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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. Stay tuned!

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Who are Instructional Designers? The existential dilemma.

ID Reflections

To gain personal clarity on the role of an ID in a business setting b. ID = Instructional Design b. BA = Business Analyst c. Similar post in this blog: In Response: Accidental Instructional Designers #dl09--Part I 5. Role: Instructional Designer: Exp: 5-9 yrs Qualification: Any Graduate Job Profile: 1.The

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Comparing Technical Writing and Instructional Design: Which Brings More Value to Your Organization?

IT Training Department Blog

This is a comparison of the value of technical writing vs. instructional design. If you know me at all then you know I hold more value in instructional design. Technical writing and instructional design are two disciplines that may cross paths quite a bit yet couldn’t be more different.

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Social Media: The Virtual “Over-The-Partition” Learning Network.

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Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS Social Media: The Virtual “Over-The-Partition” Learning Network by Jolene on April 28, 2011 in Informal Learning , Instructional Design , Training Development , Video , social learning According to the 1996 report from the U.S.

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The Impact of Social Learning: Will You Be The First? | Social.

Dashe & Thomson

Medical students and residents regularly learn new skills by first observing a procedure, then practicing the procedure under supervision, and finally teaching, or modeling, the procedure for another. It’s sort of the ultimate contribution to social learning. Now let’s translate this to a business setting.

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Online Video: the Perfect Social Learning Tool? | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

Because video is, apparently, a perfect manifestation of social learning theory. Instructional designers would be wise to become versed in basic video production, since its utility and ubiquity as a learning tool will only continue to grow. I think social learning must be informal and fun.

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The Return of the (Digital) Native | Social Learning Blog

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When Im not busy helping to change the face of corporate learning, I like to train with the Dashe & Thomson company bike team, travel and read. View all posts by Jim → ← What Can March Madness Teach Us About Blended Learning? Accelerated Learning: Where Does It Fit In? Download the whitepaper » Blog this!