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Interactivity

Kapp Notes

In fact, Michael Grahame Moore editor of the American Journal of Distance Education, writes that interactivity between a learner and the content is “the defining characteristic of education. In The 2000/2001 ASTD Distance Learning Yearbook. The vast majority of learners need interactivity to remain focused and engaged.

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Cognitive Age, Training, Memory, Instructional Technologies, & Captcha

Big Dog, Little Dog

The Cognitive Age - New York Times. We're moving into a more demanding cognitive age. But the cognitive age paradigm emphasizes psychology, culture and pedagogy - the specific processes that foster learning. In order to thrive, people are compelled to become better at absorbing, processing and combining information.

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11 Benefits of Using Online Interactive Learning Modules

Kitaboo

However, research shows that online interactive learning modules significantly improve information retention rates. A study published in the Journal of Educational Psychology found that interactive learning modules resulted in a 20% increase in long-term knowledge retention compared to passive learning methods.

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11 Benefits of Using Online Interactive Learning Modules

Kitaboo

However, research shows that online interactive learning modules significantly improve information retention rates. A study published in the Journal of Educational Psychology found that interactive learning modules resulted in a 20% increase in long-term knowledge retention compared to passive learning methods.

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Reflections on Two Decades and Three Degrees

Allison Rossett

I dig cognitive dissonance. We create podcasts on distance learning topics, record videos about helpful Internet resources, and keep reflective journals by blogging. With v-walls and video chats, I’ve got a hat full of hope for a soft focus filter. I’m a seasoned learner by now. What I don’t like… electronic textbooks.

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Interview with Terry Anderson

Learning with e's

He is one of the pioneers of online and distance learning, and currently serves as the editor of the influential online open access journal International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning ( IRRODL ).

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Transform your PowerPoint into a PowerCast using Camtasia!

TechSmith Camtasia

Communication through the use of video can bring lessons to life, initiate discussions, and impact learning on both an emotional and cognitive level. Making training more cognitively effective: Making videos interactive. British Journal of Educational Technology , 40:1124–1134. Using video to support learning.