLearning Myths" with two columns of information. The left column contains two myths: "People have different learning styles. Learners are visual, auditory, or kinesthetic, & courses should match their style." and "More interactivity means more engagement. Adding buttons, drag-and-drops, and pop-ups automatically keeps learners engaged." The right column provides tips for each myth: "Real personalization comes from designing for how the brain integrates information: attention, emotion, & relevance." and "Interactive features enhance learning only when they support meaningful mental interaction over motion." The infographic is credited to @AshtonShaikh and is marked 1/4.

A graphic titled "From Kitchen to Conference Room: Lessons in Learning Design" with two columns of tips for Thanksgiving and learning design, surrounded by colorful leaves and berries.

Diagram of Keller's ARCS Model of Motivation with four sections: Attention, Relevance, Confidence, Satisfaction, each with descriptions and icons, centered around the model's title.

A diagram titled 'The 6 Learning Principles' with six connected boxes outlining key concepts in instructional design such as 'Need to Know', 'Experience', 'Self-Concept', 'Readiness to Learn', 'Problem Orientation', and 'Intrinsic Motivation.' Each box includes a brief description related to brain science and learning strategies.

A poster titled 'The What-Why-How Framework' with a color-coded chart explaining different aspects of learning. The chart has three sections: What, Why, and How, each with descriptions and key points. The sections are associated with brain systems: thinking center, feeling and motivation center, and action & practice center. The poster includes tips for effective teaching and learning, such as starting with an overview, connecting with prior knowledge, explaining real-world impact, adding practice, and providing feedback.

Infographic titled "The Brain's 4 Pathways: A quick guide to the memory systems that support learning." It lists four pathways with icons: 1) Sensory with a camera icon, 2) Short-term with an hourglass icon, 3) Working with gear icons, 4) Long-term with a plant sprout icon. Each pathway has a description and tips for application.

An infographic titled 'The Evergreen Learner Journey: How Learning Grows Across Every Season of Life'. It depicts four stages: Attention Point, Emotional Connection, Cognitive Load Support, and Practice Zone, each with icons and descriptions. The background features a pine tree illustration in the top left corner.

Five-step infographic titled 'From Goals to Growth: Designing for Fresh Starts' by @AshtonShaikh, with steps numbered 1 to 5 in various colors. Step 1, orange, is 'Use Temporal Landmarks Intentionally' with tips on milestone focus and goal reengagement. Step 2, peach, is 'Activate Self-Reflection Early' with focus on prefrontal activation. Step 3, pink, is 'Integrate Identity Work into Feedback' emphasizing performance and purpose. Step 4, purple, is 'Design for Autonomy & Capability' on decision points and small wins. Step 5, blue, is 'Encourage Reflective Storytelling' on memory, emotion, and identity.

A comparison chart titled "Designing for Meaning: The Backward Design Mindset" shows two columns labeled "Backward" and "Traditional." The "Backward" column, with a light green background, lists three steps: "Start with outcomes," "Align evidence," and "Design meaningful experiences," each marked with a checked box. The "Traditional" column, with a light pink background, lists three steps: "Start with content," "Add objectives later," and "Measure completion," each marked with an X.

An infographic titled "Three Pillars of UDL for Corporate Learning" with three columns: Engage, Represent, and Act. Engage includes Story, Choice, Curiosity; Represent includes Clarity, Multiple Formats, Load Management; Act includes Practice, Feedback, Reflection. The footer states, "Flexible design activates multiple neural pathways, improving retention," and the bottom right corner shows the username @AshtonShaikh.

A layered infographic titled 'Designing for the Brain: A Kirkpatrick Checklist'. It has four sections: Reaction, Learning, Behavior, and Results, numbered 01 to 04. Each section contains bullet points with descriptions and icons. Reaction is at the top with a smiley and sad face icon, Learning with a strategy icon, Behavior with a network icon, and Results with an upward trending graph icon. The background has a gradient from teal to beige, and the author's handle '@AshtonShaikh' is at the bottom right corner.

Guide titled 'How to Give Feedback the Brain Can Learn From', with five steps: 1) Start in Safety, featuring a shield icon; 2) Engage Cognition With Clarity, with a magnifying glass and light bulb icon; 3) Anchor Learning in Meaning, with an anchor icon; 4) Make Feedback Collaborative, with a paper plane icon labeled 'TRUST'; 5) Reinforce With Rhythm, with a circular arrow icon. Each step includes additional bullet points for instructions.

A diagram titled 'Action Mapping' displays four concentric circles labeled from innermost to outermost: 'Business Goal,' 'Target Behaviors,' 'Practice Activities,' and 'Minimum Info. Required.' It also includes text with instructions and descriptions related to goal setting and behavior change, emphasizing SMART goals, clarifying actions, creating authentic experiences, and sharing essential information.

A digital graphic with black background and white text that says "Align with Business Goals." It includes an orange arrow in the upper right corner, an orange dotted line on the right side, and a small white lightbulb icon with text at the bottom that says "How: Begin kickoff meetings with clear, measurable success statements that inspire focus & alignment."

Diagram illustrating SMART goals, including steps to guide learning with clarity and measurable progress. The diagram highlights five key components: defining evidence, matching challenge with capacity, aligning with relevance, anchoring progress in time, and naming behavior. Each component is color-coded and contains descriptive text, with the title 'SMART Goals' at the top and the author's name, Ashton Shaikh, at the bottom.

Flowchart illustrating a design learning method called Pomodoro. It includes three steps: Focus (25 minutes) to activate dopamine and motivation, Rest (5 minutes) to consolidate memories, and Reflect (4th cycle) for planning the next focus. The chart also suggests trying the method by choosing a goal, setting a 25-minute timer, and taking a 5-minute mindful break.

Comparison chart of science and myth learning styles, highlighting differences in focus on process and engagement with the whole brain, created by Ashton Shaikh.

A diagram titled '9 Ways the Brain Learns' with nine interconnected blocks, each describing a different learning method, color-coded with highlights. The blocks include 'Activate Curiosity,' 'Provide Direction,' 'Connect to Existing Networks,' 'Apply and Strengthen,' 'Support Neural Scaffolding,' 'Manage Cognitive Load,' 'Reinforce and Refine,' 'Recall to Retain,' and 'Integrate and Apply.' The diagram is attributed to Ashton Shaikh and features arrow connections illustrating the learning process.

An infographic of the Eisenhower Matrix with four quadrants: 'Do It Now' and 'Delegate It' on the urgent side, and 'Plan It' and 'Eliminate It' on the not urgent side. Each quadrant contains a black icon and descriptive text about time management strategies.

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