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Daily Bookmarks 08/12/2008

Experiencing eLearning

As a result, while N-Gens interact with the world through multimedia, online social networking, and routine multitasking, their professors tend to approach learning linearly, one task at a time, and as an individual activity that is centered largely around printed text (Hartman, Dzubian, and Brophy-Ellison 2007 ). Registration required.

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eLearning Learning Hot List Feb 1-14

Tony Karrer

Items HP Learning Center - free online software, business, marketing and IT classes for small and medium business Pedagogy - MoodleDocs Keywords Learning Technologies Social Media Hosting Twitter iPhone Ning Adobe Sun Google TechKnowledge ASTD Notes on the list.

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Keeping Your Learners’ Attention: How Our Brain Decides What to Focus On

Learnkit

Multitasking doesn’t exist. We pride ourselves in our ability to multitask, such as walking and texting, or talking on the phone while driving. But the reality is, the brain cannot multitask. The human brain is a sequential processor, which means it can only focus on one task at a time.

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The L&D Reality Check, Busting Myths in Our L&D Myth-ology Series with Clark Quinn

Upside Learning

Or maybe you’ve heard that multitasking turns you into a productivity wizard? Episode 10 – Beyond Age: Andragogy vs. Pedagogy in Learning Clark explores adult vs. child learning, emphasizing relevance and minimal information.

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Exploring the Benefits and Challenges of Project-Based Learning

Learning Routes

Fortunately, the new teaching pedagogy has incorporated the pattern of developing skills for living in a knowledge-based, technological society. Working together in group projects will enable you to manage your time properly and multitask. And that is why you hear and see project-based learning on every educational platform.

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8 Characteristics of Adult Learners Every L&D Pro Should Know

eLearningMind

While learners might yearn for the days of colorful circle carpets and a midday snack, adult learners don’t actually benefit much from the pedagogy of their youth. Balancing jobs, families, hobbies, health, and home, they’re much more seasoned at multitasking than younger learners, and are more selfish with their time.

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7 principles of 21st-century learning and elearning

KnowledgeOne

In order to maximize learner interest and retention, it is essential that the content is fragmented and that digital approaches and tools are chosen, not randomly, but for their relevance to pedagogy. Are we really good at multitasking? Related articles: Online Training: 3 Strategies for Optimizing Learners’ Workload.