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eLearning Glossary: Definitions for the Most Commonly Used Terms

Association eLearning

Digitec, Instructional Designer, Jennifer Ritter wrote a blog about this recently explaining, “I now realize that I was raised with game-based learning. Andragogy- Periodically you’ll see this word in blogs on course creation from instructional designers debating the best practices for teaching content and encouraging retention.

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Does synchronous training fit the modern workplace?

TalentLMS

With self-paced training starting to slump, could synchronous training (self-paced learning’s antithesis) be making a comeback? In this post, we ask: “ What is synchronous training? What is synchronous training? You’ll hear the terms synchronous and asynchronous used a lot in conjunction with employee training programs.

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Instructional Design Demystified: What Is It, and How Do You Do It?

Maestro

These experiences—and so many more—are examples of instructional design. So what is instructional design ? Consider the basic instructional design definition : designing and developing learning experiences to achieve learning outcomes. The many faces of instructional design.

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The Sound of Silence | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

For an excellent illustration of this problem, check out this great example provided by the always-interesting Cathy Moore (click the image to launch the Flash player): Courtesy of [link] So, why does narration in eLearning frequently do nothing more than parrot back what’s written on the screen? Think about it. Properly d. Properly d.

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Why Companies Should Spend More on Social Learning | Social.

Dashe & Thomson

Cammy Bean’s latest blog post provides many ideas as well as real-life examples for Using Social Media for Learning. Take for example the Pakistani Sohaib Athar ( @ReallyVirtual ) who unknowingly tweeted about the US operation to kill Osama Bin Laden in Abottabad when he heard an explosion and firefight close to his home. Properly d.

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Make Learning An Experience. Blend It! | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

While we may like to believe that directing and guiding our learners to new understanding is the most effective way to educate, the traditional Instructor-Led Training (ILT) model fails to recognize that our learners have changed. Blend Your “Content-Heavy” Courses. Discover the real problems and questions before you jump to the solution.

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What Can March Madness Teach Us About Blended Learning? | Social.

Dashe & Thomson

The video below is an example of breaking down film from this year’s Butler – Pittsburgh match-up. Then, to prepare for the next opponent, the coach will show film of that opponent in action. Similar to corporate training, this brings disparate levels of familiarity to a common baseline understanding. Properly d. Properly d.