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Author: Ray Jimenez, PhD

Trial-and-Error Thinking Is the Laser Point of Learning – Workshop Tip #263

November 23, 2021June 22, 2022 Ray Jimenez, PhDWorkshop Tips
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Once upon a time, at Jet Propulsion Labs (JPL), I witnessed how a laser tested a raw material intended to be part of the lunar lander. The researchers wanted to simulate what happens to the material when it reaches space.…

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3 Ways to Measure the Impact of Microlearning – Workshop Tip # 262

November 18, 2021June 22, 2022 Ray Jimenez, PhDWorkshop Tips
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Ever hang out with a scientist, just to learn new information? Whenever I get the chance, I listen to scientists at Caltech about their research. This allows me to add new knowledge to my mental database. And with some reflection,…

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7 Tips in Building Relationships with Remote Learners – Workshop Tip # 261

November 10, 2021June 22, 2022 Ray Jimenez, PhDWorkshop Tips
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Tools-Driven Training Not so long ago, we embraced the idea of eLearning asynchronous training projects and hoped to realize the promise of promoting self-driven, independent learning. We created hundreds of thousands of eLearning courses using a variety of authoring tools.…

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Using Commonplace Microtechnologies in Your Microlearning Strategies – Workshop Tip # 260

November 8, 2021June 23, 2022 Ray Jimenez, PhDWorkshop Tips
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(Special thanks to Espen Lund of Tomra for sharing ideas) Have you ever thought of a kitchen spatula as microtechnology? It’s true. Whenever we cook at home, we are using a whole bunch of microtechnologies. These are commonplace tools like…

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Want to Burst the Learning Bubble? – Workshop Tip # 259

November 3, 2021November 4, 2021 Ray Jimenez, PhDWorkshop Tips
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Ready, set? Go burst the learning bubble! Learning lessons are often delivered with the assumption that situations with learners and workers are fixed or static. We say, “The learners will learn this content in this situation with these conditions.” At…

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6 Most Popular Microlearning Ideas- Flashcards, Mapping, Short PDFs, etc. – Workshop Tip #258

October 29, 2021November 11, 2021 Ray Jimenez, PhDWorkshop Tips
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Take a look at the featured image. Have you ever noticed these signs in airports or restrooms? Or perhaps even on posters, sales kits, and product guides? Without knowing it, we are already seeing a lot of Microlearning tools. But…

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7 Steps in Facilitating Conversations in Webinars – Workshop Tip #257

October 27, 2021October 27, 2021 Ray Jimenez, PhDWorkshop Tips
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Lecturing in webinars could be like talking down on people;  at least that’s how many of us feel. So, it is well worth training to create conversations – yes, even in webinars – with your audience.  How do we do…

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How to Write Very, Very, Very Short Stories for Your eLearning – Workshop Tip #256

October 21, 2021October 27, 2021 Ray Jimenez, PhDUncategorized
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To start this off, you don’t need long storytelling in eLearning. They are a waste of time and even if you try hard to perfect them, the results will be of low quality.  That’s quite an unkind indictment of stories.…

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How to Search Even Faster Using Microlearning – Workshop Tip #255

October 20, 2021October 27, 2021 Ray Jimenez, PhDWorkshop Tips
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Search engines revolutionized the way we research. By simply hovering on the “search” bar and typing keywords, we instantly get a bevy of information and results. But the questions are: Does this innovation drive more learning? Is searching more important…

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The Learning Sparks – Adding Reflections To Your Learning Programs – Workshop Tip #254

October 19, 2021October 26, 2021 Ray Jimenez, PhDUncategorized
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Whenever I design and deliver learning programs for webinars, eLearning, or workflow learning, I always get curious and excited to witness the sparks of learning. I eagerly anticipate the moment when learners can finally connect the dots and leap up…

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When Worlds Collide: The Clash of Linearity and Chaos – Workshop Tip #253

January 13, 2021January 15, 2021 Ray Jimenez, PhDWorkshop Tips
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Looking back at early 2019, who would have thought that in just a matter of weeks, the world, including anyone and everyone, would experience rapid and extreme changes to their lives as the pandemic soared? Can anyone explain how this…

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Organizations: Going With the Flow – Workshop Tip #252

December 23, 2020January 15, 2021 Ray Jimenez, PhDWorkshop Tips
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Oftentimes organizations are viewed as a type of linear, production line arrangement, composed of individuals set upon a task toward a singular, overarching objective. We carry a notion of a sort of “mechanized stream,” wherein leaders assign tasks and workers…

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Loners in the Organization: Do You Matter in the Overall Workflow? – Workshop Tip #251

December 14, 2020December 14, 2020 Ray Jimenez, PhDWorkshop Tips
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Consider this. You spend most of your waking hours working. Day in and day out, you ensure that you deliver your tasks on time and to the best of your ability. You pride yourself on the quality of your work.…

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Critical Thinking, Dialogue, and the Role of the Coach in Workflow Learning – Workshop Tip #250

December 4, 2020December 4, 2020 Ray Jimenez, PhDWorkshop Tips
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Have you ever participated in sports? Think about that for a moment. Did you work with a coach? What was the role of the coach? How did the coach help you think for yourself? One role of the coach is…

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A New Model for Upskilling Frontline Leaders to Effectively Train Their Workers – Workshop Tip #249

November 30, 2020January 15, 2021 Ray Jimenez, PhDWorkshop Tips
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The sudden COVID-19 outbreak brought many problems to the forefront, particularly in business and workforce sectors. This is where we’ve seen a drastic reduction in the frontline workforce. In facing today’s reality, many Chief Learning Officers, managers, and leaders are…

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Ray Jimenez, PhD
Chief Learning Architect
Recipient of “Innovations Award” from Training Magazine Founder: TrainingMagNetwork with 170,000 members, Situation Expert, Excite Webinars, Vignettes Learning Author: Workflow Learning 2019, Scenario-Based Learning (2015), Do-it-Yourself eLearning, (2017), 3-Minute eLearning (2011), Story Impacts (2012)

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