Creativ Technologies

MAY 31, 2022

Custom elearning can make a world of difference in such situations where cognitive psychology theories can be applied to ensure that the learners remember the most of it. If a company goes for off-the-shelf content, the problem is that it can’t be replaced in the future. The vendor is not reachable at all.

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Learning with e's

JUNE 28, 2014

We reach number 21 in this series on learning theories. I''m working through the alphabet of psychologists and theorists, providing a brief overview of each theory, and how it can be applied in education. In my last post I featured Gestalt theory - and the work of Kurt Koffka. Bandura Social Learning Theory 4.

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AUGUST 31, 2014

This is number 27 in my series on learning theories. I''m working through the alphabet of psychologists and theorists, providing a brief overview of each theory, and how it can be applied in education. In this post, I will examine Jack Merizow''s Transformative Learning theory. Bandura Social Learning Theory 4.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

This is number 31 in my series on learning theories. I''m working through the alphabet of psychologists and theorists, providing a brief overview of each theory, and how it can be applied in education. The Theory Not to be confused with constructivism, constructionism is a cognitive theory that relates to learning by making things.

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JULY 2, 2014

This is number 23 in my series on learning theories. I''m working through the alphabet of psychologists and theorists, providing a brief overview of each theory, and how it can be applied in education. In this post, we review the andragogy theory of Malcolm Knowles.

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Learning with e's

MAY 19, 2014

This is the first in a series of posts on important theories of learning and memory. Over the next few weeks I plan to work through the alphabet of psychologists to explain over 30 major theories that relate to teaching and learning. Each will also have a brief section on how the theory might apply to everyday teaching and learning.

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Learning with e's

JUNE 12, 2020

Engaging them in online environments can amplify the problem. 1995) Social presence theory and implications for interaction and collaborative learning in computer conferences. Unported License. Engaging learners can be difficult in any context. It's not as if you can run down the corridor and bang a few heads together.

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Learning with e's

MAY 22, 2014

This is number 4 in my blog series on major learning theories. My plan is to work through the alphabet of psychologists and provide a brief overview of their theories, and how each can be applied in education. Yesterday we examined the work of Albert Bandura on social learning theory. The role of tutoring in problem solving.

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JUNE 1, 2014

This is number 11 in my series of short posts on learning theories. My intention is to work through the alphabet of psychologists and provide a brief overview of each theory, and how it can be applied in education. In this post, we continue to explore Festinger''s work, this time focusing on his theory of cognitive dissonance.

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Learning with e's

OCTOBER 5, 2014

This is number 33 in my series on learning theories. Psychologists and cognitive scientists have offered a number of useful theories that aid our understanding of learning. In this series I''m providing a brief overview of the theories, and how each can be applied in education. Bandura Social Learning Theory 4.

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Learning with e's

AUGUST 22, 2014

After a break from blogging during the summer break, I''m back, and here is the continuation of my series on theories of learning, with number 25. You may recall that I''m working through the alphabet of psychologists and theorists, providing a brief overview of each theory, and how it can be applied in education.

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Learning with e's

JANUARY 27, 2014

The emphasis of the Working Memory model, and also Dual Coding Theory is that memories are strengthened when both auditory and visual stimuli are presented to the learner in an optimal combination. What exactly can Cognitive Load Theory do to help us to optimise students'' memories? Unported License. Unported License.

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 12, 2008

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. in high school, which involved solving problems like figuring out the volume of weird spaces. I did great in Calculus AB(?) Do I use ADDIE?

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Rustici Software

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Part of that effort was learning how Content Controller’s content licensing tools differ from the product I had previously worked on. In theory, and thankfully in practice, this meant that a Content Controller’s dispatch functionality should play without issue. The problems with a large code review fell into two buckets.

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Learning with e's

MAY 24, 2014

This is number 5 in my blog series on major learning theories. My plan is to work through the alphabet of psychologists and provide a brief overview of their theories, and how each can be applied in education. This is a simplified interpretation of the theory, so if you wish to learn more, please read the original works.

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Learning with e's

JUNE 17, 2014

This is number 16 in my series on learning theories. I''m working through the alphabet of psychologists and theorists, providing a brief overview of each theory, and how it can be applied in education. In my most recent post I featured the theory of Heutagogy by Stewart Hase and Chris Kenyon and its applications to education.

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Philip's Learning

MARCH 6, 2023

Many universities and colleges offer degree programs in instructional design that provide a solid foundation in instructional design theory and practice. This degree program typically includes coursework in instructional design theory, learning technologies, and educational psychology.

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Learning with e's

JUNE 18, 2014

This is number 17 in my series on learning theories. I''m working through the alphabet of psychologists and theorists, providing a brief overview of each theory, and how it can be applied in education. In my most recent post I featured Hull''s Drive Reduction theory and its applications to education. Unported License.

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Learning with e's

JULY 2, 2019

However, these may be complexities that matter more in theory than in practice. In such situations, our theoretical knowledge of these complexities can enable us to find new practical ways to obviate the problems. Unported License. Posted by Steve Wheeler from Learning with e's.

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Learning Visions

MAY 9, 2007

Wednesday, May 09, 2007 Cognitive Flexibility Theory & Multiple Representations After reading Clarks comment on my posting from yesterday , Ive been looking into Cognitive Flexibility Theory (Spiro), trying to better understand the notion of "multiple representations." (You United States License. 10:03 AM Cammy Bean said.

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CourseArc

OCTOBER 21, 2016

On the other hand, if you develop courses that don’t meet your students’ expectations, this can cause a number of problems: you may irrevocably lose your audience, potentially eroding a future learner base. and incorporate practical how-to components (like simulating common problems by using a hands-on tutorial).

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Learning with e's

JUNE 3, 2014

Here is number 13 in my series of short posts on learning theories. I''m working through the alphabet of psychologists and provide a brief overview of each theory, and how it can be applied in education. In my most recent post I examined Howard Gardner''s theory of multiple intelligences and its applications to education.

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Rustici Software

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Part of that effort was learning how Content Controller’s content licensing tools differ from the product I had previously worked on. In theory, and thankfully in practice, this meant that a Content Controller’s dispatch functionality should play without issue. The problems with a large code review fell into two buckets.

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Learning with e's

DECEMBER 28, 2014

There are many theories, but no definitive answers. Again, there are many theories, but we lack definitive answers. We don''t know what problems we will meet in the future because the future is imaginary. Unported License. Here are five more questions that might keep physicists awake at night. How can we prepare for this?

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Learning with e's

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Several theories emerged or were redeveloped as a result of the experiment. Even Festinger''s theory of cognitive dissonance was deemed to be an explanatory theory to explain why the guards behaved so aggressively to their prisoners, even though they realised their actions were unethical. Unported License.

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Learning with e's

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Photo by Crabchick on Flickr In my #3quotes series I have been citing directly from the texts of education thinkers, because it is important to apply ideas and theories in context. The role of tutoring in problem solving. Unported License. Journal of Child Psychiatry and Psychology, 17(2), 89-100. Bruner, J.

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Learning with e's

MAY 31, 2014

We reach double figures with number 10 in my series of short blog posts on learning theories. My intention is to work through the alphabet of psychologists and provide a brief overview of each theory, and how it can be applied in education. In this post, we explore the work of Leon Festinger , namely social comparison theory.

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Learning with e's

JUNE 4, 2014

A 3D Printed version of the Penrose Triangle This is number 14 in my series on learning theories. I''m working through the alphabet of psychologists, providing a brief overview of each theory, and how it can be applied in education. In my most recent post I discussed J J Gibson''s affordances theory and its applications to education.

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Learning with e's

JANUARY 16, 2014

Over the years, many psychologists have investigated the nature of memory, and have formulated a number of theories about its functionality, scope and challenges. Dual Coding Model Canadian cognitive psychologist Allan Paivio will probably be remember most for his work on Dual Coding Theory. What about tactile memory, or taste?

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Learning with e's

NOVEMBER 22, 2014

I''ve had several conversations with my students in the past few weeks about how Vygotskiian theory informs our understanding of learning. But social constructivist theory, particularly Vygotsky''s socio-cultural focus, extends greatly beyond the concept of ZPD - the zone of proximal development - that most people are familar with.

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Learning with e's

NOVEMBER 25, 2011

In order to prepare students for a coming world of work we cannot clearly describe, we need to instill a flexible set of transferrable skills that include adaptability, change management, creative problem solving, collaboration and a range of digital literacies that will enable them to meet any challenges head on. Unported License.

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Philip's Learning

MARCH 31, 2023

To start learning instructional design, it is important to have a solid understanding of the principles and theories of instructional design. Many universities and colleges offer degree programs in instructional design that provide a solid foundation in instructional design theory and practice.

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Kitaboo

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Infusing interactive elements such as group discussions, case studies, and problem-solving activities empowers students. Foster Relevance and Real-World Connections Compelling teaching materials bridge theory and reality, resulting in an educational journey that transcends classroom boundaries.

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Learning with e's

NOVEMBER 24, 2011

For me, the worst enemy is bad theory. Bad theory, when accepted without challenge, can lead to bad practice. It's insidious, because bad theory that is accepted as fact without a full understanding of its implications, results in bad teaching, and ultimately, learners will suffer. Riener and Willingham again: ".learning-styles

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Learning with e's

APRIL 8, 2013

As a response to the problems of learning in homogenised, regimented environments such as classrooms and lecture halls, Technology Enhanced Active Learning (TEAL) came into being. A number of psychological and social learning theories can be applied to explain the transformative potential of this approach. Unported License.

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MARCH 23, 2015

As a result, there are many educational approaches, a myriad of theories and a bewildering number of perspectives. My students are currently grappling with this problem, as they seek to answer the essay question: ''who should define the curriculum?'' Social constructivist theory clearly derived from this set of tenets.

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Learning with e's

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Gee provides several principles that together constitute a games based learning theory. There are intrinsic rewards within most games, which if designed cleverly, will provide a gradient of difficulty (levels and goals) including problems to solve and knowledge to gather, which gamers can achieve with incremental effort and commitment.

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