What are the Instructor Competencies for Face-to-Face, Online, and Blended Settings?
What does it take to be a competent instructor? That question has been asked a multitude of times and today’s perspective takes into consideration the face-to-face environments that most instructors and facilitators know (the physical classroom and on-the-job training scenarios), virtual facilitated (synchronous) learning, and blended settings. Competence is the ability of an individual to […]
7 Instructional Techniques to Maximize Learning in the Virtual Classroom
Check out our video where we reveal “7 Instructional Techniques to Maximize Learning in the Virtual Classroom”.
Making Technical Support Reps More Effective in the Selling Process
As a leader in workplace learning and performance, FKA has worked in many industry sectors. One common challenge, whether it’s in technology, health services, pharmaceuticals, financial services or manufacturing, is the effective utilization of technical support resources in both pre- and post-sales activities.
Top 6 Tips for Running Successful Online Learning Sessions
I have provided technical support for online learning sessions during most of my 16 years at FKA, using many of the available platforms. The quality of the technology has improved over the years, but technology being what it is, there are still things that go wrong. Here’s list of my top 6 tips for running […]
Learn to Learn While Learning. A Perspective.
After nearly 15 years with the same employer, I took the plunge and found a new job. It was a change that I desperately needed, both personally and professionally. As with most things, I didn’t simply take a few steps to the left or right – I dove headfirst into a brand new, profession- Learning […]
How to Use Instructor Competencies
In an earlier blog we discussed what are the Instructor Competencies for face-to-face, online and blended settings. In this blog, we’ll identify the uses of instructor competencies in terms of how they can improve instruction and enhance learning and performance.
What are the Instructor Competencies for Face-to-Face, Online, and Blended Settings?
*** Content in this post is outdated as IBSTPI has made changes. Please see our updated post*** What does it take to be a competent instructor? That question has been asked a multitude of times and today’s perspective takes into consideration the face-to-face environments that most instructors and facilitators know (the physical classroom and on-the-job […]
Motivated to Learn Continuously
Recently I was tasked by FKA’s President, Michael Nolan, to write an article about my motivation to learn continuously. Michael had taken an interest in my reading habits because I am continuously quoting from the books I read during conversations in the office.
How to Engage Learners
Do you need to improve the effectiveness of your instructor’s ability to transfer skill and knowledge in the physical, virtual, or on-the-job learning environments? Does the delivery of your training programs lack engagement and motivation? Do your learners get tired of the same presentation or application methods? If the answer is yes, here are 10 […]
How Can I Improve Dull and Boring Training?
One of the more common requests we receive is from clients asking for help with an existing course they describe as dull and boring training. When I look back at the history of these scenarios there is a pattern of the courses being technical training. The training is teaching how to use a software application […]
Analyzing Data
Recently Scott Weersing of GP Strategies asked the questions “Should we add data science to competency/skills needed now?” in a post he made on LinkedIn. The post referenced a Harvard Business Review article “The Democratization of Data Science”. The post and string of comments prompted this post which describes the data analysis workflow that is […]
Consulting Roles for L&D – Part Two
In our previous blog, Consulting Roles for L&D Part One, we identified that to successfully focus on performance, L&D must be redesigned so that it’s goal is to enhance human performance in support of business goals. In doing so, L&D professionals act as performance consultants in their organizations. But transitioning to a performance consultant from […]
Consulting Roles for L&D – Part One
The Learning and Development profession continues to undergo major structural changes, one of which is the transition from a focus on learning as an output and toward a focus on performance improvement.
How to Sustain Learning
According to the latest State of the Industry Report by the Association for Talent Development (ATD), organizations spent $1,273 per employee on direct learning expenditure. Paired with this fact is the belief that no more than 20% of this investment results in the transfer of the new skills and knowledge back to the job. If […]
How Managers Create a Culture of Motivation
People who feel ownership of their work are likely to find that work more meaningful than people who have no say in how goals are accomplished.
Does your Instructional Systems Design Methodology Support Adaptive Learning?
TD Magazine published an article in the May 2018 issue (pg. 20) titled “Preparing Your Organization for Adaptive Learning” in which Zachary Konopka outlined six ‘considerations’ that could help an organization as they embrace an Adaptive Learning approach. The fifth consideration was “Rethink the instructional designer’s role”. I would broaden this consideration to “Rethink the […]
How to Train Learners Whose First Language is Not English: Part 2
Part of the richness for many organizations today is the variety of languages and cultures that are represented in their business. Cultural sensitivity and the competence to deal with such differences are important skills for L&D professionals. More than ever, language and cultural differences are influencing how workplace learning programs are designed and delivered to […]
What is a Learning Lane and why is it important?
In the 70/20/10 Model of Learning, many organizations only capture activities associated with the 10% or formal learning component. As L&D professionals, we need to know where the rest of learning is truly happening in our organizations.
How to Train Learners Whose First Language is Not English: Part 1
In today’s global society, many learners are facing the challenge of participating in training programs delivered in English, which is not the language that they speak. Since most of these learners have not been introduced to the vocabulary and concepts of English, comprehending the new content and learning may become problematic for them. A […]
How Will the Learning Strategy Be Deployed?
The best Learning Strategy in the world is nothing unless well deployed. Regardless of the scope of the Learning Strategy (lean or comprehensive), some level of change is expected from the deployment and should be addressed accordingly.
Do Organizations really need a Learning Strategy?
Many Organizations are stretched so thin. Time is at a premium and we often hear comments such as: “We are just trying to get the training done that is being asked for”. Why a Learning Strategy?
