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Theories for the digital age: Connectivism

Learning with e's

These facets of modern life in combination have led educators to question the validity of pre-digital age learning theories. In recent years a variety of new explanatory theories have been generated that can be applied as lenses to critically view, analyse and problematise new and emerging forms of learning. McLuhan, M.

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Our mutual friends

Learning with e's

This is number 28 in my series on learning theories. I''m gradually working through the alphabet of psychologists and theorists, providing a brief overview of each theory, and how it can be applied in education. My most recent post explored Jack Merizow''s Transformative Learning theory. Koffka Gestalt theory 21.

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Is all learning social?

Learning with e's

Another theory derived from social constructivism has been proposed by Lave and Wenger (1991) who argue that the formation of communities of practice can explain much of the informal learning that occurs for example in the workplace. Anyone who maintains a personal learning network will clearly recognise this phenomenon.

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Multi-Generational Learning in the Workplace

Janet Clarey

If you’re only ticket to getting resources is to ride the hype wave of “generational learning styles&# than OK. Know the learning theories behind your craft damn it! I mean really saying, “Janet, you’re ‘old’ (46), you go take that self-paced e-learning course where you just click the next button. Debard, R.

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People, Process and Product. P3 in eLearning

TalentLMS

The best learning solutions developed for any company are the ones with intimate involvement of trainers and managers with the eLearning consultants. Learn the basic P3 in eLearning to empower yourself to take informed decisions with consultants. The product part talks about the final system that hosts your learning solutions.

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People, Process and Product. P3 in eLearning

TalentLMS

The best learning solutions developed for any company are the ones with intimate involvement of trainers and managers with the eLearning consultants. Learn the basic P3 in eLearning to empower yourself to take informed decisions with consultants. The product part talks about the final system that hosts your learning solutions.

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Laura Overton – Crystal Balling with Learnnovators

Learnnovators

Her work is based on 25+ years of practical experience in implementing technology enabled learning strategies for business advantage and is backed by her independent research. Laura authored ‘Linking Learning to Business’ in January 2004 – one of the first industry benchmark studies at the time.