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Kaizen for learning and development
You may not have heard of Rob Brinkerhoff but you really should have. ( You can google him, naturally). His main focus...
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Why learning outcomes always trump learning theories
Early on in an instructional design training course or programme, one of the topics on the agenda might be different...
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Working successfully with subject matter experts
You don't need to be a campaigner or activist to be passionate about something. We can all feel our pulse quicken, our...
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Is there a 'best' delivery medium for learning?
Face-to-face, e-learning, mobile learning, web-based classes. Which is best? Is there a definitive answer?
One of my...
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Sitting in a toilet cubicle on Friday morning break
Autumn is often our busiest period. The time of the year when people are most likely to decide to take some training or...
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Instructional design essentials: making learning meaningful
You know the old adage. Those who can, do. Those who can’t, teach.Brutal? You bet. Eight short words that devastate....
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Instructional design: using visuals to support learning
When developing learning materials, most instructional designers and trainers rarely give much thought to how they use...
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More tips for choosing e-learning software
Looking for e-learning software or e-learning authoring tools, can be a pretty time-consuming process. There are many...
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In-person training: helping adults learn effectively
When you are designing learning (regardless of the delivery medium) key to success is an understanding of how adults...
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E-Learning games and gamification - avoid the 'weakest link' syndrome
One big problem with games and learning: our first experience of them is usually part of play.
We generally watch or...
