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Random Thoughts on Passive Learning and Lectures

Kapp Notes

The study of 225 studies stated that undergraduate students in classes with traditional stand-and-deliver lectures are 1.5 This was attributed to Eric Mazur, a physicist at Harvard University who has campaigned against stale lecturing techniques for 27 years and was not involved in the study indicated above.

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[Blog post] The Best Teachable Alternatives for 2022 Reviewed

learnWorlds

In this article, we go through Teachable’s advantages, disadvantages, and the top Teachable alternatives in the market. But, first, if you are still looking for your online course platform, we suggest LearnWorlds as the top Teachable alternative. Top Alternatives to Teachable: 1 Teachable Price & Plans. 2 Thinkific. #3.

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Why lectures?

Learning with e's

A recent article on the BBC News website asks why lectures aren't obsolete. It seems strange that although research points to their ineffectiveness as a method of learning, lectures still figure predominantly in higher education. The third concerns the nature of the lecture itself. There are three issues to consider here.

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10 Easy LMS Alternatives

Ed App

While you may be no stranger to Easy LMS and its owl mascot, there are many Easy LMS alternatives that you can use that can provide the same or even better features. Easy LMS Alternative #1 – EdApp. Easy LMS Alternative #1 – EdApp. EdApp is a mobile-first LMS that’s easily the best Easy LMS alternative in the market.

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The Best Podia Alternatives for 2022 Reviewed

learnWorlds

It is a good idea to look into some alternatives if you are searching for a platform that invests more in course creation, learning experience, and educational content delivery. Before we dive in, we choose LearnWorlds as the top Podia alternative for building engaging and interactive learning experiences. Best Podia Alternatives.

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or not to lecture

Learning with e's

In my previous post I wrote that even though research shows lectures to be less than effective in helping students to learn, they still persist in higher education. I also promised to blog about some of the alternatives when it comes to teaching very large groups, and here it is. The key question is: What can replace the lecture?

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How To Leverage Podcasts To Attract Online Learners

eLearning Industry

Learners are always looking for ways to diversify their learning journey and take a break from books and face-to-face lectures. And even though video has been their primary alternative for many years, something new has come to share the spotlight. What Are The Best Ways To Use Podcasts For Learning?