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How to design software training, part 2

How to design software training, part 2: Practice activities

Posted on: 21 March 2018 Last updated on: 27 July 2020 Written by: Cathy Moore
Here’s an alternative to traditional software training: Create self-contained activities that help people learn by doing, and make the activities available on demand. Learn more.
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Can we use scenarios to teach concepts?

Can we use scenarios to teach concepts?

Posted on: 31 January 2018 Last updated on: 2 December 2020 Written by: Cathy Moore
“You can’t just throw people into an activity without first teaching them the concepts.” Yes, we can. Check out this simple example. Learn more.

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3 ways to motivate

Video: 3 ways to motivate

Posted on: 18 January 2018 Last updated on: 2 December 2020 Written by: Cathy Moore
How can we motivate people to complete our activities and change what they do on the job? Here’s a video of the webinar I recently ran on that topic, plus a summary of what we talked about. Learn more.
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How to really involve learners

How to really involve learners

Posted on: 13 March 2017 Last updated on: 2 December 2020 Written by: Cathy Moore
Create a stream of self-contained activities, let people pull information as they need it, slowly increase the challenge with scaffolding, and be a hero. All in one blog post. Learn more.
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Platter of paella

Scenario mistakes to avoid #2: “Eat! Eat! You need to eat!”

Posted on: 17 May 2016 Last updated on: 2 December 2020 Written by: Cathy Moore
Do we really need to force-feed people information before they can try a scenario? Learn more.
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Let me tell you everything you need to know

Let me tell you everything you need to know! Or not.

Posted on: 18 January 2016 Last updated on: 2 December 2020 Written by: Cathy Moore
You’re going to work in Zekostan! How would you like to prepare for the cultural differences? Do you want me to tell you everything and then quiz you? No? What’s the alternative? Learn more.
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5 attention-grabbing ways to start a course

5 quick ways to pull learners into a course

Posted on: 20 May 2014 Last updated on: 2 December 2020 Written by: Cathy Moore
How can you create a lively start to your course? Try these five techniques to get learners involved and kick up the pace. Learn more.
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Throw them in the deep end!

Throw them in the deep end! (but keep a life preserver handy)

Posted on: 15 September 2013 Last updated on: 2 December 2020 Written by: Cathy Moore
What happens if you let learners try to figure it out themselves first, and only then teach them? They could learn much more deeply, according to several studies. Learn more.
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Content presentation followed by scenario

Why you want to put the activity first

Posted on: 19 August 2013 Last updated on: 2 December 2020 Written by: Cathy Moore
Turn traditional training on its head: Challenge learners from the start with decision-making scenarios and let them learn through experience. It’s not only more interesting and memorable, it makes our designs more efficient. Learn more.
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5 ways to make linear navigation more interesting

Posted on: 28 February 2008 Last updated on: 2 December 2020 Written by: Cathy Moore
Stuck using a Next button? Here are some ideas to make it less mind-numbing. Read more.
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