…it must be Belgium. Ok, so there’re two things here. First, on Thursday, Feb 26, in Brussels specifically, I’ll be there. Why? I’ll be spending a full day workshopping practical learning science. In conjunction, I should note with my LDA Co-Director, Matthew Richter. And, hopefully, you! So, what, and why, and…? For the other, yes, I know the original movie said Tuesday. And, no, I haven’t seen it.
The premise of the workshop is Designing Learning That Actually Works. This is something we both not only care about (heck, basically the whole focus of this blog!), but believe is the essential ingredient to successful L&D initiatives. Matt’s knowledge complements mine. He’s deeper into face-to-face learning and the business side, while I’m more into asynchronous learning and the cognitive side. Though, of course, we’re continually learning from each other. We also are both focused on essential practice, not theoretical background (though the latter is essential).
We’re starting with the core of how our brains work, largely at a cognitive level (not neural; despite the claims it’s largely irrelevant). We’ll cover how we process information, with a focus on learning. Then we’ll look at the emergent elements that research has identified, with a clear focus on the implications for design. There’ll be a focus on what most learning is missing, as there’s little reason to rehash what’s not going wrong!
The advantage of the location is, we feel, that it’s central. I’ve always admired how easy it is to get around Europe (I love train travel!), and thus we’re expecting that the catchment is relatively broad. I haven’t been to Europe for a number of years (thanks, Covid), so this will be a happy reunion. Also, I’ve met Matt once face-to-face, and this will be an extended chance to interact. Still, I’ve been working with him for a number of years online now and continue to be impressed with his knowledge (and jealous of his superior social skills).
So, if it’s Thursday (Feb 26) and you’re nearby, or can arrange to be there, I think this is going to be valuable. Also fun, as Matt’s possibly even more irreverent than I am, and certainly less staid ;). We hope to see you there!
By the way, I’ll be there M-F, so if you’ve some ideas for the other days, let me know!
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