Compare the two masterpieces by the great Italian artist Michelangelo above. On the left is David, completed in the earlier part of his career, in 1504; on the right is Atlas, created toward the latter part. David vs. Atlas David is near…
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Using Intuitive and Deliberate Learning in Story Lessons – Tip #150
I have often proposed in my books, blogs and presentations the idea of integrating stories in learning design. You’ll find several tips in this blog alone citing many studies affirming the effectiveness of stories in helping people learn. In this…
How Microlearning Impacts Coaching and Behavior Change – Tip #149
In California, there’s a law that discourages people from using plastic bags. Supermarkets will charge you $.10 if you need a bag — it’s no longer free. But dang! I always forget, so I end up hauling my purchased goods…
The Secrets of Graffiti Learning Pros – Tip #148
When I conduct webinars or speak in workshops and conferences, I meet two types of learning pros: the Fixer-uppers, or those who help learners fix things, and the Sprayers, or those who “spray” learners “band-aid” solutions and content. Because they…
Are We Taking the Concept of “Micro” Too Far? – Tip #147
I was reading an article in The New York Times about how a company in Wisconsin wanted to microchip their employees. My first reaction was absolute horror and all I could think of was that this is what I do…
You Too Can Be a Da Vinci of eLearning Design – Tip #146
I once attended a conference at the Arts Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA where Ford and GM have their auto cars designed. A professor was seated beside me, and we started to talk. I asked him, “What has happened…
Virtual Reality and Micro Learning: Ready. Set. Engage. – Tip #145
Steven Spielberg just released the trailer for the highly anticipated movie “Ready Player One.” This movie is an adaptation of the same titled Ernest Cline’s virtual reality thriller novel and is set in the year 2044. In this story, people escape the…
Virtual Reality Makes Our Stories Even More Real – Tip #144
Virtual Reality (VR) is quickly becoming the next great medium. It is a medium by which its users are transported into other worlds, times, and spaces. The medium, in a sense, tricks the brain into thinking it is experiencing many…
The Bumblebee Effect: How Digital Learners Interact with Information – Tip #143
Bumblebees are known to be smart, agile, and purpose-driven insects. A simplified look at their life may make their actions appear to be random, but they are not. Looking through a smaller, more specific lens, they monitor the amount of…
Why a Reflection Pause is Critical to Performance – Tip #142
The workplace has changed. Regardless of what industry or sector you are in, the speed of work has increased over the last few years influencing the idea of agility in the workspace. One of the key drivers of this increase…
Advanced Models of Story-Based eLearning Design – Tip #141
I just presented to a large audience in a webinar on the 7 Advanced Models of Story-Based eLearning Design. Four provocative discoveries stood out. I’d like to share with you some interesting ways on how technology influences the way stories…
“Quick Answers are All I Need.” The Learner at Work Tells Us – Tip #140
Why is there a need to access knowledge anytime? Also, why is there an increasing need for us to search for good training opportunities and push learning? Are you ready to take advantage of this trend? There’s a new corporate…
Dealing With the Most Challenging Webinar Problems – Tip #139
Every now and then I encounter problems with Webinars, not often but when they happen, whoa kaboom! I must be prepared for it, otherwise I would panic, lose my cool, and derail the webinar and cause consternation on the part…
What I learned from the WEBINAR Gurus –Thiagi, Lou Russell, Jane Bozarth – Tip #138
I got to visit the Monastery where Gurus Live There are many ways to learn, but it is best is to seek out Gurus. Most of them live in monasteries (or Hall of Fame for Great Trainers). They are up…
How to Be a Kung Fu Webinar and Virtual Trainer Master – Tip #137
In last week’s tip, I shared my initial life-changing journey. I also started asking myself, “What skills must I possess to be a Masterful Virtual Trainer? What does it take to hear your webinar attendees sing out their praises for…