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Situated Cognition In eLearning: What eLearning Professionals Should Know

TalentLMS

Context is key to creating successful eLearning experiences. Learners must be able to put their knowledge to use outside the virtual classroom, and simulating real world challenges is one of the best ways to achieve this. Cognitive Apprenticeships and communities of practice also go hand-in-hand with situated cognition.

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Class is over; now what? Informal learning in the workplace

Obsidian Learning

This is learning that takes place outside of the classroom or the eLearning activity. How can you make learning continue to be effective after the learner closes the browser window or leaves the classroom? Encourage employees (both new and veteran) to identify possible communities of practice or mentoring programs.

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10 eLearning buzzwords you need to know!

eFront

We also love this great post in Mashable – 6 Reasons Tablets Are Ready for the Classroom. For different opinions on whether eLearning on tablets is mLearning read: ‘ Is eLearning on Tablets Really mLearning’ and ‘ Is eLearning on Tablets Really mLearning [Chime In] ’ by RJ Jacquez.