Adobe Captivate

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Learning Theories are frameworks that are extensively used by Instructional Designers to meet the requirements of the target audience and the situation. To do justice to this mandate, an Instructional Designer must first understand the Learning Theories in order to apply them. How Learning Theories influence learning.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Interleaving: How Mixed Practice Can Boost Your Learning – Effectiviology A non-technical explanation of interleaving, with an overview of the research and theory supporting it and ideas on how to implement it to improve learning. Interleaving practice.

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Clark Quinn

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Yet we also are good at pattern-matching and meaning-making (sometimes too good; *cough* conspiracy theories *cough*). We struggle to remember large quantities of data, or abstract and arbitrary information, and to remember it verbatim. Computers are the opposite.

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Kalisa Young

APRIL 26, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the theory and development of computer systems that can perform tasks that would normally require human intelligence. AI can analyze data to identify patterns and insights that can improve the software development process. AI-powered project management is another exciting development in development.

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Thinkdom

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Here are a few theories that can help: Cognitive Load Theory,: Also known as the theory of “limited capacity”, cognitive load theory suggests that learners must get rid of unneeded cognitive load to efficiently learn & process new information. So, how does one put that into practice while developing training modules?

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TIER1 Performance

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

It’s especially evident in grounded theory, a qualitative research methodology developed by sociologists Barney Glaser and Anselm Strauss. (To To learn more about grounded theory, check out Brené Brown’s research.) Grounded theory reminds organizational culture researchers to listen first and theorize later.

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Brilliant Teams

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Our team of instructional designers collaborates closely with subject matter experts to create learning pathways that leverage the latest educational theories and methodologies. We firmly believe that technology is a means to an end – and that end is effective learning.

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E-Learning Provocateur

AUGUST 8, 2021

I also wonder about the efficacy of a bespoke regime that sequences the leaves according to a dynamic pattern – test latest > test previous > present new – leading to a final summative test: I call this regime spaced dynamic interleaved retrieval (quite a mouthful!) or dynamic interleaving for short.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 1, 2012

It made intuitive sense, and I’d never heard a real criticism of the theory. If I think back to the way learning styles were taught to me though, it was never applied the way that the theory is “officially” supposed to work. As an instructional designer, I basically ignore learning styles.

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eLearningMind

MARCH 11, 2022

Neurolearning works by integrating learning science and adult learning theory with modern user experience (UX) to create higher engagement with learning material, deepening the understanding of and connection to the learning material. At the same time, most songs paint a story in your head that draws on your emotions (love; sadness; joy).

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Learningtogo

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The advancement of science typically follows a glacier-like pattern of slow, incremental advances forward. Darwin and Wallace formulated the theory of natural selection. The fMRI revealed how the brain actually works, dispelling many learning “theories” that are now just historical anecdotes. But what does it mean for us humans?

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Learningtogo

MARCH 29, 2017

Physicists eventually extrapolated the concept, leading to chaos theory. Black Swan theory is sort of a pessimistic chaos theory for the world of business; it teaches us to expect the unexpected and to expect that it will have negative consequences. Pattern recognition helps us predict the future.

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Learningtogo

DECEMBER 22, 2019

One theory is that these myths help our brain perform its primary function – to keep us alive. Another theory focuses on the brain’s capacity to discern patterns, a very useful survival skill. Notice though that if a scientist makes a statement that can’t be proven it is considered a theory.

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Learningtogo

DECEMBER 22, 2019

One theory is that these myths help our brain perform its primary function – to keep us alive. Another theory focuses on the brain’s capacity to discern patterns, a very useful survival skill. Notice though that if a scientist makes a statement that can’t be proven it is considered a theory.

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Hurix Digital

MAY 20, 2020

The theory of learning by doing states that students should interact with their learning environment to enhance their knowledge and skills. This game develops the student’s ability of natural pattern recognition by enabling them to identify and align similar objects accurately. Increasing Engagement & Retention. Subject: Biology.

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Learningtogo

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Basically, Bayesian theory states that you can predict the likelihood of future outcomes based on the frequency of events in the past. As new data becomes available, it must be employed to refine the prediction.

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Mike Taylor

DECEMBER 5, 2023

A Tale of Cognitive Overload Your learners’ brains are not infinite vessels; they have a limit on how much they can process at a given time, a concept explored by cognitive load theory. Parting Words The Coherence Principle isn’t just a theory; it’s a call to arms to respect the cognitive limits of your learners.

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Infopro Learning

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

We have to read up on all the latest software, strategies, gadgets, and theories to create the most powerful eLearning content for our modern learners. Specifically, those on the forefront of eLearning technologies or theories, such as experienced Instructional Designers who have the inside scoop about upcoming software or eLearning topics.

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Learningtogo

JANUARY 10, 2023

With each successive change we become more alert to the patterns of change and what threats they may bring to our safety, our economic security, or our self-esteem. Golfers and other athletes understand this theory all too well.

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Integranxt

JANUARY 2, 2024

Its role extends beyond simple automation, providing sophisticated analysis that can detect patterns and anomalies not easily visible to human reviewers. While AI excels in pattern recognition and data analysis, it lacks the nuanced understanding of context and theoretical frameworks that human experts bring.

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LearnDash

JANUARY 26, 2021

While this might be true in theory, the reality is that most people don’t learn well on their own. I’ve done this numerous times—in trying to find resources for drafting sewing patterns, in looking up spoken examples of rare dialects, in searching for explanations on how to use an unusual ingredient when cooking.

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Tesseract Learning

JUNE 4, 2021

We in Tesseract know that theory is no more standalone; it has evolved into practice. The beauty of a kaleidoscope is the constantly changing pattern still keeping the creativity alive. Over the last 1.3 years, a transformation has taken place in the eLearning industry. Multidisciplinary learning has taken off.

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eLearningMind

DECEMBER 19, 2022

It’s the classic storyline pattern from all of your favorite childhood fairytales: Hero is introduced; hero encounters trials; hero rises triumphant. Professor of Literature and mythologist Joseph Campbell was the first to formally identify the archetypal protagonist’s pattern in his 1949 book, The Hero with a Thousand Faces.

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Experiencing eLearning

MAY 20, 2008

90-9-1 Theory - Wiki Patterns. Wiki Patterns explanation of participation in a wiki with the 90-9-1 theory. tags: community , wiki , patterns , engagement. This includes some of the statistics of participation for Wikipedia and other community sites.

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Experiencing eLearning

OCTOBER 8, 2009

We may contrast cognitivism, which is a causal theory of mind, with connectionism, which is an emergentist theory of mind. This is not to say that connectionism (see also ) does away with causation altogether; it is not a ‘hand of God’ theory. second, knowledge is distributed. connections between neurons.

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Learningtogo

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

John Sweller and colleagues established the theory of cognitive load in 1998. To them, work has become so threatening that no work seems a better option. They do the only thing they can to psychologically survive—they run. Cognitive Load and the Toxicity of Busyness.

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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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Infopro Learning

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

We have to read up on all the latest software, strategies, gadgets, and theories to create the most powerful eLearning content for our modern learners. Specifically, those on the forefront of eLearning technologies or theories, such as experienced Instructional Designers who have the inside scoop about upcoming software or eLearning topics.

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Upside Learning

OCTOBER 30, 2009

This video below from the fun theory , an initiative of Volkswagen, shows just how fun could be effective in getting people to consider changing their habits. A Follow-up Post Patterns at Play – Fundamental to Games. Learning Games that pull learners to have fun (and learn while they have fun). Related posts: What are Serious Games?

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Clark Quinn

JULY 10, 2012

In places where research doesn’t stipulate, you could also make some principled recommendations based upon the best theory. However, as you track outcomes, e.g. success on practice, and start looking at that by doing data analytics, you can start trolling for emergent patterns (again, made up).

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Capytech

OCTOBER 13, 2023

In previous blog posts, we’ve covered a range of instructional design concepts and theories that can be used to optimise e-learning courses. What about UX theories and concepts? Examples include Merrill’s Principles of Instruction, the ADDIE Instructional Design Model, and Bloom’s Taxonomy.

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Thinkdom

APRIL 7, 2024

Analyze In the fourth stage, learners gain a deep understanding of the subject , allowing them to break down concepts, identify patterns, and comprehend the material as a whole. Real-life case studies or scenarios can be included, so learners can learn how to analyze data, identify patterns, and draw conclusions.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 1, 2012

It made intuitive sense, and I’d never heard a real criticism of the theory. If I think back to the way learning styles were taught to me though, it was never applied the way that the theory is “officially” supposed to work. As an instructional designer, I basically ignore learning styles.

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E-Learning Provocateur

DECEMBER 28, 2008

So after several hours of unenlightened googling, I decided to bite the bullet, go back to first principles and read George Siemens’ seminal paper, Connectivism: A Learning Theory for the Digital Age. According to Chaos Theory , everything is connected, as illustrated so eloquently by the Butterfly Effect.

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OpenSesame

JULY 24, 2023

Immersive experiences like this help to bridge the gap between theory and practice, enhancing skill acquisition and retention. By tracking individuals’ behavior, interactions, and decision-making patterns, organizations can gain actionable insights into individual and group skill development.

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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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LearnDash

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

One of the biggest leaps most learners make as they grow a new skill is putting theory into practice. Many therapists work with their patients for years to help them rewrite negative thought patterns or behavioral responses. Scenarios offer learners an opportunity to practice responses in a controlled environment.

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