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Learning Design isn’t for the wimpy

Clark Quinn

We could do it, but it would be a disaster (in this case, that’s what we’re working from, a too-rote too-knowledge-dump course. knowledge). You then need, however, a broad knowledge that you can draw upon to make some reasonable inferences. And it’s too often what I’ve seen done, and it’s wrong.

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The Case for eLearning in the Workplace

TOPYX LMS

These are all examples of microlearning. Compared to traditional learning, microlearning may seem a little wimpy. This is as true of knowledge as it is of material possessions. Or, taking a 3-minute online quiz covering the learning that has taken place. This differs from traditional learning situations.

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The Case for Self-Paced Learning in the Workplace

TOPYX LMS

These are all examples of microlearning. Compared to a traditional learning situation in which students may read huge amounts of textbook pages in one sitting, microlearning may seem a little wimpy. This is just as true of knowledge as it is of material possessions. In reality, though, it is powerful.

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Keeping Up - April's Big Question

eLearning Cyclops

Not only am I often made aware of new tools, but also get opinions, tips, and examples of their use. However, being involved in an e-learning community is a big help. For me it is a blog community and following many experts on Twitter. Many of the blogs I follow are part of the eLearningLearning community.

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How I Went from Arc Flash Training Newbie to Guru in 2 Weeks

OpenSesame

People die from a lack of knowledge on this topic. For example, a thousand ampere arc across terminals that nearly touch can exceed 35,000 degrees Fahrenheit. This makes our sun look wimpy at its comparatively cool 10,000 degrees. . Arc flash training is serious business—deadly serious. Far Hotter Than the Sun. Imagine that!

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