Technology changes as fast as the weather. As a result, it is critical to keep your virtual training software up-to-date and relevant for today’s learners. Read on to learn more about the current top virtual training trends. Mobile Learning. Americans are obsessed with their mobile devices. About 95% of Americans now own a cell phone. And the number that …
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Learning styles differ from person to person. As a result, it is not uncommon for the learning techniques of instructors to clash with that of students. And when this happens, students can feel frustrated and discouraged—and the learning process breaks down. The key is to present information in a way that all students can learn …
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Millennials are often criticized for seeking immediate results and being glued to their devices. But it makes perfect sense. These are learned preferences that mirror today’s society in which technology delivers instant gratification and quick access to information. And it’s no surprise that millennials have these same expectations when it comes to the workplace. Engagement is another …
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“One of the greatest values of mentors is the ability to see ahead what others cannot see and to help them navigate a course to their destination.” — John C. Maxwell Mentoring—when an experienced individual assists and guides a less-experienced individual—can greatly enhance one’s professional and personal growth. While training tends to focus on formal …
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“The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” —American writer William Arthur Ward In addition to inspiring students, a great teacher understands the difference between teaching children and adults. In fact, Malcolm Knowles, a leader in the field of adult education, was well known for the use of the …
According to Albert Einstein, “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” In other words, nobody learns in the same way or at the same pace. Everyone can learn—but just not in the same manner. …
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Winning new business and keeping customers happy tend to be the focus of most senior leadership. While these definitely have an immediate impact on the bottom line, you can’t forget about training. In fact, seven in 10 employees say that job-related training and development opportunities impact their decision to stay with a company. And 70% of employees …
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When was the last time you took the time to conduct an inventory of your organization’s technical learning curriculum? How much of your learning and development content was developed years ago? Is it time to update your technical learning curriculum? If the answer is “no,” then that’s great! If your answer was “yes,” then read …
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Hands on training—also referred to as experiential learning—is learning by doing. This type of training is effective for teaching software applications, procedures and equipment, and also helps instructors immediately determine whether a student has adequately learned a new skill or process. In addition, hands on training accelerates learning, provides a safe learning environment, creates self-directed learners, motivates …
ReadyTech recently received a letter from a customer, thanking us for our great tech support. The letter complimented our support team’s “responsive, professional and courteous” assistance. A short excerpt from the letter read: Whether it is a request dealing with deployment or a last-minute event change, your team handles it quickly and with extreme professionalism …
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