
Tip #362: Build Learners’ Confidence in Their Own Competence
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 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
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 discusses the importance of learning from other trainers and gives some examples from my own training practice. “Learn from everyone, copy no one.”
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 looks at four mistakes trainers make when using audiovisuals in training programs, including not having a pointer. Four Mistakes Trainers Make When Using
Being prepared should be part of the trainer’s code when it comes to audiovisuals. If you don’t avoid these four mistakes, you are likely to
Don’t misuse audiovisuals in training because it can seriously detract from an effective learning experience. Avoid these four mistakes: Don’t Misuse Audiovisuals in Training Mistake
This Tip looks at four mistakes that trainers make when using audiovisuals in training, and how to avoid them. Trainers have a plethora of audiovisual
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
There are ten mistakes that trainers make when timing learning activities. This Tip looks at the first five mistakes. “If you have made a mistake,