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The Power of Immediate Learner Feedback in E-Learning

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The Power of Immediate Learner Feedback in E-Learning One common misconception I encounter when discussing the potential of e-learning concerns the disconnect between trainer and learner. This is understandable as, after all, the trainer is either not physically present when the learner goes through a module or, in the case of asynchronous e-learning, doesn’t exist in human form at all. …

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How to Make Annual Training Effective With E-Learning

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How to Make Annual Training Effective With E-Learning Annual training of staff is essential for many companies and industries but it can be ridiculously unproductive. In many situations, even the trainers don’t believe in the value of what they are doing, particularly when faced with a group of employees wondering how the subject matter relates to them, wishing they were …

Spaced Repetition

What is Spaced Repetition and Why is It Important?

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What is Spaced Repetition and Why is It Important? Knowledge retention over time is one of the biggest challenges organisations face when offering training or educational courses. Learners may be able to remember the content of the course when quizzed or tested on it immediately after they finish, but results dramatically worsen when you ask them the same questions weeks, …

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How Gamification Transforms Learning

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How Gamification Transforms Learning E-learning courses are most effective when they help learners quickly grasp new ideas, skills, and concepts in a way that lets them retain that information for the future. Gamification can help you achieve this. In fact, most of the best e-learning courses I’ve seen in my career include gamification. Gamification is so effective because it adds …

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Synchronous and Asynchronous E-Learning – What You Need to Know

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Synchronous and Asynchronous E-Learning – What You Need to Know You can put all e-learning courses into one of two categories – synchronous e-learning and asynchronous e-learning. The technology used for both is typically the same, with differences coming in course structure and learning approach. Here is a brief description of both methods: Synchronous e-learning – where learners join a …

Principles of Adult Learning

E-Learning and the Principles of Adult Learning

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E-Learning and the Principles of Adult Learning One of the best ways to make e-learning courses successful is to focus on the principles of adult learning. These principles describe how adults learn so when you build courses with them in mind, the learning experience is more effective. That said, it still surprises me that so much training and skills development …

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Blended Classroom Approach

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Blended Classroom Approach The blended classroom approach to learning is becoming increasingly popular. This is because more and more businesses and organisations want to realise the benefits offered by e-learning, but don’t want to do that at the expense of face-to-face learning. In other words, the type of learning delivered in a classroom. This is a sensible approach in many …

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E-Learning ROI

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E-Learning ROI Whether you are thinking of using e-learning for the first time or you already use it, understanding its Return on Investment (ROI) is crucially important for your business. ROI is not as easy to define, however, as other elements of e-learning. For example, it is easy to list the benefits: Available on demand so suits the needs of …

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Stop making your training boring

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Stop making your training boring Just for a moment, think about the user experience of your training course. Forget about the quality of the content, the message, or how much more knowledgeable a learner should be once they complete the course. When you consider the user experience, how boring is it? Boring training courses often look very similar – they …