With the introduction of new technologies, remote training methods will inevitably change as well. One of the most exciting changes is in learning cloud courses. Cloud-based learning is an innovative way for trainers to create, publish and distribute content online without having bulky material or paper materials. What are some benefits to learning cloud courses? …
The world of tech is always changing and growing. As new innovations come out, our needs change and so do the ways we learn. One of the more popular new ways to train is through remote, self-paced training and labs. This article will explore self paced labs vs self paced training, as well as some …
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When businesses need to train employees, whether it’s a small update or an entirely new skill set, they’ll often opt for in-person corporate training programs. However, remote instructor-led training, also known as virtual classroom training, is a great alternative to traditional in-person instruction. With virtual instructor-led training, companies have the ability to train large groups …
Companies in the U.S. spent more than $70 billion on training in 2016. This included all training spending, such as training budgets, technology spending and staff salaries. But how much of this money is wasted? A great deal—according to Peter L. Mitchell—a specialist in workplace behavioral change. Mitchell asserts there is a very wide gap between training …
Most of us waste 90% of our time and do everything we can to impede learning. But this is not groundbreaking information. In fact, this concept—called the Learning Pyramid—was discovered back in the 1960s by the NTL Institute in Bethel, Maine. According to Learning Pyramid, learners retain about: 90% of what they learn when they teach …
While there is no single definition of well-being, the CDC describes this term as judging life positively and feeling fulfilled, happy and healthy. And well-being is about health and happiness inside—as well as outside—the workplace. After all, if the average American with a full-time job spends 8 hours and 8 minutes a day working or traveling to work, an …
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When it comes to camaraderie and collaboration, ConnectSolution’s Remote Collaborative Worker Study found that 42% of remote workers believe they are just as connected with colleagues as if they were working onsite—and 10% feel even more connected. “Successful remote work requires collaboration, and collaboration depends on relationships and frictionless communication,” explains Michael Fitzpatrick, CEO of ConnectSolutions. …
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Effective teachers don’t teach in just one way. Instead, they modify their style depending on numerous factors, such as the skills and knowledge of students, the subject matter and the length of the course. While there is not one teaching style that is better than another, skilled instructors use a variety of styles. These teaching styles can …
Teaching has always been in my DNA. I have been teaching for more than 20 years. About 10 of those years have been at BMC, 5 years were at HP and 5 years were in higher education. How has training delivery changed since you’ve been an instructor? When I first started teaching, there was …
I have been teaching at BMC for 17 years. Prior to BMC, teaching was part of my duties as an IT consultant in the Tulane University IT support organization. And for a year, I taught for Amoco Corporation in New Orleans. Then I started teaching with BMC at the end of 1999. How did you …
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