Research has started to show exactly how atypical our brains are. Instead of there being mostly ‘typical’ learners and some learners with ‘differences’, the brain research tells us the opposite. Flip the statistics!
Would a “flipped classroom” approach work for you?
The idea of the “flipped” classroom is that main content can be viewed and digested outside of the classroom. Training time can then focus on scenario based learning, team activities and discussion or questions about the content. there are clearly opportunities for adult education and agencies in our Public Safety Sector – both in the normal course of training and for professional development events.
Training Tweaks From Neuroscience Geeks
Neuroscientists study the brain and its impact on behaviour and thinking functions, including how we learn. This is an area of constant development, and what we do know is much less than what we are still finding out!science is in flux and what we know is dwarfed by what we don’t. While this is a huge area of science, there are some helpful tips that we can apply as trainers to help make sure learning is meaningful and ‘sticks’ in learner’s brains.
Get the Lingo Right! Gamification or Game Based Learning?
The terms ‘gamification’ and ‘game based learning’ seem to be getting used interchangeably, however there are distinct differences between these two.
Passionate Learning
Passion based learning is so powerful, but are we training the passion out of our trainers and learners?
There is more to Learning Technologies than E-Learning!
The idea has been around for years now but many consider podcasts to be part of the Learning 2.0 space. It is worth considering podcasting as a tool to add to your training mix.
