It’s said that practice makes perfect. For decades now, a tried and tested approach to delivering new learning has been practice, practice…and more practice. Many L&D approaches, in fact, encourage aspects of repeated review and revision. The prevailing thought has been: The more you do, the better you learn. There’s no denying that significant knowledge transference does occur through continuous drills and exercises. However, the big question is: How engaging do learners find practice-intensive eLearning course when trying to learn new concepts and skills? Disengagement through practice The secret to productive knowledge transfer lies in creating learning environments where learners engage constructively with learning content. When it comes to creating engaging eLearning, therefore, it’s not only essential to include aspects of repeated practice; it’s also important that instructional designers and Learning & Development (L&D) professionals design such activity in ways … [Read more...] about The secrets to creating engaging eLearning: How to provide your audience with meaningful learning experiences
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Learning Curve: How Employers Can Change Steep To Genial Learning Experiences
There’s plenty of evidence, both anecdotal and empirical, that if you try to teach someone new things when they are anxious, the result is often counterproductive. So, what can employers do to help transform a steep learning experience into a more genial and smooth learning curve? How Can The Learning Curve Help Employers Change Learning Experiences? When new processes, procedures or tools are introduced in the workplace, it’s natural for employees to feel overwhelmed. The steep initial learning curve associated with embracing such change is often what gives workers cause for stress. What Is The Learning Curve? At it’s most basic level when used to measure accomplishments or lack thereof, a curve is associated with a gradual incline, uphill or steep, or decline, down-hill or “less steep”, in reported results. The learning curve is typically used as a measure that determines how difficult or easy it is for educators to impart knowledge, and for employees to learn new skills or acquire … [Read more...] about Learning Curve: How Employers Can Change Steep To Genial Learning Experiences
The Learning Theory Of Cognitive Development In ELearning
There has been an ongoing debate amongst educators about the role of memory versus intelligence in fostering effective learning. It has long been held that learners are more successful in retaining new content if they consciously think about what’s being taught, as opposed to simply memorizing what they see on the slides or on a computer screen. The Learning Theory Of Cognitive Development: Principles And Applications In eLearning The learning theory of cognitive development plays a huge role in the case of the former approach—understanding by thinking. Because of its very nature, where time and distance often separate instructors and learners, the cognitive process plays an even more important role in eLearning. In this article, we’ll talk about Cognitivism and its application to eLearning design. Understanding The Learning Theory Of Cognitive Development The learning theory of cognitive development is a theory in psychology, advanced by Jean Piaget, a Swiss developmental … [Read more...] about The Learning Theory Of Cognitive Development In ELearning
How to Train Your Remote Employees: Top tips, secrets, and best practices for effective remote workforce training
In the last few months, businesses and organizations around the world have been struck by an unexpected challenge: How to train their workforce to work remotely (while still being productive). Organizations around the world have implemented work-from-home policies as a key measure to reduce COVID-19 spread. However, most corporations weren’t fully prepared to leverage flexible work as a strategic approach. Leadership continuously asked the same questions again and again: How do we maintain communication with employees? What technology and other resources does the team need to work remotely? How can employees stay productive? How can employees stay engaged and motivated? SO, WHY TRAIN PEOPLE TO WORK ONLINE? According to a survey from Buffer, a company that develops and supports clients through tools for the web and mobile apps to help manage accounts in social networks, 99% of those surveyed indicated a strong preference for working online. To put that data point into … [Read more...] about How to Train Your Remote Employees: Top tips, secrets, and best practices for effective remote workforce training
The How-To Guide For Creating Successful Microlearning
With a growing trend for everything “on-demand,” eLearners expect faster and shorter learning experiences too. One way for Instructional Designers to fulfill that need is through microlearning. But what exactly is microlearning, and how should you go about successfully designing micro-courses? Learn How To Create Successful Microlearning We explore these questions in detail below and provide eLearning course designers 8 simple principles for creating successful microlearning. Common Microlearning Misconceptions Myth 1 Microlearning is the latest trend in eLearning. Wrong! Microlearning isn’t a new idea. While the eLearning company Grovo received an official patent on the word “Microlearning®” in 2017, the history of the concept of microlearning dates back even further. In fact, before Grovo received its patent, a competitor, Franklin Covey Co., held that same patent since 2006, until it expired in 2017. Myth 2 Many Instructional Designers new to the field of … [Read more...] about The How-To Guide For Creating Successful Microlearning
7 Signs You Might Need To Outsource Your ELearning Writing Content
eLearning is the fastest growing method that learners consume training content today. As a result, more and more organizations are committing significant resources to write eLearning courses for internal and external learners. When You Should Outsource Your eLearning Writing Content Unfortunately, despite the increased resources, internal eLearning content writing initiatives still don’t come up to par, and course sponsors and administrators look to outsource some of that work. What are the signs that your eLearning writing content could use a bit of outsourcing assistance? 7 Signs To Look For Sometimes, it’s not the number of resources that matter. Despite adequate staffing and budgeting, your eLearning content projects might still not be living up to learner expectations. You need to monitor for signs that there’s trouble brewing and get help as soon as possible. Here are 7 signs that indicate you might need outsourced help with your eLearning content writing: 1. Overworked And … [Read more...] about 7 Signs You Might Need To Outsource Your ELearning Writing Content