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There's no shortage of theories as to why a scenario works so well as an educational device. But for me, it boils down to context. An authentic and relevant context facilitates two important processes...
Every learning principle might not be right for your specific situation, but as a general rule, the 23 principles make for a better learning experience.
Knowing what motivates people, what satisfies humans in terms of design and how it impacts the learning process, allows the crafting of an effective eLearning design. There are three distinct motivation theories that have been developed by scientists and psychologists that try to explain ways to motivate learners. All three seek to explain motivation and how it impacts the learning process. Look at the key ideas behind each theory and use them to improve the effectiveness of your courses.
Design choices were driven by our target audience: salon employees such as stylists and managers. Salon employees are on the move all day, not sitting at a desk with immediate access to a computer. They have very little time to devote to training. We designed the eLearning program to include small bursts of five-minute activities with self-paced modules that could be taken during breaks or in between customer appointments.
Online platforms and social media are effective tools for promotions in marketing and for hiring in human resources. Have you ever considered if they could also be essential tools for learning?
After our inspiring and thought-provoking interview with Connie Malamed, we were left wondering about the interesting human nature that is revealed with the FORGETTING CURVE, and its impact on learning design. We set out on a journey to explore and learn more about this phenomenon. Read on...
Creating engagement in the virtual classroom is easy when you design effective whiteboard activities.Here are some tips to get you started.
Chat is probably the most familiar tool in virtual classrooms.But in order to design for this tool, you need to understand its capabilities.
As an instructional designer, your primary goal is to develop effective eLearning courses. You should address the objectives for each lesson, use the correct instructional method to meet the needs of the learners, and ensure the content and all its related activities are meaningful and relevant.
But how do you, as an instructional designer, determine the best way to create effective eLearning courses?
But how do you, as an instructional designer, determine the best way to create effective eLearning courses?
The Role of Participant Guides in the Virtual Classroom - We need something for participants to use for capturing ideas, but what should it be?
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