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Can learning theories lead to better elearning content? 

Creativ Technologies

The learning theories can take your e-learning content in a new direction because they can improve its comprehension. So, many learning theories can ensure that learners take a lot of interest in the content. Learning theories are needed because employees like to grasp information differently.

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Drive through learning

Learning with e's

This is number 16 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 most recent post I featured the theory of Heutagogy by Stewart Hase and Chris Kenyon and its applications to education.

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Learning, making and powerful ideas

Learning with e's

This is number 31 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. It was used to great effect as early as the 1960s so that children could learn how to programme floor robots known as Turtles.

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3 Psychological Principles You Can Use to Improve Training

OpenSesame

Theorists like Pavlov used classical conditioning to activate salivation in dogs, and Bandura showed how modeling with Bobo Dolls contributed to social learning theory. In theory, desired behaviors are reinforced and unwanted behaviors are punished. 2) Social Learning Theory states we learn through observation and modeling.

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Clark is not Keen

Learning with e's

It had everything - an excellent environment for relaxing, thinking, discussing and networking (the Hotel Intercontinental on Budapesterstrasse must be one of the best and most expensive venues for a European elearning event), great social events, and an excellent line up of sessions. Posted by Steve Wheeler from Learning with e's.

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