How to Use Analogies in eLearning
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The document discusses the significance of using analogies in e-learning to facilitate understanding and knowledge retention by linking new information to existing knowledge. It presents various examples that illustrate how simplifying complex concepts through analogies can illuminate the learning process, encouraging engagement and comprehension. The author emphasizes the necessity of choosing effective analogies to enhance problem-solving and invites readers to share their own ideas.
How to Use Analogies in eLearning
- 1. Wow…a Light Bulb Went On! How to Use Analogies in eLearning
- 3. “Learning is the process whereby knowledge is created through the transformation of experience.” David Kolb (1984)
- 4. Huh? Okay. Let’s use an analogy to explain this.
- 5. Learning is like making this…
- 6. …into this.
- 7. Did you just feel a small “Aha!” moment? That means a light bulb went on! (Nice analogy, huh?)
- 8. Knowledge is created... Pretend these leaves are knowledge.
- 9. …through the transformation of experience. Collecting sun rays Absorbing water Absorbing nutrients These experiences helped create the knowledge (you know, the leaves).
- 10. Just feel another “Aha!” moment? Great! You must be getting brighter! (sorry for the pun)
- 11. Learning is a process…
- 12. …and part of this process includes analogies. (technically, it’s analogical reasoning)
- 13. “Learning is the process whereby knowledge is created through the transformation of experience.” David Kolb (1984) Does this make better sense now?
- 14. Yes, thanks! So analogies really help me learn? Yup.
- 15. More analogies = More learning More light bulbs go on!
- 16. Analogies link new information to your current knowledge. (created from past experiences)
- 17. Now help your learners’ light bulbs go on by…
- 19. So let’s put the ‘learning’ into eLearning!
- 20. When you design an eLearning course, it’s easy to assume each learner has a…
- 21. blank mind
- 22. THAT’S FALSE. (Of course, you knew that.)
- 23. Which means YOU have the opportunity to use analogies because… in eLearning
- 24. … your learners are LOADED with knowledge! (Why not link new information to this???)
- 25. Got it! So, can I see some examples of analogies? Sure!
- 26. “This team consolidates and allocates resources to ensure the highest value resources are designated for the highest value work.”
- 27. Say what?
- 28. “This team consolidates “The Supplier Team and allocates resources assigns you to tasks with to ensure the highest the highest value.” value resources are designated for the highest value work.” First rewrite this to something simpler.
- 29. Then find an analogy. Hmm…mountains? Your learners have some type of experience with mountains, right?
- 30. Combine image with text to describe analogy. …to this task. We bring you from this task… The Supplier Team assigns you to tasks with the highest value.
- 31. Thanks…a light bulb went on!
- 32. Cool. Got another example? Of course!
- 33. “The diversity in our company must include thought and experience, within an environment where diverse views are welcomed and where there is a commonality from working together to create change.”
- 34. What?!?
- 35. “The diversity in our “We welcome ALL company must include people in our company; thought and experience, together we make within an environment where positive change.” diverse views are welcomed and where there is a commonality from working First, get to the point. together to create change.” Let’s rewrite to make it easier to read.
- 36. Then find an analogy. What about buttons? Your learners have some type of experience with buttons, right?
- 37. Combine buttons with text to describe analogy. Our people with diverse backgrounds... …work together to make this. We welcome ALL people in our company; together we make positive change.
- 38. That’s great…thanks! A light bulb went on!
- 39. Awesome. Can I see another example? If you insist! How about one more?
- 40. “The 3P (Production Preparation Process) is part of a Lean manufacturing design approach that includes QFD, design reviews, and post-start up monitoring by a cross- functional team to Kaizen any bugs in the new system.”
- 41. Zzzzzzzz…
- 42. “The 3P (Production “The 3P (Production Preparation Process) is part of Preparation Process) is a a Lean manufacturing design mock up design method.” approach that includes QFD, design reviews, and post-start up monitoring by a cross- Rewrite after you learn what functional team to Kaizen any 3P “really” is. bugs in the new system.” Just keep it simple.
- 43. Then find an analogy. How about a house? Your learners have some type of experience being in a house, right?
- 44. Combine image with text to describe analogy. Your truck Put kitchen closest to with groceries. where groceries come in. Oops! This closet will get With 3P, you see what in the way of you are going to build and your van! how you’re going to use it! The 3P (Production Preparation Process) is a mock up design method.
- 45. That’s cool! A light bulb went on!
- 46. Hmm… you got me thinking more about analogies. Thank you! You’re welcome. Make sure you use effective ones.
- 47. Analogies are just part of the learning process. Pick them wisely to tap into learners’ experiences.
- 48. Analogies prepare learners to solve problems. Problem solving cannot occur without analogical reasoning… because experience always intervenes.
- 49. Thank you! Coming soon…. Follow me in Slideshare.net to view upcoming presentations on analogies and how they can be used in eLearning. Oh, and I have one thing to ask…
- 50. Will you contact me? Great! Click on my email [email protected] Aww…hope and write to me with your you contact me analogy ideas! next time! By the way, isn’t a decision like what happens after you see a highway sign??
- 51. By: Parker Grant, Learning Designer This slideshow: