This is where Critical Theory steps in. In his thought-provoking paper Critical Theory: Ideology Critique and the Myths of E-Learning , Dr Norm Friesen maintains: “The central argument of critical theory is that all knowledge, even the most scientific or ‘commonsensical,’ is historical and broadly political in nature. As you can tell by that quote, Critical Theory is steeped in political science and social justice. In other words, Critical Theory is about myth busting. How many “facts&# do we accept at face value? Hold your horses. MORE >>

Kathy Sierra's Crash Course In Learning Theory and click here for more expansion on her post. Explore this virtual treasure trove of links to additional Instructional Design resources, and practioners. Learning Objectives by Jennifer Yeh, Center for the Enhancement of Teaching, SFSU. ')+'&title='+encodeURIComponent(' '), 'addthis', 'scrollbars=yes,menubar=no,width=620,height=520,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,location=no,status=no,screenX=200,screenY=100,left=200,top=100'); return false;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Bookmark and Share MORE >>

This is schema theory. Part of the foundation of learning psychology , schema theory suggests that memory consists of interrelated networks of knowledge, or mental models. Schema theory also supports the effectiveness of stories and scenarios in learning. Has schema theory helped inform the way you design eLearning? Schema theory. Instructional Design Recall eLearning Blog Workplace Learning Learning Theory Cognitive TheoryBy Shelley A. Gable. Have you ever seen a news story about someone with a phenomenal memory? Want more? Emmott, C., 2009). MORE >>

You can read the post here: Business-driven Learning and LH Theory (Love-Hate Theory). This further led me to mull over some of the fundamental theories all of us IDs start out our ID career armed with. In the initial years of being an ID (when we are still at the novice level as per Dreyfus Model…for discussion on this, please check here: [link] ), these learning theories become our guiding light. Point 3 In today’s Digital Era, Connectivism adds another crucial dimension to the traditional learning theories. MORE >>

theory mobile mLearning low resource setting education mobile learning mooc mobimoocThis webinar shows a live presentation that was given by Adele Botha. In this live webinar recording, Adele shares multiple mobile projects from South Africa. She also gives us a potential framework to view mobile projects with, varying from low mobility in a low context, to a high mobility in a high context. In addition she also talks about a wonderful informal way of giving accredition: the earn-as-you-learn principle. Join the discussion in the free discussion group: https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!forum/mobimooc-curriculum MORE >>