Action Learning: A Facilitators' Guide
eLearning Industry
OCTOBER 26, 2022
This article explores the GEMS model of action learning and offers a guide for facilitators looking to implement it. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.
Friday Finds — Primal Brain, Instructional Videos, AI Learning Design
Mike Taylor
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
It’s not just about “learning and remembering”; it’s about understanding and acting, a paradigm shift that promises to upgrade the future of L&D. Take away : To revolutionize your L&D results, speak to the primal brain—bridging the gap between knowledge and action.
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Instructional Design Approaches For Adult Learners
Wizcabin
JANUARY 12, 2020
So, in order to develop courses that meet the adult learners’ requirements , there’s a need for you to understand the Instructional Design approaches. As an Instructional Designer, your job is to ensure that you create learning experiences that drive performance and motivate your adult learners to learn.
5 Keys to Measurement: Get Actionable Learning Data from Your People
Degreed
DECEMBER 6, 2022
4: Know if your learning materials are comprehensive and complete. No matter how good your instructional designers are or how savvy your subject matter experts, it’s worthwhile to put a feedback loop in place to ensure your employees can tell you how they’re experiencing your content.
Free learning & development webinars for April 2022
Limestone Learning
MARCH 29, 2022
PT: Mousify Your Instructional Design for MAGICal Results Writing training for Walt Disney Entertainment was fascinating: characters, parades, fireworks, leadership, finance, orientation and more. PT: How Action Learning Drives Teams, Talent and Business Impact Employers face daunting challenges at every turn.
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Do You Know How to Create an Actionable Learning Strategy?
CLO Magazine
APRIL 19, 2017
However, learning leaders may not fully understand strategies and tactics in depth. Failure to relate effectively with stakeholders: Learning leaders communicate using learning-centric terminology such as learning objectives, instructional modalities and course completions, instead of business terms.
Looking Within: How To Gather And Analyze Actionable Learning Insights
TalentLMS
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
Being able to collect learning data holds significant promise for better learning experiences and ROI on training investments. Training managers and instructional designers also have more concrete information to work with than ever before. And poorly interpreted data has no actionable value.
Are Instructional Designers Incapable of Micro-Learning Design? - Tip #124
Vignettes Learning
MARCH 7, 2017
Why is it difficult for instructional designers to think and do micro-learning? The above situation involves a Micro-Action. Learning is not the main focus; work and fixing this problem is the primary goal. How to enable instructional designers to shift to micro-learning practices will remain a challenge.
RETHINKING THE RAZOR “ILT HAS THE SHELF LIFE OF MILK” or an INTRODUCTION TO Instructor Led Interactive Learning (ILIL or Live Action Learning)
Wonderful Brain
DECEMBER 18, 2017
Yes, but… ILT is not repeatable – so unlike an online learning course – how can an employee (for example) revisit content or a methodology to clarify, refresh, relearn since left with only their legacy materials they have no first hand source from which to seek help?
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CourseArc
MAY 10, 2017
” The same can be said about instructional design and the development of eLearning content. Learning objectives are to instructional designers is the same as a map is to a traveler. With the proper learning objectives in place, designing a relevant, engaging and useful course becomes a lot easier. WANT MORE HELP?
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The Cone Of Experience
Ed App
AUGUST 25, 2019
Edgar Dale’s Cone of Experience (1960s) refers to a model used in the analysis of various theories relating to learning methods and instructional design. Why Instructional Designers Must Account For Dale’s Cone Of Experience. This action learning accounts for 90% information retention in learners.
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Friday Finds — Cognitive Load Research, Crafting Content, AIDC Conference
Mike Taylor
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
” Last Week’s Most Clicked 10 Ways an Instructional Designer Can Get in Trouble or Fired by Using ChatGPT or AI News & Notes Cognitive Load Theory: Research you really need to understand The “Cognitive Load Theory” explains how our brain processes and retains information, emphasizing that it can handle limited new data at once.
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Balancing Creativity and Curriculum: The Art of Innovative Content Development
Kitaboo
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Setting specific learning goals is essential to design more comprehensible and compelling educational content. Plan SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound) learning goals. Clear and actionable learning goals make way for effective content development, more engagement, and rewarding learning outcomes.
8 Key Considerations for Designing Effective Application Training Courses in IT Companies
Hurix Digital
OCTOBER 31, 2023
This demands a deep understanding of the subject matter and expertise in instructional design and adult learning principles. Clear Learning Objectives: Define clear, specific, and actionable learning objectives for the course. 8 Key Considerations for Designing Application Training Courses for IT Companies 1.
OpenSesame Announces Partnership with Mindscaling to Expand Leadership Training Offering
OpenSesame
MAY 16, 2019
Actionable learning experiences built with best-selling business authors and speakers inspire tomorrow’s leaders . Mindscaling works with best-selling business authors and speakers to capture, translate, and convert their ideas into actionable learning experiences.
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50 Ways to Lever Learning
The Performance Improvement Blog
DECEMBER 16, 2015
Instructor-centered class (fact to face) – traditional classroom in which instructor controls the content and learning process. Instructor-centered class (virtual) – similar to classroom except instructor delivers instruction via the Web and class can be synchronous or asynchronous.
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100 Lies About Learners and the Internet of Things
The Performance Improvement Blog
JULY 24, 2015
You get a tailored menu of information choices that could include safety checklists, operating instructions, functional specs, diagrams, and safety warnings. HR and training managers don’t necessarily need internet technology to facilitate pull learning. Whatever you need. Whenever that information is really needed.
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The new age of exploration
Clive on Learning
DECEMBER 1, 2014
The rise of instruction From the earliest days of computer-assisted learning, way back in the mid 1970s, the dominant teaching strategy has been instruction. So dominant in fact, that those tasked with devising and assembling technology-based learning solutions have been called instructional designers ever since.
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Social and Learned Helplessness in Learning
Nick Leffler
NOVEMBER 3, 2014
That sounds familiar to Learned Helplessness in Learning. As formal education takes hold many of the curiosities are beat out of them by rigid instructions. Kids are curious at all sorts of things including learning, but that goes away with years of discouraging exploration. Call to Action.
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Formative Assessment Tools: 10 Types of Formative Assessment Tools for Your Classroom
Hurix Digital
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Hurix Digital Hurix Digital offers a versatile platform for formative assessments, allowing educators to create and deliver interactive assessments, quizzes, and surveys to gauge student understanding and adapt instruction accordingly. Key Features: Assignment creation, detailed reports, student progress tracking.
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What Is Peer-to-Peer Learning in the Workplace? (+Examples)
WhatFix
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Peer learning encourages cooperation and social skills in students and helps them acquire knowledge by actively supporting other students. Rather than listening to the teacher’s instructions, peer learning enables students to educate their peers through group activities and help each other understand the curriculum better.
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The Essential Guide to Learning Analytics in the Age of Big Data
Lambda Solutions
JUNE 14, 2020
So let’s begin by exploring why learning analytics is an important component of instructional design! (As As a refresher , here is an article on What is Learning Analytics ?). Using Big Data to Analyze Learning. The Importance of Learning Analytics for Instructional Design. The Dawn of Big Data.
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How to Build Meaningful E-Learning Courses
Rapid eLearning
MAY 28, 2019
Meaningful E-Learning: Why Am I Taking This Course? Good e-learning courses start with solid, actionable learning objectives. Sure you can start with a bullet point list of objectives and what they’ll learn. Free E-Learning Resources. Want to learn more?
Manager's Role in Learning and Performance Improvement
The Performance Improvement Blog
SEPTEMBER 17, 2013
Learning can occur at your desk or on-the-go, synchronously or asynchronously, individually or in groups. Individuals want personalization of their own learning. They can find instructional material and tools when and where they need them and at little cost in money and time.
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Managers are the key to learning and development
Litmos
JUNE 13, 2019
Managers can also add a layer of content curation that refines what learning is presented to their teams. Probably the most critical role for managers today is ensuring that learning fits within the work flow. Managers are responsible for overseeing workflow expectations to ensure there is time for continuous development.
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What are the Benefits of Using Gamification in the Workplace?
Hurix Digital
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
There are a variety of gamification tools that drive the learner to participate in actionable learning and take up challenges, like: Badges Leaderboards Experience points Performance Levels Progress Bars Top 10 Benefits of Gamification in the Workplace Gamification is a great way for workplaces to improve learning and other activities.
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What is social learning (and how to adopt it)
Docebo
JULY 8, 2021
Social learning is based on a theory developed by psychologist Albert Bandura that proposes learning is a cognitive process that takes place in a social context and occurs purely through observation or direct instruction, even in the absence of motor reproduction or direct reinforcement.
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Guest post: Training Culture vs. Learning Culture
Torrance Learning
APRIL 1, 2016
In a training culture, the assumption is that the most important learning happens in events, such as workshops, courses, elearning programs, and conferences. The CLO, or HR, or a training department controls the resources for learning. In a training culture, the training and development function is centralized.
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Have you heard about cafeteria learning?
Matrix
DECEMBER 18, 2018
It’s like adaptive learning with the learner acting as the optimization engine. While it may be a lot more work for instructional designers it is also a great way to ensure a truly learner-centered experience. The concept in nutshell is explained by Jillian Douglas here: The post Have you heard about cafeteria learning?
The new age of exploration
Clive on Learning
DECEMBER 1, 2014
The rise of instruction From the earliest days of computer-assisted learning, way back in the mid 1970s, the dominant teaching strategy has been instruction. So dominant in fact, that those tasked with devising and assembling technology-based learning solutions have been called instructional designers ever since.
Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Lance Dublin: Formalizing Informal Learning
Learning Visions
SEPTEMBER 15, 2009
Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Tuesday, September 15, 2009 Lance Dublin: Formalizing Informal Learning [My notes from a webinar. Lance Dublin: Formalizing Informal Learning … &#%!? Action learning – nothing is certain.
Using a Pricing Calculator to Pivot the Conversation from Dollars & Hours to Effort & Outcomes
LXD Central
AUGUST 23, 2023
Role-Plays, Simulations, On-the-Job Learning, Action Learning, etc. Motivation Gaps: The employee doesn’t think the desired actions for behaviors are in their personal and / or the company’s best interest. Skills Gaps: This is a gap in the things an employee is doing vs what the organization wants them to do.
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Micro-Instant Learning - Tip #123
Vignettes Learning
MARCH 2, 2017
Now take a look at Image 2; it’s a short instruction on when to stop the PVC extruder. Instant Learning: How it works and how to make it happen? Vignettes Learning Blog, April 21, 2011 Tip #35 - Instant Learning Impacts Performance: One Idea, One Action Learning Events Tip #48 - Stop That Dump Truck!
More Than Just Fun & Games: How Gamification Works
eLearning Brothers
NOVEMBER 3, 2017
Frank Farrall, lead partner of Deloitte Digital in Australia, told Chief Learning Officer magazine that gamifying the Deloitte Leadership Academy resulted in increased engagement due to people’s desire to compete with one another and also their desire to try and compete against their own achievements.
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Benefits of an LXP in Improving Employee Learning Experiences
Hurix Digital
AUGUST 18, 2020
A Learning Experience Platform allows them to seamlessly transition from participating in training to getting back to their work and remaining completely productive while gaining new skills that boost overall work efficiency. Make Actionable Learning Recommendations.
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Stop That Dump Truck! Ask Questions to Know What is Important for Learners
Vignettes Learning
APRIL 29, 2015
The Dump Truck Syndrome Both Subject Matter Experts and Instructional Designers have insights and knowledge that make learning design valuable and worthwhile. Not only are they not likely to retain any new information, even the things they learned at the beginning get lost in the noise, too. but not if you're training!
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40 Life beyond the course
Clive on Learning
JULY 10, 2012
Much of the learning we do to develop our skills and knowledge in our current jobs or in preparation for future responsibilities is non-formal. Moving 'beyond the course' is a challenge for l&d departments which have restricted their role (or been restricted) to formal learning, but a challenge that has to be faced.
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Vignettes Learning
SEPTEMBER 5, 2016
Then learning becomes relevant because it is useful. ( It is an instruction-led method. When trainers are the center of learning, it ends up being boring. Micro-Learning is driven by the learner and worker. It is “my learning” and not “you ought to learn.” It talks about the entire ocean.
How to Build Real-World Learning Interactions
Rapid eLearning
JULY 19, 2016
And at what point are they going to need the course content to make the appropriate decision or take the right action? Learning Interactions: How to Collect the Right Content? Connect with your peers in British Columbia and learn all sorts of tips & tricks in this fun community-based workshop. Free E-Learning Resources.
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How to Overcome a Learning Disaster
CLO Magazine
JANUARY 23, 2017
As a result of the research, the team decided to add an action learning project, which created a sense of community and connectedness within the cohort. People couldn’t just attend the sessions and leave; they had to work on their project outside of the learning environment. Last year it received 120 nominations for 45 spots.
Picking the Right LMS Logo and Design
eLearning Brothers
JANUARY 12, 2010
A good LMS name/logo can really help learners and the company culture adopt online learning. I’ve seen things from plays on university/college terms to words that describe action/learning/performance. Here is an article that I found interesting: Design a Successful and Memorable Logo For Your LMS E-Learning Courseware.
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Four Phases of Learning
Dashe & Thomson
JULY 12, 2011
Learning games. Action learning exercises. The goal of the practice phase is to help learners integrate and incorporate the new knowledge or skill in a variety of ways: Hands-on trial/feedback/reflection/retrial. Real-world simulations. Individual reflection and articulation. Partner and team-based dialog.
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211 2013 Excellence in Academic Partnerships
CLO Magazine
NOVEMBER 25, 2013
With Rutgers, Graybar created a program featuring online courses, textbooks, traditional classroom instruction, podcasts, case studies and a capstone project, the Rutgers-Graybar Supply Chain Management, or SCM, program. At the time, the company offered basic management training programs, but nothing for higher-level managers.
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Effective Instructional Videos: 4 Tips You Need to Steal From Marketing
TechSmith Camtasia
JANUARY 29, 2019
Let’s take a look at some best practices marketers use to create videos, and how you can use them to create effective instructional videos. Doing so will not only create a feeling of immersion for the audience but will also reinforce the learning point. So, why not borrow help from marketing to drive business results?
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