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Adult learning theories for instructional designers: Andragogy

Matrix

In a series of articles, I will take a closer look at three modern adult learning theories that are not only relevant but highly applicable. This is important in the current context, as learning specialists deal with the challenge of building materials fast. The relevance of adult learning theories. Stay tuned!

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eLearning Book Review: The Accidental Instructional Designer

Web Courseworks

Instructional designers and eLearning managers can learn something from Cammy Bean’s book. Here’s a question for the eLearning managers out there: How many members of your instructional design team got involved in the field by accident?

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Pedagogy, Andragogy, And Adult Learning Theory

eLearning Industry

This article covers some key differences between what some new Instructional Designers with a classroom teaching background may be used to and what is needed to effectively train adult learners. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Top 4 Tips For Adult Learning Theory You Need To Know

Roundtable Learning

Andragogy is a learning theory that describes qualities adults prefer in their learning experiences. Instructional designers use these qualities as strategies to develop training programs that resonate with adult learners and drive sustained behavior change. . What Is Adult Learning Theory?

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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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eLearning Glossary: Definitions for the Most Commonly Used Terms

Association eLearning

eLearning -Also referred to as internet-based learning, web-based learning, and online learning is any training or education delivered via computer. Digitec, Instructional Designer, Jennifer Ritter wrote a blog about this recently explaining, “I now realize that I was raised with game-based learning.

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How To Design eLearning That Delivers Results With Tim Slade

TechSmith Camtasia

Understanding the difference between pedagogy and andragogy. When creating eLearning for adults, it’s crucial that you understand the difference between pedagogy and andragogy. Pedagogy is the teaching approach used to help children learn whereas andragogy is an adult-focused teaching approach. Why Tim updated his book.

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