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Why lectures?

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A recent article on the BBC News website asks why lectures aren't obsolete. It seems strange that although research points to their ineffectiveness as a method of learning, lectures still figure predominantly in higher education. The third concerns the nature of the lecture itself. There are three issues to consider here.

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How to Develop an eLearning Program for Human Resources (HR)

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You could purchase training course licenses through marketplace websites or through a professional training provider (individual or company). Each learning goal has to have a specific section or series of learning experiences that will teach employees the right skills or knowledge required. Outsourcing or not?

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or not to lecture

Learning with e's

In my previous post I wrote that even though research shows lectures to be less than effective in helping students to learn, they still persist in higher education. I also promised to blog about some of the alternatives when it comes to teaching very large groups, and here it is. The key question is: What can replace the lecture?

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Space exploration

Learning with e's

The newspaper covered the 'demise' of the university lecture theatre. The news created a small stir on social media, with several educators opining about what they thought of lecture theatres, their place in universities, technology, and teaching and learning in general. Unported License.

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We learn by teaching

Learning with e's

Although I am employed to teach, I consider it something of a disappointment if I don't learn something myself during my teaching sessions. Some might complain that 'only the expert has a right to teach', or that 'students should not be allowed to go off and find out for themselves', but sadly, this is really missing the point.

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Successful Zoom Webinar Training: How To Create The Best Training

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You have up to 100 with a free license, or a maximum of 1,000 depending on the plan. Think of them as a virtual lecture hall. Educational lectures. 690 US/yr/license. 3,400 US/yr/license. 9,900 US/yr/license. 24,900 US/yr/license. 64,900 US/yr/license. 890 US/yr/license. of Attendees.

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Digital capabilities

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Image from Wikimedia Commons I visited the University of Greenwich for the first time recently to give an invited open lecture to academic staff. There is plenty of discussion around digital competencies, learning theory and teaching environments, and I hope you'll find the content thought provoking. Unported License.

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