Tip #636: Make PowerPoint More Effective
This Tip discusses how to make PowerPoint more effective by highlighting or spatial cueing key information, based on brain research. “What makes things memorable is
August 29, 2016
This Tip discusses how to make PowerPoint more effective by highlighting or spatial cueing key information, based on brain research. “What makes things memorable is
This Tip explores two cognitive biases that show how knowledge and confidence can curb learning and what we can do about it. “Fortunately for serious
This Tip describes a SME -created lesson plan that proves when an overview is not an overview because it is too detailed. “Once you get
This Tip introduces question-storming and explains its benefits over the more familiar brainstorming approach to idea generation. “One does not begin with answers. One begins
Instructional Design Truths Per Cat Videos According to Edmond Manning, cat videos illustrate 11 instructional design truths. Stop Boring or Overwhelming 1.Don’t bore your learners.
This Tip advocates if they won’t have a clue about a topic because it isn’t relevant, then don’t teach it! “Before I came here, I
This Tip discusses a lightning talk and its various formats, such as PechaKucha, Ignite, and speed geeking! All are very quick. “Thunder is good, thunder
This Tip discusses which to address first in training design, knowledge or attitude and Bloom’s impact on the answer. “Attitudes are more important than facts.” Karl
This Tip describes how to establish credibility as a trainer if you are young, inexperienced, and new to training and the organization. “In the end,
This Tip discusses how the power of two in training recurs in training design, facilitation, and evaluation. “Only two things are infinite, the universe and
This tip is about the fact that everyone appreciates it when learning is fun and all the things a trainer can do to make it
This Tip discusses what to do when your audience knows more than you do about a training topic you are teaching. “Who questions much, shall