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E-Learning is used in many areas in the education and training sector. The term itself stands for computer-integrated teaching and learning processes. We identify leading theories and approaches as a basis for designing effective instructions. Social constructivism emphasizes the importance of culture and context in understanding what occurs in society … Read More
read moreOn the Job Training
Here an overview of a simple strategy for ON THE JOB TRAINING Set the scene by: Letting me know he or she wanted me to succeed Being positive about the job Being prepared to train me Letting me know what I was going to learn and why it was important… Read More
read moreBlended Learning – What is it really?
There has been so much talk about blended learning. I found this most suitable video to explain. Enjoy! … Read More
read moreConceptual Metaphor and Conceptual Blending as Central Processes for Music Perception
Conceptual Metaphor and Conceptual Blending as Central Processes for Music Perception Introduction: Various publications argue that music uses some of the mental software that is used by language as well. (Comp. Pinker 1989, Jackendoff/Lehrdahl 1983, Patel 2008, Fitch 2006, Patel/Peretz 1997) Patel and Peretz (1997) state, that Music and Language … Read More
read moreThe ADDIE Model
The ADDIE model is a systematic instructional design model consisting of five phases: (1) Analysis, (2) Design, (3) Development, (4) Implementation, and (5) Evaluation. Various flavors and versions of the ADDIE model exist making use of a vertical approach. This leads to more flexibility within the model compared to its … Read More
read moreThe Technology of Storytelling
iPad storyteller Joe Sabia introduces us to Lothar Meggendorfer, who created a bold technology for storytelling: the pop-up book. Sabia shows how new technology has always helped us tell our own stories, from the walls of caves to his own onstage iPad. … Read...
read moreE-Learning – The Do’s and Dont’s of Job Interviewing
Well, after weeks and weeks of analyzing, designing, developing a training module using the ADDIE methodology, I have finally completed the first phase of the project...
read moreInstructional Design
As illustrated in the excerpt from Real World Instructional Design and in the Stories from the Field media selections, careers in the field of ID span many different fields and industries. Because of this, there is not a clear or agreed upon definition of ID even by the professionals who … Read More
read moreIntroducing a Brand New Educational Blog!
Alex is a PhD student of systematic musicology. Her focus is on systematic musicology, linguistics and cognitive science and investigates music and language, trying to show how they are related with regard to conceptual metaphor and blending. At the moment, the main focus is on image schemas and language acquisition, … Read More
read moreInteractive Learning Theory Matrix
A detailed overview of the Learning Theories: Behaviorism | Constructivism | Social Learning Theory | Connectivism | Adult Learning … Read...
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