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4 Learning Theories Every Online Educator Should Know

LearnDash

Because understanding how we learn influences how we teach. However, as any good teacher will tell you, knowing something is not the same as teaching it. Subject matter experts who want to know more about how to teach a better class should learn more about how to design a good course. This is where instructional design comes in.

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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

My answer to theory or research is theory. For instance, the work on worked examples comes from John Sweller’s Cognitive Load theory. Ann Brown & Ann-Marie Palincsar’s experiments on reading were framed within Reciprocal Teaching, etc. Theory generates experiments which refine theory.

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The 3 Most Popular Teaching Theories Of Instructional Design

eLearning Industry

Many eLearning professionals, especially those who are just starting their practice, often ask about the need for theory. Why bother with Instructional Design theory at all? Isn't practice enough? This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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8 Big Ideas To Plan, Design, Teach, And Assess An Effective eLearning Course

eLearning Industry

What are the big expectations that every Instructional Designer/educator needs in order to plan, design, teach, and assess a solid eLearning course? This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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3 Instructional Design Theories

LearnDash

Instructional designers are tasked with finding the best way to teach new information to a target audience. One such choice is which theory of instructional design is ideal: Constructivism. The critical component to making this theory effective is having a measuring/reporting process in place that is both reliable and accurate.

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Scenario-Based Learning in Higher Ed: Webinar Recording

Experiencing eLearning

What this webinar is about Are you looking for ways to make your teaching more engaging? Scenario-based learning helps heighten the link between theory and practice by presenting students with a real-world situation and a challenge they need to overcome.

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