Considering the needs of adult learners can guide the design of online learning content.
- [Instructor] It's probably not a huge surprise…that adults learn new materials differently than kids do.…Think about all the other stuff you have going on…in your life at this very moment…you are watching this course.…It's amazing I've gotten your attention for this long,…so since there is a good chance…that your learners are adults,…I want us to explore what makes us tick…and take in information differently,…so you can set your training up for success.…Let's talk about Malcolm Shepherd Knowles for a bit.…Knowles was an American educator…who noticed that adults have a different set…of learning needs than kids do.…
He called this, andragogy.…In 1984, Knowles developed a list of specific needs…to computer training for adults.…These are still relevant and applicable today.…Let's take a look at them in more detail.…So first, adult learners need an explanation…of the why specific things are being taught.…For those of us who have so many things going on at once,…we need to see the value of something…that will take us away from all that other stuff,…
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9/12/2018- Recognize features of an LMS.
- Recall the features of backward design.
- Identify the emphasis of andragogy.
- Name the characteristics of an online learner.
- Explain how to determine instructional tone.
- Recognize examples of accessibility.
- Recall which gamification strategy empowers learners almost immediately?
Skill Level Beginner
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Introduction
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1. What Is Elearning?
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2. Applying ID Models and Theories
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Applying ADDIE4m 58s
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Applying SAM2m 12s
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Applying backward design1m 26s
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Applying andragogy2m 33s
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3. Organizing the Learning Experience
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Defining your learner1m 56s
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4. Designing Elearning Content
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Improving engagement3m 29s
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Using multimedia tools3m 40s
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Integrating gamification2m 45s
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5. Designing Interactivity
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Creating an online presence1m 58s
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6. Designing Assessments
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Conclusion
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Next steps55s
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