Category: professional development
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Christmas Eve
Have a great Christmas and happy New Year everyone. If you are really bored you might want to check out the following slideshow on how to fix your really bad powerpoint. That might be a good new year’s resolution! Fix Your Really Bad PowerPoint by @slidecomet : based on an ebook by @ThisIsSethsBlog from Slide…
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Graphics??
I have never really understood why there is jpeg, png etc graphics and which one I am supposed to be using. Here is a great guide that answers all of the questions. Source: WhoIsHostingThis.com
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Introductions
I think I introduce myself poorly. I am not even, really sure, exactly what I do as it is often very different for different people. Something I have to work on. All trainers need to know how to introduce themselves. Below are some handy tips. How NOT To Introduce Yourself from Bernard Marr
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Time Management – NOW
As we head into the last part of the year there will be many demands on your time. I am a big fan of Dan Ariely’s work. If you haven’t seen any of his videos check them out on YouTube. He explores many areas of interest to trainers especially his work on honesty, truth and…
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Training and your future
The training industry is going through a reasonably rough period I think. Many have been saying that for a while and I haven’t been convinced as I am very busy but I have started to notice a few small signs of unrest. Maybe to secure your future as a trainer you need to start your…
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Mindfulness
Mindfulness. What is it? Mindfulness is “the intentional, accepting and non-judgmental focus of one’s attention on the emotions, thoughts and sensations occurring in the present moment” Wikipedia. Is it important to trainers? I think so. It is the door to self awareness and of course emotional intelligence which is essential for all trainers and educators. The…
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Language
Great video below, with Steven Pinker discussing the absurdity of complex language. I have been writing flat out for a few weeks now, with more writing to go, and I know how difficult it is to explain a complex concept in simple terms. But that is the job. As trainers we should be constantly trying…
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Lifelong Learning
Here is an excellent article on lifelong learning. 25 great tips at the end which are quite useful. Love learning! Read the article at inFormEd
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Copyright Information
A good copyright for educators program starts on the 27th October. I have completed this program and it is worthwhile if you are still confused about what is copyrighted and what is not. The enrollments open on the 20th October and you can get further information from this website. Copyright 4 Educators…
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Sunday Zephyr – Online Courses
I know I have written about online courses before but on this quiet Sunday why don’t you cruise this list of 25 free online course sites and enrol for a program. You might learn something, develop a talent or just get an understanding of the future of education. See the 25 sites here.