Interview with Dr. Clark Quinn on engaging the learner emotionally
All too often, e-learning developers focus on presentation of information and data, leaving out the emotional connections needed to get learners recall and apply knowledge. In this podcast, Clark discusses 8 elements that can be included in e-learning to systematically and consistently create engaging and meaningful interactions. He also explores the differences between simulations, scenarios and games and discusses how to improve interactions by writing better questions, by giving learners the freedom to operate within simulated learning environments and by providing feedback that comes directly from the learning world.
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Dr. Allison Rossett on redefining e-learning to meet the challenge
"The hard fact is that e-learning took off before people really knew how to use it." Does this quote from the now 4-year old University of Pennsylvania study, The Thwarted Innovation, still ring true? In large part, it does. In this podcast, Dr. Rossett, Professor of Educational Technology at San Diego State University, discusses how to meet training and performance challenges by broadening our definition of e-learning and encourages listeners to customize approaches to meet their specific needs.
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The possibilities for e-learning are vast, and yet many people select an approach (virtual classroom, PowerPoint, mobile, etc.) out of habit; they do the same thing they did last week, last month or last year. What's needed is a richer understanding of all the options available, the "big tent of e-learning", and a systematic approach to selecting the right tool for the job. In this podcast, Dr. Rossett provides an organized view of the "big tent" which comprises:
Learning
Knowledge and performance support
Assessments and guidance
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Dr. Allison Rossett on 5 Strategies for Engagement in e-learning
In her final podcast, Dr. Rossett discusses five strategies for engagement as a means of delivering effective e-learning and gives examples of each. Listen now to hear her explain:
The right stuff
Not fancy, but focused
Active
Make it social
Execute within the system
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