Watching the unwitting people's responses to the drama is almost as funny as the drama itself in the video below.Do we need more drama?Certainly drama captures our attention - like pigeons, with their notoriously bad eyesight, who subsequently bob their heads back & forth to create movement … [Read more...] about Push for drama – the role of drama in learning & memory
Training & development learning well June blog post round up
If you didn't catch all the posts this month simply peruse & click what's below.Here's the Rock.Paper.Scissors' monthly training & development round up for the month of June.Learn well in the training & development learning well.Dive deep into the learning well or take a small sip. … [Read more...] about Training & development learning well June blog post round up
The Really Good Learning Bookshop- resources for experiential, brain-based trainers
I came across the Really Good Learning Bookshop, who are based in London, a while back & have been meaning to write about them since.Here's how they describe themselves: "We believe strongly in training which is brain-friendly, student-centred and experiential. Only by involving students … [Read more...] about The Really Good Learning Bookshop- resources for experiential, brain-based trainers
Rock paper scissors in an infographic
Not that, ahem, I'm biased, but you gotta love this rock paper scissors infographic (Nathan the nerd even got the order of the words right).It's a great example of the power of visual learning. It's fun. It's creative.Three things that our brains love, making it easier to be creative, to … [Read more...] about Rock paper scissors in an infographic
3 funny resources for harnessing social media for training. Lights, camera, action!
In this month's Rock.Paper.Scissors' newsletter I look at how we can harness social media for training purposes. See the this blog post for the full social media post, this one for social media resources or keep reading for some funny social media resources. Read the entire newsletter here or … [Read more...] about 3 funny resources for harnessing social media for training. Lights, camera, action!
3 resources for harnessing social media for training. Lights, camera, action!
In this month's Rock.Paper.Scissors' newsletter I look at how we can harness social media for training purposes. See the last blog post for the full social media post, this one for social media resources or stay tuned for the next blog post where I'll share some resources related to social media, … [Read more...] about 3 resources for harnessing social media for training. Lights, camera, action!
3 steps to harnessing social media for training. Lights, camera, action!©
In this month's Rock.Paper.Scissors' newsletter I look at how we can harness social media for training purposes. Stay tuned for the next two blog posts where I'll share some resources related to social media, both serious & tongue in cheek. Read the entire newsletter here or download a hard … [Read more...] about 3 steps to harnessing social media for training. Lights, camera, action!©
Training & development learning well May blog post round up
If you didn't catch all the posts this month simply peruse & click what's below.Here's the Rock.Paper.Scissors' monthly training & development round up for the month of May.Learn well in the training & development learning well.Dive deep into the learning well or take a small sip. … [Read more...] about Training & development learning well May blog post round up
Facilitation means to bring ease- Speed Geeking, Dotmocracy anyone?
When I was doing some research on Un-conferences, I came across a Wikki page that listed a number of facilitation styles, some of which I hadn't heard of before. It's a handy resource to take a peek at for those that might be familiar to you & those that may be new. Here's a few below. Check … [Read more...] about Facilitation means to bring ease- Speed Geeking, Dotmocracy anyone?
We humans were built to learn. What have you learned lately?
You don't have to speak the language of the parent in this video to know that his kid wants to read. Badly.She's mimicking what she's seen around her.Because. Learning is innate.We humans were built to learn. Historically our survival depended on it. Today, our work depends on it, as does … [Read more...] about We humans were built to learn. What have you learned lately?
When it comes to learning, our brains love rhythm – watch!
Remember those late night TV commercials that put their phone number to a sing songy little jingle (& said sing songy jingle then gets stuck in your head)?The writers know something good trainers should know.Our brains not only like rhythm - they LOVE rhythm. Put something to a jingle & … [Read more...] about When it comes to learning, our brains love rhythm – watch!
For all those who say their subject matter is too technical to teach it in a fun way….
I have two words for you ... 'noisy jelly.'French designers Raphaël Pluvinage and Marianne Cauvard have created a kit to make your own jelly, however this jelly has one major difference from the stuff you put on your PBJ. It makes music.Yep, make your jelly in the molds provided, put your jelly … [Read more...] about For all those who say their subject matter is too technical to teach it in a fun way….
