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The Advantages and Disadvantages of MOOCs for Learning

Infopro Learning

Besides the conventional modes of teaching such as lectures, videos and reading material; MOOCs also provide a platform for interactive forums. MOOCs were first started in 2008, created by George Siemens and Stephen Downs, and was called “Connectivism and Connective Knowledge/2008” or CCK08. A Brief History.

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TCC08: Extreme Makeover: Course Edition

Experiencing eLearning

This is another liveblogged post from the TCC 2008 conference. No lecture pages–no big long text. This is all stuff we’re already working on with PLS courses–nice to see that we’re on the right track. The presenter is Robin Bartoletti , Texas Women’s University, Denton, Texas , USA. Small steps.

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Veterans in Civilian Roles: A Business Challenge and Big L&D Opportunity

Degreed

I slowly backed over the unexploded mine, steering in reverse along my original tire tracks while paying the utmost attention to every minutiae. Air Force, Security Forces with an honorable discharge in 2008, I had obtained the rank of E-6, or Technical Sergeant. Retrace our tracks and drive over the mine again? Drive forward?

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Dev Corner - Interview with Cameron Flint

TechSmith Camtasia

My first mathematics professor, Maria Andersen, uses Camtasia Studio to record her lectures live - sometimes even incorporating students as "guests" - making it possible for students to later reference the class material at their convenience, and so that her online sections can have access to the same dynamic that in-class students experience.

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The Only Person Who Behaves Sensibly Is My Tailor

Performance Learning Productivity

He developed his thinking and ability through a discipline of reading and reflecting, through debating and exchanging ideas with others, and through lecturing. Did global financial services companies carry out regulatory and compliance training prior to 2008? Of course they did – bucketsful of it. Apparently not.

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Embrace Active Learning (And 7 More Call Center Training Tips)

Continu

A 2008 study by Murthy et al. And much more effectively than simply hearing them in a lecture. And, of course, make sure that you’re tracking your call center metrics to see how well your trainings are working. And with the rise of text and instant-message customer support, roleplaying has to adapt. Experiential Learning.

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Audio in eLearning: Cultural Differences?

Learning Visions

In UK higher education we tend to be more interested in transforming learning with digital technology than replicating the traditional teacher-centred approaches that are typified by the centrality of the lecture to the curriculum. And a double-dog-no-way to audio pamphlet screens. I can read, thank you very much. 4:34 PM Linda Öbergsaid.

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