Experiential Learning

April 21, 2019

Editors' Choice

Experiential Learning Plus Online Learning Equals Enhanced Learner Engagement

Engagement cannot be commanded, it can only be cultivated.

by Manish Kumar

March 13, 2019

Experiential Learning Online: A 'How-To' Handbook

An insight into how online learning or eLearning can support experiential learning with reference to David Kolb's experiential learning theory cycle.

by Persephone (Maalika) Rizvi

February 2, 2019

How VR Enhances eLearning And Improves Skills More Effectively

In this article, we discuss why a combination of traditional eLearning combined with VR experiences is the most effective way to learn remotely.

by Dom Barnard

November 21, 2018

Make Online Learning An Engaging Experience With The AFT Model

For all the convenience, flexibility and savings that online learning provides to the enterprise world, this knowledge delivery method is not without limitations. Even when eLearning tries its best to improve upon the classroom experience, this is not always possible.

by Philip Piletic

May 16, 2018

How Well Do We Learn From Experiential Or Inquiry Learning Approaches?

Do workers learn best from experiences such as case studies, simulations, or scenarios? Or do they learn best from presentation of content with practice activities? What is the best way to teach people to handle workplace hazardous materials incidents, for instruction?

by Patti Shank, PhD

September 28, 2015

5 Tips To Use The Plutchik’s Wheel Of Emotions In eLearning

Even the most logical and grounded learners are guided by their emotions. As humans, we feel before we think, and our hearts tell our heads whether the information is worth learning. In this article, I’ll explore the basic principles of the Plutchik’s Wheel of Emotions and share 5 tips on how to use it in your next eLearning course.

by Christopher Pappas

August 25, 2015

Let's Become Collectors Of Learning Experiences

Everybody has one's own model of learning; some of them more effective than others. In this article, I would like to convince you to become collectors of learning experiences which will help you to build learning context by experiencing things.

by Marek Hyla

July 8, 2015

Emotional Learning: Why Companies Need To Recognize The Importance Of Emotion In Their Chosen Training Methods

A positive emotional response to learning aids the retention of information to people's long-term memory banks for recall and use in the future. In this article I will explain how emotional learning can not only boost memory retention, but also enhance the virtual training experience.

by Mark Rose

May 14, 2015

The Impact Of Emotional Intelligence In eLearning

Can emotional intelligence impact eLearning? In this article I will delve into the topic of emotional intelligence and how it affects eLearning.

by Christopher Pappas

April 26, 2015

7 Tips To Create eLearning Experiences That Stick

No matter what your learning objectives might be or what your audience needs to take away from the eLearning course, creating eLearning experiences that are memorable is the number one priority. Otherwise, your learners simply won’t get any real value from the time and effort they’ve invested into the eLearning course. In this article, I’ll share some invaluable tips that can help you create eLearning experiences that stick.

by Christopher Pappas

February 26, 2015

Can Experiential Learning Be Applied To eLearning? Part 2

This is the second part of the article titled “Experiential Learning: Can it be applied to eLearning?”. In this article, we will talk about the two schools of experiential learning. We will learn how experiential learning works and, most importantly, how, we, as instructional designers, can apply it to our eLearning lessons.

by Marina Arshavskiy

February 10, 2015

Can Experiential Learning Be Applied To eLearning?

Experiential learning is a process that allows learners to develop knowledge and skills from their own experience rather than from formal training courses. Experiential learning encompasses a variety of interactive and participative hands-on activities and is much more effective than traditional learning approaches. This article is the first in a series about Experiential Learning. Check it out and learn some of the critical elements of Experiential Learning and the reasons why Experiential Learning is important.

by Marina Arshavskiy