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🚨 Avoid These Pitfalls of One-Size-Fits-All Training 🚨
Learning development and training aren't just about delivering information but driving real outcomes. However, one-size-fits-all programs of

Maureen Souply
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Hands-On Learning: Turning Knowledge into Action 🛠️
In training, knowledge alone isn’t enough—what truly matters is the ability to apply it. That’s where hands-on learning shines.

Maureen Souply
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Chunking Information in Workplace Learning
In our previous post, we talked about organizing training content. A key part of that is chunking information. Chunking is the process of...

Deanna Jager
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Tips for Organizing Training Content
Four tips for organizing training content: define learning objectives, chunk information, use a consistent structure, incorporate visuals.

Deanna Jager
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Why Employee-Centered Training Design is the Key to Engagement
Employee-centered training design shifts the focus to those who need to apply the training in their daily roles.

Maureen Souply
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Halo Effect in Learning Design - Instructional Designers
Instructional designers may develop a positive or negative bias toward certain instructional methods or technologies based on limited info.

Deanna Jager
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Anchoring Bias in Learning Design - Learners
This bias involves relying heavily on the first piece of information encountered (the "anchor") when making decisions or judgments.

Deanna Jager
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Anchoring Bias in Learning Design - Instructional Designers
Instructional designers may anchor their design decisions on initial ideas or constraints without fully exploring alternatives.

Deanna Jager
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Collaboration in Learning Design
If you manage an L&D team, you will have to work with a range of people and roles, depending on your organization. Here are some tips.

Deanna Jager
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Overconfidence Bias in Learning Design - Learners
Overconfidence Bias: Learners may overestimate their own abilities or knowledge. IDs can incorporate assessments and feedback mechanisms.

Deanna Jager
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Learning Resources for Wildfire Safety
The following resource provides a good overview of the ignition zone around your home.

Deanna Jager
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Availability Heuristic in Learning Design - Instructional Designers
Instructional designers might rely on readily available examples or solutions from their own experience or recent projects when designing.

Deanna Jager
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Using a Diverse Range of Instructional Strategies
When designing effective learning experiences, a diverse range of instructional strategies can enhance engagement and learning outcomes.

Deanna Jager
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Instructional Design Inspiration: Record Growth in Ocean Conservation
Let's celebrate and draw inspiration from Sylvia Earle's story. This reminds us that with passion and perseverance, we can make a difference

Maureen Souply
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Availability Heuristic in Learning Design - Learners
Availability Heuristic in Learners.
This bias occurs when learners make judgments based on information that is readily available to them.

Deanna Jager
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Using Data-driven Insights in Instructional Design
Mastering descriptive & diagnostic analytics empowers learning and development professionals to drive growth through data-driven insights.

Deanna Jager
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Cybersecurity Training: Why it is Important
News about Ticketmaster's data security incident serves as an important reminder of the need for cybersecurity training for every employee.

Deanna Jager
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Confirmation Bias in Learning Design - Instructional Designers
Instructional designers may have a tendency to favor information that confirms their initial design decisions or instructional approaches.

Deanna Jager
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Confirmation Bias in Learning Design - Learners
Confirmation Bias in Learners:
Learners may seek out information that confirms their existing beliefs, ignoring contradictory evidence.

Deanna Jager
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"The Catch" and Inspiration for Instructional Design
Willie Mays' legacy will certainly continue and "The Catch" will continue to inspire generations of people for generations to come.

Maureen Souply
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