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Blended Learning For Better Results

Actio Learning

and methods of collaboration (social, communities of practice , etc.). often [mixes] traditional instructor-led training, synchronous online conferencing or training, asynchronous self-paced study, and structured on-the-job training from an experienced worker or mentor." In his view, blended learning ".

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In two minds

Learning with e's

In a variety of experiments, it was found that people can generally process images faster than text, and can make quicker and smarter decisions when presented with pictures than they can with verbal instructions. Giving children pictures and words in combination can provide them with the best chances to learn concepts.

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Going the extra mile

Learning with e's

The previous post highlighted issues around the theory of Communities of Practice, from the work of Jean Lave and Etienne Wenger. The women in the picture above were taking part in a charity event called Race for Life - a run organised by cancer charities. Jung Archetypes and Synchronicity 19. Koffka Gestalt theory 21.

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Five tools for global educators

Learning with e's

We are connected educators, linked in to a number of powerful global communities of practice, and we have access to resources, dialogue and audiences we would not enjoy in a traditional learning and teaching role. But what tools do we use to enable us to connect with these communities, resources, audiences around the globe?

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Going the extra mile

Learning with e's

The previous post highlighted issues around the theory of Communities of Practice, from the work of Jean Lave and Etienne Wenger. The women in the picture above were taking part in a charity event called Race for Life - a run organised by cancer charities. Jung Archetypes and Synchronicity 19. Koffka Gestalt theory 21.

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Theory-informed design tips

E-Learning Provocateur

• Place the text in the infographic as close as possible to the corresponding point in the picture. The forum may be synchronous or asynchronous, or both. • Encourage continual communication among the learners and their colleagues in the wider workplace. . • Replace large wads of text with an infographic.

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Why Content Curation Should be in Your Skillset

Jay Cross

Picture a digital curator in your company. And, as Clay Shirky has said: “Curation comes up when people realize that it isn’t just about information seeking, it’s also about synchronizing a community.”. This takes place on the local team level, in communities of practice, and on the internet at large.