Tip #375: Avoid Certain Verbs for Learning Objectives
This Tip discusses the need to avoid certain verbs for learning objectives if you want the objectives to be specific, observable and measurable. “Begin with
May 16, 2011
This Tip discusses the need to avoid certain verbs for learning objectives if you want the objectives to be specific, observable and measurable. “Begin with
This Tip discusses why a training needs assessment is important because it validates the need, focus, scope, and target group. “When solving problems, dig at
Three Management Issues that Cause Training to Fail There are three management issues that cause training to fail, including when training is not the solution
This Tip looks at the problem of managing time limitations for lots of content, beginning by discussing why content needs to be limited. “We are
This Tip focuses on how to address valid participant concerns, beginning with it being a mandatory training. ” It is the mark of an educated
This Tip describes how to facilitate learning activities in a way that minimizes the negative impact of cognitive load. “Knowledge is of no value unless
This Tip describes three techniques that will prime learners to actively participate, beginning with common ground questions. There is nothing sadder than a trainer who
This Tip describes a variety of specific learning activities that help participants recognize the benefits of training. Today’s Tip is based on a question that
This Tip lists the ingredients in a recipe for an effective trainer, beginning with training being about the learner, not the trainer. “The fact is
This Tip is about the reasons why participatory learning activities are so essential to learning and retention. One reason that participatory learning activities get a
This Tip provides the remaining five of the ten mistakes trainers make when timing activities, and how to avoid them. “Every great mistake has a
This Tip discusses eight mistakes to avoid when creating participant materials, and how to avoid them, including copying PowerPoint slides. “I don’t want to make