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Adult learning theories for instructional designers: Andragogy

Matrix

In a series of articles, I will take a closer look at three modern adult learning theories that are not only relevant but highly applicable. This is important in the current context, as learning specialists deal with the challenge of building materials fast. The relevance of adult learning theories.

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eLearning Glossary: Definitions for the Most Commonly Used Terms

Association eLearning

Digitec, Instructional Designer, Jennifer Ritter wrote a blog about this recently explaining, “I now realize that I was raised with game-based learning. That’s where my brain goes when I hear “eLearning,” and I have fond memories of it. Pedagogy- The art or practice of teaching.

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3 Steps to Transition From Teacher to Trainer (and One Word of Caution)

Learningtogo

Now is a good time to review the differences between andragogy (adult learning) and pedagogy (teaching children) and learn some techniques to offer to those of us making the transition or supporting colleagues who are making the journey. The Great Teacher Resignation. Celebrate the Similarities of Learners at Any Age.

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Moving from Teacher to Facilitator | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

It’s in your mind One of the pioneers of adult learning theory, Malcom Knowles , explored the role of adult education and facilitation (andragogy) versus the traditional style of teaching children (pedagogy). So how do you keep it real? Move from being a teacher to facilitator. Enjoy people; embrace life! Properly d.

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Brain Learning and eLearning Design

The Learning Circuits

There's been a lot of discussion around cognitive theory and "how the brain learns." But even with all of that discussion there's a question of whether people are really making changes to the design of their online learning. So, it should look like: Tony Karrer - e-Learning 2.0

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Total Immersion Or Comprehensible Input: Who's The Winner? - Part 2

eLearning Industry

Subconscious training English skills' is based on new pedagogy implemented on mobile devices which learners use daily for hours. Subconscious training is stress-free with no forgetting curve; it eliminates cross-translation and develops the skill of thinking in English and speaking effortlessly.

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mLearning Strategy

Ed App

Similar to a Netflix algorithm, features such as Brain Boost use spaced repetition to boost learner retention and refresh acquired knowledge in the ideal window of opportunity before it falls off the edge of Ebbinghaus’ forgetting curve. . The technology/pedagogy nexus of a mobile learning strategy.