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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

If you’re new to eLearning or online training, it can seem like you’re wading through alphabet soup with all the various anagrams and terminology used in this industry. eLearning -Also referred to as internet-based learning, web-based learning, and online learning is any training or education delivered via computer.

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3 Steps to Transition From Teacher to Trainer (and One Word of Caution)

Learningtogo

Now is a good time to review the differences between andragogy (adult learning) and pedagogy (teaching children) and learn some techniques to offer to those of us making the transition or supporting colleagues who are making the journey. As an adult, the sharp distinction some professionals make between andragogy and pedagogy trouble me.

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Choosing the Right Online Training Provider for Your Agency

Coursera

Along with a competitive job market, government agencies are grappling with an expanding talent gap. In March and April of 2023, only 40% of open government jobs in the U.S. By partnering with an online training provider, employees can acquire valuable skills that enhance performance and engagement. were filled.

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Surfing the Future Pedagogies: Augmented Learning

TalentLMS

What if you are a training professional in an organization? Your job is to train newcomers of the factory equipment they need to work on. The post Surfing the Future Pedagogies: Augmented Learning appeared first on TalentLMS Blog. Imagine no more repeating yourself. Your students are too engaged to bother.

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Transformers

E-Learning Provocateur

Beyond our misgivings with technology, moreover, the virus has also shone a light on our pedagogy. To innovate our way out of the underwhelming “new normal” and usher in the modern “next normal” In some cases that will mean pivoting away from training in favour of more progressive methodologies.

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The foundations of innovation in L&D

E-Learning Provocateur

There are two sides of the innovation coin in corporate learning & development: technology and pedagogy. From the get-go, a false idol that must fall is the belief that the role of the L&D department is to create all the training to meet the organisation’s learning needs. Clearly, not all our needs are generic.