Testing the comprehension and retention of the knowledge imparted in a course is an inseparable part of the learning process. Managers and department heads often pay much closer attention to the tests’ results than to the course material itself – for a number of reasons. However, while the importance of testing is well understood, the way test questions are formulated and the methodologies used to compile them into actual tests are often overlooked.See it on …

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The e-Learning Process needs to be designed with simplicity in mind. Check 5 Ways To Make The e-Learning Process Simple to Enhance Knowledge Retention.See it on Scoop.it, via TIC & Educación

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Do you still think Moodle is boring? Do you run out of ideas of how to use Moodle with your learners? Do you want to improve retention and achievement? This sl…See it on Scoop.it, via TIC & Educación

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Getting learners to remember what we teach them is a challenge for instructional designers. We look at philosophies of learning retention.See it on Scoop.it, via Aprender y educar

Continuar leyendo: Popular Myths in Learning Retention – Learning Solutions Blog

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One of the major benefits to elearning, or any online training for that matter, is the ability to facilitate comments and discussion. It can be a great way for learners to interact with one another despite large distances, and it is also helpful in learning retention.But despite these benefits, there is one problem: many discussion boards are empty.An empty discussion board or forum has the potential to reflect poorly on the course content, and even …

Continuar leyendo: 10 tips for better online discussion

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Forget exam-centered courses and £9k tuition fees, there are other ways to learn. But if you’re going to educate yourself, you’ll need more than motivationSee it on Scoop.it, via Educacion, ecologia y TIC

Continuar leyendo: Students: could you be an autodidact?

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