Category: learning theory
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Creating good learning activities
Following on from the last Ask Logicool video on excellent training program design I was asked a few questions about how do you create/write learning activities. The video can be found at the usual locations and is also replicated below. Do you have anymore questions about program design and writing? Just let me know and…
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Practice, Practice, Practice.
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The big line in real estate is Location, Location, Location. If there is statement with equivalent importance in training/learning it is Practice, Practice,Practice! The blogs name comes from this simple format. Learn something, Do it (Practice), Master it (be truly competent), and Challenge (take your learning to the next level of complexity). Then start the…
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More on the amazing brain
Further to my post yesterday I found some information I had stored for a later date which I thought you might enjoy. The first one is some research conducted on brain training programs. All though it is not conclusive it was very disappointing for all of those advocates of brain games etc. Then there is…
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The amazing brain
One thing we really need to do as trainers is attempt to keep up with science as it discovers more and more about the operation of the human brain. As trainers we often forget that though we are always attempting to deal with the whole person we are really interacting with that person’s brain.…
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Learning styles
Here is a different approach to learning styles that you might find interesting. It is from another blog called performing excellence which appears to be fairly new. Hopefully you are familiar with Kolb, Honey & Mumford and Jung but maybe not so familiar with the 4MAT system which does seem to have some theoretical basis…
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Are you different?
Watch this short video from TED. The speaker is Temple Grandin who I knew nothing about but it appears they have made a movie about her. She is different and proud of it. She has autism but due to this disability it has allowed her to achieve remarkable success in a number of fields. It…
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Learning by doing
Learning by doing is not a new concept in fact it was most likely the first teaching technique invented apart from demonstrating. Many of you (not all) know that I deliver a Diploma in Training and Assessment program. It has taken a while to develop the overall strategy and structure of the program and I…
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Laws of Human Nature
I read this blog post today at Education Innovation (Blog post link) and thought that it was good reminder of some of the guidelines we need to remember when dealing with a wide variety of students/trainees. We often get so caught up in preparing a good program or session that we forget about the students…
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Do you use metaphors in training?
Episode 9 of the Training Tips 56 series has been released and it is covering the topic of metaphors in training. If you are a little hazy about what a metaphor is then click on this link for a definition. They are very important in training. With difficult, complex topics it is a good idea…
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The Brain
The brain is an incredible organ and it appears that nearly every week another new insight into its operation is released. Hard to keep up with, but it is important for trainers to have at least a basic understanding of the operation of the brain, particularly how we learn and remember. Here is a blog…