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Learning Design isn’t for the wimpy

Clark Quinn

I’ve had my head down on a major project, a bunch of upcoming speaking engagements, some writing I’ve agreed to do, and…(hence the relative paucity of blog posts). That project, however, has been interesting for a variety of reasons, and one really is worth sharing: ID isn’t easy.

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How to get everyone to write like Ernest Hemingway

Making Change

Use strong verbs instead of wimpy “is.” Quick ways to increase your score and sound like a human being. Say “you” and “we.” ” Cut 98% of adjectives and adverbs. Write active sentences that make clear who does what. Turn them into standalone sentences. How to check your score in Word.

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The Case for eLearning in the Workplace

TOPYX LMS

Compared to traditional learning, microlearning may seem a little wimpy. This differs from traditional learning situations. In those situations, students may read huge amounts of textbook pages in one sitting. In reality, though, it is powerful. Studies show that microlearning increases learning retention. (

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Why you want to focus on actions, not learning objectives » Making Change

Making Change

Learning objectives are wimpy. Which objective are you more likely to fund? Build a home for a displaced family in Sudan. Describe how to build a home for a displaced family in Sudan. A typical learning objective focuses on what each person supposedly needs to know, ignoring whether this knowledge will actually lead to useful action.

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The Case for Self-Paced Learning in the Workplace

TOPYX LMS

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. These are all examples of microlearning. In reality, though, it is powerful. Microlearning has been proven to increase learning retention. (

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How to Write the Perfect Learning Objective

OpenSesame

And clients don’t want wimpy objectives. Wimpy objectives use what are considered to be weak verbs. One of the most essential and challenging components to designing training is creating the learning objective. If you design training (like I do), you know it’s one of the first pieces clients ask for. What’s the program objective?”

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Effective Communication Training- The Three Most Important Words

OpenSesame

No wimpy stuff, here.' You know those jokes speakers start off with? That''s to get your attention. Intention —A speaker has to project themselves into the audience. Even a gesture can do this if done properly.

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