Sun.Sep 15, 2013

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Throw them in the deep end! (but keep a life preserver handy)

Making Change

'“You’re setting them up to fail!” You’ve probably heard this if you’ve proposed starting with an activity instead of first providing instruction. “Everyone knows” that people should be carefully shown how to do something and only then allowed to practice doing it. If you just throw them in the deep end, frustration and cognitive overload and squashed self-esteem will supposedly inhibit their learning.

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Always Choose a Specialist over a Generalist

LearnDash

'Today there are a countless number of business and service providers in the learning industry who claim that they can do it all – but is that really provide the customer with inherent value? Be it instructional designers, LMS providers, consulting firms, or what have you – it is always best to do business with a specialist. The old adage, “you get what for you pay for” is never more true in these instances.

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DevLearn Conference & Expo: How To Keep Your Eye on What's Next by David Kelly

LearningGuild

'In today’s fast-moving world, if you’re not moving forward, you’re falling behind. This is especially true in. the learning profession right now. The eLearning Guild’s DevLearn Conference & Expo 2013 is the best way. to follow the changing tides of our industry and to take control of your growth to keep your skills current.

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Infographics and Learning

Learnnovators

“Simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistication.” ~ Leonardo da Vinci. INTRODUCTION. We are built to consume information visually. At least 65 percent of us do, according to research reports! The saying ‘A picture is worth a thousand words’ holds good for written textual information. A picture has the power to break down the barriers of languages and cultures while communicating information.

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INFOGRAPHICS AND LEARNING

Learnnovators

“Simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistication.” ~ Leonardo da Vinci INTRODUCTION. We are built to consume information visually. At least 65 percent of us do, according to research reports! The saying ‘A picture is worth a thousand words’ holds good for written textual information. A picture has the power to break down the barriers of languages and cultures while communicating information.