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4 Learning Theories Every Online Educator Should Know

LearnDash

Are we products of our experiences or our environments? Or do we just learn through raw mental power? During the twentieth century, four major learning theories emerged, and each has lessons that online educators can learn from to design better courses. Humanism: Learning depends on motivation and self-fulfillment.

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Online Video: the Perfect Social Learning Tool? | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

Because video is, apparently, a perfect manifestation of social learning theory. Instructional designers would be wise to become versed in basic video production, since its utility and ubiquity as a learning tool will only continue to grow. less big companies, for more than 20 years. Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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The Return of the (Digital) Native | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

→ Download Free Whitepaper The Top 10 Pitfalls of End User Training – and How to Avoid Them Given the current state of the economy, businesses large and small are looking for ways to improve productivity while maintaining quality. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Properly d. Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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Give User Adoption the Respect it Deserves | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

Whether you’re implementing SAP, one of the many Oracle products, or the latest Business Intelligence tool, user resistance, misaligned business processes and lack of user skill and understanding are most commonly at the root of most failed technology initiatives. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Properly d.

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Agile Microlearning Explained

Cognitive science theories already supply the answers. 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. Learner engagement and retention doesn’t have to be a mystery.

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Three Reasons Why Corporate Training Departments Could Become.

Dashe & Thomson

Want to create something with a little higher production values? A similar trend is taking place in the learning and development industry. Every day, thousands of videos are uploaded, most shot on home video gear, with production quality that is – by broadcast video standards – absolutely dismal. Properly d.

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Should Marketing Review eLearning Courses?

Association eLearning

If they do not enhance the content on the slides, do not help with comprehension, and would negatively affect the final product then they are not necessary. Marketing wants to protect their brand and make sure the best quality product is promoted to their audience. We want it to increase retention.

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