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4 Learning Theories Every Online Educator Should Know

LearnDash

Or do we just learn through raw mental power? During the twentieth century, four major learning theories emerged, and each has lessons that online educators can learn from to design better courses. Behaviorism: Learning is a product of stimulus and reinforcement. Let’s look at what they are.

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Cognitive Learning: How to Use It, Benefits and Examples

Academy of Mine

Cognitive Learning Theory is a useful theory for looking at education in a modern way, which focuses not just on the student’s ability to repeat the information they have been taught, but instead asks why and how a student was able to learn, and what their innate mental processes and previous life experiences had to do with that learning.

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

Learningtogo

The good news is that we’re gaining an influx of talent with a passion for helping people learn, a sound background in learning theory, and a willingness to learn new skills. Malcolm Knowles is recognized as coining the term andragogy to refer to adult learning, while using pedagogy to refer to the education of children.

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Cognitive Learning: How to Use It, Benefits and Examples

Academy of Mine

With this approach, once a course is completed, the majority of information and knowledge is usually forgotten. That’s where Cognitive Learning Theory (CLT) comes into play – by focusing on individuals’ backgrounds and experiences as opposed to just grading for correctness. What is Cognitive Learning Theory?

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Show The Learner Visible Signs of Their Learning

Kapp Notes

Underlying mastery learning theory and practice is a philosophy asserting that under appropriate instructional conditions virtually all learners can master what is taught (Bloom, 1971; Block & Burns, 1976). 1976) Mastery learning. Mastery learning theory and practice. Building a common knowledge base. (pp.

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Part 4 of 6: Key Features to Look for in an LMS: Learning Modes

Overnite Software

This learning mode prevents users from taking tests without proctor approval. Requiring proctored testing is one way to ensure your employees are well-trained and compliant in critical skills and knowledge-based training curriculum. Adaptive Mode. eLearning Industry.

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Theory vs. Application in Instructional Design: One Academics View

Learning Visions

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Tuesday, February 12, 2008 Theory vs. Application in Instructional Design: One Academics View A long time ago, I decided I was much better at the practical side of things than the theoretical. I did great in Calculus AB(?) Do I use ADDIE?