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Benefits of Scenario-Based Learning

Experiencing eLearning

After completing a few exercises, they build their own view of the patterns that are evident and are able to move into a new scenario with confidence even if the environment and scenario is radically different. Situated learning.

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Taxonomy of Learning Theories

E-Learning Provocateur

Academia is teeming with learning theories. It can be quite a challenge for the modern learning professional to identify an appropriate learning theory, draw practical ideas from it, and apply it to their daily work. Which theory do you choose? How does it relate to other theories? Where do you start?

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Friday Finds —Cognitive Load, Slow Ideas, Plain Language

Mike Taylor

Take away : Cognitive load theory provides valuable insights into how various factors impact our ability to effectively use our working memory resources Learn more → Slow Ideas Some innovations spread fast. It has three types: intrinsic, extraneous, and germane load. Intrinsic load is about the task itself. journaliststoolbox.ai

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ID and eLearning Links 12/22/2020

Experiencing eLearning

Interleaving: How Mixed Practice Can Boost Your Learning – Effectiviology A non-technical explanation of interleaving, with an overview of the research and theory supporting it and ideas on how to implement it to improve learning. Interleaving practice.

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Agile Microlearning Explained

Cognitive science theories already supply the answers. Learner engagement and retention doesn’t have to be a mystery. Learn how OttoLearn packages them into a single platform you can use to deliver microlearning based reinforcement training, and go beyond completions to focus on outcomes.

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Did AI Just Make a Great Leap-Forward with ChatGPT?

Learningtogo

The advancement of science typically follows a glacier-like pattern of slow, incremental advances forward. Darwin and Wallace formulated the theory of natural selection. The fMRI revealed how the brain actually works, dispelling many learning “theories” that are now just historical anecdotes. But what does it mean for us humans?

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Revisiting Learning Styles

Experiencing eLearning

As part of David Kelly’s Learning Styles Awareness Day , I’m revisiting the idea of learning styles. It made intuitive sense, and I’d never heard a real criticism of the theory. The most common idea is that people have some sort of style, and if you match that style they will learn better.