A Simple Guide To 4 Complex Learning Theories. 18 Mind-Blowing eLearning Statistics You Need To Know. It's no secret that the training landscape has changed dramatically over the past ten years as eLearning and mobile technologies have gone from early-adopter novelties to mainstream essentials. Still, there are plenty of traditional companies out there who aren't buying all of the eLearning hype or can't convince their boss or HR team to experiment in the brave new world of eLearning.
So we've rounded up more than a dozen powerful stats that are sure to be eye-openers, if not total mind-changers. 1. In 2011 77% of American Corporations were using online learning (in 1995 this number was only 4%). This means the number of companies using online training methods is dramatically increasing mainly because technological barriers are diminishing and customer priorities are shifting away from stand-alone training courses. 2. 3. 4. 6. 7. 8. 4,600,00 college students are currently taking at least one of their classes online and by 2014 this number will increase to 18,650,000. 10. 11. 12. 14. 15.
Valuing Creativity | Good Enough Mothering. Recently I was introduced to the work of Ken Robinson and to his thoughts about education. He points to the failure of current systems of education to meet the challenges we now face and the need to create alternatives. He believes that systems of mass education tend to suppress the natural capacity for creativity with which we are all born. In his view, it is urgent that we cultivate these capacities and he feels we must rethink the current dominant approaches to education to make sure that we do. As I read his recent TED talk I thought about how his ideas apply to us as parents as we raise our children. What seems especially relevant is the emphasis on the extraordinary capacities that children have for creativity and innovation. This was a response to a class assignment to invent something.
Left to their own devices children create wonderful art work. The idea that there is a “right” way to do everything is something that often gets in our way as parents. Blog comments powered by. What 100 Experts Think About The Future Of Learning. If you’re an educator, surely you know that technology has and will continue to have an incredible impact on learning. Whether it’s the Internet, innovative learning tools, or teaching technology itself, these two subjects are intertwined.
In these talks, you will find essential information for educators concerned with technology. General Learn about making technology work in education and more in these talks. Rethinking the Student Experience in the 21st Century Public Research University: See how a diverse student body and technology can make a difference in the student experience today. Sharing Education These talks explore the idea of open, shared education. Hector Ruiz on Connecting the World: Hector Ruiz lectures on Internet access for everyone. Creativity & Innovation Watch these talks to see how you can foster innovation and the creative spirit. Ken Robinson Says Schools Kill Creativity: Ken Robinson’s lecture makes a case for a more creative education system. Internet & New Media. 9 Characteristics Of 21st Century Learning. The label of “21st Century learning” is vague, and is an idea that we here at TeachThought like to take a swing at as often as possible, including: –weighing the magic of technology with its incredible cost and complexity –underscoring the potential for well thought-out instructional design –considering the considerable potential of social media platforms against its apparent divergence from academic learning Some educators seek out the ideal of a 21st century learning environment constantly, while others prefer that we lose the phrase altogether, insisting that learning hasn’t changed, and good learning looks the same whether it’s the 12th or 21st century.
At TeachThought, we tend towards the tech-infused model, but do spend time exploring the limits and challenges of technology, the impact of rapid technology change, and carefully considering important questions before diving in head-first. The size of the circles on the map are intended to convey priority. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Images.pcmac.org/Uploads/MCPSS/MobileCounty/Departments/Forms/Twitter for Educators.pdf. Action mapping: Design lively elearning and training. 37 Blended Learning Resources You Can Use Tomorrow. 37 Blended Learning Resources You Can Use Tomorrow by Dr. Justin Marquis Remixing the curriculum – compiling resources from a variety of sources such as free online texts, proprietary information from publishers, and self-created media such as podcasts – is starting to push its way into K-12 and higher education.
Get ahead of the curve with these tips for remixing your own online course materials. Gathering the Ingredients Before Remixing Like any course development process, there is a good deal of research that goes into remixing the contents of a new or existing class curriculum. Beyond your own knowledge and expertise, providing high-quality resources for your students is the key to a successful class. Consider including a small selection of remixed materials at first and expand each time you teach the class. Free Courseware Free Online Texts Video Resources 37 Blended Learning Resources You Can Use Tomorrow is a cross-post from onlineuniversities.com and Dr.
Behavior Model - Triggers. The third element of the Fogg Behavior Model is Triggers. Without a Trigger, the target behavior will not happen. Sometimes a Trigger can be external, like an alarm sounding. Other times, the Trigger can come from our daily routine: Walking through the kitchen may trigger us to open the fridge. The concept of Trigger has different names: cue, prompt, call to action, request, and so on. Examples of TriggersFacebook uses Triggers effectively to achieve their target behaviors. Here’s one example: I hadn’t used my “BJ-Demo” Facebook account in a while, so Facebook automatically sent me this Trigger to achieve their target behavior: Sign into Facebook. I’ve posted a screenshot of the email below. Note how this specific behavior -- signing in -- is the first step of Facebook’s larger goal: reinvolve me in Facebook.
Three Types of Triggers My Behavior Model names three types of triggers: Facilitator, Signal, and Spark. Look at the Facebook example above. BEHAVIOR DESIGN – Persuasive Tech. The best design solutions today change human behavior. Yet despite decades of research, challenges remain for people who design to influence. First, “persuasion” seems a dirty word. It shouldn’t be. We should now embrace that we’re in the business of behavior change. Next problem: conceptual confusion. The landscape of persuasion can be disorienting, muddied by impractical theories and over-hyped techniques.
Our new work provides a clear view of behavior change, including language that is simple yet accurate. Behavior change is a step-by-step process. What Matters in Behavior Design 1. 2. 3. Designing for behavior change via social and mobile tech is new, with no leading books or conferences to provide guidance. Behavior Design Project Team The following people have contributed their time and energy to this project. Brain-Based Online Learning Design. Written by: Rob KellyPublished On: November 2, 2012 Abreena Tompkins, instruction specialist at Surry Community College, has developed a brain-based online course design model based on a meta-analysis of more than 300 articles.
In this study, she distilled the following elements of brain-based course design: Low-risk, nonthreatening learning environmentChallenging, real-life, authentic assessmentsRhythms, patterns, and cyclesAppropriate chunking or groupingLearning as orchestration rather than lecture or facilitationAppropriate level of noveltyAppropriately timed breaks and learning periodsPurposeful assessmentsLearning that addresses visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learnersActive processing with mental modelsThe use of universal examples, analogies, and parallel processing Tompkins offers the following succinct definition of brain-based: “instructional strategies designed for compatibility with the brain’s propensities for seeking, processing, and organizing information.”
My Top Ten Learning Tools For 2012. Do you participate in Jane Hart’s Top 100 Tools for Learning survey? Every year Jane asks learning professionals to vote for the applications they find most valuable. The results give us all an opportunity to explore and discover new tools for personal learning, for designing learning experiences and for sharing and collaborating. As a way to vote, Jane allows people to write about their choices. Ten of my favorites are below. Rather than include authoring tools, this list consists of applications you can use for personal learning or to build multidimensional learning experiences. Not surprisingly, I find that my list consists of tried and true applications and services that are reasonably mature, stable and reliable. Diigo Diigo, the social bookmarking tool, has many dimensions for learning. HootSuite HootSuite is an efficient way to use Twitter for learning purposes. iGoogle iTunes For learning purposes, iTunes provides the ultimate selection of podcasts that work on any device.
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