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Teachers have always known that routine memorisation leads to shallow or base understanding of the subject matter, making its contents quickly forgotten by the learner. However, there has been new neuroscience studies that have shed light on how our brains are wired to forget. This stresses just how vital it is that we create strategies to help learners retain information. In an article published by Neuron, neurobiologists challenge the current view of memory. This view states that forgetting as a process of “loss,” i.e.: the gradual fading away of valuable information. The neurobiologists of the Neuron article define the goal… Read More

We all have a variety of learning styles and online training only becomes relevant and relatable when it resonates with our style of learning. A learning style refers to our personal approach to learning, how we prefer to internalise, assimilate, process and then apply knowledge. If we take on eLearning or any kind of training that suits our innate learning style, then we can retain and implement knowledge effectively and easily. Therefore, it is important to acknowledge the need for a variety of online training styles. Here, we look at the key styles of learning and how online training can… Read More

“Employee engagement” is the buzz word doing the rounds in Learning and Development circles – and for good reason. We live in a world of easy communication, instant information, and we are connected more than we ever have been. If you want your employees to learn, participate, retain information, and become more productive in the workplace, you need to make sure that they feel a part of the learning process and the organisation itself. Therefore, employee engagement is vital to the employee learning experience. All too often organisations get caught up in margins and revenues, becoming blind to the needs… Read More

We live in an era of consistent change and technological advancements. For a business to thrive in the modern age, it needs to keep up with this consistent change. The majority of businesses, according to a McKinsey study, report that they are in a constant transformation at any given time – and 65% of those transformations fail. The primary reason for this failure is unprepared employees. Most employees do not fully understand the changes being implemented, and do not have the knowledge to successfully solve old problems in new ways and take on new roles. Because of this, transformations either… Read More

The competition for available IT jobs, combined with greater skills that are in demand from employers means that hands-on experience is vital for beginners. This necessary experience is what will help you land your first IT job. So, if hands on experience is such a necessity, how do you gain experience without a job? You can achieve practical IT experience by purchasing your own lab devices and practicing on them, but this is a costly exercise. There is another option, that is: online labs and simulations. Here, we look at 4 options to help beginners gain valuable, practical networking experience.… Read More

Soft Skills are an indispensable part of the everyday operations in a company. There are certain soft skills that all employees are expected to have to help the company prosper and reach further success. Collaboration Skills Collaboration and team work skills give employees the tools to work effectively with team members on a common work task. With collaboration skills, employees are able to take action while respecting the contributions and needs of others and negotiating a solution to achieve task objectives. Collaborative listening and collaborative behaviour are vital skills for employees and these skills need to be nurtured. Collaborative Listening… Read More

As digital marketing continues to grow, evolve, and advance, the skills digital marketers require are consistently changing. You need to ensure that your Learning and Development offers are aligned to this booming industry. Training providers needs to be ready and need to know the skills tomorrows workers will need to enter the workplace. Here, we look at a few roles that are gaining importance across the digital marketing industry. These are the skills educators need to cater for, ensuring students experience career success in 2018 and beyond. Sales Enablement Specialist Skills this position requires include: CRM Experience Digital Research Social… Read More