Tag Archives: Learning

Q: Do you learn faster by reading blogs or watching videos?

I’ll be honest. I didn’t get this video thing until I saw the Khan Academy. It’s incredible. If you commute, you’ll have noticed that everyone seems to be watching videos these days instead of reading the paper. The others are on Kindle. I have an 80 minute commute three times a week. It’s interesting to […]

Training Plans: Push v Pull techniques

If you’re developing training material, consider blending push and pull techniques to ensure learners retain more of the subject matter. What’s the difference? Push gives the information to the learner. The learner is passive. Pull encourages the learner to find the information they need. The learner is active. Of course, most training materials should combine […]