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4 Learning Theories Every Online Educator Should Know

LearnDash

During the twentieth century, four major learning theories emerged, and each has lessons that online educators can learn from to design better courses. Much of cognitive learning theory focuses on the mechanics of memory and the mapping of new information to preexisting mental schema. Or do we just learn through raw mental power?

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The Art of Adult Learning: Unveiling the Theories that Shape Education for Grown-ups

Lambda Solutions

Adults learn differently from children, and understanding the principles of adult learning theory is crucial for educators, trainers, and instructional designers. In this blog, we'll explore the key theories that underpin adult learning and how they influence teaching methods and program development.

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Theory or Research?

Clark Quinn

There’s a lot of call for evidence-based methods (as mentioned yesterday ): L&D, learning design, and more. My answer to theory or research is theory. For instance, the work on worked examples comes from John Sweller’s Cognitive Load theory. Theory generates experiments which refine theory.

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eLearning: An Essential Training Method for Hybrid Workforces

Dashe & Thomson

Hybrid work, in theory, gets at the best of both worlds. Recent research has suggested that employees are more efficient when working from home, while others point to the need for in-person interaction to encourage mental health and collaboration.

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Agile Microlearning Explained

Cognitive science theories already supply the answers. Learner engagement and retention doesn’t have to be a mystery. 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.

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3 Instructional Design Theories

LearnDash

Once these are flushed out then the method of content delivery can be selected. Many people are familiar with the ADDIE method of course design. One such choice is which theory of instructional design is ideal: Constructivism. It is a proven template that anyone can use when creating instructional content.

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Active Learning Theory

Ed App

Active learning theory is one of the most popular buzzwords in the learning and development (L&D) community today. That could be through discussions, problem-solving activities, case studies, role plays, and other hands-on training methods. Active Learning Theory vs Interactive Reinforcement. But, what does it actually mean?