Learning Research & Science
Insights culled from analysis and inquiry that keep learning professionals up-to-date on how people learn, technologies, approaches, and performance improvement practices.
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Beyond Learner Surveys: 8 Better Ways to Evaluate Learning
Surveying learners at the end of training is easy, but might not tell you what you need to know; there are better ways to evaluate learning.
By Pamela Hogle • -
Research Report Examines Effectiveness of Learning Evaluations
A new Guild Research report by Steve Foreman—Evaluating Learning: Insights from Learning Professionals—looks at how the community perceives learning evaluations.
By Cori Miller • -
Evaluating Learning: Insights from Learning Professionals
Learning evaluations are extremely important in our field. This report delves into data collected worldwide from learning professionals about evaluations in L&D.
By Will Thalheimer • -
With 71 Models, Defining Learning Styles Is a Challenge
With 71 models to choose from, defining learning styles is a challenge; instructors should instead focus on using a format that works for the content.
By Pamela Hogle • -
Though Debunked, Idea of Teaching to Learning Styles Endures
There’s no need to buy into the learning styles myth to justify multimodal eLearning. Yet the idea of teaching to learning styles endures.
By Pamela Hogle • -
Let Content, Not “Learning Styles,” Determine eLearning Format
The learners’ needs and prior knowledge, as well as the content—not learning styles—should guide choice of eLearning format.
By Pamela Hogle • -
Bonus Learning Styles Report Free to Download
Free Guild Research report, previously available only with a content package, explores learning styles and their effect on learning outcomes.
By Cori Miller • -
The Truth About Teaching to Learning Styles, and What to Do Instead
This report, previously available only with a content package, examines the truth about teaching to learning styles and explores alternate methods that provide better outcomes.
By Jane Bozarth • -
Are Textbooks Relevant in the Digital Learning Age?
Considering the convenience and economics of digital materials, are textbooks relevant? Why do students prefer them for professional certification programs?
By Atena Bishka, Dylan Fedy • -
Cost vs Benefits Analysis of Custom eLearning Solutions
The cost of a Custom eLearning course depends on various factors. I will share my understanding of the process of cost-benefit analysis for custom eLearning.
By Suresh Kumar DN •