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Cultivating Essential Skills: The Power of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
SEL or Social and Emotional Learning, is all about something quite human: our emotions and how we handle them. In this blog post, we'll delve into the realm of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), a subject that's gaining prominence in schools and has a profound impact on students' personal and academic growth.
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Edutainment: A Blend of Fun and Learning for Young and Adult Learners
In recent years, the concept of combining education with entertainment, often referred to as "edutainment," has gained significant traction. It's an innovative approach to learning that captures the interest of both young and adult learners. In this blog post, we'll explore the purpose edutainment for young and adult learners, its advantages, and the challenges it faces.
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The Art of Storytelling in Learning: Bringing Complex Concepts to Life
Stories have been a fundamental part of human culture since time immemorial. They serve as vessels for sharing experiences, transmitting wisdom, and captivating audiences. In the field of learning and development, the power of storytelling goes beyond mere entertainment – it has the potential to revolutionize learning by making intricate concepts relatable and engaging.
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Learning Analytics: Leveraging Data to Enhance Learning
The digital age has revolutionized learning. With just a few clicks, learners can easily access various resources and an immense amount of information. The use of technology in education and training has given us access to a wealth of information that can shed light on not just different topics but also the learning process as a whole. In this article, let's talk about the power of learning analytics to enhance learning.
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Why Become an Instructional Designer
Choosing instructional design as a career can be rewarding and financially promising for individuals passionate about education and training. This post highlights the reasons to become an instructional designer and provides valuable tips for aspiring and new instructional designers.
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Free Video-Making Tools for Instructional Designers
Videos can effectively explain complex concepts to adult learners. These can also assist learners in quickly understanding how to put the training's theoretical concepts into practice. Making videos, however, can be expensive and overwhelming, especially for beginners. Fortunately, instructional designers can produce interesting video content using free tools and programs available online.
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Learning by Doing: The Practical and Engaging Approach to Online Learning
Can you remember how many online courses you have taken so far? How did these courses help hone a skill or develop a new one? As a learning and development professional, I love helping others reach their potential through education and training. Let's talk about how learning by doing can help you make the most of the online courses and other resources available.
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Handling Imposter Syndrome Through Learning and Development
Anyone, from entry-level employees to CEOs, can suffer from imposter syndrome because it is a common occurrence. Despite having evidence of competence, there is that feeling of self-doubt, anxiety, and fear of being exposed as a fraud. However, there are many ways to get past imposter syndrome, and one way is through learning and development.
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Essential Models and Theories for Aspiring Instructional Designers
By incorporating these models and theories into their instructional design process, aspiring designers can create learning experiences that meet the needs of their learners. With free online references and tools readily available, it has never been easier for aspiring designers to deepen their understanding of these models and theories.
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The Complete Guide to Engaging Virtual Instructor-Led Training
Virtual instructor-led training works well for remote learners. Trainers and teachers can help people remember, use, and be happy with the information they learn by making VILTs exciting and interactive. It's crucial to pick a platform that lets trainers and teachers offer high-quality VILT programs while keeping them accessible, safe, and affordable. VILT can deliver training and education in the digital era with the correct tools and tactics. Use this simple guide to design your next engaging and fun virtual instructor-led training now.
