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The learning professional as storyteller

Clive on Learning

Reflecting on how central storytelling had become so central to my approach to learning design, I thought back to the point at which I really became hooked on this technique. Back in 2003, I devoted a great deal of energy to the design of a new CD-ROM course entitled Ten Ways to Avoid Death by PowerPoint.

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Setting the Standard for eLearning Assessments

eLearning Brothers

Here are two of the top organizations that are known for their efforts in improving the quality of online learning experiences: Quality Matters. Established in 2003 by a small group of colleagues in the MarylandOnline, Inc. (MOL) Learning objectives (competencies). Assessment and measurement. Instructional materials.

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Learning is an emotional process

CrossKnowledge

In other words, what’s negative for one learner, may be positive for the next and vice versa (example: learning how to ride a bicycle). However, often we are consistently required to tackle subjects that leaving us feeling unpleasant emotions (example: learning new skills can be overwhelming).

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Writing & Grammar Workshop: More on Funny. or Not

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

" My comment that use of humor might make learners take your material less seriously was pooh-poohed by one reader, who said that use of jokes in a key-note speech, for example, "never has us leaving the auditorium feeling that we can't take the speaker seriously." You can learn about that here.

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Discover the Secrets that Make the Story-Based Lesson Tick

Vignettes Learning

Use the opposing wants from the story-based learning objectives to the application of ideas in the story." Allow Learners to Bring Their Own Stories If your Learning Management System or Social Learning System allows you to post comments, you can add to the questions given above. The lesson has been embedded in the story.

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Live Training vs. eLearning: Which is Better? The Results Part II

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

" Whether used before or after live training, e-Learning is seen as providing variety to learners that are diverse in their needs and learning styles: "Our company uses both instructor-led webinars and a self-paced video library as key components in the learning process.

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The teacher as storyteller

Clive on Learning

Back in 2003, I devoted a great deal of energy to the design of a new CD-ROM course entitled Ten Ways to Avoid Death by PowerPoint. That's why it's so much more difficult to run a workshop for the first time - it can take quite a while to come up with all those anecdotes and examples that bring the event to life.

CD-ROM 40