January 15, 2014 11:51 amPublished by Stephen J. Meyer1 Comment
A recent NASA study says that one of the most important steps to make training effective is “preparing the learning climate.” Read on to learn what you can do ahead of training to increase learners’ buy-in.
January 8, 2014 12:12 pmPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
A recent study offers evidence that “vicarious” learning experiences – watching versus doing – can be highly effective. Read on to learn more, and find out how you can apply this knowledge.
December 11, 2013 11:29 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
Sure, we all accept performance feedback. But seeing ourselves in action can give us a more realistic idea that hits us much harder. Read on to learn more.
December 4, 2013 10:39 amPublished by Stephen J. Meyer2 Comments
Visual aids convince people; words, not so much. That’s the conclusion of a recent Dartmouth University study. How can a trainer apply this research? Read on to find out.
November 20, 2013 9:59 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
When smart people are faced with challenges to their beliefs, they may use their smarts to defend their biases instead of overcoming them, a recent study found. Read on to learn more.
November 13, 2013 9:47 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
Last week I attended Elliott Masie’s Learning 2013 conference in Orlando, Florida. There, I gave a presentation called “Brief is Beautiful: The Unstoppable Drive Toward Short-Form eLearning.” Read on to learn more about my presentation
November 6, 2013 10:32 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
New research suggests massed studying, or “cramming”, may actually be effective under certain circumstances. Read on to learn more.
October 30, 2013 9:50 amPublished by Stephen J. Meyer4 Comments
Most of what we experience doesn’t result in any learning, neuroscientists say – because it never enters our memory at all. So what can you do be sure your training doesn’t suffer that fate? Read on to find out.
October 9, 2013 11:15 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
Letting learners practice a new technique on their own may not have the desired results, according to new research. Read on to learn more.
October 2, 2013 10:18 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
Spaced learning – that is, providing a series of short learning events over time – has been proven effective for teaching facts. But it also works for teaching concepts. Read on to learn more.
