Case studies are an incredibly powerful and versatile tool to use in training courses . But they need to be designed carefully and facilitated thoughtfully.
Here are 3 ways that you can facilitate them to maximise learning.
How do you design a training session that keeps engagement high, especially after lunch? Here are 10 things that you can incorporate into the design of the workshop to make sure that doesn’t happen.
Increasingly learning and development professionals rare being asked to deliver the same value in half the time (or less) Whilst we can’t perform miracles, Here are 5 tips to help you to design a shorter training session and retain most of the content covered in a full-day workshop, AND keep it engaging
When an event has to go right, you can’t leave it to chance, whether that’s the first day at university, or a training session. Training Design is the foundation of success, and essential to getting it right first time. Here just SOME things that go into that.
Designing virtual training courses isn’t always about tech and apps. It’s about finding ways to engage people in learning.
How do you decide what content to include in your training courses and what to leave out? Successful training has just the right level of content, and this blog gives 5 tips for getting the content just right.
I admit it. I was late to the Line of Duty party – but better late than never! We devoured 6 series in 6 weeks and now we’re having to adjust to life without Steve, Kate and Ted. It was an intelligent and engaging programme, but there were times when I felt a little lost….
Models can be very useful in training courses, but some people take them very seriously, and others dismiss them completely. How can you use them to add value to training rather than cause confusion?
Training design is a skill like any other – the more you do it the better you become at it. But what if you don’t do it that often? Is there a way to accelerate experience? I think so!
As trainers we know a lot of stuff: models, theories and psychology. But generally, our learners DON’T know it, and in most cases, they don’t need to. Using ‘correct’ terminology in training courses can sometimes be more of a hindrance than a help.
Training design is part science and process, but it’s also part art and creativity. And there’s a lot we can learn from the song writing process from the Beatles.
Learning alongside others – whether it’s skiing or designing training highlights lots of little improvements that may be missed if you just work alone or even if you follow a structured training path.
The ADDIE model of training design has 2 D’s…. Top level design and detailed development. But most facilitators seem to have forgotten about the second D. Here’s why it matters….
Collaborative working in learning and development is the perfect way to hone skills in the flow of work. Being part of a learning community has many advantages.
As training designers, it’s tempting to provide all learning for all learners all the time. However, encouraging self-discovery is a very effective way of improving learning. Using the Ikea effect helps people to take ownership of training and as such, its more likely to be applied.
