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Growth Mindset, AI, and More: ID Links 3/14/23

Experiencing eLearning

This post includes links on growth mindset, an AI tool for instructional design, branching scenarios, accessibility, and a magazine issue with elearning articles by multiple prominent authors. Now, the pendulum has swung the other way, and I’ve seen some complete dismissals of the theory.

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How to Use Adult Learning Theory for Better Learning Outcomes

Maestro

In this article, we’ll address the history of andragogy while providing insight into how you can unlock the potential of your company’s adult learners. While the idea of gamification may seem like a less serious version of learning, it has been proven to increase learning effectiveness in adults. Let’s get to it.

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Virtual Boot-Camp: Games and Learning with the U.S. Military.

Dashe & Thomson

Military by Jim on May 19, 2011 in Gaming Theory Think game-based training doesn’t have anything to offer your organization in the way of savings? The Department of Defense disagrees with you. What’s more, they don’t just mean by saving money or time (although their games are doing that, too). They mean by saving lives. Properly d.

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Evaluating Your eLearning

eFront

Your CEO is a cool lady who allowed you to use her cartoon version as an avatar to motivate learners. eLearning is all about iterations and versions. In this article, we uncover a research-based model for evaluating your eLearning course before that final takeoff from the runway. Reality check: plenty!

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Friday Finds — Cognitive Load, Content Design, Pedagogic Change

Mike Taylor

Greg Ashman looks at the “fatal flaws” of cognitive load theory. Dig into to this one to learn more and see what he has to say about cognitive load theory. This article walks you through what a content designer does on a day-to-day basis and how to get into a content design role. Where Did Germane Cognitive Load Go?

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L&D's fake news

Patti Shank

L&D has its own version of fake news: fads, made-up theories (and how to implement) in conflict with what research or science says, and people selling ideas using devious means. People are likely to tweet or tell others about articles that include their name. I just had the latter happen. I get why they used my name.

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Choice is Key in Learning

Association eLearning

This makes it hard for them to create different versions of the same courses. For example, having a beginner’s version and an “experienced” version of the same course is usually a good idea. Here are some ideas for giving your learners choices: Make beginner and “experienced” versions. Create different language versions.