e-Learning Lingo Podcast #55-Reductionism
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Announcer: The e-Learning Lingo Podcast.
Mary Kay Lofurno: Hello, this is Mary Kay Lofurno, Marketing Director here at SyberWorks.
Welcome to the 55th episode of the e-Learning Lingo Podcast series. Last week Dave Powell talked about localization. This week David will discuss a term used in e-Learning theory known as reductionism.
So I ask you, do you know your e-Learning Lingo?
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Mary Kay: Hi, Dave. So, tell us about reductionism.
David Powell: Reductionism is a way to understand complex things by reducing them to the interactions of their parts, or to fundamental concepts. The theory of reductionism explains that a complex system is nothing but a sum of parts, and that by breaking down these parts, explanations, theories, and meanings, are easier to understand.
Mary Kay Lofurno: Thanks, Dave. Have a great afternoon.
David Powell: You too. Talk with you soon.
Mary Kay Lofurno: This is Mary Kay Lofurno, Marketing Director at SyberWorks. Thanks for listening to the 55th episode of the e-Learning Lingo Podcast. This week Dave Powell explained reductionism. The episode #55 podcast audio and transcript will be posted on the e-Learning Lingo Podcast blog.
Next time, on the e-Learning Lingo Podcast, we will discuss a term used in technology management. Until then, have an awesome week.
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