I just stumbled upon Making Sense of Generative Learning by Fiorella, L. Making Sense of Generative Learning. Educ Psychol Rev 35, 50 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648-023-09769-7. It’s free to read and published under a Creative Commons license. The article explores how people learn through doing (generative learning activities – GLAs). The author suggests three key ways that…
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Feedback on Experiences
In a recent post on LinkedIn Will Thalheimer asked: How often does YOUR ORG use ONE or more LEARNER SURVEY questions related to DEI [Diversity, Equity, Inclusion]? And Arnold Horshack took up residence in my head until I was able to post a quick reply. https://youtu.be/ju-lptJweTc I do that, I said. Now I feel like…
Building Digital Escape Rooms as Learning Activities
Last year I responded to a request for ideas around MicroCourses and webinars with a suggestion that narrowing the focus would be better in short courses and webinars. I’d made the suggestion because a MicroCourse I’d just facilitated seemed really rushed and the majority of the participants didn’t complete their project before the end of…
Using Video in Online Training & Education
Using video in your online classes? Here’s what works and what to avoid.
Communication Styles Activity
We can’t not communicate. Even a lack of communication, communicates something. Despite our own need to communicate, to be heard and understood, and the communication needs of those around us, we still don’t get it right all the time. Being able to recognize common communication style can help. The goal of this activity isn’t to…
Create a Branching Scenario in 7 Steps
My first exposure to branching scenarios was Connect with Haji Kamal designed by Kinection and Cathy Moore. I absolutely loved it, could see the potential in learning design, and was hooked right away. That was almost a decade ago and I’m still hooked. Branching scenarios are a great way to incorporate a safe play space…