Classroom and Online Training Are Broken… But They Fix Each Other
Feb 3,
2020
There’s a problem with instructor-led education, and it’s a problem at all levels, from first grade up through graduate school, whether it’s public education or corporate training. The problem? People have different backgrounds People learn at different speeds People learn in different ways This isn’t a new problem, but it’s a sticky one. Walk into […]
Let’s Build Something Great: The Future of Corporate Learning and Training
Sep 20,
2018
I’ve written a few articles recently about what blended learning is and in them I shared some rather disheartening conversations and observations I’ve had in the last year about the state of corporate training. In summary, what I’ve learned is that organizations are still trying to find their footing when it comes to training their […]
“I Can’t Get Anyone to Use It”: A Corporate Training Tale
Jun 21,
2018
I took a business trip recently that I found especially useful, as you might hope for when flying across the country to attend a learning conference. While the sessions and formal discussions were great, it was the human interaction in between that I found the most compelling. Side note: With my off-conference time I believe […]
What is Blended Learning?
Jun 7,
2018
If you’re at all like me and had this question in the last decade – What is blended learning? – your internet search presented a lot of crap. I embarked on this quest a few years ago and it was the blended learning entry on Wikipedia that provided the most clarity for me (Ten points […]
9 Ways to Get the Most out of Your Live Online Training
May 3,
2017
In a previous blog post, I spoke about the benefits of online training and why you might consider it as a viable option for taking a hands-on training class. In this post, I’m going to provide some tips, showing you how to get the most of your online training class. I have delivered many online […]