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How Human Memory Works: Tips for UX Designers. – UX Planet

How Human Memory Works: Tips for UX Designers. – UX Planet | Facilitation, not instruction & learning tips | Scoop.it
One of the greatest information processors we deal with in our everyday life cannot be seen or touched. It cannot be bought or sold as well as taken from other people; however, it can be developed…
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This has some high level elements about how the brain learns, which will help you design great learning interventions.
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The Post-Lecture Classroom: How Will Students Fare?

The Post-Lecture Classroom: How Will Students Fare? | Facilitation, not instruction & learning tips | Scoop.it
A new study finds moderate student gains in courses where lectures take place at home and "homework" happens in the classroom.
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This long article talks about research of the flipped classroom and how people preferred this to normal lectures. 

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Kids Share Their Thoughts on Student Engagement

Kids Share Their Thoughts on Student Engagement | Facilitation, not instruction & learning tips | Scoop.it
A twelve-year teaching veteran and a California regional Teacher of the Year, Heather Wolpert-Gawron's musings on educational policy, curriculum design, and daily school life can also be read at www
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Students commenting on the engagement that they like.

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From Learning Outcomes to Performance Outcomes

From Learning Outcomes to Performance Outcomes | Facilitation, not instruction & learning tips | Scoop.it
In most, if not all e-Learning and classroom courses, one of the first things mentioned are the Learning Outcomes. After all, they’re the purpose of the course. Unfortunately, in many cases, they a...
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No more "by the end of this course you will" and much more about impact in your job.

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Donald Clark Plan B: 10 techniques to massively increase retention

Donald Clark Plan B: 10 techniques to massively increase retention | Facilitation, not instruction & learning tips | Scoop.it
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Illinois Online Network: Educational Resources

Illinois Online Network: Educational Resources | Facilitation, not instruction & learning tips | Scoop.it
The Illinois Online Network (ION) is a collaboration of all community colleges in Illinois and the University of Illinois working together to advance utilization of technology enhanced and Internet-based instruction and service.
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Overview/introduction to being an online facilitator and a nice list of what students should expect
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The Science Behind How We Learn New Skills

The Science Behind How We Learn New Skills | Facilitation, not instruction & learning tips | Scoop.it
Learning new skills is one of the best ways to make yourself both marketable and happy, but actually doing so isn't as easy as it sounds. The science behind how we learn is the foundation for teaching yourself new skills.
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Lots of bits of detail and links to other references to inform your practice.

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25 Tips for Successful Online Course Facilitation

25 Tips for Successful Online Course Facilitation | Facilitation, not instruction & learning tips | Scoop.it
Teaching in the online environment is quite different from teaching in the classroom and as such has a number of unique characteristics and limitations. The following guide (based on my experience ...
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Some tips from Matt's personal experience.

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27 Simple Ways To Check For Understanding

27 Simple Ways To Check For Understanding | Facilitation, not instruction & learning tips | Scoop.it
27 Simple Ways To Check For Understanding
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Working with Cognitive Load

Working with Cognitive Load | Facilitation, not instruction & learning tips | Scoop.it
When I first started working as an e-Learning instructional designer I became interested in the learning process and how people learn. I figured that if I knew more about information processing and...
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The Ten Crucial Roles of the Online Instructor | Mindgate Media

The Ten Crucial Roles of the Online Instructor | Mindgate Media | Facilitation, not instruction & learning tips | Scoop.it
Making the transition from classroom teaching to teaching online? Here are all the hats you can expect to wear in your new role---some familiar and some unique
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A list with descriptions of the different things you need to be able to do as an online facilitator
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