Applied E-Learning Applications

Written by David Charney
Posted: May 22, 2009 (9 months, 3 weeks ago) | 0 comments

It is first the fundamentals then the application of information that builds experience. A simple example:

For a right-angled triangle, the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.  a² + b² = c²

OK, now go use it… Go on…

For many of us this is where the problem begins. We don’t know how to apply this information. If we can’t apply it, we can’t relate to it. If we can’t relate to it we may find it boring or not something our time is better spent on. So we move on or find a good movie to watch.

So let’s finish the puzzle. We know a² + b² = c², but how do we apply it? How do I use this information? Let’s give an example of it’s application. I would love to make this interactive but due to time here is a quick mock-up. So the scenario is this. You are building a bike ramp. You know how long and how tall the ramp is, but you haven’t put together anything yet so you can’t measure the length of the final plank. So you ask yourself…

This is a quick example but now the connection between the formula and a situation it might be used is applied. And while this example may not directly relate with everyone it can spark applications they can relate to.