James Mackay MSc
Instructional Designer | E-Learning Specialist

E-Learning and Maslow’s Needs

Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of Motivational Needs remains as relevant today as it did more than half a century ago. In this article I explore how we can meet learners needs within E-Learning to help get them into the learning zone.

From Sage on the Stage
to Guide on the Side

The image shows an instructor presenting a powerpoint with confused students on the left, on the right an instructor is helping someone solve their problem to success.

Moving beyond traditional knowledge transfer and to more effective method of instruction.
In this article I explore the reasons for why I believe moving to a guide on the side approach is the right way to go.