Tip #386: Be Willing to Admit: “I Don’t Understand”
This Tip provides sixteen reasons why participants should be encouraged to be willing to admit “I don’t understand.” “You don’t understand anything until you learn
August 8, 2011
This Tip provides sixteen reasons why participants should be encouraged to be willing to admit “I don’t understand.” “You don’t understand anything until you learn
This Tip discusses the number three in designing more lasting learning, where design models come in sets of three. The Number Three in Designing More
This Tip is about brain research and how findings come in sets of three that have a direct impact on training design and delivery. Evidence-based
This Tip looks at the number three in curriculum design, inclukding needs assessment, trainer decisions, desired level of learning, etc. “No one can remember more
This Tip provides six reasons in defense of classroom learning, including the opportunity for guided monitored practice. “Technology is fine. . ., but that popular
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 frequent breaks are important for learning because they rest and oxygenate the brain, etc. It may seem counterintuitive, but participants will
This Tip discusses how to use participatory activities when time is limited, particularly activities that take only one to ten minutes. How to Use Participatory
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 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 training approaches that will help to build learners’ confidence in their own competence. “One important key to success is self-confidence. An
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