Asking questions can spark innovation. But can it also spark creativity? Absolutely, says Michael Gelb, author of How to Think like Leonardo Da Vinci. He states, “Great minds go on asking confounding questions… Leonardo’s childlike sense of wonder and...
Imagine you’re at a conference, when your dream client joins you in the elevator. She asks what you do, and you dash off a one-sentence explanation. She lights up and says, “That’s exactly the help I’m looking for! I...
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There are many excellent reasons to attend conferences and trade shows. You can go to generate interest in a new product, for research on your competition, to expand awareness of your company’s offerings, or to enhance your own professional...
A little space goes a long way. Absence can make the heart grow fonder, and “white space” can make reading documents easier. The paradox of white space White space allows the viewer’s mind to breathe, so to speak. Technical...
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Valentine’s Day reminds us to appreciate the ones we love, and that special “someone” in our lives. But what about appreciating the “something” we spend 40 hours a week devoted to – our jobs? In professions that require heavy...
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An entertaining meme floating around the Internet says, “Sometimes, I use big words I don’t fully understand, in an effort to make myself sound more photosynthesis.” Most of us try to use vocabulary in the right context, yet everyday words can...
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If a word is misspelled or misused in a text, it distracts the reader from your content. The same is true for the way you use numbers in your documents. Are there 6 spark plugs in a set or...
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Online or in the classroom, instructional designers have long struggled with how to improve learning retention beyond the training environment. Take, for instance, the study conducted at a top university that gave summa cum laude graduates their same final...
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In eLearning and virtual training environments, there are times when a sense of disconnect occurs between the trainer and learner, and vice versa. Inserting polls or rating scales into your instructional design can reestablish the connection, helping trainers and...
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The assessment portion of the learning and development cycle is a vital part of the learning process. Assessments are vital for discovering what information learners retain from your instructional design course. The Latin root of assessment is “assidere,” meaning...