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Best Practices and Strategies to Implement Experiential Learning Design

Hurix Digital

Experiential learning, a robust learning theory, emerges as a compelling alternative to traditional models. This approach to learning distinguishes itself from cognitive and behavioral theories by adopting a more comprehensive viewpoint. Here are some best practices for implementing experiential learning: 1.

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How Social Networks Can Harness the Power of Weak Ties | Social.

Dashe & Thomson

These dynamics have been around for thousands of years, and have been written about extensively for decades – like in this 1973 article by Mark Granvotter in the American Journal of Sociology, The Strength of Weak Ties. Learning and development professionals should remember the Weak Ties theory when designing social learning systems.

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Insurance Training Programs to Empower Professionals for Future Success

Infopro Learning

The Role of Insurance Training Programs Traditional learning and professional development methods are no longer sufficient to equip insurance professionals with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in this dynamic environment. Networking Opportunities: A strong professional network is important in the insurance industry.

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Theories for the digital age: The digital natives discourse

Learning with e's

One of the more controversial theories of the digital age is the claim that technology is changing (or rewiring) our brains (Greenfield, 2009) whilst some also claim that prolonged use of the Web is detrimental to human intellectual development (Carr, 2010). There are, inevitably, objections to the Digital Natives position.

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New frontiers opening for STM journals

Aptara

New frontiers opening for STM journals. Industries heavily affected by technological development will have to change in ways more significant than just implementing the new platforms, no questions asked. The age of print journals could not have supported the kind of instant ecosystem fostered by these community interactions.

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Developing the next generation of physician leaders

CLO Magazine

The fast pace of change and competing priorities within the health care environment “have created an urgent necessity for strong leaders at all levels in health care organizations,” according to “Distinguishing Competencies of Effective Physician Leaders,” a paper published in the May 2015 issue of Journal of Management Development.

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Who are Instructional Designers? The existential dilemma.

ID Reflections

The candidate should understand instructional design theories and models and should effectively apply them to develop eLearning content. You should have a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a corporation, educational institute, publication house, or journalism. Professionals from the E-Learning industry are preferred.