For many years, training professionals have faced the challenge of improving learners’ retention after they leave the classroom or through online training. The problem is often observed due to the phenomenon of learners forgetting information they have been exposed to during the training...
Organizations today need to go beyond finding ways to more efficiently share existing knowledge. In a world that’s less predictable, they need to figure out how to create new knowledge. To do so, managers should understand five essential distinctions: explicit versus tacit knowledge; learning...
During a meeting at Cambridge University around 30 years ago I was thoroughly chastised by a Cambridge academic. I’d used the phrase “learning delivery” when describing computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL) approaches. CSCL was one of the hot pedagogical approaches of the day – when...
In this post you'll find a helpful list of the top 11 learning mistakes you'll want to avoid. These tips will allow you to circumvent the pitfalls of learning design and development, so that you can move forward on the path to learning success. Top 11 Learning Design and Development Mistakes There...
Ever come back from a training course only to not remember the core points shortly after? Or, have you sent staff off on an expensive 2-day training course just to have them forget the content only weeks later? Can learning technology help us to mitigate the forgetting curve? Efficient...
In Part 2 of the eLearning Champions series, explore two methods to integrate eLearning into the training framework, either in a "blend" or as curriculums. Integrating eLearning into Your Training Strategy In Part 1 of this 3-part series, I introduced the persona of an “eLearning Champion” who,...
It is recognized that there are optimum times to learn and optimum pacing for that learning. The same is true for testing, but this is often ignored to the detriment of both the learning outcome and the credibility of the learning process. Testing Learning and Delivering It: Why Are Both...
When it comes to new information, our brains have a strict ‘use it or lose it’ policy. And too often, training content is forgotten within the first hour of employees learning it. Don’t let this be you! Find out how to use microlearning and spaced repetition to make your training results last. How...
The biggest challenge for any learning program is to ensure retention of learning. If learners do not retain what they learned in the program, the program is not very useful. Foster Knowledge Retention with Spaced Learning For a long time, educationists researched methods to increase the retention...
It’s a well-known truth that you have to spend money to make money. Continuing to reinvest in your business in smart and strategic ways is essential for staying competitive in ever-changing markets. Understanding where and how to allot resources, however, can be a high-wire budget-balancing act....
After over two decades in the talent development industry, I understand the frustration firsthand. Imagine this: Your dedicated training team spends months developing an exciting new program for your organization's employees. Learners love the training and provide positive feedback on how fun the...
Creating training videos is crucial for engaging and effective learning, leading to growth and prosperity of employees and business. Discover how to create videos to enhance employee performance and productivity. Training videos have emerged as the most effective tool for employee onboarding. It...