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Final Quiz Passing Score: Is The 80% Written In Stone?

eLearning Industry

Is it something that learning specialists have arbitrarily chosen or does this magic number have any mooring in learning theory? Most of us set 80% as the passing score in eLearning courses. What is the rationale of this figure? This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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The importance of Gagné’s Conditions of Learning Theory in corporate training

EduPivot Knowledge Center

The conditions of learning theory, developed by American psychologist Robert Mills Gagné, provides a framework that companies can use when designing their learning and development programs. Gagné’s theory also introduces nine events of instruction. What Does Conditions of Learning Theory Outline?

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THE CASE FOR CLARITY IN L&D JOB POSTINGS

Learnnovators

However, a recent job posting for an instructional designer that caught my attention read something on the lines of: Has the ability to create instructional materials that follow sound instructional design principles and learning theories. Doctors are generally either general practitioners or specialists. Take HR for example.

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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 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. The theory of experiential learning was created by psychologist David Kolb , who defined this type of learning as.

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Implications of the Self Determination Theory in the workplace

Matrix

Having talked (albeit rather briefly, considering the extensive literature and research on the subject) about the Self Determination Theory , it’s only logical to have a look at the way this theory can have a positive impact in organizations throughout the world. Self Determination Theory in the workplace.

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Meet Content Specialist Max!

OpenSesame

Some of my most valuable development opportunities have included a three day body language and nonverbal communication course with Vanessa Edwards , reading “How to Win Friends and Influence Others” to practice Dale Carnegie’s theories at work, and pitching at Portland Start-Up Weekend. The post Meet Content Specialist Max!