In my last post I highlighted some of the most popular recent articles on the Tagoras blog. In this one, I thought I'd highlight the top links to external resources that we have provided in the Leading Learning newsletter during the first half of 2014. The monthly newsletter contains links to any new Tagoras research (like, for example, the recent social learning white paper) … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Effective Online and Hybrid Education
To paraphrase Malcolm Knowles—the father of andragogy—adults learn best when the following conditions are met: Why they need to learn something is obvious. What they will learn is immediately relevant to them. How to apply the learning to specific tasks or problems is clear. … [Read more...]
9 Tips for Writing Effective Multiple-Choice Questions–and More
Assessment is critical for learning. We know that formative evaluation helps learners consolidate knowledge as they’re taking it in, and summative evaluation gives instructors, learners, and other interested parties (associations, accrediting bodies, employers, etc.) a stick by which to measure mastery of concepts. But how do you write assessments … [Read more...]
12 Tips for a Successful Virtual Conference
As part of a panel on planning and strategy for virtual conferences at the IAEE Mid-Year Meeting, I drew upon the "20 Tips for Successful Virtual Conferences" piece that Celisa put together for our Association Virtual Events report and which is also available for free download in our Virtual Events Resource Center. That got me thinking that we really need to highlight the free … [Read more...]