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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). We should think about how we can help satisfy people’s psychological needs in an online environment. So, let’s look at what the research has found when looking at SDT and learning online.

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Generational Differences

CourseArc

To satisfy the needs of these learners, eLearning professionals should consider providing a variety of options, such as the ability to turn audio on and off, as well as offering downloadable performance support tools and job aids for later reference. Millennials : Millennials (Born 1981-2000).

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Online Learning Works – So Why are Schools Failing at it?

eLearning 24-7

If you believe what many school districts, governmental officials, and even some folks in the media, the whole idea around online learning, as a result of the closing of schools, is not only a fiasco, but something so new that it has sped up its usage by 15 years. . Was it higher in universities and colleges, then schools? Terminology.

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Non-Profits: 13 Ridiculously Simple Ways To Improve Your On-Demand Learning

Spark Your Interest

A great way for non-profits to connect and educate members and supporters is to create on-demand learning opportunities. It provides the convenience that busy people are demanding. And it provides superior results over traditional training. But most non-profits aren’t experts in creating online learning.

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Moodle appoints Scott Anderberg as new CEO

eAbyas Info Solutions

He began his career at eCollege, an eLearning software and services provider. His expertise is best defined by his 15 years of experience with Pearson, the world-leading learning company with 20,000 employees globally.

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OpenSesame announces expansion of OpenSesame Plus subscription with Eleventure partnership

OpenSesame

Eleventure provides high-quality, microlearning courses designed to help learners enhance the skills they use on a daily basis from communicating with others, setting goals, or managing their time effectively. . These courses dive beyond the surface to provide true value for learners and their organizations.

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Virtual Classrooms: More Than a Trend

LearnDash

For instance, a study by Innosight Institute has shown that in the year 2000 there were roughly 45,000 K-12 education programs indicating that their students engaged in some form of elearning. Globally, blended learning environments are most popular in Asia, Australia, North America, and Western Europe.