Month: February 2012
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I run therefore I am a Genius
That title is a little misleading but it does appear from recent research that exercise does create a better, sharper brain. I like running and do it regularly so I feel very good about the research findings. Apart from feeling more alive after a run, maybe I am feeling sharper as well. This does support…
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Where did learning go wrong?
Where did learning go wrong. Check out this video. You may have already heard the theory. The group that has done this also has a few other entertaining videos and they expect to release more soon. I have this problem when I am training people in project management. They struggle to see the whole picture.…
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Training in five years will be significantly different!
This just popped up this morning. It s always a good idea to keep your eye on other fields as they will have an impact on training and education. One of them is unfortunately Politics and currently I am disgusted with the ridiculous infighting of our so called leaders. Another field that will definitely have…
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Cutting through the darkness
Watch the video below, it is only short but spectacular. Not because I ski like that (I wish) but it reminds me of how I often feel as a trainer. A bright light cutting through the darkness, confusion and murk and hopefully bringing some light to others. A student last night during one of my…
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E learning examples
Here is a simple website that contains a huge sample of elearning examples, interactive graphics, info graphics etc. It might give you some ideas, it might inspire you, it might just entertain but it is worth spending 30 minutes having a look at what is going on out there.
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There is hope for us all!
If you read my posts regularly you know I have an interest in creativity and training. Here is an article which basically means we all have a chance on being creative but it will probably surprise you what may assist you to be more creative. I was anyway. The following statement sums up the research.…
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Learning Theory
Too many trainers one, do not know anything about learning theory and two, don’t keep up with any of the new discoveries that impact on how we learn. Every other profession knows why they do what they do. For example a doctor knows about the body and hence what to do to repair it. An…
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Bloody PowerPoint Again
I finally had to write about it. You may have seen a few posts by others and the news media about Meetings and Events Australia banning PowerPoint from its meetings. Big deal! According to the group if you are using PowerPoint how well do you really know your material. Sorry, if that’s the reason it…
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Being a creative trainer
I have written many posts on creativity and training as well as posted quite few videos on YouTube. Here is a good summary that will hopefully get you thinking creatively! Creative Thinking: Your Edge View more presentations from Joanna Maxwell
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Teacher Movies
I like a good teacher movie, apart from a good sporting movie. Here is the top 10 teaching movies. How many have you seen? I have seen them all. But what about, To Sir with Love, Goodbye Mr Chips…….and the most recent Bad Teacher. What other ones do you like?