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Unravelling The Relevance Of Social Cognitive Theory in Online Learning

ProProfs

Although, the situation is quite embarrassing but this proves an important point that we humans many times prefer to learn unfamiliar tasks based on ‘observation’. This leads us to the theory by psychologist Albert Bandura known as the ‘Social Cognitive Theory’. What is Social Cognitive Theory?

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How our learning theories shape how we use technology for learning

Joitske Hulsebosch eLearning

I read a paper called Perspectives on learning and technology: A review of theoretical perspectives "This paper provides a review of literature pertaining to theoretical references on educational practice and technology from perspectives of learning theories of the 20th and 21st centuries."

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Another take on Cognitive Load Theory

Learning Visions

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Wednesday, April 18, 2007 Another take on Cognitive Load Theory The authors of the Eide Neurolearning Blog weigh in on recent research and articles on cognitive load (including the death of Powerpoint that have been talked about here ).

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Elearning Statistics 2020

Ed App

It also means that retention rates are improved and learners and because of the cognitive theory behind microlearning, the content learned has a better chance of being stored in long-term memory. Another reason why the introduction of microlearning has grown at higher rates is because of its learning results.

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Should You Add Background Audio to Your E-Learning Courses?

Rapid eLearning

The same is true for background audio. Instructional design is about crafting a learning environment to meet specific objectives. In that sense you need to ask if the audio you are using will add to or detract from the learning objectives. When does Audio Detract from the Learning? Instructional Design 101.

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The Powerful Secret Behind Your Learning Style

Learnnovators

Tesia’s TED Talk (see below), but I think one of the most compelling reasons is that ‘learning preferences’ are real. That doesn’t mean that my learning from them is more compared to someone who prefers audio. I know that I prefer to read content and see high level diagrams/ images. So where’s the ‘power’ behind the secret?

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Neurology Should Drive Corporate Training Design

PulseLearning

Even though most of us have a preference for a specific learning style, such as reading and writing, listening to audio, or looking at visuals, the learning process becomes significantly more efficient when multiple senses are engaged. Children learn through play, so why can’t adults? Engagement and productivity.