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Online Academy Helps to Keep Lectures Where They Belong: Out of.

Dashe & Thomson

This YouTube-based learning environment was founded in 2004 by former Boston hedge-fund manager Salman Khan, and today contains more than 2,200 lectures on more than 100 topics (mostly math related). My learning philosophy: dont make people tote around loads of information in their heads just so you can say you trained them.

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Theories for the digital age: Connectivism

Learning with e's

Learning in the industrialised world can now be contextualised within a largely technological landscape, where the use of digital media is assuming increasing importance. These facets of modern life in combination have led educators to question the validity of pre-digital age learning theories. 2000) Informal Workplace Learning.

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5 papers every learning professional should read

E-Learning Provocateur

And that’s a problem because as a practitioner, I consider it important to inform my work with the latest science. The latter metaphor reminds me that learning is not about the consumption of information; it’s about making sense. Connectivism: A Learning Theory for the Digital Age. Cook‐Greuter, S.

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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. 1977) Social learning theory. References Bandura, A. Engeström, Y., Miettinen, R.

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Agile Microlearning Explained

Cognitive science theories already supply the answers. Learn how OttoLearn packages them into a single platform you can use to deliver microlearning based reinforcement training, and go beyond completions to focus on outcomes. Learner engagement and retention doesn’t have to be a mystery.

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Multi-Generational Learning in the Workplace

Janet Clarey

Ground it in this: to address the changing nature in the way we all handle information (create it, retrieve it, interact with it), the way we communicate information, and the way we, as humans, interact with each other.). My arguments primarily revolve around the knowledge worker - those who work with information. Codrington, G.

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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. Pedagogy refers to teaching and learning.