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Learner-centered, or…

Clark Quinn

However, let me make the case for an alternative. It’s too easy, without awareness, to put the emphasis on ‘teaching’, and you’re on a slippery slope to lectures and knowledge tests. Obviously, you can also argue that learners need meaningful learning, so a learner-centered approach would be appropriate.

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What the VARK? Why Learning Styles Are Important

Global eTraining

Successful learning is made up of the following four modalities: V -Visual: you prefer visual depiction of information, and thrive on charts, diagrams, maps, etc. A -Aural: you thrive in lectures and group discussions – you absorb the things you hear much better than other sources of information. Leveraging VARK.

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Learn Anywhere, Anytime: Virtual Education for Lifelong Learners

Kitaboo

Cost-Effective Education: Online training programs are often more affordable than traditional education options, making them an attractive alternative for budget-conscious learners. Learning Style Matters: Do you learn best through interactive exercises, video lectures, or collaborative projects?

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Media Options for Conversation-Driven eLearning

Experiencing eLearning

Rather than delivering eLearning content as a lecture, you can explain it through conversations. As an alternative to video, you can use illustrated characters with animation. Try a comic book or graphic novel style with conversation bubbles. It’s possible to use conversations even with a low budget.

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Media Options for Conversation-Driven eLearning

Experiencing eLearning

Rather than delivering eLearning content as a lecture, you can explain it through conversations. As an alternative to video, you can use illustrated characters with animation. Try a comic book or graphic novel style with conversation bubbles. It’s possible to use conversations even with a low budget.

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Learning Styles in Training Development: Truth or Myth?

Trivantis

I’m a visual learner—that’s what some eLearning professionals would say—because I prefer memorizing from an outline rather than a lecture alone, or reading about a new topic instead of listening to a podcast about it. Many studies from the last few years suggest that learning styles are a myth, a fad, a waste of time, etc.

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What are the Advantages of Blended Learning Solutions?

Kitaboo

They can attend online lectures from home or even while traveling, eliminating the need to be physically present in the classroom at set times. Even if they miss a lecture or two or want to review a concept, they can access the lecture recording. Students can access course materials at any time.