In 5 Hacks For Online Learning Success In The Workplace (Forbes, 25 Feb 2021) Anant Agarwal provides five proven steps based on established learning science principles of practice, application, and reflection that you can leverage to make the knowledge more ‘sticky.’ The first is

“Partner: create communities and find a study buddy

It’s hard to stay motivated if you feel like you’re doing everything on your own. Create text or video collaboration channels (like on Slack, Zoom, or Whatsapp) to discuss the content and topics you are learning about in your online course with fellow employees or friends who are also taking it. Research shows people learn better in communities where they motivate, discuss, debate, or even teach each other the learning materials.”

QUESTION:
How are you helping your people get the most out of their online learning?
What mechanisms do you provide to support them with this?

FIND OUT MORE:
In Sections 13 and 14 of MWL 2021 we consider a number of ways to enable and support your people to self-develop – and show how by doing so, it becomes a win-win both for them and your organisation.

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Modern Training Part 1
1 – 26 March 2021