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Teaching methods

Ed App

Creating interdependencies among the members of the group help to establish good communication and team-working skills. Here blended learning, that is a combination of in-person and online types of teaching methods comes into play, heavily supported by modern technology. Gamification theory is one of them. 1] [link]. [2]

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Is Social Learning Fun?

Tony Karrer

Some good stuff in his post, but something that caught my eye was: Have my work skills changed? As I learn new software and new technologies, in some cases that becomes a bit more difficult. The video game factor has made it harder to have the “wow” factor in some learning software. eLearning Technology.

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Where Does Innovation Spring From?

CLO Magazine

The other day I ran across a list of 10 accidental inventions — game-changing products discovered either while trying to create something else or as simple serendipity. Look for potential in the unexpected — the payoffs may surprise you. On the list were iconic innovations such as super glue, penicillin, Teflon, Velcro and the Slinky.

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eLearning Topics

Tony Karrer

this would be down notable dropping topics: games, simulations, knowledge, interactive and blended Karyn Romeis commented: Hmm. 130) Work Skills (26) PWLE (16) Flash Quiz (8) Knowledge Work (40) That's a pretty fair representation of topics that I talk about. eLearning Technology. Browse eLearning Content

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Enhance employee performance by keeping them engaged

Designing Digitally

If organizations hire for cultural fit more than skills, the employees will have the right attitude and be engaged in their work. Skills can be taught, attitude needs to be ingrained. Using collaboration technologies may enhance the productivity by 35%. Employees spend about 24 hours each week communicating internally.

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Top Ten eLearning and Training Topics for 2012

OpenSesame

Not just texts, presentations and videos – but games, mobile content and flexible ways to share content with peers and colleagues. If you’re creating elearning content, think globally about all the different ways people learn, discuss, share and practice new skills. The Nitty Gritty: Top 10 Training Topics for 2012.

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Social Learning Experiences: Making Better Connections

Talented Learning

So why should we celebrate technologies that enable social learning experiences? Yet there’s no denying that technology introduces us to countless people we would otherwise never meet. The hair-splitting name game possibilities are endless. It’s no secret – recently social media has had a rough ride.