Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - 18

THE FIRST STEP TO CRAFTING A LEARNING EXPERIENCE THAT
MINIMIZES RISK OF SENSORY OVERLOAD IS TO CAREFULLY ASSESS
YOUR LEARNERS' ENVIRONMENTS.

their roles, workspaces, reliance on
screen time to do their jobs, proximity to
others, and social or public interactions.
»	 How much of their work is typically
done in a virtual environment?
»	 What experience do they have in a
virtual environment?
»	 What is their ratio of in-person to
virtual experiences?
»	 Do they have access to the hardware
and software needed to support a
virtual experience?
The answers to these questions will
provide you with a framework for
understanding just how much virtual or
solitary training the learner can consume
without risking sensory overload. We
also need to look forward:
»	 Where does your organization expect
learners to be in three months, six
months or even five years?
»	 What about their environment do we
know will change?
»	 What physical, social or emotional
changes can be expected?
The answers to these questions
should be evaluated early in the
design process and directly influence
the outcome of your learners'
experiences. This gives you an
opportunity to provide learners with a

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strategy to assess their own struggles
with sensory overload and isolation.
To assess your learners for sensory
overload, consider the following:
»	 Send out surveys to gauge employee
baselines with common causes and
effects of sensory overload.
»	 Review pre-remote data against
current key performance indicators
and performance data to evaluate
impact on performance.
»	 Determine what factors employees
perceive will be obstacles in
overcoming screen-time issues and
returning to the office or classroom.
»	 Formulate criteria on levels and types
of sensory overload to determine an
appropriate course of action.
After you've assessed the current
environment, it's time to put your
findings into action with a blend of
learning elements.

BLEND
Blended learning, whether following a
traditional model or crafting your own
unique blend, can help employees get
the information and training needed
while reducing sensory overload. After
you identify impacts on employee
performance during the assessment
phase, use that information to create
a blended solution that minimizes

contributors to sensory overload. Blended
solutions offer learners several delivery
options to explore content, allowing
them to progress through learning in
a way that makes sense for them and
their environment. Below are examples
of leading practices for implementing
blended learning solutions:
»	 Make use of microlearning content
provided through different modalities.
»	 Limit screen time to no more than
40 minutes.
»	 Active learning improves learners'
perception and attitude towards
information and helps to spread
out virtual learning. Make good use
of collaborative tools, game-based
learning, skill practice sessions and
discussion boards.
»	 Look for ways to incorporate a good
balance of social and cohort learning
with individual experiences.
»	 Stay safe, get up and get out - build
physical activities into the blend for
virtual learners.
»	 Provide opportunities for learners
to refresh their water, encourage
healthy snacking and ensure
personal breaks are included
throughout the session.
»	 Consider creative ways to provide
experiential learning in a virtual
environment: Find ways to learn



Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021

The Rise of Virtual Learning
Table of Contents
Augmented Reality and the New Normal for Digital Learning
Online Learning Is More Than Video Conferencing
Virtually All of Them!
Leveraging Diversity and Inclusion in Virtual Training
The ABCs of Minimizing Sensory Overload
Leveraging Simple Digital Card Games to Teach Sales, Negotiation and Leadership Skills
Tomorrow's Learning Experience: 100% Digital and 100% Human
Measuing Virtual Training: Strategies for Success
The Best of Both Worlds: Bridging In-person Training into a Virtual Space
5 Trends that will Humanize the Future of Learning
Practice for Success: Sales Training Simulations Are an Essential Tool for Every Sales Trainer's Toolbox
The Engineering Art of the Interactive Narrative
Do's and Don'ts of Meaningful eLearning
The Rise of Virtual and Hybrid Classroom Delivery
There's a New Sheriff in Town: The Learner's Supervisor
Enhance Learning Agility and Innovation with Virtual Reality
Managing Your Virtual Learning Journey
Remote Work Accelerates eLearning Trends and Funding
Company News
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - Intro
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - 1
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - 2
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - CT1
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - CT2
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - The Rise of Virtual Learning
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - Table of Contents
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - 5
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - 6
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - 7
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - 8
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - Augmented Reality and the New Normal for Digital Learning
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - 10
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - Online Learning Is More Than Video Conferencing
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - 12
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - Virtually All of Them!
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - 14
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - Leveraging Diversity and Inclusion in Virtual Training
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - The ABCs of Minimizing Sensory Overload
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - 17
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - 18
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - 19
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - Leveraging Simple Digital Card Games to Teach Sales, Negotiation and Leadership Skills
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - 21
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - 22
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - 23
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - 24
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - Tomorrow's Learning Experience: 100% Digital and 100% Human
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - 26
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - 27
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - 28
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - Measuing Virtual Training: Strategies for Success
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - 30
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - 31
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - The Best of Both Worlds: Bridging In-person Training into a Virtual Space
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - 33
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - 34
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - 35
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - 5 Trends that will Humanize the Future of Learning
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - 37
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - Practice for Success: Sales Training Simulations Are an Essential Tool for Every Sales Trainer's Toolbox
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - 39
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - 40
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - 41
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - The Engineering Art of the Interactive Narrative
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - 43
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - 44
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - 45
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - Do's and Don'ts of Meaningful eLearning
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - 47
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - 48
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - 49
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - The Rise of Virtual and Hybrid Classroom Delivery
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - 51
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - 52
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - There's a New Sheriff in Town: The Learner's Supervisor
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - 54
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - Enhance Learning Agility and Innovation with Virtual Reality
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - 56
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - Managing Your Virtual Learning Journey
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - Remote Work Accelerates eLearning Trends and Funding
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - Company News
Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - 60
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