E-Learning Provocateur

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In Not a cat I define what skills-based learning is by defining what it’s not. In Ice cold I ask a question that gets our attendees talking and their heads in the game. In Rubber bands and chewing gum I celebrate the hackers.

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E-Learning Provocateur

JULY 31, 2023

Sure, instructional design and solution development remain critical skills, but arguably more important is ensuring the solution meets the needs of the learner in the first place. According to yours truly, a true learning experience designer applies User Experience (UX) design methodology to their role.

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E-Learning Provocateur

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

The Core Skills for Work Developmental Framework maintains A Novice Performer, An Advanced Beginner, A Capable Performer, A Proficient Performer and An Expert Performer. The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages maintains Basic User, Independent User and Proficient User.

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E-Learning Provocateur

MAY 31, 2022

So we need to ensure that the knowledge and skills that are developed via the learning experience are transferred by the employee to their day-to-day role. Whether it’s a fair reputation or not, digital training is notorious for being a tick & flick exercise that fails to change behaviour in the real world.

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E-Learning Provocateur

JANUARY 31, 2022

I’ve always suspected the root cause is a combination of human foibles (pride, fear, territoriality), substandard technology (exacerbated by policy) and a lack of skill or will to use the technology even when it is available. We’re all on the same team, so why am I denied the visibility of the information I need to do my job?

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E-Learning Provocateur

JULY 2, 2013

If the task were passing an exam, the badge could indeed represent the acquisition of knowledge ; but the spirit of open badges dictates that the task be performed in the real world, and hence represents the mastery of a skill. The learner has demonstrated their mastery of a skill by using it.

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E-Learning Provocateur

MAY 3, 2020

If working collaboratively, from a distance, is the new normal in the long term, it will need the acquisition of new skills, attitudes and mindsets for optimum work performance. L&D will need to take the lead and enable the development of these skills, attitudes and mindsets. Ask for forgiveness instead of permission. Just do it.

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E-Learning Provocateur

APRIL 10, 2012

Skills development. You can learn about a language until the Friesian cows come home, but to acquire the skill you have to actually do it. Developing a skill is a waste of time if you never apply it in the real world. The motivated learner who extends the learning process beyond the formal curriculum is destined for mastery.

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E-Learning Provocateur

JULY 16, 2013

That means they recognise the execution of specific actions, and hence the mastery of skills. corporate sector open badges assessment benefits capability competency corporate credentialing endorsement gamification informal learning motivation Open Badges performance portability real world recognition skill task training workplace'

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E-Learning Provocateur

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Their website says it all: Learn job-ready skills to start or advance your career in high-demand fields. I admit to not taking too much notice of this trend until Google launched its Career Certificates. Their courses can be completed online over several months, and they cover red hot topics such as data analytics and UX design.

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E-Learning Provocateur

MARCH 7, 2022

A future where the end result is not dictated by our ability to master all aforementioned skills, but by our ability to specialise on those tasks we enjoy. Just because it’s the way things are, doesn’t mean it’s the way things should be. I believe a future exists where these expectations are relinquished.

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E-Learning Provocateur

AUGUST 27, 2017

While it’s admirable for L&D to be responsive to the business’s relentless requests for training, it’s time for us to break out of the cycle of reactivity.

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E-Learning Provocateur

MARCH 3, 2019

Such a group comprises adults who have a wide range of knowledge, skills and experiences. Many have had previous jobs in the industry or in other industries, and so they arrive armed with transferable knowledge, skills and experiences. Not to mention they’ve probably been doing the job for a number of years.

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E-Learning Provocateur

DECEMBER 4, 2013

Not only can it develop their arithmetic skills, but also their financial literacy, awareness of foreign currencies, and (arguably) an appreciation of customer service. Your success in the game is dependent on your getting the mathematics right, which must be done mentally (Heaven forbid!) while under pressure. But does it work?

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E-Learning Provocateur

OCTOBER 25, 2011

Having said that, I think the effort assigned to developing leadership skills can be disproportionate in comparison to managerial skills. There is plenty of scope for informal learning solutions (for example) which are less time and money hungry – and arguably more effective!

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E-Learning Provocateur

MARCH 10, 2014

For example, while reading about how to provide effective feedback and perhaps downloading a 6-step job aid may be enough to improve your feedback giving skills, suppose you could also watch a video of a manager providing feedback to her direct report. Video breathes life into content. So why doesn’t everyone do this?

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E-Learning Provocateur

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

As you say, a waste of resources when L&D’s expertise as learning consultants (which is what we are) can be put to better use creating those skills based activities that will test application rather than regurgitate facts and figures. Unfortunately, the blame (if we have to lay blame) lies with the increasing need to tick boxes.

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E-Learning Provocateur

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

To gain insight on how we learn in the real world, he’s reaching out to L&D professionals, CEOs, entrepreneurs, actors and artists who have mastered complex skills, with the aim of uncovering our “learning secrets” Arun asks 4 specific questions and my answers are as follows… Q1. You have to do it.

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E-Learning Provocateur

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

All of them create a highly influential eLearning team of experts, but each one has his or her own distinctive path, skills and know-how, leading to the creation of a multidimensional, and highly helpful for those who want to advance their eLearning careers, professional mosaic. This can only mean one thing.

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E-Learning Provocateur

OCTOBER 25, 2011

Having said that, I think the effort assigned to developing leadership skills can be disproportionate in comparison to managerial skills. There is plenty of scope for informal learning solutions (for example) which are less time and money hungry – and arguably more effective!

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E-Learning Provocateur

AUGUST 26, 2012

In my previous blog post, Everyone is an SME , I argued that all the employees in your organisation have knowledge and skills to share, because everyone is an SME in something. Sometimes this “something” is obvious because it’s a part of their job.

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E-Learning Provocateur

MARCH 11, 2012

If you’re relying on their extraordinary Google and Amazon search skills to be “discovered”, you’re dreaming. In Tips & tricks for self publishers – Part 3 I explained how to self publish a paperback. Now that your book is available, you will need to inform your customers that it exists.

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E-Learning Provocateur

AUGUST 19, 2012

So unless they are doe-eyed novices, all the employees in your organisation have knowledge and skills to share. The best technology in the world is useless in an organisation with inhibitive policies and attitudes. Tools are meant to be used.

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E-Learning Provocateur

APRIL 27, 2011

It may be due to my poor researching skills, but I found very little empirical evidence of best practice multiple-choice quizzing. If they’re the bad and ugly aspects of MCQ design, what’s the good? To answer that question I hit Google and a couple of academic databases, but mostly in vain.

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E-Learning Provocateur

DECEMBER 28, 2008

Finally, connectivism demands some serious meta-learning skills. To support the development of connectivist meta-learning skills, consider the following: Encourage your learners to find further sources of information for themselves. Run exercises or workshops to develop their content evaluation skills. Meta-learning.

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E-Learning Provocateur

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

So he refers back to the intranet to brush up on the topic before going into the meeting armed with the knowledge and skills he needs for success. But it’s not until an incident occurs a couple of months later that he needs to have that special conversation with a problematic team member.

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E-Learning Provocateur

AUGUST 26, 2012

In my previous blog post, Everyone is an SME , I argued that all the employees in your organisation have knowledge and skills to share, because everyone is an SME in something. Sometimes this “something” is obvious because it’s a part of their job.

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E-Learning Provocateur

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

• Writing skills. Moreover, I recognise how some of my own favourites might be re-deployed to develop mindsets and capabilities in the workplace. For example… • Leadership. • Followship. • Teleconferencing. • Influencing without authority. While the comedic device may be… • Facetious.

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E-Learning Provocateur

JUNE 17, 2013

The initiative allows training providers to issue digital “badges” to the participants in their courses, who thereby earn online representations of their newly acquired skills.

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E-Learning Provocateur

OCTOBER 6, 2015

Having said that, dropping the degree entry requirement could make sense for specific teams such as Innovation, who might be looking for someone with creative thinking skills rather than a Bachelor of Commerce degree. – Qualifications and Skills or a lack thereof. So you need to Hire a Trainer? Square pegs and round holes.

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E-Learning Provocateur

MARCH 31, 2013

By that I don’t mean so much the knowledge acquired from the instructors, but (on the contrary) the skills developed in learning how to learn for myself. Upon further reflection, I appreciate that what gave me an edge in this mooc was my experience in studying at postgraduate level.

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E-Learning Provocateur

DECEMBER 15, 2008

While we don’t process the task day-to-day, we were still able to acquire the basic skills from the online training and apply them effectively in the “real world&#. I’m glad to report that we could! In other words, we put ourselves in our customers’ shoes and were able to walk.

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E-Learning Provocateur

AUGUST 19, 2012

So unless they are doe-eyed novices, all the employees in your organisation have knowledge and skills to share. The best technology in the world is useless in an organisation with inhibitive policies and attitudes. Tools are meant to be used.

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E-Learning Provocateur

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

Conversely, when the employee leaves the team (or exits the organisation) the capability framework can be used to assess the skills gap that remains. Assessment of the latter informs the readiness of the employee for promotion. But it’s worse than that.

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E-Learning Provocateur

DECEMBER 8, 2008

Our multi-lingual robots help visitors practice their English skills. They can be trained to offer structured support to learn how to use a new piece of technology, bring life to learning content, and chat to thousands of people simultaneously for hours at a time. And yes, CyberTwins can be deployed into Second Life.

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E-Learning Provocateur

NOVEMBER 25, 2012

Outcomes-based activities that demonstrate the applicant’s knowledge and skills will become a component of best-practice recruitment. Employers will consider certificates of completion meaningless, while maintaining a reserved suspicion over assessment scores. Offshoring will become the rule, not the exception.

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E-Learning Provocateur

SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

Given legacy systems, entrenched practices and perhaps a less-than-booming corporate culture, successful implementation would require skillful change management to say the least, not to mention a lengthy, multi-phased rollout period. Dare I suggest the new paradigm may also prompt a review of the organisation’s recruitment criteria?

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