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Learning with e's

We reach double figures with number 10 in my series of short blog posts on learning theories. My intention is to work through the alphabet of psychologists and provide a brief overview of each theory, and how it can be applied in education. In this post, we explore the work of Leon Festinger , namely social comparison theory.

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Using Analogies as Explanations

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Analogies are used to make comparisons. If your learners don’t understand the comparison or it doesn’t match the learning content well it can do more harm than good. Choose comparisons based on their value as explanations or clarification, not descriptions or “fun factor.”. It suddenly made sense. Why Use Analogies?

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Resources from my presentation at Innovations in e-learning Symposium

Kapp Notes

Chicago, IL: Association for Psychological Science. Simulations embedded in a program of instruction are better tools for learning than stand alone simulations. When simulation games were used as a supplement to other instructional methods, the simulation game group had higher knowledge levels than the comparison group.

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From novice to expert

Learning with e's

This is number 24 in my series on learning theories. I''m working through the alphabet of psychologists and theorists, providing a brief overview of each theory, and how it can be applied in education. The last post highlighted issues around the andragogy theory of Malcolm Knowles. Argyris Double Loop Learning 3.

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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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Resources from CSTD Webinar

Kapp Notes

Chicago, IL: Association for Psychological Science. Simulations embedded in a program of instruction are better tools for learning than stand alone simulations. When simulation games were used as a supplement to other instructional methods, the simulation game group had higher knowledge levels than the comparison group.

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The point of no return

Learning with e's

This is number 27 in my series on learning theories. I''m working through the alphabet of psychologists and theorists, providing a brief overview of each theory, and how it can be applied in education. In this post, I will examine Jack Merizow''s Transformative Learning theory. Argyris Double Loop Learning 3.

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