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4 Learning Theories Every Online Educator Should Know

LearnDash

Because understanding how we learn influences how we teach. If I had to guess, I would say that most online educators don’t think of themselves as “instructional designers.” This is where instructional design comes in. Or do we just learn through raw mental power? Let’s look at what they are.

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What Opportunities are there for Instructional Designers  &  Developers?

Adobe Captivate

In Ireland and the UK, we have a shortage of Instructional Designers, Developers and Trainers to meet demand. A passion for helping others to learn (a must have). Knowledge of how students, employees and adults learn. Knowledge of following theories and models: Situated Cognition Theory. The ADDIE Model.

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Adult learning theories for instructional designers: Experiential learning

Matrix

Continuing our series about adult learning theories series that instructional designers should know before creating training courses, we’ll explore experiential learning today. The Theory of Experiential Learning. Read more: Designing online training that focuses on experiences, not events.

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Adult learning theories for instructional designers: Andragogy

Matrix

In a series of articles, I will take a closer look at three modern adult learning theories that are not only relevant but highly applicable. This is important in the current context, as learning specialists deal with the challenge of building materials fast. The relevance of adult learning theories. Stay tuned!

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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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What learning theories are important for instructional designing?

Creativ Technologies

Instructional designing as an industry has boomed up. But there are problems involved when the module is not designed as per the requirements of the target audience. So for any booming instructional designer, it’s important to understand that he can gain knowledge about such principles to improve the quality of his work.

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Designing Minds, Building Courses: Unraveling the Roles of Instructional Designers vs. eLearning Developers

Hurix Digital

These attention-engaging and knowledge-driving programs are the handiwork of developers whom people interchangeably call ‘Instructional Designers’ or ‘eLearning Developers’. In the context of higher education instructional design , the roles and specializations of both these profiles vary.