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Dense eLearning Isn’t Smart

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Activities and assessment questions are a good example. Activities should be more involved. Make questions and activities thought provoking. In most cases less density is better, but activities and assessments are often a key exception. Share this on Facebook. That’s like trying to swim through the pool wall.

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Blended Learning: Not your Mother’s, Grandmother’s, or Possibly Even Older Sibling’s Training

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This involves actively redesigning and rethinking the teaching and learning relationship, and often including technology as a key partner. The courses she’s required to take to maintain her certification are all instructor-led and based entirely around group activities, which make her anxious and uncomfortable. Share this on Facebook.

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When Misused Buzzwords Attack

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Is : Realistic situations and activities presented in context. Example : A course on construction site safety is “set” at a construction site, covers content that applies to construction sites, and has activities that would take place there. Share this on Facebook. Is not : 3D or virtual environments. Did this help? Tweet This!

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PowerPoint or Prezi: Which is Best for eLearning?

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Prezi, however, has built-in social learning components and could be a fabulous tool for activities. Share this on Facebook. Both are designed to be presentation aids, but PPT has more components that make it useful for authoring self-paced eLearning materials. What do you think? Tweet This! Share this on LinkedIn.

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How to Prevent Member Education Burnout

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After your organization decides to increase learning opportunities, there is usually a flurry of activity to roll out some eLearning. Share this on Facebook. Classes are designed, written, and posted. Then the waiting begins. Build it and they will, supposedly, come. Are people signing up? Are they completing the classes? 21 Iss 7 pp.

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5 Ways to Bring Contextual Learning to Your Association

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It’s a good way to get them actively involved in their learning. Share this on Facebook. The most important context for your members is, “How does this affect me?” Discussions and comments let learners ask their own questions, look for and give advice, and share their experiences. 5. Include a Familiar Face, Voice, or Quote.

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Achieving Learning Flow with Your Online Member Education

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Csikszentmihalyi’s Flow model describes the concept of being so engaged in an activity, such as an online course, that you remain engaged for an extended period of time, completing modules, activities, and assessments without taking breaks. Share this on Facebook. Tweet This! Share this on LinkedIn. Share this on Google+.