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The intent of 3PD was to provide a new focus for the end-to-end learning content and evaluation development process, especially for Web-based teaching.

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As discussed in a previous post, Driscoll (1994) outlines five conditions for learning (p.382-3). Very much like the multiple approaches and interpretations that exist in constructivism, a number of conditions must be met for the approach to be implemented. The conditions are:

Providing complex learning environments that incorporate authentic activity. Constructivists argue that learners should learn [...]

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As you’ll know if you viewed my post on Jane Hart’s Centre for Learning & Performance Technologies (C4PT) I feel that the more exposure learning professionals have to the range of tools at our disposal, the more effectively we can develop effective learning solutions for our customers.
In a similar vein, I’ve just received a nice [...]

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As you’ll know if you viewed my post on Jane Hart’s Centre for Learning & Performance Technologies (C4PT) I feel that the more exposure learning professionals have to the range of tools at our disposal, the more effectively we can develop effective learning solutions for our customers.
In a similar vein, I’ve just received a nice [...]

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Phase One: Using a Constructivist Theoretical Approach
Bruner’s 1966 text Toward a Theory of Instruction described the key principles of constructivism (p.225):
Table

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Phase One: Using a Constructivist Theoretical Approach
Bruner’s 1966 text Toward a Theory of Instruction described the key principles of constructivism (p.225):
Table 1 Principles of constructivism

Principle

Definition

Readiness

Instruction must be concerned with the experiences and contexts that make the student willing and able to learn

Spiral organisation

Structure.

The content must be [...]

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Whatever your views on George Orwell’s politics, I hope you agree with me that his writing style is the quintessence of English prose. I think that the influential English author and critic’s skills are particularly represented in his essays and short stories.
For no reason other than the relevance of his writing to the art of [...]

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Whatever your views on George Orwell’s politics, I hope you agree with me that his writing style is the quintessence of English prose. I think that the influential English author and critic’s skills are particularly represented in his essays and short stories.
For no reason other than the relevance of his writing to the art of [...]

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As discussed in my last blog entry, learner intention – specifically deliberative learning (where the worker schedules time to learn) is a key definer of non-formal learning. As such, the development of an educationally sound theoretical framework, pedagogical approach and instructional design process (are essential in create a learning environment (both synchronous and asynchronous) [...]

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As discussed in my last blog entry, learner intention – specifically deliberative learning (where the worker schedules time to learn) is a key definer of non-formal learning. As such, the development of an educationally sound theoretical framework, pedagogical approach and instructional design process (are essential in create a learning environment (both synchronous and asynchronous) [...]

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