by admin_tony | Nov 22, 2021 | course design, learning design, learning theories
Everybody knows something. In fact, we all know a great deal – even by the time we’re about three years old. Yet a common problem in learning design is assuming that learners have no ‘prior knowledge’. If we start designing learning without considering what our...
by admin_tony | Nov 8, 2021 | course design, learning design, learning theories
Learning theories are tools. A surgeon has tools, a builder has tools. And theories are some of the most powerful tools a learning designer can use to build learning experiences. Different learning designers will prefer different theories, and that’s absolutely fine....
by admin_tony | Mar 30, 2021 | course design, engaging learners
Why should you take the time to explain your course design? Well, helping your learners understand why they are learning in a certain way can be a powerful tool for overcoming resistance to learning. You’ve almost certainly been in this position yourself. Think about...