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Great and small

E-Learning Provocateur

One pertinent example for L&D practitioners is pedagogy (formerly paedagogie ) which derives from the Hellenic words paidos for “child” and agogos for “leader” This etymology underscores our use of the word when we mean the teaching of children. Thus it aligns to the teaching nature of pedagogy.

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Adult Learning Theory and Training Design

Obsidian Learning

As designers of learning for corporate environments, we often use the phrase “adult learning theory” to describe the principles that underlie our work. In this article, we’ll take a look at the assumptions of adult learning theory and explore ways in which to apply it to the design of corporate eLearning.

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Instructivism, constructivism or connectivism?

E-Learning Provocateur

The popular sequence of events that I have recounted is often represented pictorially as a gradient, accompanied by that ubiquitous table comparing various aspects of the three pedagogies. Sure, the gradient reflects a wonderful growth of ideas, but I think it’s a trap to conclude that the latter pedagogies supersede the former.

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E-Learning Design Part 6: CDSM’s Active Learning Model™

CDSM

Throughout this series on e-learning design , we have looked at some of the learning theories that help to form the method and practice behind our award-winning e-learning. This is known as our ‘ pedagogy ’. CDSM is a commercial e-learning company.

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10 Benefits of Outsourcing Instructional Design for eLearning Programs

WBT Systems

These professional designed programs, grounded in learning theory and cognitive science, deliver the desired outcomes for their target audience. Day in, day out, instructional designers use their specialized knowledge and skills to create engaging learning experiences. IDs are experts in: Adult learning theory.

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Skills That an ELearning Project Manager Should Possess

Designing Digitally

This article will highlight the key qualities an eLearning Project manager should possess so they can make this venture successful: Title: Complete Understanding of the Project Description: Professionals who are part of eLearning development have backgrounds in either pedagogy or technology.

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Instructional Design: Whats in a name?

Learning Visions

IDs have told me in the past that its not right to allow just anyone to design, build and sell training without the help of their expertise. Pedagogy is as important to training resources as it is to educational resources and it is often impossible to tell the difference between the two types. Is it the pedagogy?