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It's that time of year again when many try to set personal and professional goals. The problem is that generally, we set a New Year's resolution only to have about 10% of people stick with them for more than a few months. This is reality, and I believe it's because we tackle goals from the ... Read more
What is Instructional Design? Many moons ago, I surveyed L&D people and asked them to self-identify their job role titles. This corresponded with a blog post I wrote about Instructional Design being dead. When all was said and done, there were 93 different variances of L&D titles. Instructional Designer Instructional Experience Designer Training (or L&D) ... Read more
“The only thing that is constant is change.” – Heraclitus Especially with technological advancements, the world is constantly changing. Knowledge is more obtainable now than ever before. All you need is a computer and an Internet connection and you can learn just about anything you want, and in the workplace today, people who do not ... Read more
Ah, learning myths. Will they ever go away? Probably not. As long as there are people, myths will persist. George Washington had wooden teeth. You need to drink eight glasses of water a day. You'll get cramps if you swim after eating. It takes seven years to digest gum. Napoleon Bonaparte was short. ... Read more
When you neglect the debriefing and reflection processes in training - your training is at risk of failure. We all know debriefing and reflection activities are crucial to the learning process, yet they are routinely skipped in face-to-face, eLearning, and virtual sessions. But why? A debrief is a simple yet powerful tool that lets participants ... Read more
It would be delightful if, for every training session, everyone turned up ready to listen and engage actively. But Dorothy, we aren't in Kansas anymore! Many people show up with plenty of training baggage. They may consider your training session punishment. They have had training experiences with facilitators who considered themselves "Master of Their Domain." ... Read more
It's time to talk Collaborative Learning! As a nudge, here is a quick down-and-dirty definition: Collaborative learning is the educational approach of using groups to enhance learning by working together. Groups of two or more learners work together to solve problems, complete tasks, or learn new concepts. This approach actively engages learners to process and ... Read more
Well, that was an unexpected discovery! Time flies, and as time flies, so does technology and knowledge gains. It's always good practice to plan some structured learning. You know, the type we build into our calendars to have a quiet moment to read some research or participate in a webinar. However, sometimes the best ideas ... Read more
This upcoming chat is a two-for-one. First, let's discuss accessing a coach or mentor for our own professional growth and development. Having a coach or mentor is like having a personal cheerleader in your corner, rooting for your success and helping you overcome any obstacles in your way. They can provide valuable feedback, advice, and ... Read more
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