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Ruth Clark: eLearning and the Science of Instruction: A 10 Year Retrospection

Learning Visions

Multimedia principles – basically the same Growth in scenario based In 2001 = about 11% of delivery media was elearning; in 2009 to 36% – gradual decrease in instructor led. The cognitive model of working memory hasn’t changed that much. But now we’re talking more about cognitive load. Credit to Sweller.

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Transform your PowerPoint into a PowerCast using Camtasia!

TechSmith Camtasia

Communication through the use of video can bring lessons to life, initiate discussions, and impact learning on both an emotional and cognitive level. Cherrett, Wills, Price, Maynard, & Dror (2009), found that viewing a video and using the content to solve a problem can foster deep learning and promote student curiosity. References.

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Stories and Memory, Games, LXD: ID Links 12/12/23

Experiencing eLearning

This emotional facilitation of memory appears to result from a prioritizing of emotional material when it comes to attention and perception (Brosch, Pourtois, & Sander, 2010 ), with personal relevance playing a key role (Levine & Edelstein, 2009 ). We all have memories that are strong because of how they made you feel.

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A new recipe for learner engagement (and how to bake it)

CrossKnowledge

Corporates can enable their employees to develop by offering relevant ‘lifelong’ learning & development activities, and studies have shown that both employees and the companies they are working for will benefit (Aguinis & Kraiger, 2009). Cognitive load theory and instructional design: Recent developments. References.

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Debunking the Learning Styles Myth

Learning Visions

Guy includes the text of a 2001 article by Sigmund Tobias of Fordham University. 5 Myths About Rapid E-Learning Learning Styles Cognitive Flexibility Theory & Multiple Representa. Came across this post on Guy Wallaces Pursing Performance Blog, Debunking the Myth -- There Is No Such Thing as "Learning Styles". We got Wii!

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Top 25 Posts and 4 Hot Topics in January - Best of eLearning Learning

eLearning Learning Posts

Cognitive Psychology Anyone? - In 2009 I wanted to follow the second run through of the course, but due to time restraints (buying a house, taking a master, full-time job) I just could not cope and so the intention stayed just that. You need to feel motivated and even fascinated with your work. Then, as I was.

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Top Posts from August - Augmented Reality - Social Learning

eLearning Learning Posts

This as reported by Fox and Bailenson (2009). designer can avoid this by understanding cognitive load theory and memory; in particular, the concepts of working memory and long term memory. Instead of moving around a computer interface as a mouse, one moves around as an anthropomorphic figure. He can be reached at editor@clomedia.com.