November 21, 2017 3:24 pmPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
Psychologists at Harvard University found that the addition of one simple element can increase learners’ attention and improve retention of the material.
October 25, 2017 9:21 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
In your workplace learning program, you give your learners the skills they need to succeed on the job. But you also likely provide them with strategies they can use to…
October 5, 2017 10:33 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
A research team based at the University of Kansas conducted a study to analyze how reactions to failure affect future performance. Specifically, they compared a cognitive response to failure — thoughts on what happened and why — with an emotional response — how failing made them feel.
September 20, 2017 9:43 amPublished by Stephen J. Meyer1 Comment
Seeing sticks. Countless studies have demonstrated that visual memories – what we see and what we do – are more easily recalled and retained than information we only hear. With…
September 6, 2017 9:53 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
According to a recent study, several key factors motivate and engage learners when using mobile learning. And if they’re part of your learning culture, the research suggests that you’ll see significant results….
August 9, 2017 9:32 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
Imagine you have to give a presentation to a new client. Or attempt to close a big sale. Or finish a major project with the deadline looming. In pressure situations…
July 26, 2017 8:48 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
Learning a new thing can interfere with the last thing you learned. Scientists discovered a simple technique to overcome this interference.
July 12, 2017 9:44 amPublished by Stephen J. Meyer1 Comment
The head researchers concluded, “Goal achievement – be it accomplishing a task at work, performing well in school, or losing weight – depends to a large extent on how tactical we are at using our resources and also how effective we are at practicing strategic self-management… Anybody can benefit from being self-reflective in their goal pursuit and thoughtful about the way they use their resources.”
June 21, 2017 8:36 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
Most learners experience some measure of discomfort during the learning process. It’s rare that someone learns a new skill and immediately transforms into an expert without any hurdles or stumbling…
