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Adult learning theories for instructional designers: Transformative learning

Matrix

The process of transformative learning. The transformative learning theory states that some set phases are crucial when it comes to designing training for adults: The dilemma , or crisis, refers to the situation when the learner discovers that what they believed in the past may not be accurate.

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Learning Pool Named ‘Top Custom Content Development Company’ 2023 by Training Industry

Learning Pool

This award is an acknowledgment of our continued efforts to create bespoke elearning with compelling instructional design, underpinned by proven learning theory, using a range of innovative tools and techniques. Training Industry is the most trusted source of information on the business of learning.

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Not Everyone is a Social Customer | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

He declares: “It is time for companies to grow up, and that rather than calling their customers ‘social’ and focusing on tools that are mostly meant for private conversations, they begin to build trusted relationships through their own channels and tools, and follow a business – not bozo – logic. Properly d.

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Behind the Scenes with Maestro: Our Innovative and Effective eLearning Development Process

Maestro

For example, our Design team follows its unique design principles , such as “Uncenter Yourself” and “Make it Special,” while our PM team follows these four project management principles: Cultivate Client Relationships, Elevate Creative Thinking, Trust Your Instincts, and Advocate for Your Team (And Yourself). It’s also the way we work.

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Learning Pool features on Training Industry’s ‘Custom Content Development Companies to Watch’ list

Learning Pool

At Learning Pool, we are thrilled to have appeared on the ‘Custom Content Development Companies to Watch’ list by Training Industry for the second year running. . Training Industry is the most trusted source of information on the business of learning.

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Embracing Innovation in Learning | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

Trust me…trying to train folks on a software package that they will neither need nor use is an exercise in frustration for everyone involved, not to mention a waste of time and money. Suddenly, the manager must learn to trust his people on another level. Terrifying! Properly d.

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Why Companies Should Spend More on Social Learning | Social.

Dashe & Thomson

Toni is right when she says that this failure in learning is not the fault of the disconnected IT pro but that of company leadership. Leaders have to be willing to put some money behind training programs and they have to trust the statistics validating informal and social learning principles. Properly d.