Month: April 2012
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Killing Creativity
I’ll admit straight away that I haven’t read Jonah Lehrer’s new book, Imagine: How creativity works but it is on the list. I have listened to him talk on a few podcasts and the book sounds like a great read and it does refer to how education and training affects creativity. Check out this video…
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Innovation Video
If you read this blog regularly you know I am big on innovation and creativity. Here is another useful video on how to think like an innovator. Let me know what you think.
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I knew that running was making me smarter!
Great article here on how exercise can make you smarter. I have run all my life, essentially not for health reasons but because I have always enjoyed it, I find it relaxing and it helps me to work through problems. I know that I feel better after exercise and I know that when I am…
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RESPECT
I have written quite a few posts about the importance of excellent, inspiring teachers and trainers and the importance of teachers and trainers aspiring to be excellent and inspirational. Read this excellent article from the Huffington Post regarding teachers in America. Two things about this article. One, so many people saying the same thing about…
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Too much of a good thing
When is too much of a good thing, bad? Too much fun in training can be bad. Too much theory can be bad. Too much practical can be bad. You need balance. How do you get balance? Be critical, be aware, seek feedback. Check out this webpage for an example of when too much…
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Being Creative
A short video on one person’s view of how to be creative. Interesting. You want to write better programs? Then keep writing. Ira Glass on Storytelling from David Shiyang Liu on Vimeo.
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E-Learning Tips
A quick post today. The elearning guild has released a new ebook, 58 Tips for Breakthrough eLearning Instructional Design Yes, its free, and yes you will need to go through the usual form filling process but it is worth the read, particularly of you are new to elearning design.
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Do you have the discipline?
Watch the short video below and if you want further information go to this website. An excellent display of discipline, dedication, passion and desire to be the best. How many trainers do you know who strive for this level of perfection.
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Get Into Google Plus
What are you doing during the Easter Break? How about spending a few hours playing around with Google Plus and seeing how it works. To get you started here is a great little guide to to its use. Have fun and link up to me if you want.