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OER for Precedent

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We have all used the buzzwords, skimmed articles, and attended conferences and presentations with the intention of doing better. Based on the idea of open access, OER is the free, immediate, online use of available research articles with re-use rights. OER benefits to researchers. But inequities still exist.

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The Myth of Learning Styles

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This is a great article by Jenny Anderson about the pervasive learning styles myth. It is important to use conclusive research to improve instruction. You may think you learn better in a certain way. You actually don’t.

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10 Helpful Resources for Online Course Designers

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Clark, it’s based on research about cognitive learning behaviors. This research-based handbook for eLearning design translates highly technical theoretical concepts into practical instructional design solutions. This book will help you create more visually compelling learning content. Like other books by Ruth C.

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Working with SMEs

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In this article, we will look at seven ways to work effectively with Subject Matter Experts. Do Preliminary Research –. Conducting preliminary research prior to the meeting with the SME, and becoming familiar with terminology and jargon are just some of the ways to prepare for the initial content-gathering meeting.

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Adding Social Learning to Your Existing Training Strategy

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You have an easy to use Learning Management System (LMS); enough developers to create custom eLearning content, instructor-led training (ILT), ad-hoc training solutions; and access to research and reports to stay ahead of the needs of your organization, bringing just-in-time training to life.

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The Secret to Beating the Forgetting Curve

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This explains why you can read an article or watch a video and, if you get quizzed about it immediately afterward, you’ll score well… but if you don’t take that exact same quiz until ten days later, your score will often drop because you’ve already begun to forget some of that new information.

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Text-to-Speech Basics: What Is TTS and Who Uses It?

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In this article, we’ll describe the standard text to speech meaning and list some of the populations who benefit from TTS. The speech scientists at ReadSpeaker conduct research and practice in all these fields, continually pushing TTS technology forward. In 2021, nearly a quarter of U.S. Or you may just prefer listening over reading.