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Theories for the digital age: The digital natives discourse

Learning with e's

One of the more controversial theories of the digital age is the claim that technology is changing (or rewiring) our brains (Greenfield, 2009) whilst some also claim that prolonged use of the Web is detrimental to human intellectual development (Carr, 2010). There are, inevitably, objections to the Digital Natives position.

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Learning Science: The Coherence Principle Decoded

Mike Taylor

A Tale of Cognitive Overload Your learners’ brains are not infinite vessels; they have a limit on how much they can process at a given time, a concept explored by cognitive load theory. Parting Words The Coherence Principle isn’t just a theory; it’s a call to arms to respect the cognitive limits of your learners.

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9 Effective Instructional Design Tactics

LearnDash

There are many theories on instructional design best practices. 2003), What works in schools: translating research into action. Effective online (or offline) instructional design is a critical component to improving learning retention. Below are nine strategies, as originally detailed by Robert Marzano. Marzano, R.J.

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Manage Cognitive Load in Digital Learning

B Online Learning

Research into our cognitive architecture has lead to the development of Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) and related guidelines which, when applied, results in more efficient learning. It’s evidence based, there’s been lots of studies and experiments to test the theory. It offers principles and instructional guidelines. References.

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Agile Microlearning Explained

Cognitive science theories already supply the answers. Learner engagement and retention doesn’t have to be a mystery. Learn how OttoLearn packages them into a single platform you can use to deliver microlearning based reinforcement training, and go beyond completions to focus on outcomes.

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Create Autonomy in Gamification and Other Learning Environments

Kapp Notes

Instructional-design theories and models: Vol. Self-determination theory and the facilitation of intrinsic motivation, social development, and well-being. Learner control is a definite satisfier, it makes learners feel more in control of their actions and is appealing to them. Clark & Mayer, 2011; Reeve et al., Reigeluth, A.

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Our mutual friends

Learning with e's

This is number 28 in my series on learning theories. I''m gradually working through the alphabet of psychologists and theorists, providing a brief overview of each theory, and how it can be applied in education. My most recent post explored Jack Merizow''s Transformative Learning theory. Bandura Social Learning Theory 4.