Comments on: Learning to Learn https://blog.learnlets.com/2018/01/learning-to-learn/ Clark Quinn's learnings about learning Tue, 23 Jan 2018 19:15:00 +0000 hourly 1 By: Paul Foreman https://blog.learnlets.com/2018/01/learning-to-learn/#comment-913205 Tue, 23 Jan 2018 19:15:00 +0000 https://blog.learnlets.com/?p=6123#comment-913205 Clark, thanks for the insight and comment. In thinking about what was said earlier and with this post – for my environment the “information dump” on policy, regulations, and the administrative side of a topic could (and usually should) be done with asynchronous eLearning tools. The on-line course could allow for ‘test out’ and would provide reference materials for the student to frame their own experiences. This is then followed by a blended in classroom/lab session where individual differences in prior knowledge and/or skill could be better addressed and can allow for multiple instructors. That approach will provide the better environment for learning and allow for individualized deliberate/guided practice for the student and instructors.

In trying this with our training, as part of a new initiative, results have been mixed at best and this has initially been traced to a disparity of skill/knowledge in the trainers supporting the delivery of the live segment on some topics. However, we have found that the eLearning base is very supportable and trainers seem to be able to address questions and provide clarity for students who “don’t get it” in the initial phase. The next effort being recommended is to provide additional support for trainers and continue to standardize presentation and delivery.

There are a lot of topics we can get this to work with – however there are some that will be liability driven and will demand a very structured delivery and highly structured ‘passing’ process. That is the next thing I need to think about as these are Pass / Fail and not flexible which will require some creativity to adapt. Thanks again!

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