The term blended learning has become widely known, especially in the training industry. There does seem to be some confusion on what blended learning really is. It isn’t just the e-learning part of a training program.
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One of the most rewarding parts of my job is getting to meet with clients across the country. It’s the highlight of my year to see the learning and development programs in action.
Instructional designers often want a means to continuously hone their instructional design skills. However, traditional methods to do this may not be satisfactory. An alternative is gamification.
When it comes to cooking, your approach to it determines your experience of it.It is exciting and daunting. From deciding whether you want an appetizer or an entrée to the prep-time of cooking to plating a dish, cooking is an adventure.
What drives behavior change? Is it the ample opportunities to practice the desired behavior? Is it the well-designed training program or the consistent support of the manager?
Engaging. Memorable. Unexpected. Which of those words describes your training? If you had to rank these in order of importance, unexpected would most likely be at the bottom of the list.
It’s common to develop (or buy) a training program with solid learning objectives, a highly creative design, and multiple interactive activities to practice new skills.
No one could argue that the most important driver for a great training experience is exceptional content design and development.
One constant theme that we encounter through the the work we have done for “What Makes a Great Training Organization,” is that best-in-class organizations are mindful of the impact that modality has on the design of a training program.
Responsive Web Design (RWD) is the talk of the town ever since the surge in ownership of smart devices. Almost every organization wants a mobile version of their website.