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So many learning style tests, so little time.

Joitske Hulsebosch eLearning

I went looking for a learning style test for an online course. I thought a learning style test was a nice ramp up for an exercise where people had to blog about their own facilitator style - from the idea that it is good to know your own preferences and biases as a trainer/facilitator.

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Learning styles and fixed ideas

Sticky Learning

Over the last few months I've read a number of blog posts about learning styles (see references at end of post). So, do learning styles exist? Say to yourself, "There is no evidence that individual learning styles and preferences exist". So, I looked it up on my iPhone in Wikipedia.

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5 Tips for Assigning Essays to Your Online Learners

LearnDash

This might include tips for choosing an essay premise, reminders about writing good introduction and conclusion paragraphs, or research advice that goes beyond “Wikipedia is not an acceptable source.” This has nothing to do with “ learning styles ,” which are a myth anyway.

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How eLearning Is Beneficial In Corporate Training And Development

Folio3

Instant Feedback Your staff will find it simpler to provide feedback using this cutting-edge training technique about the learning materials and the overall experience. Customize Different Learning Styles Everyone in general, including employees, has various learning styles.

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Online Video: the Perfect Social Learning Tool? | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

Because video is, apparently, a perfect manifestation of social learning theory. all factors the adult learner considers when deciding their learning programs and what they intend to glean from it. But why is video so much more effective at accelerating innovation than, say, print – or even eLearning? tool chest.

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Donald Clark: Algorithmic/Adaptive Learning #DevLearn

Learning Visions

Donald Clark @donaldclark “Learning Prediction for 2015 and Beyond: Two Small Letters” Algorithms and predictive analytics – Netflix knows what you want to watch. It’s time to do the same for learning. Learning styles don’t exist. Don’t build your adaptive learning system based on them. Same with Myers Brigg.

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Generational Learning Styles, mLearning, Rapid Development, & Web 2.0

Big Dog, Little Dog

What is the "gap" in Generational Learning Styles? - Many social commentators have claimed that the younger generation of soldiers have shorter attention spans and learn best from fast paced, interactive multimedia games or simulations. Why Does Wikipedia Suck - Epidemix. The Pursuing Performance Blog.