This design approach enhances critical thinking and problem-solving skills, research reveals.

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How much time and money are wasted on instructional methods and learning environments that dont work? Based on her forthcoming book, the speaker will update you on the latest instructional...

Fact: You are faced with making major decisions to get the most out of all your training efforts. Given all that time and money, shouldnt you take your decisions as seriously as doctors,...

Whether you prepare slides, e-learning screens, print-based materials, or all three, chances are, you frequently need to describe a visual with text. Or you may need to describe how...

Higher social presence leads to higher course ratings, and if properly implemented, also improves learning. In this post, Ill discuss the use of online agents to increase social presence...

Want a quick and inexpensive evidence-based technique to improve both learner satisfaction and learning? An analysis of more than 1,400 lesson student ratings found that social presence was...

A recent question on the ASTD National LinkedIn discussion board asked about the tools, techniques, and outcomes from the use of hand-held clickers (personal response systems) during...

Every time a new technology emerges, trainers wonder if learning would be more effective using that technology compared to traditional instructor-led training. They compared learning of a...

From chemistry to biology or physics, as a science major, I spent many hours in physical labs. Is learning as effective from a virtual lab as from a physical lab?