Engaging a Learner From the First Click

ENGAGING A LEARNER FROM THE FIRST CLICK.
When we think of learner engagement in learning activities, we often understand engagement as an activity being represented by good behavior (i.e., behavioral engagement), positive feelings (i.e. emotional engagement), and, above all, student thinking (i.e., cognitive engagement). Here are a few pointers I have picked up along the way that I believe will help captivate
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The Quick and Dirty on 3D Design

THE QUICK AND DIRTY ON 3D DESIGN
We’ve all seen Shrek or Toy Story – our favourite green ogre and cowboy. These characters were made with 3D modelling tools and software. This software allows designers to create complex three dimensional objects and environments. These designs can come in almost all styles; from cartoony, to photo realistic imagery. The Effectiveness of 3D in
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Patient Safety and Reducing the Burden of Harm

Patient safety
According to the World Health Organisation, as many as four out of every 10 patients in the world are harmed in primary and outpatient health care. In low- to middle-income countries, that translates into a collective 2.6 million deaths a year. Medication errors are a leading cause of avoidable harm in health systems globally. It
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Training Vital if South African Companies Are to Compete in Lucrative Wellness Industry 

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the health and wellness industry significantly. Exponential advances in medical science, digital technologies, data access and analytics, and a movement from disease care to prevention and well-being, are also driving this change. Wellness is now not only only about fitness and eating well, but overall physical and mental wellbeing.  The
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What is Instructional Design?

instructional design
Instructional Design is the practice of systematically designing, developing, and deliveringinstructional materials and experiences – both digital and physical – in a consistent and reliablefashion toward an efficient, effective, appealing, engaging and inspiring acquisition of knowledge. A Brief History of Instructional Design: The idea of Instructional Design can be dated back to the 1900s where
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