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Taxonomy of Learning Theories

E-Learning Provocateur

Academia is teeming with learning theories. It can be quite a challenge for the modern learning professional to identify an appropriate learning theory, draw practical ideas from it, and apply it to their daily work. Which theory do you choose? How does it relate to other theories? Where do you start? Overarching themes.

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Analyzing the ROI of Social Media in Training | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

We frequently cite a study from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which demonstrated that approximately 70% of all on-the-job learning is done informally, through employee-driven initiative, and through employee-to-employee knowledge transfers. Properly d.

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Nudge Theory: Tips To Enhance Corporate eLearning Outcomes

Infopro Learning

This led to recognizing an essential aspect of behavioral science known as nudge theory or nudge learning. Nudge theory in practice subtly influences the behavior and decision-making of the learners. Nudge theory pushes learners to revise the concept with the help of notifications, questions, and examples at different time intervals.

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CCK09: Notes on Learning Networks and Connective Knowledge

Experiencing eLearning

Over the last few days I’ve been working through Stephen Downes’ paper Learning Networks and Connective Knowledge. We may contrast cognitivism, which is a causal theory of mind, with connectionism, which is an emergentist theory of mind. I used Diigo to highlight and comment while reading.

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Agile Microlearning Explained

Cognitive science theories already supply the answers. Learner engagement and retention doesn’t have to be a mystery. Learn how OttoLearn packages them into a single platform you can use to deliver microlearning based reinforcement training, and go beyond completions to focus on outcomes.

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This is Your Brain on eLearning/Online Learning

TOPYX LMS

eLearning, also known as online learning, isn’t just good for a company’s bottom line; it is also excellent for the human brain. Any theory that learning primarily through a digital mode is unhealthy is being disproved as eLearning experts find that online learning nourishes the mind and results in much greater learning outcomes.

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5 Learning Myths, Debunked

LearnDash

Unfortunately, there’s no evidence to show that this theory holds any weight. You’re either “right-brained” or “left-brained.”. Many of those who have read the descriptions of being right- or left-brained have come to identify with those descriptions strongly. For them, it feels true, therefore it must be true.

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