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Benefits of Scenario-Based Learning

Experiencing eLearning

This document from Massey University in New Zealand explains some theory behind why scenario-based learning works and how to decide if scenario-based learning (SBL) is the right strategy. Situated learning. … SBL usually works best when applied to tasks requiring decision-making and critical thinking in complex situations.

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Are we taking into account the culture surrounding our students?

Kapp Notes

We know from a variety of research (Delpit, 1995; Gay, 2000; Nieto, 2004: Villegas & Lucas, 2002) that successful schools place their students' cultures at the center of their missions and curriculum. Culturally responsive teaching: Theory, research and practice. New York: Teachers College Press. Grossman, L.

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Learning Styles and E-Learning

eLearning 24-7

I saw a lot of this, not really a surprise to be honest, but it was interesting that some people, when I noted I had research that said otherwise, retorted that it should be only related to adult learning, even though there were mentions of “researchers” who conducted their study with college students. Two Data Points.

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Create Autonomy in Gamification and Other Learning Environments

Kapp Notes

A large body of research has indicated that absolute learner control in open instructional environment is both inefficient and ineffective (Merrill, 2009; Clark & Mayer, 2011). 2002) E-learning and the science of instruction: Proven guidelines for consumers and designers of multimedia learning. & Mayer, R. Merrill, D.

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Instructional Scaffolding

Ed App

Learning is not easy–whether memorizing an alphabet, analyzing the theory of integrals, or creating a dress pattern, most of us need support. Comprehensive and tailored learning support, researchers found, not only facilitates but also accelerates the learning process, while empowering students by affirming their capabilities.

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The Crucial Role of Emotions and “Skilled” Intuitions in Learning

KnowledgeOne

This new data is ready to take its place in the field, and researchers are making remarkable efforts to popularize it. Instead, they chose to interpret the results of a body of neuroscientific research using the Iowa Gambling Task (IGT) paradigm (Bechara, Damasio, Tranel, & Damasio, 2005).

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Learning on the move

Learning with e's

The university has quite a strong research group in this area, and my talk, presented online via Adobe Connect had to be on point. I cited Puro (2002) who declared: 'The mobile phone. This echoes Goffman's (1967) drama theory where individuals manage their impressions in a kind of performance in social contexts. Fortunati, L.

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