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Why multiple-choice questions are (too often) problematic

Patti Shank

To make assessments more valid, there must be a very clear match between learning objectives and assessment items. Instructional writing, as I discuss in my book, Write and Organize for Deeper Learning , is different than other kinds of writing. poorly written tests are a legal battle waiting to happen. We aren't sure.

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Three Guidelines for Effectively Integrating Games in the Classroom

Kapp Notes

The teacher should first introduce to the students the game and learning objectives covered in the game. The teacher should tell the students what they will be learning by playing the game. Finally, after the game is played, the teacher should debrief the students on what they learned. Hays 2005 & Sitzmann, 2011).

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ILT Trainers– Are you leaving something on the table?

Harbinger Interactive Learning

The way learning is delivered directly impacts performance and retention. Traditionally, it has been done through classroom-based, Instructor-led training (ILT) sessions which efficiently met relevant learning objectives. Are you a trainer looking to develop blended learning modules? 1] (1) Zhang, D. Mahwah, NJ.

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Keynote Resources from #LUC2017

Kapp Notes

It also avoids two inherent problems with mass practice (learning all the information at once); the problems of learner fatigue and the likelihood of interference with preceding and succeeding learning. Learning Objectives: This video by learning expert Will Thalheimer will answer any questions you have about learning objectives.

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Games Teach!

Kapp Notes

Richard Clark against the use of games for learning is also cited by myself in my book is the meta-analysis (study of studies) by Robert Hays of the Naval Air Warfare center Training System Division who conducted a review of the literature in 2005. He examined 274 documents related to the design, use and evaluation of games.

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e-Learning Acupuncture: Learning objects that work!

E-Learning Acupuncture

skip to main | skip to sidebar e-Learning Acupuncture Erics ramblings, experiences and random thoughts about e-Learning, distance education and Educational Technology. Tuesday, September 11, 2007 Learning objects that work! The people showcased in the learning object also act as the learners guide.

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Games Teach!

Kapp Notes

Richard Clark against the use of games for learning is also cited by myself in my book is the meta-analysis (study of studies) by Robert Hays of the Naval Air Warfare center Training System Division who conducted a review of the literature in 2005. He examined 274 documents related to the design, use and evaluation of games.

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