Kadenze

APRIL 15, 2019

Photo by W / Unsplash. Here then is a key artistic tension between the emergence effect (‘no preconceived problem to solve’) and the coherence effect (‘idea becomes conscious and crystallises’). It draws from Information Theory where redundancy refers to effects which deliberately seeks to produce ‘a surplus of signal over message’.

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Learning with e's

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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Learning with e's

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

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

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 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. Reference Donaldson, M.

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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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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. References Donaldson, M.

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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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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. 1990, p 34) References Bruner, J. The role of tutoring in problem solving. and the patterns of mutually dependent communal life." 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

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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Mobile Coach

AUGUST 28, 2020

The optimistic idea that you just have to set up your bot and it would automatically learn and improve without any hand holding was more theory than reality. And to reference an overused cliche, there is no need to throw the baby out with the bathwater. Photo by Halacious on Unsplash. Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay.

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Learning with e's

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Gee provides several principles that together constitute a games based learning theory. The first is the psychological moratorium principle, which could also be referred to a 'suspension of reality'. It is clear that problem solving and critical thinking skills are essential skills for successful learning and working.

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 15, 2008

As an instructional designer/eLearning professional, what books are the essential tools in your reference library ? Im not looking for the obtuse theory books. Photo credit: Little by MegElizabeth Posted by Cammy Bean at 6:51 PM Labels: books , instructional design 14comments: Dr. John H. I prefer the get-down-and-dirty variety.

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Learning with e's

JUNE 18, 2014

Image by Steve Wheeler 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.

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eLearning Architect

JUNE 14, 2015

The theory behind this training As I'm sure you all know from experience, it's much easier to learn how to use software by having a go yourself. However these are the key steps: Step 1 - Adding animations to the photos Add the background and 6 images of the Unreal Ltd staff to a blank slide.

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Vignettes Learning

MAY 16, 2012

What is common among these photos? The scientists use spaghetti all throughout the presentation and makes it as a reference point. Feynman Lectures – Boat Time Richard Feynman, Nobel Laureate in Physics, used real-life examples to state his problems. Feynman always used problems and solutions to engage learners.

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Learning with e's

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Alternatively referred to as hackerspaces or hacklabs, makerspaces are based on the principles of peer learning and knowledge sharing. This can be a very powerful means of learning not only about the things you are fixing or modding , but also about the processes that underline them such as risk taking, discovery and problem solving.

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fewStones

APRIL 2, 2023

Employees can benefit from using video to explain theories, frameworks, and real-life examples (sharing personal stories) over time and in subsequent courses. Photo backgrounds and props can also be used in animated videos. Among the features of an LMS, it tracks an employee’s progress and bookmarks them for later reference.

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Learning with e's

MAY 28, 2012

I decided that rather than merely cover practical issues (the 'how to do mobile' approach), I would try to take a more challenging approach, and explore social, pedagogical and psychological theories that relate to mobile technology, and present some of the issues that mLearning practitioners are currently facing. References Crystal, D.

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The eLearning Coach

AUGUST 11, 2011

I’m happy to announce that Instructional Design Guru , my new reference and performance support app for instructional designers, is now available for the iPhone. That’s when I decided I would personally define some of the most important terms and theories in our field and invest in a programmer to turn it into a native iPhone app.

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Learning with e's

AUGUST 14, 2015

With these words, Stewart Hase outlines the manifesto for heutagogy , an emerging theory of learning that espouses self-determined study, where 'people have the agency with respect to how, what and when they learn'. Reference Blaschke, L. I am sure other publications will follow, and they will need to. and Hase, S. Self publication.

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JCA Solutions

OCTOBER 12, 2018

What if you could turn your social media problem into something positive? You can add files, photos, videos, and of course threaded discussions. A service like Pinterest would be an excellent way to post up performance support material like quick reference guides and short tutorials that can be grouped by topic. And many others.

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Learning with e's

APRIL 11, 2015

I outlined some inherent problems in my own university campus, and asked others on Twitter to suggest what they thought the campus of the future might look like. Reference Wheeler, S. 2015) Learning with ''e''s: Educational theory and practice in the digital age. My most recent blog post, Hi-Tech Campus? Unported License.

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Learning with e's

JUNE 7, 2016

Bruner was one of the founding fathers of the theory of social constructivism, an approach that pervades many of the daily activities in schools across the world. His first contribution was an extension of Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development theory. Reference Wood, D., 1976) The role of tutoring in problem solving.

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Vignettes Learning

AUGUST 1, 2016

What thoughts run through your mind when you see the photo above? Play shapes the brain and is important to our adaptability, intelligence, creativity, innovation, and social and problem-solving skills. The concept is common in the gaming industry but can also be found in the evolution theory. References Brown, Stuart.

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Acorn Labs

JUNE 5, 2022

Everyone has off days, but when your employees are actively checked out day in, day out, you run into problems. It sounds so easy in theory, but many organisations fail to give their employees the tools they really need. Employee engagement requires a thoughtful strategy and buy-in from all levels of your organisation. The end result?

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eFront

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

All readers will find job aids, references, examples, and information to significantly reduce the amount of time required to produce online learning events. Allen bridges the gap from theory to practice on both training and educational programs. Hi Mitesh, the blog post refers to Free e-Learning books.

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Learning Visions

JANUARY 7, 2009

Photo credit: Evil Clowns by Pink Moose Posted by Cammy Bean at 3:17 PM Labels: instructional design 8comments: CraigWiggins said. Another important trick is to push the client to identify what information the learner really, really needs to know *in their head at all times* and what can be punted to a job aid to be referred to as necessary.

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Learning with e's

MAY 20, 2014

This is the second in my series of short blog posts on important theories of learning. My plan is to work through the alphabet of psychologists and provide a brief overview of their theories, and how each can be applied to education. Today, I discuss the work of Chris Argyris and his theory of double loop learning.

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Learning with e's

MAY 25, 2014

This is number 6 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. In the last post we examined the work of Craik and Lockhart on Levels of Processing theory. London: Harper and Row.

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Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 27, 2007

Photo Credit: Audrey Johnson from stock.xchng. an instructional designer, I certainly dont have a problem being messy (just look at my desk)! It seems to me like youre drawing a ring around organised and linear (viz your reference to the "next" button) as if they are necessarily the same thing. But Im learning.

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eLearning Learning Posts

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

believe the following are counter to adult learning theory, sound e-learning design and they just down-right irk me. They provide a good basis for looking at just a couple of common problems. Photo credit: bookworm by Oo_Dee_oO. They are not in any particular order. Don’t: Turn off navigation until a screen’s audio is done.

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eLearningArt

DECEMBER 15, 2016

First make sure that elearning will actually solve the problem. Then, understand the problem–what do people need to DO? That way we can gain a deeper understanding of how we can apply the theory in real life. This can be photos, a graphic, or even short text, making a map of the idea. Cathy Moore. tweet this image].

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The Learning Dispatch

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

And you have to love an article that references the memory palace, a memorization technique popular from Ancient Rome to the Middle Ages.) Jiwook Jung and Taekjin Shin at Harvard Business Review look at how changes in the theory that is taught in business school affect the shape of corporations thirty years later. According to C.C.

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