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Online Learning and Self-Determination Theory

B Online Learning

Motivation is the energising force that initiates and sustains behaviour and is valuable because it produces results (Ryan and Deci, 2000). Extrinsic motivation on the other hand as defined by (Deci & Ryan, 1985; Ryan & Deci, 2000) is: a construct that pertains whenever an activity is done in order to attain some separable outcome.

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Spaced Retrieval, Retrieval Practice, and Knowledge Guru: What Research Tells Us

Knowledge Guru

Retrieval Practice alone can provide improved recall performance by as much as 10-20%. [2] 2] When combined with Spaced Retrieval the effect is multiplied. ” But using online quizzing in a manner such as Knowledge Guru will reduce mind wandering and increase performance. Applied Cognitive Psychology 14: 215–235, 2000.

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Moodle appoints Scott Anderberg as new CEO

eAbyas Info Solutions

Moodle has an incredible global footprint, and I’m excited by the opportunities to develop its impact in supporting people across their lifelong learning journey, whether in formal education settings like schools and universities or throughout their career.”

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There’s a right way and a wrong way to gamify learning

Axonify

Gamification has been a hot buzzword in the learning space for awhile. All kinds of learning tech—from the LMS to the simple mobile apps—all claim to incorporate gamification. It’s why 80% of Forbes 2000 companies had plans as far back as 2014 to introduce gamification into their learning programs.

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Maximizing Student Achievement through Innovative K12 Publishing Practices

Kitaboo

Did you know that online learning has grown a whopping 900% and more since its inception in 2000? There’s a reason for the proliferation of online learning content and the growing inclination of K-12 publishers toward this key trend. How To Elevate Innovations in K-12 Publishing To Benefit Students and Teachers?

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Essential Reading (and Other Skills) for Staying Ahead in the Learning Space

Mindflash

In 2000, I read the Bob Woodward book about Alan Greenspan, Maestro , and learned one vital lesson about staying current, studying, and reading. My friends comment most frequently that they do not have the time to read. Greenspan would reserve Friday afternoons for reading and studying. More from Bill Cushard on the Mindflash blog.

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Did you know?

eLearning 24-7

Or did you know that there are rock bands from the 70’s and 80s who continue to make new albums and perform those songs at concerts, where the attendees only want the hits from the 70’s and early 80s? (I’m Well, just now you learned of these amazing tidbits. I’m talking to you Styx).

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