What Makes e3 (effective,, efficient,, engaging) Instruction?

This is another writing which further illustrates the importance of the first principles. Merril supports the idea that task-centered, E3 instruction promotes long-term memory retention. The more actively learners participate, the more likely they are to remember and apply the learned skills in the future.

The paper explains the difference between problem based instruction and problem-centered instruction, in that problem centered instruction has a structure which walks the learner through the problem solving process in an engaging manner.

Much of the course types described in this paper are instructor-led online courses, rather than SDEL courses.  It is important to make that distinction, because interaction is greatly effected.  SDEL’s typically have little to no interaction, so motivation and engagement must be obtained in other ways.  Instructor led courses often provide access to things like forums, promote peer interactions and instructor guidance.