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The Authentic Learning Model: 7 Things Every eLearning Pro Should Know

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Online learners are able to apply what they’ve learned in a realistic context, which allows them to use the ideas and concepts in their daily lives, instead of merely memorizing theories. Create social media groups and forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Online group collaboration projects also encourage peer-based feedback.

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Must-Have Skills to Look For When Hiring an Instructional Designer

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Strong understanding of learning theory A strong understanding of learning theories, such as behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism, is essential. Look for evidence that designers have applied these theories to create effective learning experiences. You may also want to consider their availability and budget requirements.

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Developing Your ELearning Career

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The best way to do this is to make smart career decisions early, and continue to push yourself based on the skills that align with your eventual expertise. There are constantly new elearning technologies being introduced, instructional design theories to understand, and professional organizations popping up all over the world.

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Knowledge, practice and community

Learning with e's

After a break from blogging during the summer break, I''m back, and here is the continuation of my series on theories of learning, with number 25. You may recall that I''m working through the alphabet of psychologists and theorists, providing a brief overview of each theory, and how it can be applied in education.

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Will Learners Pay for Your Online Course?

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While this might be true in theory, the reality is that most people don’t learn well on their own. Your perspective and expertise matter. Free content has never put teachers out of a job in the past. Probably the biggest misconception about online education is that, once learners have the content, they won’t stay for the instruction.

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Situated Cognition In eLearning: What eLearning Professionals Should Know

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In this article, I’ll shed light on the situated cognition theory, from its core principles to tips that will help you use it in your next eLearning course. Cognitive Apprenticeships and communities of practice also go hand-in-hand with situated cognition. Foster learning communities of practice.

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What is social learning (and how to adopt it)

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Social learning is based on a theory developed by psychologist Albert Bandura that proposes learning is a cognitive process that takes place in a social context and occurs purely through observation or direct instruction, even in the absence of motor reproduction or direct reinforcement. This is Bandura’s social learning theory.