impact learning behaviour through storytelling, motivation and engagement.
Today’s learners have high expectations of digital experiences, as they are surrounded by many different services that are integrated into their lives. Streaming, social media, online shopping and especially digital games have invested heavily in engaging with and motivating their users.
The Learning Wave incorporates concepts, principles and methodologies from these modern digital experiences into online learning, providing a flexible and scalable framework focused on:
Making learning more memorable and relevant through authentic and engaging stories and scenarios. Taking abstract concepts and weaving them into relatable narratives, helping learners grasp complex ideas and connecting key points of knowledge. A strong narrative encourages active participation and critical thinking, and nurturing empathy and emotional connections.
Of all the digital platforms available, digital games are the most sophisticated in their ability to motivate their players. Digital games have tapped into the principles of Self-Determination Theory (SDT), a psychological framework aligned with intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. The Learning Waves uses the SDT principles of autonomy, competence and relatedness to motivate learners.
Understanding knowledge isn’t just about acquisition, learners need to opportunity to use their new skills and be challenged in authentic scenarios. The Learning Wave aligns instruction design with narrative and experiential learning experiences, moving learners from understanding knowledge to applying in authentic problem-solving scenarios.
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