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eLearning Glossary: Definitions for the Most Commonly Used Terms

Association eLearning

If a customer service agent has had to sit through dry lecture videos that were filmed ten years ago, which are now online, that may be their image of eLearning.” Pedagogy- The art or practice of teaching. The post eLearning Glossary: Definitions for the Most Commonly Used Terms appeared first on Knowledge Direct.

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X-based learning: sorting out pedagogies and design

Clark Quinn

There’s the opportunity to layer on multiple learning goals from different domain, and 21st century skills like media communications, and if it’s social (which is a recurring theme in these models) you get things like leadership and teamwork as well. Better engagement and learning outcomes are the big win.

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The future of MOOCs

E-Learning Provocateur

Sure, the pedagogy may not be perfect, but the alternative is much worse. Involving little more than knowledge transmission and perhaps a quiz at the end, the xMOOC is widely seen as replicating old-fashioned lectures and exams. Universities will finally accept they are service providers. The pedagogy of MOOCs will be enriched.

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The Ultimate Glossary of eLearning Terms

LearnUpon

Terminology can feel like buzzwords and jargon to the amateur but many are essential knowledge for the eLearning professional. It also describes the association of new information with pre-existing knowledge. This is a branch of eLearning that involves training customers on how to use an organization’s product and/or service.

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The future of MOOCs

E-Learning Provocateur

Sure, the pedagogy may not be perfect, but the alternative is much worse. Involving little more than knowledge transmission and perhaps a quiz at the end, the xMOOC is widely seen as replicating old-fashioned lectures and exams. Universities will finally accept they are service providers. The pedagogy of MOOCs will be enriched.

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Ultimate eLearning terms you should know: Part 2 (M-Z)

LearnUpon

For example, knowledge checks and practice quizzes are two types of assessment that typically don’t require a mastery score. Objectives: Course or learning objectives define the knowledge or skills learners are expected to gain from a training program. mLearning can occur anywhere at anytime.

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Connectivism and the modern learner

E-Learning Provocateur

The amount of knowledge in the world is growing exponentially – and to make matters worse, it’s superseding itself quicker than ever before. Instead, we need to exploit technology to extend our knowledge beyond our own brains. We don’t have all knowledge in our heads right now, nor do we necessarily want it.

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