TechSmith Camtasia

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Designing an eLearning course can seem like an intimidating task. Perhaps more importantly, what can you do to make sure that you design an eLearning course that delivers real results? Tim Slade is a speaker, award-winning freelance eLearning designer and the author of the book, ‘ The eLearning Designer’s Handbook.’

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eLearning Industry

JULY 8, 2018

We tend to think of adults as being able to sit and absorb boring presentation after presentation. Adult learning theory is a way into the minds of adults and getting there can help you create better eLearning for your employees. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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eLearning Industry

OCTOBER 28, 2024

This article explains seven key adult learning theories that can transform your training programs and help you create engaging and effective content. This post was first published on eLearning Industry. Enhancing training techniques requires more than just delivering content; it's all about connecting with your learners.

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Roundtable Learning

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Andragogy is a learning theory that describes qualities adults prefer in their learning experiences. Instructional designers use these qualities as strategies to develop training programs that resonate with adult learners and drive sustained behavior change. . What Is Adult Learning Theory?

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LearnUpon

APRIL 25, 2019

Every trainer’s ambition is to make corporate learning as impactful and engaging as possible. Adult Learning Theory, also known as a ndragogy is a concept that has been around for years. It highlights the distinct ways adults best respond to learning and it’s a must-know for any training provider.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 30, 2019

It’s been so much fun to watch her process of learning to read and write. They ask questions and make connections that adults wouldn’t expect. However, this can actually depress learning. This is called the “coherence principle” in the article linked above and in eLearning and the Science of Instruction.

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Experiencing eLearning

JUNE 4, 2019

I’m involved in teaching extra-curricular activities to kids and adults in my community. Where Will You Learn More? My answer is that you should do the one where you think you will learn more. One measure of where you’ll learn more is whether or not the program helps you build a portfolio.

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GoSkills eLearning

MARCH 14, 2022

Find out what adult learning theory is and how to apply it to online training for your staff.

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Association eLearning

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

The Fuse - a monthly publication focused on adult learning theory, gamification, member education and trends in association eLearning, The MedEd Minute - a monthly publication focused on research, events and news affecting continuing medical education (CME). Our Publications. Which publication speaks to you?

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Brilliant Teams

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

What sets our eLearning Software Development Services Apart from the Rest? Introduction In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, eLearning has emerged as a transformative solution for education, training, and knowledge dissemination. Are you looking for eLearning Solutions? What is eLearning Software Development?

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eLearning Industry

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

This article covers some key differences between what some new Instructional Designers with a classroom teaching background may be used to and what is needed to effectively train adult learners. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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The Learning Rooms

APRIL 11, 2025

Welcome to the A-Z of Digital Learning, your comprehensive glossary of learning and eLearning terminology. The inclusive practice of removing barriers and making learning content usable and accessible to everyone. The inclusive practice of removing barriers and making learning content usable and accessible to everyone.

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Infopro Learning

APRIL 3, 2018

Are your employees able to apply what they’ve learned to overcome work-related challenges? Or does your corporate eLearning course focus on theory instead of practice? How To Use The Goal-Based Scenario Model In Corporate eLearning. Develop A Built-In eLearning Feedback System. Identify Employee Skill Gaps.

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 2, 2024

When should you include voice-over in elearning? This is an update of a post originally based on a discussion from several years ago on eLearning Heroes. In that original discussion, Judith Reymond asked about the research on when or whether audio narration is helpful to adult learners. Originally published 10/13/2015.

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Learning Visions

DECEMBER 5, 2011

The most impressive learning designs draw from best principles of adult learning theory, take a card from marketing and advertising, and ultimately result in effective programs that inform, instruct, and perhaps even change behaviours. But how do you get there?…

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Web Courseworks

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

Instructional designers and eLearning managers can learn something from Cammy Bean’s book. Here’s a question for the eLearning managers out there: How many members of your instructional design team got involved in the field by accident? Here we learn: Avoid Bling for the sake of Bling.

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Webanywhere

JANUARY 6, 2025

The answer lies in understanding how adult students learn. Enter Adult Learning Theory (otherwise known as andragogy) highlights how adults learn differently from children. While it’s a relatively simple theory, the underpinnings are essential for every corporate trainer to know.

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Tony Karrer

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Past years eLearning Conferences 2011 , eLearning Conferences 2010 , eLearning Conferences 2009. The list focuses primarily on the use of eLearning, technology in educational settings and on teaching, learning, and educational administration. You can contact him at: crwr77@gmail.com.

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Paradiso Solutions

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

And understandably so—they both work on creating learning experiences, but their focus and skill sets are quite different. It’s not about swapping job titles; each role brings something unique to the table that helps make eLearning and instructional design more effective. ADDIE, SAM), and adult learning principles.

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TalentLMS

MAY 5, 2015

Faculty and training managers have the best interests and intentions in mind to develop learning programs for their learners. With the widespread use of platform independent eLearning, instructors scramble to convert their existing courses’ content into online learning material. eLearning is more than that.

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eFront

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

If there is one thing that holds true for developing eLearning training materials, it’s planning, planning and planning. In short, make the planning stage the longest step in eLearning course design! Think of all the trainings left untouched or uncompleted in your learning management system. You can’t go wrong with that one.

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Experiencing eLearning

OCTOBER 13, 2015

In a discussion on eLearning Heroes , Judith Reymond asked about the research on when or whether audio narration is helpful to adult learners. In Clark and Mayer’s eLearning and the Science of Instruction , they say that the research generally supports using narration with on-screen visuals.

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Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 10, 2013

Most e-learning is lock-step and highly linear. In contrast, most e-learning is one-size-fits-all approach. To increase engagement and the effectiveness of e-learning, provide learners with a great amount of choice and control over the learning activity. One theory of motivation is the Self Determination Theory (SDT).

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Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

Volunteer for an organization like Lingos ( eLearning Global Giveback Competition) and create something for their clients. Do something whackadoodle and crazy – to show that you know how to think outside of the box of an elearning course and are thinking creatively about solutions that provide experiences all along the user spectrum.

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Tony Karrer

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

Past years eLearning Conferences 2012 , eLearning Conferences 2011 , eLearning Conferences 2010 , eLearning Conferences 2009. link] December 1-5, 2012 Learning Forward Conference, (Learning Forward is the new name for the National Staff Development Council, NSDC), Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

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Integrated Learnings

OCTOBER 25, 2010

So what does this mean for eLearning? In both instances, my colleagues found literature that described what eLearning should look like for older learners. In both instances, my colleagues found literature that described what eLearning should look like for older learners.

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SHIFT eLearning

JULY 31, 2014

Most of adult learning strategies are based on the idea that adults learn differently from non-adults. The term that often comes up is “androgogy,” which Malcolm Knowles coined to describe how adults learn in contrast to “pedagogy” or on how children learn. 1) Hook Them Early —and Often.

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Swift eLearning Services

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

It’s an outstanding technique that makes big difference in audience lives by creating courses that motivate, inspire, and streamline the learning process. With the paradigm shift to learning level, Instructional design has synthesized neurological facts and realities of adult-learning which hit the mark every time in…

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Tony Karrer

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

Past years eLearning Conferences 2010 , eLearning Conferences 2009. link] or [link] December 1, 2010 UNESCO-Commonwealth of Learning Policy Form on Open Educational Resources (OER): Taking OER beyond the OER Community – Policy and Capacity, UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France. You can contact him at: crwr77@gmail.com.

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eLearning Industry

APRIL 19, 2019

There are a lot of resources on adult learning principles and theories out there. This one simplifies them down to the core: adults are complicated and difficult. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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SHIFT eLearning

MARCH 25, 2014

eLearning programs require adult learners to interact with an online platform and understand new information that is essential to their jobs. At times, it can be challenging to motivate these employees during an online learning experience. And learners may approach the learning as rote and compulsory. 1) Flow Theory.

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TOPYX LMS

MAY 24, 2016

According to Klas Mellander, author of The Power of Learning: Fostering Employee Growth , “ The purpose of training is to make learning possible.” 2) They weren’t learning anything (“the company wasn’t investing in the employees”). But, only training that promotes learning can accomplish this.

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Petra Mayer

JUNE 5, 2025

Adult learning programs help organizations reach their goals, build skills from within, and support their members and communities. To really understand how well your programs are working, you need to look at things like changes in behaviour, long-term results, and how well the learning matches your organizations goals.

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dVinci Interactive

APRIL 3, 2014

I recently had an exciting opportunity to attend the 2014 Learning Solutions Conference in Orlando. I’m an instructional designer, so my goal was to discover new ways to engage the learner in order to enhance our eLearning and classroom training experiences. Gamification –My first thought was “learning can’t always be gamified.”

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eLearningMind

MAY 16, 2022

It’s not all Greek to us: When we’re talking about eLearning, the words “pedagogy” and “andragogy” are often thrown around. While both words refer to learning strategies, they each have their own distinct philosophies. While both words refer to learning strategies, they each have their own distinct philosophies. Knowles’ Theory.

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EduPivot Knowledge Center

MAY 22, 2025

Why course creation is the cornerstone of LMS success Investing in a Learning Management System (LMS) is a critical step for any organization focused on employee development, compliance training, or customer enablement. The first is Malcolm Knowles theory of andragogy (like pedagogy but for adults!),

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Integrated Learnings

MARCH 23, 2011

I have worked in a learning environment for just over 10 years – not a very long time when you think about the grand scheme of things. There have been many leaps forward in technology for learning in the past 10 years. What does all of this mean to learning? But guess what?

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