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How Research Informs My Work

Experiencing eLearning

Good instructional writing is “practical application that is grounded in theory,” to borrow a phrase from Judy Katz. These include: Connect to what people already know Design for scanning Tell people where they are going Move less-essential content to non-prime space. Conversational tone. I already do a lot of that!”

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I’ve been bot-bombed!

E-Learning Provocateur

Conspiracy theories aside, the only rational explanation I can think of is that someone, somewhere purchased a batch of followers, and they were mistakenly assigned to me. It also continues to scan your followers while you’re trying to to block them, which means the list is constantly shuffling. Did I upset Auntie ABC?

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Theories for the digital age: Postmodern perspectives

Learning with e's

Consumers of Web based content tend to search randomly and nomadically, due to the multi-layered, multi-directional nature of hyperlinked media and this aligns neatly with some post modern theory. In effect, students participate as flâneurs , acting as individual agents, investigators and explorers of their own personal digital terrains.

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Top 4 Tips For Adult Learning Theory You Need To Know

Roundtable Learning

Andragogy is a learning theory that describes qualities adults prefer in their learning experiences. This article will define adult learning theory, provide four tips to help your organization engage your learners, and explore three examples of it’s application in training. What Is Adult Learning Theory?

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CCK09: Notes on Learning Networks and Connective Knowledge

Experiencing eLearning

We may contrast cognitivism, which is a causal theory of mind, with connectionism, which is an emergentist theory of mind. This is not to say that connectionism (see also ) does away with causation altogether; it is not a ‘hand of God’ theory. color, shape, location, etc), areas are specialized for specific.

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A-Z of Digital Learning

The Learning Rooms

A term to describe adult learning theory. A learning theory developed by B.F A learning theory based on the idea that learners construct their own meaning and knowledge through actively interacting with the material, as well as connecting it with their prior knowledge and past experiences. Andragogy. Behaviourism. Connectivism.

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So many learning style tests, so little time.

Joitske Hulsebosch eLearning

But other psychologists and neuroscientists have questioned the scientific basis for some learning style theories (nb: learning may be broader than just processing stimuli or information). and my strength to explain theories in a practical way. I'm amazed that there are so many different learning style theories and tests!