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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.

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Combining Learning Theory With Gamification Training For Outstanding eLearning ROI Results

eLearning Industry

Believe it or not, it is possible to create a learning game that players find entertaining. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Social Learning Theory: What Is It & Its Importance in Workplace Training

Instancy

Read on to understand why you must adopt social learning as the way going forward in an age where managing remote teams is the new norm. Social Learning theory is no novelty. It has been around since the early 50s as an instrumental teaching and learning model. What is Social Learning and Why is it Important?

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ROI of continuous training: HR Directors’ unsolvable problem?

Coorpacademy

For many years, calculating ROI (return on investment) of continuous training has been difficult, especially with the pressure of Direction Committees and stakeholders, with expenses sometimes hard to justify with actual and tangible results. ‘The main issue for Human Resources is the calculation of its return on investment.’

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What is social learning (and how to adopt it)

Docebo

Today, delivering truly effective and engaging learning experiences that amplify the success of an organization’s learning strategy is crucial to a business’ bottom line. Deploying social learning concepts and technologies as part of the learning mix is no longer an option, it’s a necessity. Social learning theory.

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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. My learning philosophy: dont make people tote around loads of information in their heads just so you can say you trained them. But why is video so much more effective at accelerating innovation than, say, print – or even eLearning?

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Social Media: The Virtual “Over-The-Partition” Learning Network.

Dashe & Thomson

Im a problem-solver and thoroughly enjoy helping clients succeed and look good. I am currently the Director of Instructional Design and eLearning for Dashe & Thomson.In my spare time I read, play with my kiddos, and train with the Dashe & Thomson running team. Search the blog Popular Latest Comments Tags Web-Based, Instructor-Led, EPSS?