Read All About It
Newspaper articles and editorials are a perfect example of microlearning (the form of instructional design I’ve been using for over 15 years). They (hopefully) inform us of the who, what, where, when, why and how of something in a format we can consume very quickly, often in less than 4 minutes. Regardless of the bias […]
Do Something …. Something!
I woke up on the wrong side of the bed today. Tired, frustrated and plain ol’ hormonal, it has been a struggle for me to get things done. Hey, it happens. And then I reminded myself of this great Mark Twain quote: “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you […]
Self-Efficacy and Microlearning
What is self-efficacy? Albert Bandura is credited with advancing the concept of self-efficacy. According to Bandura, self-efficacy is a person’s belief in his or her ability to successfully perform tasks and to reach goals. Bandura described these beliefs as determinants of how people think, behave, and feel. Self-efficacy begins to form in early childhood and […]
Meta This, Meta That – What The Heck Is Metacognition?
“Metacognition” refers to a learner’s automatic ability to understand, control, and manipulate his or her thinking processes. A person with well developed metacognitive skills can identify and overcome blocks to learning and can bring learning from off-the-job to on-the-job situations and vice versa. Metacognition includes… Metamemory – knowledge of the memory system and the strategies […]
The Adult Learner & Microlearning Training
Many businesses believe that some form of on-going training is an essential requirement to keep employees happy, loyal, and current. However, many trainings are offered in a group setting where employees are invited to pass through a “101” training course. Does this type of training ensure professional improvement? Does this type of training meet the […]