Earlier this week I was asked by an acquaintance what I did for a living, and the conversation naturally transitioned to what a Learning Management System (LMS) was and how it could help his company. Knowledge assessment (test) to determine whether student learning was effective. MORE

Much was discussed during the UNESCO Mobile Learning Week in Paris. There is a great need for basic literacy education, and several mobile learning projects are beginning to address this. Posted by Steve Wheeler from Learning with e's. MORE

New post Blended and Distributed Learning Case Study on Obsidian Learning. Used to working long days, very positive about learning opportunities, open-minded. Commitment to active learning – Company culture supports an interactive learning approach. MORE

Learner buy-in is a common problem, and trainers need to learn how to secure participation early on and keep it going as the course progresses. eLearning is not about remote learning. Rather, it should ideally be all about collaborative learning. MORE

Khan’s explanation, which is now the driving philosophy of the Academy, is that the one-size-fits-all lecture approach suffocates students, who learn at different rates and are often embarrassed to ask questions. Virtual learning: Graduation no longer the top priority. MORE

Virtual classrooms, be it through elearning or some other remote teaching mechanism, are gaining in popularity every year. Globally, blended learning environments are most popular in Asia, Australia, North America, and Western Europe. References: elearning mlearning online learning MORE

EDUCAUSE is an annual conference where higher education, tech-savvy professionals can meet to network and learn from each other to help boost education success. Presentation : Engaging with Video – How We Flip, Blend, and Provide Distance Learning. MORE

It’s probable that most employers understand, at least to some degree, the importance of learning and development in the workplace. Low-risk corporate training tools are technologies or types of learning that have been proven to yield a good ROI. MORE

And yes, there are indeed many learning situations that call for a video-conferencing session. This ensures a complete learning achievement. Your next Instructor-Led Training will be smoother and more enjoyable with eFront learning management tools. MORE

But what exactly does we mean when we talk about blended learning? Once, blended learning was an easy concept to understand. You mixed your face to face learning experience with remote learning, usually mediated through some kind of technology. Local and remote. MORE

It has a positive effect on the environment – a natural byproduct of remote learning. Still, even the hardest learning programs can benefit from an online supplement, which is a great way to maximize learning retention. MORE

For all of you who have worn your ears out listening to all things iPad, the past week, there’s a something on eLearning skills, digital storytelling, TED videos, instructional design , game-based learning and more. A New Source Of Great Talks On Learning. MORE

The presentation also shows how these principles complement the following adult education theories: constructivism, andragogy, cognitive economy, and asynchronous learning. “Positive facilitation directs the energy to make learning easier.&#. Make learning easier by. MORE