Category: learning theory
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Games and Brains
An old colleague of mine – Dean Groom writes a very interesting blog on gaming and education and he might like this article (sure he has already seen it). It is basically about how video gaming can increase brain size. Read it here via Lifehacker. Maybe parents don’t need to be concerned about gaming.
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Participant Motivation
I am fascinated by motivation particularly when applied to participants in a course. Unfortunately I often get the feeling that the only thing motivating some people and groups is the piece of paper at the end to say they finished and passed the program. You can get very cynical at times when you see this…
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Life skills
Regardless of what you are teaching or training you are most likely also teaching life skills. The life skills are essential for the knowledge, skill and behaviours you are training to be absorbed and integrated effectively. Watch this video to get handle on the seven essential life skills. Can’t see the video – click here
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Motivation
Just about every training program that I write and deliver has a component of motivation in it or should. It is critical in everything particularly learning and hence all trainers should have some understanding of it. There are many video’s on the internet but I always recommend the one below. Also enjoy the infographic below.…
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Keeping up to date with brain science
It’s part of the job. You need to keep up with the science of the brain as we have jobs that directly involve and engage it. So what’s new – read it here.
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Pedagogy Wheel
Check out this Pedagogy Wheel which relates to apps and motivation and …….Open the PDF file as it is worth looking at. Watch the videos. What do you think? Read the article here.
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Adult Learning Theory Review
I think it is a good idea to go back and check your educational theory to make sure you are applying yourself appropriately as a teacher or trainer. Here is a great summary of Adult Learning theory and principles. Read it here.
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Elearning Research
Quick post as I am flat out at the moment travelling and training. This is a good research article on elearning effectiveness. Look’s promising and would mean less of this travelling that I am doing at the moment. Read the article here.
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Brain Stuff
As Learning Enablers (I am using the new term – see last post) we are dealing with the brain. The more you understand how it works the better you are able to shape the learning so that it is effective and efficient. Here is a quick video on the brain. Can’t see the video –…
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Training Myths
The start of a new year is a good time to get your head straight on what is fact and what is fiction in training. Here is some useful information about common training myths. Myth about the brain – to read click here. Click here to see an infographic on training myths. Click here to…