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Instructional Design

January 7, 2014

Instructional Design Models and Theories: Gestalt Theory

1922 - Max Wertheimer, Kurt Koffka and Wolfgang Köhler introduce Gestalt Psychology. Check the Instructional Design Models and Theories: Gestalt Psychology article and presentation to find more.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Design and Development

January 7, 2014

The End of the World May or May Not Come This Year

This article discusses e-Learning trends and e-Learning technologies to watch in 2014 and beyond. In particular it focuses on mLearning, Big Data and the changing landscape of formal learning.

by Steven Loomis

Online Courses (MOOC)

January 6, 2014

Confused over buying A product? Why not take THEIR MOOC!

As more companies spend meaninglessly huge amounts of money on corporate training and advertisements, a fictional company attempts to change the whole scene of consumer interaction and training with education and technology. Can a MOOC-for-training be the answer to the financial woes of the corporate sector?

by Navleen Kaur

eLearning Articles

January 5, 2014

Gaze Into The Future Of E-Learning With Eric Schuermann

In an exclusive interview with Learnnovators, Eric Schuermann shares his insights into the future of e-learning, and how Trivantis’ products are all set to align with the emerging trends and technologies related to e-learning. He also talks about how his company is being able to be on the forefront by keeping up with all the advances in the industry. Read on…

by Ravi Pratap Singh

Virtual Classroom

January 5, 2014

3 Tips To Improve Virtual Schools

Virtual schools offer the promise of choice for families. They can choose to attend, but they can also choose to leave. And yet, much of the time spent on trying to improve the learning experience is centered on two things: instructional design and content.

by Houston C Tucker

eLearning Articles

January 2, 2014

Welcome to the Age of Pseudo-Teachers

All the EdTech startups, tools, apps, chats, and tweets; is the future of human-teaching bleak? A profession that has remained in the hands of men and women may be endangered, lest teachers should decide to empower themselves by choosing the right tools and platforms.

by Navleen Kaur

Online Training Certification

January 2, 2014

How To Pick The Online Degree That Fits You Best (2018 Update)

Deciding what to study and how seems like an impossible choice at any level of education. So, how do you choose the online degree program that suits you best and warrants the investment of both time and money?

by Christopher Pappas

Educational Technology

January 2, 2014

Is Educational Technology More Important Than Teachers?

Computers are more essential than humans? Profit is more important than people? Apps and Educational Software teach better than any teacher is able to do?

by Richard Linville

Game-Based Learning

December 30, 2013

Make Progress Obvious In Gamification For Learning

You’re considering -or already using- gamification in learning and your mission is clear: You want to increase engagement and motivation by harnessing the power of what humans inherently love to do -play games. Now take your gamification design to the next level by making progress obvious for your players.

by Cindy McCabe

Game-Based Learning

December 27, 2013

Gamification In ACTION

Karl Kapp’s inspiring and thought-provoking interview with Learnnovators left us wondering about the amazing possibilities of gamification and game-based learning. In addition, this also made us think about the other areas of our lives where gamification and game mechanics are making an impact. We set out on a journey to explore and see how the community and the industry are presently perceiving and practicing these methodologies in learning as well as in other situations. Read on…

by Ravi Pratap Singh

Educational Technology

December 27, 2013

The 5 Best Free Audio Tools for Teachers

Introducing audio into the classroom is a great way to switch it up and keep students actively involved in learning. In today’s tech savvy classrooms there are a multitude of ways in which you can incorporate audio into the learning process. In this article we’ll give you the 5 Best Free Audio Tools for Teachers and elaborate on how they can be used.

by Christopher Pappas

Game-Based Learning

December 27, 2013

Why Do We Need More Game Play in Social Studies?

Why should learning Social Studies be entertaining? Social Studies is just reading dusty, boring old books, isn't it? You'll never get me in interested in that.

by Richard Linville