Integrated Learnings

APRIL 20, 2011

Gradually provide the information they need through coaching along the way. The reminder here is to weed out nice to know from need to know information. We know that reviewing content and repeating important points helps solidify information in memory. Discovery learning can help too. Too much detail. Too much repetition.

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Integrated Learnings

AUGUST 6, 2013

Recency is the tendency to be more likely to remember information from the end of a sequence. Cognitive theorists believe that as new information enters the working memory, earlier information is pushed out. If you haven’t encountered it lately, it’s possible you’ve forgotten about the recency theory of learning.

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Integrated Learnings

JUNE 17, 2012

Many eLearning courses walk learners through a detailed process flow within the course, and then the eLearning courses tell learners that a job aid with the same information is also available for reference later. Using these same job aids to help introduce new knowledge helps reinforce the availability of job aids and how to use them.

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Integrated Learnings

JULY 27, 2011

The recency effect tells us that people are more likely to remember information from the end of a sequence. Cognitive theorists believe that as new information enters the working memory, earlier information is pushed out. We’ve talked about using stories to convey tacit knowledge in eLearning. Illustrative story.

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Integrated Learnings

FEBRUARY 12, 2012

The idea of collaboration and informal learning took the stage, and again our role shifted. We also began to realize the value of informal learning, or learning that takes place outside of the formal WBT or classroom environments, and started to capitalize on how we could capture that tacit knowledge sharing for the benefit of the learners.

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Integrated Learnings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

and nice to know information. Describing a scenario can help learners recognize when to apply new knowledge on the job (i.e., Even under the tightest of timelines, really simple scenarios likely offer some benefit compared to presenting information with no scenarios at all. Cut the nice to know information whenever possible.

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Integrated Learnings

MAY 30, 2012

Part of the foundation of learning psychology , schema theory suggests that memory consists of interrelated networks of knowledge, or mental models. The more firmly we can integrate newly learned knowledge with our existing mental models, the more likely we are to be able to recall that knowledge later. Emmott, C., &

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Integrated Learnings

MAY 16, 2011

There are a few things driving this, but primarily it's the speed at which we need (and are accustomed to receiving) information and also that smartphones and tablets, high bandwidth, and an explosion of blogs and other knowledge bases are putting that information right in our hands. Otherwise, it's irrelevant.

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Integrated Learnings

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

After all, crafting a realistic scenario requires leveraging tacit knowledge that only a subject matter expert (SME) might possess. Knowledge that is often not documented, even in the most comprehensive knowledge management systems. But how do you write these scenarios in the first place? Here’s a quick example.

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Integrated Learnings

MARCH 2, 2011

One major motivator to learn is by gaining confidence as you gain new knowledge. When learners can play with new knowledge using guided practice within a lesson, they can safely confirm that they’ve “got it.” When learners can play with new knowledge using guided practice within a lesson, they can safely confirm that they’ve “got it.”

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Integrated Learnings

JUNE 24, 2010

Inform learners of objectives. Include questions or an activity to engage existing knowledge to which learners can relate new content. Prompt learners to practice using newly learned skills and knowledge. Provide support to ensure learners apply newly learned knowledge and skills on the job (e.g., Stimulate recall.

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Integrated Learnings

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

A quiz can be used to complement a skill assessment, to test for critical knowledge that might not be easily observable. Quiz questions are often written like trivia questions, prompting learners to simply recite facts rather than figure something out or apply knowledge in a job-related way. Here are a few simple examples.

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Integrated Learnings

FEBRUARY 20, 2011

My news and information aggregator is in the cloud. Wikipedia describes cloud computing as “computation, software, data access, and storage services that do not require end-user knowledge of the physical location and configuration of the system that delivers the services.” I think you get my point. I use the cloud everyday. Ok, got it?

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Integrated Learnings

MARCH 11, 2012

A lot of people use Microsoft PowerPoint for storyboarding for several reasons: PowerPoint tends to be standard software on most corporate computers, so your SMEs should have access to create notes and update information directly on the document You can easily use a corporate template and show a visual layout of your content using PowerPoint PowerPoint (..)

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Integrated Learnings

JANUARY 30, 2011

What a great way for them to collaborate and discuss the informal learning that is taking place on the job. This would gather both new and seasoned employees to share their tacit knowledge with each other. . --2-- Share “real world” learnings with each other after the training is complete. 3-- Create an Alumni group.

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Integrated Learnings

JANUARY 11, 2012

2-- Inform learners of objectives. So, building a game with relatable scenarios can tap into tacit knowledge related to how customers feel and what they may expect in a variety of situations. --4-- I’ll take you through my thought process so you can see if you agree. --1-- 1-- Gain attention. 3-- Stimulate recall. 4-- Present content.

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Integrated Learnings

JULY 27, 2010

. --2-- Tell a story : A brief, well-told story can create a context for learners to learn new information and connect learners emotionally with the content (i.e., Learners should also be informed of how they’ll be held accountable for learning during training (e.g., inspire them to care about what they’re learning).

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Integrated Learnings

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

How often have you encountered eLearning packed with information, yet lacks an outlet to apply that new knowledge in a meaningful way? Based on the information available, learners choose their next step from a few options provided. By Shelley A. Perhaps the first segment of a conversation or an initial glimpse into a problem.

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Integrated Learnings

JANUARY 18, 2011

It could enhance your resume if you are able to "talk" development with knowledge and skill. This type of information can be handy if you are considering how to approach something specific you are working with. How can you apply your knowledge of Flash as you organize and lay out your content for a typical eLearning lesson?

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Integrated Learnings

AUGUST 16, 2009

Hint: it was not to exchange music and books for credit card information) It was created to help people share information. Actually it was created for physicists across the world to share information in an easy to read format. They shared this information through documents connected together through hyperlinks.

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Integrated Learnings

JULY 25, 2009

The course should have simply provided a brief introduction and a link to where to find more information on the company's intranet if necessary. The rest is simply information that people need to know at a specific time -- the "what if this happens" scenario. I'm sure that most of you have encountered the same SME.

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Integrated Learnings

AUGUST 11, 2010

Just be sure to make informed decisions along the way. In other words, lectures become text-heavy slides, while discussion questions and activities are translated into dull knowledge checks. Not that knowledge checks are inherently dull…but they usually are if you don’t put much thought into them. The result?

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Integrated Learnings

OCTOBER 11, 2011

It is a safe environment where the learner can make mistakes without interfering with actual customer information in a live system. The learner has to rely on his or her own knowledge to complete the simulation. Let’s assume that your client informs you that there have been some changes to the system used by sales associates.

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Integrated Learnings

JANUARY 14, 2010

As training professionals, we have the knowledge to make informed decisions about whether to use classroom training, eLearning, or another approach to meet an instructional need. Will the training include scenario-based knowledge checks? And if so, what kind of guiding feedback will learners receive if they answer incorrectly?

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Integrated Learnings

DECEMBER 5, 2012

You can also ask questions to other players who are often very forthcoming with their knowledge. Examples of this may include apprentice/master relationships or social media and other knowledge sharing opportunities. Players can teach each other the best places to defend and score points against an enemy.

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Integrated Learnings

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Did your eLearning course include quizzes or knowledge checks that you can pull results for? What evaluation options do you use that are simple, quick, and informative? Ratings on even a few items should give you a sense of how favorably learners tended to view the course. Need to get a sense for on-the-job performance?

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Integrated Learnings

APRIL 13, 2011

It also makes sense to assess learners’ knowledge and performance during training (level 2), for the sake of corrective coaching, encouragement, and potentially offering additional support to help learners prepare for on-the-job application. Even if we need other information sources to help us with the rest. Do you agree?

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Integrated Learnings

DECEMBER 8, 2009

In fact, a post on this blog a few months ago ( Understanding Web 2.0 ) offers an informative crash course on the topic. Constructivist theory posits that people construct knowledge by making sense of their experiences. Many blog posts have contemplated how Web 2.0 technologies can enhance workplace learning.

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Integrated Learnings

JUNE 15, 2011

We’ve talked about the value of storytelling for conveying tacit knowledge in eLearning and a formula for telling stories. It also opens the door to a more informal writing style.even a bit humor. By Shelley A. So once we’ve assembled an instructional story, how can we include it within an eLearning lesson? Comic Strip.

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Integrated Learnings

JULY 26, 2012

Think full-day (even multi-day) workshops crammed with more product information, or sales skills, or whatever, than anyone could possibly absorb in that amount of time. It suggests that we retain newly learned knowledge longer when taught repeatedly over a period of time. The concept of spaced learning is pretty intuitive, really.

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Integrated Learnings

DECEMBER 1, 2010

For instance, if you’re interested in change management but haven’t had a chance to apply that knowledge, you might offer to help shape your client’s change strategy as part of your next training project. --2-- Attending national conferences hosted by professional associations can be informative and inspiring. 2-- Attend Events.

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Integrated Learnings

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

Sometimes however, as is often the case in eLearning, the call is to interact with a single page with no other goal than to absorb information. Sometimes they are almost impossible to miss, like a button to submit an answer in a knowledge check. As an example of this, take a look at the site shown below. Source: [link].

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Integrated Learnings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

These can provide for a more interactive knowledge transfer to learners. I think Adobe would be well-served by doing a usability study to inform changes to a future release. Captivate 6 comes with character packs making it super easy to add characters to a slide. Disappointments.

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Integrated Learnings

AUGUST 21, 2011

This also might encompass some ongoing tools such as social games or other collaboration tools that take the focus of the learning solely from the course itself and shifts it to more of a collaboration approach among students and even current experienced employees who can share their knowledge with new hires.

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