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
(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…
Want to Burst the Learning Bubble? – Workshop Tip # 259
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…
How to Write Very, Very, Very Short Stories for Your eLearning – Workshop Tip #256
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.…
How to Search Even Faster Using Microlearning – Workshop Tip #255
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…
The Learning Sparks – Adding Reflections To Your Learning Programs – Workshop Tip #254
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…
Are We Training Too Fast That We Don’t Allow Learners to Reflect? Workshop Tip – #241
During a regular training session, the trainer asked the participants in the workshop, “Do you have any questions?” The participants answered, “None for now, but I am sure I will have questions when I get back to work.” This is…