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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.

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Adult learning shminciples

E-Learning Provocateur

Malcolm Knowles is widely regarded as the father of adult learning. Since the 1960s, he articulated a distinction between pedagogy (the teaching of children) and andragogy (the teaching of adults). I wonder if he’ll give me the answers to the quiz.&#. To be fair, Knowles evolved his of views of pedagogy and andragogy.

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ROI of continuous training: HR Directors’ unsolvable problem?

Coorpacademy

Learning, learning tools, content, pedagogy, trainers, senior executives are also playing an important part in this cycle. A good User Experience is the essential basis in any training programs, whether it is in face-to-face learning or e-learning. The calculation is complex. Answer: format and methodology.

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Top 113 eLearning Posts and 28 Hottest Topics for 2010

eLearning Learning Posts

Performance Learning Productivity , May 28, 2010. Taxonomy of Learning Theories - E-Learning Provocateur , January 12, 2010. Instructional Design and E-Learning Blogs - Experiencing eLearning , July 6, 2010. Key Social Learning Roles - Daretoshare , April 4, 2010. Using Twitter to Transform the Classroom!

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The Mobile eLearning Express: A Brief History of Distance Courses

eLearning Brothers

Regardless, it provides endless opportunities for creative ways to reinforce learning outcomes, objectives and improve return on investments. Mobile eLearning opens a treasure chest of capturing micro learning reinforcement opportunities. Builds a climate of instruction and learning. Perceptible information. Tolerance for error.

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The Ultimate Glossary of eLearning Terms

LearnUpon

A mastery score isn’t compulsory, as some SCORM modules don’t include a quiz and some quizzes don’t require a passing score. Derived from the Greek for ‘to lead’, pedagogy is an instructor-centered approach to educational activities in online and face-to-face environments. Social Learning. Mastery Score. Microlearning.