Categories for Rapid Learning Insights
June 23, 2015 10:45 am
Published by Stephen J. Meyer
We’re all familiar with the learning benefits of tests and quizzes – the so-called testing effect. But can you overdo it? Is there a tipping point where the number of tests becomes detrimental?
June 10, 2015 8:00 am
Published by Stephen J. Meyer
Want to boost learners’ motivation for learning a new skill? Stress the importance of working together towards a common goal. A recent study from Stanford shows that social connections and collaboration can yield powerful results.
May 27, 2015 9:23 am
Published by Stephen J. Meyer
How can you boost interest and engagement among learners? Conventional wisdom says you should show them how the material is important and relevant to their careers. But research suggests this approach could hurt more than it helps.
May 19, 2015 4:12 pm
Published by Stephen J. Meyer
It’s no secret that communicating effectively is essential for any manager. But what can managers specifically do to improve their team interactions?
April 29, 2015 8:00 am
Published by Stephen J. Meyer
We’ve been hearing a lot about the “flipped classroom.” But is it working? Research suggests it is. A recent study found significant learning benefits from the approach when compared to traditional classroom instruction.
April 15, 2015 8:00 am
Published by Stephen J. Meyer
Whether they take the form of stories, demonstrations or role plays, people benefit from seeing a new skill used in a real-world context. And a recent study has revealed how to make examples even more effective.
March 4, 2015 9:03 am
Published by Stephen J. Meyer
You’ve no doubt heard of “active learning.” The idea of giving learners hands-on experience has been around forever, of course. But a new meta-analysis shows how powerful it can be.
February 18, 2015 8:00 am
Published by Stephen J. Meyer
Research by Stanford professor B.J. Fogg suggests that, in most cases, there’s one key reason why managers don’t follow up. And whether you’re a front-line manager training your people or responsible for training throughout your organization, you need to address it or follow-up won’t happen.
February 4, 2015 9:02 am
Published by Stephen J. Meyer
We’ve reported on the learning power of tests and quizzes in previous posts. But the majority of that evidence was based on lab experiments, where conditions are tightly controlled. So what about learning in the real world, where things are messier?
January 7, 2015 8:00 am
Published by Stephen J. Meyer
Do your trainees follow a “learning path”? Do you help keep them “on track” and make sure they head in “the right direction”? If so, you could be helping them succeed.
