Have you ever shared your thoughts with someone? On a grander scale, have you tried sharing your work or a potential masterpiece with like-minded people? Sharing your work simply means that it is where your mind is at. It is…
Author: Ray Jimenez, PhD
Follow the Crumbs of Insight – Tip #74
This is the third installment of the five-part blog series about the The All-New TrainingMagNetwork.com Open Learning Environment. At Training Magazine Network, we capture the crumbs of insights as they happen. This level of self-awareness enables our members to keep…
The Unbounded World of Learning – Tip #73
This is the second installment of of my five-part blog series on helping members of TrainingMagNetwork understand their expertise better. We believe in unshackling our thinking and providing learners as much access to content and this is what this post…
Creative Musing – Tip #72
Learning is a creative process. We start with a question, a challenge, a problem, an opportunity or possibly simple or complex tasks. Then we go back to asking more questions. Because of what we want to do, accomplish or learn,…
Freedom to Learn and Pursue One’s Expertise – Tip #71
I am proud to share that in a few weeks, Training Magazine Network will release a new first-of-its kind member service. Our research confirms this is brand-new. We call it Path to Expertise or Path2X. According to Judith A. Hale, Ph.D.,…
Slow-Mo Learning is Faster – Tip #70
Whether it is trying to fix the faucet or a broken heart, important decisions make or break significant relationships each day. Problem solving skills are therefore of paramount importance whether one is a handyman, a father, a CEO, or the…
Reflections Impact Performance – Tip #69
As an experienced trainer, I have found the immense importance of reflection on my own learning and that of my learners. As I mentioned in the previous tip, reflection deepens one’s own learning. If you want to really learn something,…
Why Reflect? The Role of Reflection in the Learning Process – Tip #68
Traveling is a painful process, even when one is having a vacation. I must admit though, that traveling especially at a time when I am less interrupted, like while on the plane or at the airport or just in a…
How to Add Depth to Micro-Ideas – Tip #67
What pushes the popularity of micro, small bites learning or learning by snippets and drips? There Is Strong Evidence of a Convergence of Forces Velocity of business is rapid – Organizations need to train people quickly to push products, support…
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Creating Big Lessons by Using Small Data – Tip #66
Rapid learning is achieved by putting lessons in micro-scenarios. Instead of serving the “whole pie of knowledge” all at once, serving slices to elearners is also effective. Micro-scenarios prevent information overload and give learners more capacity to focus and accumulate…
The Art of Anticipation in Story-Based Learning Design – Tip #65
Story-Based eLearning design is effective because it creates an environment where learners are compelled to anticipate. The vagueness of “what’s next” keeps the mind engrossed until the story finds a resolution. Very few people can resist the power of a…
The Power of Surprise in Story-Based Design – Tip #64
In most endeavors – war, sports, marketing, or storytelling – the element of surprise works wonders. By using the strategy of surprise, people are caught in their vulnerable state, a condition that leads to openness and non-judgment. Surprise, therefore, is…
Five Best Videos on the Story-Based Design Approach – Tip #63
I am thrilled to present you five of my best videos, each one providing you with a sneak peak, as well as helpful tips, on how the Story-Based eLearning Design can transform your courses into high-impact learning events. Must Learn…
The Best of the Best Tips in Story-Based eLearning Design – Tip #62
In this issue, we have gathered the very best tips from the numerous tips we have shared in the past. In case you missed them, rediscover how you can decrease learning costs considerably, help your learners retain information better through…