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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. The relevance of adult learning theories. Being familiar with these theories will help you build learning strategies, design coherent learning paths courses that make a difference.

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How to Measure Product Knowledge (and why it’s important)

Wahoo Learning

A solid understanding of product knowledge doesn’t just empower a sale; it enriches the customer experience. Being able to convey features, benefits and specifications is important, but grasping what a product delivers to the end user is invaluable. Measuring product knowledge is crucial to the success of product training.

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How Social Networks Can Harness the Power of Weak Ties | Social.

Dashe & Thomson

For example, Harvard professor Andrew McAfee sums up the Strength of Weak Ties theory nicely, describing how acquaintances with whom we are less familiar are more likely to tell us things we don’t already know: … People we don’t know all that well are hugely valuable in our work. less big companies, for more than 20 years.

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Experiential Learning: Unleashing the Power of Hands-On Training

ReadyTech

Hands-on training accelerates learning, provides a secure learning environment, cultivates self-directed learners, boosts motivation, enhances engagement, and delivers a robust return on investment (ROI). Ensuring the privacy and security of training environments, including non-production data, adds protection.

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Can Games Transform the World? | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

by Jolene on March 11, 2011 in Gaming Theory , Instructional Design , Training Development , eLearning Over the last year or so, I’ve been thinking a lot about how to incorporate games into eLearning instructional design projects. Rieber and Play Theory. Im a problem-solver and thoroughly enjoy helping clients succeed and look good.

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What is social learning (and how to adopt it)

Docebo

Social learning approaches have a 75:1 ROI ratio compared to formal web-based training. Semiconductor manufacturer, AMD, says their shift to social learning saves more than US$250,000 per year in web-based training production costs. This is Bandura’s social learning theory. Need proof? What is social learning?

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Social Learning Theory: What Is It & Its Importance in Workplace Training

Instancy

Social Learning theory is no novelty. How to remain productive or in many cases, operational? Developed in the 50s by legendary psychologist Albert Bandura together with his student Richard Walters, the social learning theory emphasizes that humans tend to learn more efficiently when they learn together. Not anymore!