Tip #401: Why Training Days Need to be Shorter
This Tip looks at 28 different consequences of a long day to show why training days need to be shorter if we want learning to
November 21, 2011
This Tip looks at 28 different consequences of a long day to show why training days need to be shorter if we want learning to
This Tip discusses four areas that show why foreshadowing is important in training programs: format,content, activities, and timing. While there is nothing wrong with occasional
This Tip looks at what makes a trainer credible, which includes explaining the basis for statements and beliefs. “To be persuasive, we must be believable.
This Tip discusses the resulting benefits to all when there are participants who continually think and question. “Who questions much, shall learn much, and retain
This Tip looks at three reasons why trainers don’t want to use participatory learning activities and debunks them. “Knowledge is the antidote to fear.” Ralph
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 looks at the number three in curriculum design, inclukding needs assessment, trainer decisions, desired level of learning, etc. “No one can remember more
Many trainers fear that it will be difficult to get the participants back from breaks on time. However, there are many effective ways to increase
This Tip discusses the fact that audience size should not determine learning activities, just how they are facilitated. “First, have a definite, clear practical ideal;
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