Learning with e's

JUNE 28, 2014

We reach number 21 in this series on learning theories. I''m working through the alphabet of psychologists and theorists, providing a brief overview of each theory, and how it can be applied in education. In my last post I featured Gestalt theory - and the work of Kurt Koffka. Anderson ACT-R Cognitive Architecture 2.

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Learning with e's

JUNE 24, 2014

This is number 19 in my series on learning theories. I''m working through the alphabet of psychologists and theorists, providing a brief overview of each theory, and how it can be applied in education. In my last post I featured the work of Carl Jung and his theories of synchronicity and archetypes. The theory What is normal?

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Learning with e's

JANUARY 16, 2014

Over the years, many psychologists have investigated the nature of memory, and have formulated a number of theories about its functionality, scope and challenges. We start off with some useful ideas around proposed cognitive architectures - how we image human memory is organised. There are also problems with these models of memory.

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Learning with e's

MAY 21, 2014

This is the third in my blog series on major learning theories. My plan is to work through the alphabet of psychologists and provide a brief overview of their theories, and how each can be applied in education. Today, we explore the work of Albert Bandura on social learning theory. 1977) Social Learning Theory.

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Learning with e's

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

Research from the behavioural and cognitive sciences, neurosciences and pedagogical research fields is regularly yielding new findings. 2008) The importance of stupidity in scientific research. We are constantly developing our understanding about how children learn. References Schwartz, M. Vygotsky, L. Richardson, D.

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Learning with e's

JUNE 23, 2014

This is number 18 in my series on learning theories. I''m working through the alphabet of psychologists and theorists, providing a brief overview of each theory, and how it can be applied in education. As usual, this is a simplified interpretation of the theory, so if you wish to learn more, please read the associated literature.

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Learning with e's

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

This is number 29 in my series on learning theories. I''m working through the alphabet of psychologists and theorists, providing a brief overview of each theory, and how it can be applied in education. Another of Milgram''s experiments led to a theory of compliance, more generally referred to as obedience to authority.

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Learning with e's

AUGUST 17, 2012

This is a deep seated human trait that many psychologists down through the years have researched. Think of Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of human needs (1954), and note that 'belonging' to a group and gaining respect from others are fundamental to his theory. 2010) Cognitive Surplus: Creativity and Generosity in a Connected Age.

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 12, 2008

Tuesday, February 12, 2008 Theory vs. Application in Instructional Design: One Academics View A long time ago, I decided I was much better at the practical side of things than the theoretical. See what John has to say in Instructional Design and Academia -- Where Theory and Practice RARELY Meet. I did great in Calculus AB(?)

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Learning Visions

MAY 1, 2007

A list of important books, key terminology, basic theory. Because its true -- you can impress your clients and peers by working "cognitive load" into a sentence. And, more importantly, you can improve your design when you understand the theory. (Im Im not a big theory person. Im not a big theory person.

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Learning with e's

NOVEMBER 24, 2011

For me, the worst enemy is bad theory. Bad theory, when accepted without challenge, can lead to bad practice. It's insidious, because bad theory that is accepted as fact without a full understanding of its implications, results in bad teaching, and ultimately, learners will suffer. Worse still, as Barbara Prashnig explains: ".it

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Learning with e's

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

When I'm not talking about learning, I'm reading about it, researching it, thinking about it, and writing about it. This of course is a profound question, and one which demands some good theory and reflection. It comes with the territory of working as an academic in a university, and I expect to do it much of the time.

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Learning with e's

MAY 2, 2011

So here, just for the record are my own, and other people's thoughts on the controversy of Marc Prensky's Digital Natives and Immigrants theory. I won't begin to deconstruct his ideas on the supposed 'cognitive changes' he suggests are taking place in the heads of younger users. The implications for this dichotomy?

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Learning Visions

MAY 21, 2007

Monday, May 21, 2007 Learning Styles as Fortune Telling My research into understanding the role of learning styles in e-Learning continues. As a practical person, I tend to avoid theory. But in my quest for an informal M.Ed, Ive got to get into theory a bit, right? Im struck by why I find this topic so interesting. We got Wii!

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Learning Visions

APRIL 4, 2007

Wednesday, April 04, 2007 NewsFlash: PowerPoint Bad For Learning Found via SlashDot , an article in todays Sydney Morning Herald " Research points the finger at PowerPoint." The article cites new research from the University of New South Wales (home of John Sweller, "founding father" of Cognitive Load Theory).

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Learning with e's

MARCH 20, 2014

He is one of the pioneers of online and distance learning, and currently serves as the editor of the influential online open access journal International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning ( IRRODL ). When did you first become involved with research into distance education and online learning?

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Learning Visions

MAY 5, 2007

Saturday, May 05, 2007 Humble Learning Moment File this one under the challenging of outdated theories and assumptions. The old theory: Up until now, Ive gone along with that concept of learning styles , which the books authors tell me is based on the information delivery theory. recently as this week. 7:38 PM Cammy Bean said.

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Learning Visions

MAY 30, 2007

If you have a focused blog, then you can jump from job to job and learn many skills, but the constant will be that you are an expert in whatever area you choose to research and write about. Dan Roddy has gone off on a cognitive load theory research stint lately. but a little. We got Wii! Getting an Informal M.Ed

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The eLearning Coach

AUGUST 11, 2011

It defines over 450 terms associated with learning experience design, drawn from the fields of instructional design, cognitive psychology, social media, multimedia, technology and law. “ What if someone is looking for photos and doesn’t know what a Creative Commons License is? Not even close. Multimedia terms!&#.

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Learning Visions

MAY 9, 2007

If youre looking for more links to theory, discussion, and research, Ive got a bunch of places bookmarked at my FURL site. The ID theory and research is under the topic "Information design" because I think thats really what most of it addresses. Its become the default. Bob Mosher: Performance Support and Learning at th.

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Learning Visions

APRIL 3, 2007

8:15-9:15 Using Questions to Deepen Learning: What the Research Says with Will Thalheimer 9:30-10:30 Its Not Innovative If It Doesnt Educate -- Appropriate Use of New Technologies with Keith Resseau So its a little bit of instructional design, some gaming, rapid e-learning, and just trying to get a general grasp of whats really going on out there.

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Learning Visions

MAY 31, 2007

I use words like "cognitive load theory" or "working memory". I learn what books I need to read, what research I need to track down. Cammy at Learning Solutions #ls2010 Audio Interview with Will Thalheimer on Common Des. 5 Myths About Rapid E-Learning Learning Styles Cognitive Flexibility Theory & Multiple Representa.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 11, 2009

Richard Mayer – research on multimedia learning. Might look neater, but too much cognitive load. Cammy at Learning Solutions #ls2010 Audio Interview with Will Thalheimer on Common Des. Wendy Wickham This work by Cammy Bean is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0

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Learning Visions

MAY 10, 2007

We used a different approach: The Playground Theory of Learning developed by Shelly Loewen. Ive been looking into the learning styles theory a bit the last few days, after having a humble learning moment. Theories do not help us to expand our awareness and understanding of learning; they serve to reduce and confine it.

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Learning Visions

JANUARY 25, 2008

Once youve hooked them in, then you can let them know what theyll be able to do afterward, but while if that were done *really* well, I still think its better to hook them in viscerally before you go for the cognitive realization of what theyll learn. I have reviewed the research on learning objectives however. 2:15 AM JackSlash said.

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Learning Visions

MAY 22, 2007

Overview of the eLearning Industry The evolving state of the industry Host: Ellen Wagner, Adobe Guest Speaker: Chris Howard, Principal Analyst at Bersin Associates (research and advisory firm in corporate training and performance management) Research done by Bersin in the last several months. We got Wii! Getting an Informal M.Ed

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Learning Visions

MAY 16, 2007

The research connecting MBTI and low literacy learners is limited, but studies continue to point to the over abundance of S (sensing) vs N (Intuitive) learners, rising above the 75/25 split in the general population. Cammy at Learning Solutions #ls2010 Audio Interview with Will Thalheimer on Common Des. We got Wii!

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Learning Visions

JANUARY 2, 2008

In a recent book claiming that television and video games were “making our minds sharper,&# the journalist Steven Johnson argued that since we value reading for “exercising the mind,&# we should value electronic media for offering a superior “cognitive workout.&# What do you think? United States License.

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Clive on Learning

DECEMBER 13, 2006

The electronic edition of the book is available for free download under a Creative Commons license (by 1st December 40,000 people had accepted the invitation, as reported by the author at Online Educa, Berlin). We do not always construct (which is a high cognitive load), but we do constantly connect."

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Learning Visions

APRIL 26, 2007

I have never taken a course in adult learning theory. Im presently tasked to research ways to make the courses a lot livelier than the usual Click Next version. Thats wonderful that youve been tasked with that research project. Cammy at Learning Solutions #ls2010 Audio Interview with Will Thalheimer on Common Des.

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eLearning Learning Posts

MARCH 16, 2010

Creative Commons Use in For-Profit Company eLearning? For example, someone might say it’s a mix of pedagogical approaches, while someone else might say it’s a mix of theory and practice. The Science Behind Learning: Cognitive Tips and How Tos for Corporate Training , February 28, 2010. Well, it depends on who you ask.

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Learning with e's

MAY 30, 2014

This is number 9 in my series on learning theories. My intention is to work through the alphabet of psychologists and provide a brief overview of each theory, and how it can be applied in education. In the last post we examined Yrjö Engeström''s Second Generation Activity Theory and its applications to education.

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Learning Visions

JUNE 18, 2007

I dont know if this has been supported by research. Research cited in Clarks books supports the notion that requiring the learner to build some connections themselves increases their long-term retention. Thats my research for the day. Cammy at Learning Solutions #ls2010 Audio Interview with Will Thalheimer on Common Des.

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Limestone Learning

JULY 26, 2018

The results of a research study designed to measure the impact of this program. This webcast explores highlights from the latest research on upskilling and reskilling from ATD and the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp). Join this webcast to dive deeper into this new research and learn how it can impact your organization.

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Learning Visions

JANUARY 7, 2008

However, it does require the ability to think both logically and creatively, and it requires some knowledge of what research has shown works (as opposed to what our personal tastes tell us should work). Im sure we could do a little research into the history of ID (which one would get if one had a graduate degree in ID.)

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