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11 Differences between a MOOC and an Online Course

ID Reflections

I love this definition of MOOCs by Ignatia Inge deWaard in her e-book, MOOC Yourself: “A MOOC is a non-defined pedagogical format to organize learning /teaching/training on a specific topic in an informal, online, and collaborative way.” However, in either case they will learn in isolation, as individuals.

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A-Z of Digital Learning

The Learning Rooms

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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The future of skilling is in the flow of work

CLO Magazine

We developed a new taxonomy and digital library of 8,000-plus skills reflecting dynamic business needs and labor markets, creating a single source of truth on skills to use across the entire enterprise. We were already shifting our skilling focus before ChatGPT’s arrival in November 2022: To the flow of work, using the science of learning.

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Flipped learning for talent development: Lessons from the college classroom

CLO Magazine

I have used teaching innovations that I discovered in my 20-plus years as a college instructor that have helped make me stronger as a learning and development professional. I’ve learned that college students and professionals have a common learning goal: managing wicked problems. Teaching is just talking, right?

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Pop Quiz! Do You Really Need Quizzes in Online Training?

Mindflash

But if your purpose for creating a training course includes one or more of the following—to motivate the learner, make learning engaging, assess knowledge, drive behavioral change, close training gaps, gain visibility into performance, or measure ROI—you should probably include quizzes in your online training. Learner Psychology.

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The Evolution of Instructional Design

CommLab India

In my previous blog, I introduced you to instructional design and its role in the development of e-learning modules. Skinner’s Theory of Operant Conditioning (1958) states that learning results in changes in overt behavior. The application of this theory to e-learning led to the development of the programmed instruction movement.

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Learning objectives

Ed App

What are learning objectives? Learning objectives are statements of what the learner(s) should be able to do after completing the teaching and practice sessions. One model for Learning Objectives. We can use the SMART template to define learning objectives. Measurable objectives show proof of learning. M easurable.