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Don't be afraid to call yourself a trainer

Clive on Learning

For complete novices it is probably essential in one form or another, on or off-job. Training cannot guarantee learning, because learning in the end is the prerogative of the learner, but it can have a pretty good try. The key word here is 'tendency'.

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Every learner is different but not because of their learning styles

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In my book More Than Blended Learning , I suggest some characteristics which both research and practical experience have shown to be important: A learner's prior knowledge of the subject or skill in question (novices will require a lot more structure and support than those with more elaborate mental models).

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Every learner is different but not because of their learning styles

Clive on Learning

In my book More Than Blended Learning , I suggest some characteristics which both research and practical experience have shown to be important: A learner's prior knowledge of the subject or skill in question (novices will require a lot more structure and support than those with more elaborate mental models).

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Profile of a learning architect: Peter Butler

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He would be more inclined to provide ‘learning nuggets’ in advance of their first day of work and to support formal courses with mentoring. Before his appointment he served as Director of Learning, BT Group plc from June 2004. When it comes to induction and apprenticeship, Peter believes the mix has to extend beyond the formal.

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Six disciplines of breakthrough learning

Clive on Learning

We are in the business of facilitating improved business results" (Fred Harburg, 2004). Design the complete experience : The idea here is to make sure that the design extends beyond the formal learning experience (whether that's an event, self-study or some sort of blend), to include thorough preparation and support through to application.