This Tip explains why it is important that trainers don’t start training programs with administrative details. Here’s Why You Don’t Start Training with Administrative Details
This Tip explains that learning and retention are different unless we take steps to increase the probability they will both occur. Learning Does Not Necessary
This Tip explains why more practice doesn’t make perfect because it is the quality, not the quantity of practice that makes a difference. More Practice
This Tip is about the importance of humor or a light touch when presenting serious topics. We Need a Light Touch on Serious Subjects Some
This Tip debunks myths about learning while seated, by sharing neuroscience findings that moving increases our ability to learn. This week, our Tip refers to
When there is a lot of information to cover, not even a fast-talking lecturer will be effective. Two Reasons Why a Lecturer is Ineffective 1.
This Tip discusses four key adult learning principles that brain studies have proven to increase learning and retention. The Learning Facilitator educational model is based
This Tip compares two models of adult education, the expert presenter and the learning facilitator, to determine which is more effective. 1. Expert Presenter There
This Tip explains how to use the hidden text feature in Microsoft Word when you want to create different manuals from the same document. The
Flip Charts I love using flip charts! I think that they are the key audiovisual for any interactive training. The minute you have them in
This Tip discusses my definition and examples of participatory conference workshops that actively engage participants. These days, when training conferences solicit proposals from trainers to
This tip begins with my clumsy efforts to back up data and ends with a small, portable external drive that makes backing up data almost
