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#Training2014 Resources, Slides & Other Related Information Session M16

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Here is some information on Distributed Practice and Retrieval Practice. Retrieval Practice requires learners to recall information rather than simply re-read or re-listen to it. Here is some information on thinking like a game designer. Create a Challenge for the Learner. Med Educ 43: 1174–1181, 2009. [2] 2] Dobson, J.

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Interesting Information about MOOCs—An Infographic

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This was sent to me by Muhammad Saleem. The infographic takes a closer look at reasons why some professors and academics remain unconvinced. I’ve taken a MOOC and found it interesting but I was not motivated enough to complete the activities or finish the course, but that’s only a sample size of one.

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Industry News, Press Releases and Information

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A great deal seems to be happening in the e-learning space and I've been getting a number of press releases and information about product, events and other great happenings so I thought I'd share some of that information in this post. __ Catalog of Recommended Books, Games and Gadgets Recommended Games and Gadgets Recommended Books Content Guide

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"Hey ya'll": Informal Language is the way to go in E-Learning

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There is research evidence to indicate that informal language in an e-learning module is more effective than formal language. In Ruth Clark's book " e-Learning and the Science of Instruction " she discussed a study by Moreno and Mayer, 2000 that compared a formally worded course with one that was more informally worded.

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Likert-Type Scales: Examples, Samples and Information

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If you are doing a formative or summative evaluation of instruction or doing a needs assessment or a program evaluation, sooner or later you are going to need a Likert-type scale. You also may have a question about using odd or even numbers in the Likert-Type Scale, here is some insight on that.

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Informal Learning: Tools for Informal Learning

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Here is a whitepaper I wrote about informal learning. It explains some thoughts I have about informal learning as it relates to wikis, blogs, IM and RSS. You can read it here. __ Recommended Games and Gadgets Recommended Books Content Guide

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Some Posts About Web 2.0 and Informal Learning

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Extends Class Informal Learning: Structuring a Blog Some informal learning resources Wiki or a Blog? Creating a Vibrant Learning Community Embracing Informal Learning (Whitepaper) __ Catalog of Recommended Books, Games and Gadgets Recommended Games and Gadgets Recommended Books Content Guide.

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