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Learn Faster Using First Principles and the Feynman Technique – Tip #177

April 18, 2018December 7, 2020 Ray Jimenez, PhDUncategorized
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When Elon Musk and his team were in the process of estimating the cost of SpaceX rockets, they didn’t look at the products on the market. Instead, they identified the necessary parts and the cost of those parts’ raw materials.…

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Build a Culture of Critical Thinking for Learning Breakthroughs – Tip #176

April 16, 2018December 7, 2020 Ray Jimenez, PhDUncategorized
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Just a few months ago, news broke out about reports of cyber attacks during the 2018 Winter Olympics. Internet and wifi service also went offline during the opening ceremony because of these cyber attacks. How do they do that? Let…

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3 Ways to Learn Better in the Modern Era – Tip #175

April 3, 2018December 7, 2020 Ray Jimenez, PhDUncategorized
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We’re living in the sci-fi of yesteryears, where robots do the work that humans did. For instance, there’s a 3-foot-tall robot named Elvis at the Renaissance Hotel in Las Vegas. Elvis brings a toothbrush or toothpaste, an extra towel, or a…

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Why Story Lessons Are the Most Engaging Learning for Millennials – Tip #174

March 28, 2018December 7, 2020 Ray Jimenez, PhDUncategorized
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As a child, you probably had a grandmother who told you stories. How did she captivate you with her tales? Now, think about your social media habits. You’ve probably shared a cool pic or an interesting article recently. You might…

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The “Secret Sauce” of Virtual Collaboration – Tip #173

March 27, 2018December 7, 2020 Ray Jimenez, PhDUncategorized
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There’s an interesting study released in 2017 about remote workers. Titled “The Human Face of Remote Working,” it discovered that remote workers seek a human connection. Through collaborative technologies, they build better co-worker relationships and are more empathic. “Nearly all…

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3 Examples of Microlearning Lesson Storyboards – Tip #172

March 12, 2018December 8, 2020 Ray Jimenez, PhDUncategorized
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One of the challenges in Microlearning is how to smartly reduce big, bloated, and overloaded courses. These courses are the typical “click-and-read” eLearning, lengthy classroom programs and long references.   This tip and guide presents the key steps in Microlearning Lesson…

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When to Use “Face Time” and When to Use Webinars and Virtual Meetings – Tip #171

February 21, 2018December 8, 2020 Ray Jimenez, PhDUncategorized
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Online learning affords learners more independence in learning content at their own pace. However, the need for expert guidance is still a critical factor in the learning process. An expert can read a learner’s performance and provide immediate feedback. A…

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How to Leverage Opportunities for Microlearning Impacts – Tip #170

February 16, 2018December 8, 2020 Ray Jimenez, PhDUncategorized
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Back in 2017, the Association for Talent Development (ATD) conducted a survey on microlearning. According to their research results, 92% of organizations are already using microlearning and planned to do more of it. More than 67% of organizations not using microlearning…

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How Story Characters Help Learners Learn Difficult and Sensitive Topics – Tip #169

February 7, 2018December 9, 2020 Ray Jimenez, PhDUncategorized
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Sensitive topics, like sexual abuse or harassment, dealing with personal failures (where learners have an emotional stake) and handling “no correct answer” situations (gray areas at work), can be difficult to teach. These topics create in learners the following:​ Discomfort​…

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How Empathy Makes Your Learners Learn – Tip #168

January 31, 2018December 9, 2020 Ray Jimenez, PhDUncategorized
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Back in 2012, Time named Google Glass one of the best inventions of the year, but Google pulled out the headset in 2015 after a short-lived release in 2014. What happened? Empathy Gap In marketing speak, Google Glass failed because…

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5 Proven Ways to Help Learners Remember Lessons – Tip #167

January 26, 2018December 9, 2020 Ray Jimenez, PhDUncategorized
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Learner engagement is a constant challenge for designers and trainers. Learners are hounded by countless information media. So how do we help them recall, retain and eventually apply what they learn? Ponder these ideas and see how it can help…

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Pixar in a Box: Lessons on Storytelling – Tip #166

January 22, 2018December 9, 2020 Ray Jimenez, PhDUncategorized
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“Monsters, Inc.” is a Pixar animated movie that features monsters going to work scaring kids for a living. At least, that’s how director Pete Docter pitched it originally. And, although people who first heard the idea laughed and thought it…

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Why Avoid Comparing Microlearning with Instructional Design – Tip #165

January 11, 2018December 9, 2020 Ray Jimenez, PhDUncategorized
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Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, explains why many good ideas never become successful ventures (paraphrased): “When we assess an idea, we need to see if the core concept works and has potential to provide solutions and new opportunities.…

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Vortex of the Workplace and Microlearning Fix – Tip #164

January 9, 2018December 10, 2020 Ray Jimenez, PhDUncategorized
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In the 1997 disaster adventure film, Twister, Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton are storm-chasers researching tornadoes. They figure out a way to get the hurricane’s speed, directions, and behavior by positioning their machine inside the eye of the hurricane. Once…

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Ray’s Top Blogs on Microlearning – Tip #163

January 2, 2018December 9, 2020 Ray Jimenez, PhDUncategorized
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Here are Ray’s top blog-tips to jumpstart your 2018 Microlearning goals and forward steps. Expertise: Why the Odds are Stacked Against Novices – Tip #93We all have some level of expertise knowledge. However, we have to constantly test it and subject…

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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: 3-Minute eLearning (2011), Story Impacts (2012), Scenario-Based Learning (2015), Do-it-Yourself eLearning, (2017), Workflow Learning (2019), and Transforming Learning Design with A.I. ChatGPT (2023).

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