Learning Program Evaluation Learning strategies are developed with a key objective in mind. But how will we know if the strategy has been effective? Through…
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Informal learning (or incidental learning) is unstructured, experiential and generally occurs spontaneously, outside of the formal learning setting [1]. Informal learning supports adult learning principles,…
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Pervasive learning, also known as P-Learning or the 3-33 Model, was developed by Dan Pontefract in 2013. He described it as “learning at the speed…
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What is the Adding, Embedding, Extracting (AEE) Learning Model? The Adding, Embedding, Extracting (AEE) model aims to make informal learning in the workplace more effective…
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The 70:20:10 Model is used worldwide as a general guideline for designing effective end-to-end learning programs. We know that effective learning occurs through experience, exposure…
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Learning Science Do you ever have trouble paying attention and maintaining focus for lengthy periods? So do we! Think about what happens when you get…
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What is a Learning Needs Analysis (LNA)? The initial (and key!) step to effective learning design and development is determination of learning needs through a…
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What is the Conscious Competence Learning Model? The Conscious Competence Learning Model describes a typical experience of learning new knowledge and skills. IDA applies the…
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Has your organisational training come to a halt due to COVID-19? It doesn’t have to! You may not need to wait until the dark days…
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What is Instructional Design? Instructional design is the practice of using an understanding of how people learn to inform decisions regarding learning sequences and strategies,…
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What is Problem Based Learning (PBL)? Problem Based Learning (PBL) is a method in which learners are immersed in solving real-world problems. PBL is based…
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Learn how to design online courses and eLearning. Developing online courses and eLearning If you think developing eLearning programs is an easy task – you…
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FREE download Complete the form to download a quick reference guide (QRG) for creating effective learning programs using Merrill’s instructional design principles. What do the…
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Instructional Design Australia (IDA) typically recommend creating a suite of embedding activities for managers (or the L&D team) to use to support learning programs. Why?…
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Let’s cast our minds back to school or university, where you studied (or in our case, crammed!) information from textbooks to ensure a pass for…
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The use of video and multimedia in teaching and learning has become commonplace. This is not surprising – given their evidence-based ability to enhance engagement,…
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Written by Annette Devilee – prepared as part of the assessment for her Master of Learning Science and Technology (MLS&T) at The University of Sydney. 2008.…
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Written by Annette Devilee – prepared as part of the assessment for her Master of Learning Science and Technology (MLS&T) at The University of Sydney. 2008.…
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Written by Annette Devilee – prepared as part of the assessment for her Master of Learning Science and Technology (MLS&T) at The University of Sydney. 2008.…
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