Oftentimes, the stories of non-compliance are right in front of us. Although some may find it unsuitable to their company because of sensitivities and legal constraints, citing court rulings and administrative penalties and judgment demonstrate clearly why compliance elearning is…
Tag: micro-learning
Workarounds: Why They Help Learners Learn – Tip #6
Do you know that with an iPhone app you can walk to the Apple store, scan the price in iPhone and pay with your iPhone without having to talk with a cashier? We hate standing in line. We disdain flight…
Listen to the Geniuses Who Created Our Worlds – Tip #5
What would be your world if you have conversations with Carl Sagan (astrophysicist), Seymour Papert (cognitive scientist), Gordon Moore (founder of Intel) or Steve Jobs? It would be a phenomenal experience and absolutely breathtaking. Preview the great minds featured in…
Creating Engaging Technical eLearning – Move: Learners to Tears – Tip #4
A few months ago, there was a movie, “Jiro Dreams of Sushi”. It is a story on how to keep our skills and craft. It is moving and motivational. All those who train people should watch this. Watch the Mercedes…
The wrong way shows the correct way… sometimes – Tip #3
In many instances, trainers and elearning designers forget that people are reminded of the right way by seeing the wrong way. In this case, the wrong way can sometimes show what’s right – at least for learning purposes. Preview this…
Using the ridiculous and exaggerated situations to hone learning ideas – Tip #2
Learners tend to pay attention to extremes – the absurd, ridiculous, incredulous – some form of exaggeration. The entertainment certainly helps. However, what works in our brain is something like this. “The Flirtation“ – a very short story suited for Call…
Use ERRORS in making technical eLearning engaging and embedding objectives in error discovery and resolution – Tip #1
There is an old saying that says “people learn the hard way.” There is a lot of truth to that in eLearning design. Behind errors are skill gaps that can cause worker failure and high costs to the company. Errors…
eLearning Design WITHOUT a Subject Matter Expert (SME)
What to do if you have no access to a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and you have to design and deliver an eLearning program? Many of us would hate to admit it, but this situation happens.There is a way out…
“The Evil Company” – another Martian Design
Stories work as a way to communicate with people. The theme “The Evil Company” is consistently hammeredby using advertising stories and vignettes. This is another example of what I call “Martian eLearning Design” –out of this world designs but shows…
No Ugly Content Please: iPhone’s Modality Learning Is Great, but It Will Not Work with “Ugly Looking” e-Learning Content
I stumbled upon eQuixotic Blog and was impressed with Chris’ quality and mission. Chris talks about Apple’s July 11, 2008 release of Modality Learning. View Steve Jobs’ Keynote Address at WWDC 2008. Comments: 1) In the training industry, many times,…
Deep Problems with Our Tools – e-Learning, Social Learning, etc.
I am often skeptical about the many types of learning tools, e.g. social networking, e-learning, LMS, rapid e-learning, even PowerPoint, etc. Matthew Crawford wrote an interesting article on “The Limits of Neuro-Talk”, The New Atlantis. Crawford cites: “If he be…
“Humans are suckers for scale” – The Art of Simplexity
In the June 23, issue of Time Magazine, page 61, the article on “The Art of Simplexity” states: “A houseplant, with its microhydraulics and fine-tuned metabolism, may be more complex than a manufacturing plant.” “Humans are suckers for scale. Shock…
The Kaizen Way – One Small Step Can Change Your Life
I just read The Kaizen Way by Robert Maurer, PhD. It talks about making change happen in small steps. Maurer has done a lot of research in the area of behavioral changes, and he said this is how to deal…
Micro-Mobile Learning Using iPod Touch – Sun Mobile Learning
How much does it cost to purchase an iPod Touch? $180. Imagine what you can do providing learning through on-the-need basis. See this YouTube video. Amazing! The technology is phenomenal. The challenge is how to preparepresentations that are succinct, 3…
References: eLearning Guild Online Session: How to Integrate Social Networking to Impact Learning and Performance Dec. 13, 2007
Welcome to the Session. The following are the references for the December 13, 2007 Session. Download the 25-Page Special Report and Framework Graphics. Plus PowerPoint file, the three framework graphics. Basic 2-3 minutes video on “What is Social Networking” –…