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4 Learning Theories Every Online Educator Should Know

LearnDash

During the twentieth century, four major learning theories emerged, and each has lessons that online educators can learn from to design better courses. Much of cognitive learning theory focuses on the mechanics of memory and the mapping of new information to preexisting mental schema. Or do we just learn through raw mental power?

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I’m Writing a Second Edition of The eLearning Designer’s Handbook!

Tim Slade

out of 5-star Amazon rating on my book, it’s always been the negative reviews I’ve tried to pay the most attention to. And I have to be honest, while I’ve always been proud of the 4.6 But I have to admit, it’s even harder to sit down and read them all at once!

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3 Instructional Design Theories

LearnDash

It is becoming increasingly more important that we create learning experiences that “work”, and this is becoming more difficult each passing year as courses compete for the learner’s attention. One such choice is which theory of instructional design is ideal: Constructivism. Behaviorism. Cognitivism.

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Grab Learner Attention with Your Course Content

LearnDash

One of the inevitable battles online instructors face lies in retaining learner attention. If they’re working from home, they may also have children begging for attention, a partner asking for help, or a side hobby lying out in plain sight. Attention is precious. Compare and contrast. These also make for excellent visuals.

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Another Lens for Viewing Your eLearning

Association eLearning

Wow… you have my attention. If people are going to learn they need to be paying attention. Theory and practical application are two different things. There are nine elements of good instruction you can use as litmus tests to see where your association’s eLearning is doing well and where it has room to grow. Let me give it a try.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Social Learning Theory

Gyrus

A Comprehensive Guide to Social Learning Theory GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - Social learning theory’s fundamental tenet is that people learn by watching, copying, and behaving like others in social situations. What Is Social Learning Theory?

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A Comprehensive Guide to Social Learning Theory

Gyrus

A Comprehensive Guide to Social Learning Theory GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - Social learning theory’s fundamental tenet is that people learn by watching, copying, and behaving like others in social situations. What Is Social Learning Theory?