From the Coleface

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Learning objectives are rarely written in a way that gets the pulse racing e.g. “List the 8 principles of data protection regulations” [I can only apologise for having bullet points in this article…]. Clive Shepherd has described further related pros and cons of learning objectives. What’s the way forward?

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From the Coleface

MAY 21, 2012

As new technologies emerge and then go mainstream, this provides L&D practitioners with new channels through which to connect with learners and enable them to improve performance. Click here for the full article. However on the way, some organisations will get in badly wrong. Step forward Havering Sixth Form College in Hornchurch.

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From the Coleface

NOVEMBER 24, 2008

In “Inside Learning Technologies”, Vaughan Waller writes an interesting article article about the gap between what he regarded as e-learning good practice and how accountants said that they wanted to learn. I sympathise with Vaughan’s dilemma – as an L&D professional, do you provide the best you can?

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From the Coleface

DECEMBER 6, 2009

In October’s TJ, Justin Collinge writes a thought-provoking article called “Are you m*ssing a tr*ck?” The scientific basis for this is the “generation effect” which I remember fondly from my days of being a psychology undergraduate. By all means follow Justin’s advice…but in moderation is best. . .

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From the Coleface

NOVEMBER 19, 2008

Nicky has worked on assignments with clients in America, Argentina, Canada, Nigeria and Venezuela, providing her with a strong understanding of global L&D issues and cultural differences. She has also published a number of articles relating to psychology, strengths and engagement in both journals and popular L&D magazines.

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From the Coleface

NOVEMBER 12, 2007

As I read November’s Accountancy magazine, I was pleased to see Tracy Gordon, who I used to sit next to 10 years ago at Deloitte, has become famous enough to write an article about the latest Companies Act. the rights for members of quoted companies to raise concerns about the audit.

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From the Coleface

DECEMBER 18, 2009

Jay Cross has an interesting article in the December issue of the “Inside Learning Technologies” magazine about making business decisions and the use of business metrics. As I made the claim in Feb that 2009 would be the year of “ bad measurement ” this is a topic close to my heart.

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