The Fun Factory - The L&D Forum - DPG Community2024-03-29T05:50:17Zhttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/learning-professionals/feed/category/The+Fun+FactoryReflective vloging - is it worth it?https://community.dpgplc.co.uk/learning-professionals/reflective-vloging-is-it-worth-it2020-11-28T10:33:35.000Z2020-11-28T10:33:35.000ZMichael Pryorhttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/members/MichaelPryor<div><p>DPG Community, your thoughts please...</p><p>A former colleague and I are considering starting a YouTube channel with the aim of reflecting on our own experiences in the world of L+D/HR. I'm in the early stages of my CIPD Lvl 5 LDM and he is has also just started is Lvl 5 HRM. </p><p>We consider oursleves to be relatively inexperienced but incredibly passionate about what we do andwe want to provide some insight to those that may be condiering a move into our field without any pretence or showmanship. Just good, honest perspective on our experiences of the HR/L+D role.</p><p> </p><p>Our conundrem is this, is it really worth it?</p><p>We ofcourse know that this is a good contribution to our CPD but I wanted to ask, is it really going to add value to those looking into a move into our industry? There's already so much out therre, how can we make sure that our channel is not just another drop in the ocean of information already available? Our budget is small (non existant to be honest...!), our time is precious but what we're lacking in resource, we hope to make up for in enthusiasm.</p><p> </p><p>Any thoughts, ideas and opinions on our USP and content that you'd like to see would be gratefully reciveed.</p><p>Thanks, Mike</p><p> </p><p> </p></div>8 types of clients to avoidhttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/learning-professionals/8-types-of-clients-to-avoid2018-02-22T12:14:23.000Z2018-02-22T12:14:23.000ZGary Norrishttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/members/GaryNorris<div><p>I'm a big fan of <a href="http://www.visualcapitalist.com/12-ways-smarter-mental-models/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.visualcapitalist.com/</a> as you may have noticed if you've seen any of my other posts.</p>
<p>Here I'm sharing a quick and light-hearted infographic from them which made me chuckle. Looking at the 8 types described I could easily see some of the customers that have asked me to produce learning material for them over the years. </p>
<p>That said, I'm glad I didn't avoid them - all experience is good experience, right?</p>
<p>Can you related to experiences with the types?</p>
<p><a href="http://www.visualcapitalist.com/8-types-of-clients-to-avoid-at-all-costs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the inforgraphic by clicking this link to the visualcapitalist site.</a></p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/383058?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/383058?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"></a></p></div>How can L&D keep up with new technology?https://community.dpgplc.co.uk/learning-professionals/how-can-l-d-keep-up-with-new-technology2017-05-16T15:07:29.000Z2017-05-16T15:07:29.000ZLucy Boltonhttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/members/LucyBolton<div><p>As learning at work week is in full swing, I took some time out this afternoon to listen to the <a href="https://twitter.com/GoodPractice" target="_blank">@GoodPractice</a> podcast about new technology. Jonny Anderson and Owen Ferguson join Justin Anderson this week to talk about how they keep up to date with new technology, how they use it and what they think we should be addressing now.</p>
<p>Owen tells us how he just keeps on top of technology, following a pattern of looking a range of sources 2-3 times a week such as <a href="https://techcrunch.com" target="_blank">techcrunch.com</a> and <a href="https://www.techmeme.com" target="_blank">techmeme.com</a> and looking at what the giants such as Amazon, Google and Netflix are up to. After following what these sources are saying, he really recommends trying things out – having a go is the best way of learning what you like.</p>
<p>They discuss the network effect and how you will never know that tech is going to be successful before it becomes successful. The network effect by definition means “a phenomenon whereby a good or service becomes more valuable when more people use it. The internet is a good example.” (<a href="http://www.investopedia.com/terms/n/network-effect.asp)">http://www.investopedia.com/terms/n/network-effect.asp)</a> Mass attention leads to success.</p>
<p>The conversation then went on to talk about single sign on (a bunch of services that you can access without having to log in more than once – one of the many things I learnt during this podcast) and how the single sign on is more prevalent now than it has been in the past.</p>
<p>Jonny, Owen and Justin finish the podcast with their best bits of tech, what they love, why they love it and the tricks of the trade.</p>
<p>If the topic of technology interests you, I would recommend this podcast. <a href="http://podcast.goodpractice.com/how-can-ld-keep-up-with-new-technology" target="_blank">Listen here!!</a></p>
</div>Which Superhero Facilitator are you?https://community.dpgplc.co.uk/learning-professionals/which-superhero-facilitator-are-you2017-03-30T13:36:12.000Z2017-03-30T13:36:12.000ZMike Collinshttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/members/MikeCollins<div><p>I came across this on Twitter and thought it would be a fun share. </p>
<p>For those of who are regular facilitators, we know that things happen that are both within and outside of our control, in the room and out of the room. How we react to these things, how we deal with them and how we think about them afterwards influences who we are and how we do things in the future.</p>
<p>Well what about if your thinking and approaches could translate in to superhero powers?</p>
<p>Well now it can - introducing this fun little questionnaire from <a href="http://www.strategicplay.com" target="_blank">Strategic Play Group Ltd</a></p>
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<p>Answer the 12 questions and then find out which of the 16 possible Superhero you are when it comes to your facilitation.</p>
<p>Post up your results in the comments below - with a picture if possible.</p>
<p>Let's see whether we've got the next Avengers Team within the DPG Community :)</p>
<p><a href="http://www.strategicplay.com/superhero" target="_blank">CLICK THE LINK AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS</a></p>
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<p>After reading the article, I wanted to do something with it, so - I remembered the first bit and actively created an infographic, applying what I had read, just focusing on it and not trying to multitask. Chunking the article’s learning down into sections and driving my brain power – do you see what I did there? … Well you will once you have had a look at the infographic.</p>
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<p>To read the full article please click the link below, I hope you found this as interesting as I did.</p>
<p><a href="https://elearningindustry.com/8-techniques-increase-learning-behavior-neuroeducation" target="_blank">https://elearningindustry.com/8-techniques-increase-learning-behavior-neuroeducation</a></p></div>Learning at Work Week 2017https://community.dpgplc.co.uk/learning-professionals/learning-at-work-week-20172017-02-13T10:35:11.000Z2017-02-13T10:35:11.000ZGemma Georgehttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/members/GemmaGeorge<div><p>Hi everyone,</p><p>Just wondering if anyone on here has signed up their organisation to participate in this years' Learning at Work Week (15th-19th May)? It is something that I am thinking of doing this year and am interested to know how widely it is supported and how valuable people find it.</p><p>Thanks,</p><p>Gemma</p></div>Critical Thinking Cheat Sheet (Infographic)https://community.dpgplc.co.uk/learning-professionals/critical-thinking-cheat-sheet-infographic2017-02-03T11:35:39.000Z2017-02-03T11:35:39.000ZMike Collinshttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/members/MikeCollins<div><p>We've shared other resources on Critical Thinking before like <a href="http://community.dpgplc.co.uk/learning-professionals/developing-21st-century-critical-thinkers" target="_blank">this one here</a> and we're always on the look out for other great resources on the subject of critical thinking. </p>
<p>So it's great that we can share another fantastic resource on this topic from <a href="https://globaldigitalcitizen.org" target="_blank">https://globaldigitalcitizen.org</a></p>
<p>You can read the full article and download the file <a href="https://globaldigitalcitizen.org/critical-thinking-skills-cheatsheet-infographic" target="_blank">here</a> but take a look at the cheat sheet below and make these questions part of your critical questioning approaches.</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/380388?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/380388?profile=original" width="575" class="align-full"></a></p></div>Five gifts for new videographershttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/learning-professionals/five-gifts-for-new-videographers2017-01-09T11:01:47.000Z2017-01-09T11:01:47.000ZAdy Howeshttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/members/AdyHowes<div><p><a href="https://learningnow.tv/watch/programme-25---22-december-2016/tom-spiglanin-on-his-5-gifts-for-christmas-for-new-videographers.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/380090?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="640" class="align-left" height="213"></a>More of us are expected to make videos to support learning and communication in organisations than ever before. With the presence of so much video on the internet, people expect video to be part of the mix.</p>
<p>In a feature on Learning Now TV, Tom Spiglanin talked about five gifts for videographers to solve some of the common issues we all come across when making videos. He divided them into three areas; sound, light and stability and gave one or two pieces of equipment that are available to help with those issues without breaking the bank.</p>
<p>For anyone involved in producing video for learning, it’s well worth a watch, which you can do by signing up free to Learning Now TV. Ok, I know Christmas has passed, but maybe there are some birthdays coming up or possibly some budget going spare!</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://learningnow.tv/watch/programme-25---22-december-2016/tom-spiglanin-on-his-5-gifts-for-christmas-for-new-videographers.html">Click here and take a look at Tom’s six-minute video</a>.</p></div>Creativity at work on Learning Now TV Thursday 29th Septemberhttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/learning-professionals/creativity-at-work-on-learning-now-tv-thursday-29th-september2016-09-27T16:10:43.000Z2016-09-27T16:10:43.000ZAdy Howeshttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/members/AdyHowes<div><h2>Amy Burvall, educational technologist and broadcaster, is to appear on September’s Learning Now tv discussing the importance and value of creativity at work. Also on this month’s show: campaign fundraising using social media; setting yourself up as a freelancer; and a review of LearningLive 2016</h2>
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<p dir="ltr">On this month’s Learning Now tv, Nigel Paine talks to the creativity in learning leader, Amy Burvall. Amy, a former humanities teacher, has built personal development programmes with creativity and innovation at their core. Her YouTube channel, ‘History for Music Lovers’, has over 11 million views.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Amy loves to explore creativity, visual thinking, remix culture, media theory, transparency in education and new literacies. Her interview with Nigel offers the LNTV audience a fascinating insight into how greater creativity at work is both important and achievable.</p>
<p dir="ltr">This month’s LNTV programme is on <strong>Thursday 29 September, starting at 8.00 pm</strong> UK time, with Ady Howes’ live social stream from 7.45 pm for viewers to join in with.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The full programme of interviews and features for September’s LNTV show:</p>
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<li><span>Amy Burvall</span> discusses the importance and value of creativity at work and gives some suggestions on how to get started.</li>
<li>The LNTV team were at <span>LearningLive 2016</span> this month and produce a roundup of all of the main action.</li>
<li>Michelle Parry-Slater's No Plasters report features an interview with <span>Caroline Jones</span> where they discuss how social media transformed her fundraising campaign for <span>Cancer Research</span>.</li>
<li>Lisa Minogue-White takes time out from her holiday in Northern France where she reflects on the <span>current state of learning and development at work</span>.</li>
<li>Our report from Australia takes us to an <span>Unconference at the LearningCafe</span>. Helen Blunden reports.</li>
<li><span>Tom Hickmore</span> explains why he thinks comedy has an important place in learning.</li>
<li><span>Ant Pugh</span> talks to Kim about his journey in setting up a freelance business and explains the differences between a a freelancer and a consultant.</li>
<li>Founder of Kineo, BuzzSumo and Anders Pink <span>Steve Rayson</span> talks to Nigel about leveraging the huge amount of information available and how to filter it to keep up-to-date.</li>
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<p dir="ltr">The next <a rel="nofollow" href="http://ustream.tv/channel/learning-now-tv">Learning Now tv programme</a> is on Thursday September 29, 8.00 pm UK time with the regular live social stream with Ady Howes from 7.45 pm. You can watch the programme at that time on any device. If you're unable to make it don't worry, there will be a recording available on-demand on the <a href="http://www.learningnow.tv" target="_blank">Learning Now TV website</a>.</p>
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<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://learningnow.tv/">Learning Now tv</a> is a live-streamed Internet tv channel bringing inspirational interviews, debates and round tables, and advice and guidance on real world L&D issues. Learning and development professionals are be able to interact with the Learning Now tv team on its social channel during the live stream, as well as having access to the recorded programmes to refer to throughout the year.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Membership to the Learning Now tv channel is free-of-charge and available online at <a rel="nofollow" href="http://learningnow.tv/register">learningnow.tv/register</a>.</p>
<p></p></div>You are invited to join LnD Connect for an 'unconference' on 22nd September 2016https://community.dpgplc.co.uk/learning-professionals/you-are-invited-to-join-lnd-connect-for-an-unconference-on-22nd-s2016-08-31T11:14:12.000Z2016-08-31T11:14:12.000ZAdy Howeshttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/members/AdyHowes<div><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/376921?profile=RESIZE_480x480" target="_self" width="400"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/376921?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="183" class="align-left" height="202"></a>Join LnD Connect for an 'unconference' on 22nd September 2016 at a variety of locations. This is a unique, enjoyable and highly productive approach to developing yourself and you’re invited to come along. The events are being organised by L&D Connect, a community of practice for L&D practitioners and others in HR and organisational development. The format of the day is known as an ‘un-conference’ the opposite of a traditional conference event. In essence it means no fixed agenda, no speakers, no pre-determined topics, selling or promotional activity. Instead, it is a space set aside to learn, experiment, network and reflect.</p>
<p>The aims are simple - to create a space to:</p>
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<li>Experiment with ideas & techniques with other practitioners - get feedback and think differently about what you produce</li>
<li>Talk about relevant L&D/ OD issues</li>
<li>Exchange ideas and support fellow L&D professionals</li>
<li>Encourage networking & best practice sharing within the learning & development community</li>
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<p>The morning commences with everyone working together to identify the key discussion topics and then a variety of discussions on those topics follow throughout the day. The locations for the events are selected based on their comfy, spacious environment, with refreshments on tap and lunch included. You’ll meet a variety of people from a variety of backgrounds and industries and no doubt some lasting friendships and L&D contacts. You really get to help shape your own day and the approach ensures you get the very best customised development for the things that matter to you most.</p>
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<p>This time and for the first time ever, the event is being run in multiple locations on the same date in a variety of locations. Some have changed since the podcast below were recorded, but tickets are still available in <strong>London</strong>, <strong>Nottingham and </strong><strong>Manchester</strong>. Most locations still have a few discounted <strong>early bird tickets available at £40</strong> (usually £60) which <strong>includes lunch and refreshments throughout the day</strong>.</p>
<p>You can find tickets for each of the locations on 22<sup>nd</sup> September on the links below. We’ve also recorded a quick interview with with one of the organisers Sukh Pabial which you can listen to below.</p>
<p>We hope to see many of you there</p>
<p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ld-connect-unconference-london-tickets-26657502307">London Tickets</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ld-connect-unconference-manchester-tickets-26560439991">Manchester Tickets</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ld-connect-unconference-nottingham-tickets-26699165924">Nottingham Tickets</a></p>
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<p><iframe width="100%" height="450" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/280721829&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true"></iframe></p></div>Learning Now TV - July 2016 Programmehttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/learning-professionals/learning-now-tv-july-2016-programme-tonight-from-7-45pm2016-07-28T13:00:29.000Z2016-07-28T13:00:29.000ZAdy Howeshttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/members/AdyHowes<div><h1><font face="arial, helvetica neue, helvetica, sans-serif"><span><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/378760?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/378760?profile=original" width="555" class="align-full"></a></span></font></h1>
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<p>The last Thursday of the month, the day every month that online L&D TV channel opens it's doors and broadcasts another full hour of fresh content. If you missed the live broadcast last night don't worry. You can catch up by signing up free at <a href="http://www.learningnow.tv" target="_blank">www.learningnow.tv</a></p>
<h3><strong>This month featured:</strong> <strong>Towards 100% performance</strong>, <strong>how to achieve consistency across a global workforce</strong>, <strong>3D audio for virtual classrooms, and Creating a personal learning network</strong>. <br> <br> <strong style="font-size: 13px;">Programme Content</strong></h3>
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<li>Charles Jennings talks about the launch of the 702010 Institute, his latest book Towards 100% Performance, and discusses how 702010 is a model about high performance and not about the numbers.<br> </li>
<li>Sarah Lindsell, Director of Global Learning and Transformation at PwC, discusses how she ensures skills and performance are consistent across the organisation's 210,000 global staff.<br> </li>
<li>Owen Ferguson, COO of Good Practice, talks to Kim about some of the major findings from their recent research 'Inside The Heads of Managers'.<br> </li>
<li>Michelle Parry-Slater continues her series on modern workplace learning and this month she focuses on the value of a Personal Learning Network and how to set one up.<br> </li>
<li>Australia correspondent Helen Blunden talks to Garrett Gleim about how the organisation's 3D Audio is enabling virtual working through virtual classrooms.<br> </li>
<li>US correspondent Brent Schlenker introduces the new member of the LNTV US team Tom Spiglanin. Tom recently interviewed Shannon Tipton where he asks her about Learning Rebels and their 30 Day Video Challenge.<br> </li>
<li>Nice Media recently launched an interactive drama The Leadership Angel and we can see some of the action at the launch event.</li>
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<p>Sign up free at <a href="http://www.learningnow.tv" target="_blank">www.learningnow.tv</a> you'll get access to a whole library of previously broadcast content. Continuous Professional Development from the comfort of your home or office.</p></div>The Big Sponge Hangout: Learning Technologies Insights from Around the Worldhttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/learning-professionals/the-big-sponge-hangout-learning-technologies-insights-from-around2016-07-18T09:28:25.000Z2016-07-18T09:28:25.000ZAdy Howeshttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/members/AdyHowes<div><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/378636?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/378636?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="333" class="align-left"></a>A four-day event kicks off today bringing insights and inspiration on learning technologies from around the world. Hosted by Sponge UK, an award winning custom e-learning provider, the event has a variety of sessions designed to engage you in the latest thinking on learning technologies. The event is packed with discussions and case studies delivered through a mix of video and live sessions throughout the week. Content includes a look at the use of video in learning, games and gamification, social learning, engaging with a global workforce and much more. I'm particularly looking forward to some of the case studies. We'll hear about which include how Royal Mail used interactive video to improve organisational performance and later in the week on Thursday, we'll hear how Southern NHS Foundation Trust is boosting employee engagement in compliance whilst saving time and money.</p>
<p>The free-to-attend event commences today with a launch event on Google hangout at 1pm (UK British Summer Time). During this session, you'll hear from a panel from across the world discussing the global differences in the learning technology industry and what can be learned from each other. The panel includes some inspirational leaders in learning technology, which include <a href="https://twitter.com/articulate_de" target="_blank">Nicola Appel</a> (International Community Manager at Articulate), <a href="https://twitter.com/LnDDave" target="_blank">David Kelly</a> (Senior VP and Executive Director at Elearning Guild), <a href="https://twitter.com/DonaldHTaylor" target="_blank">Donald H Taylor</a> (Chairman of the Learning and Performance Institute and Chairman of the Learning and Skills Group) and <a href="https://twitter.com/LearnKotch" target="_blank">Con Sotodis</a> (Learning and Performance at LearnKotch Consulting).</p>
<p>To get details of how to access the sessions and content and be a part of this event, it's simply a case of <a href="http://spongeuk.com/the-big-sponge-hangout/" target="_blank">registering free on the Big Sponge Hangout site</a>.</p>
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<p>Read the report here: <a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/378525?profile=original">bsa33_work.pdf</a></p></div>Freebieshttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/learning-professionals/freebies2016-06-05T07:48:12.000Z2016-06-05T07:48:12.000ZKelly Thurlowhttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/members/KellyThurlow<div><p>Hi All,</p><p></p><p>Don't suppose anyone can suggest a company/website who offers freebies such as</p><p>stress balls, tangles or anything in general free </p><p></p><p>Many Thanks</p><p>Kelly</p></div>Learning Now TV - 26th May 2016 from 7.45pmhttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/learning-professionals/learning-now-tv-26th-may-2016-from-7-45pm2016-05-26T07:53:40.000Z2016-05-26T07:53:40.000ZAdy Howeshttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/members/AdyHowes<div><p><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Online Learning and Development TV channel <a href="http://www.learningnow.tv" target="_blank">Learning Now TV</a> is back this evening from 7.45pm UK time with the monthly broadcasted programme. As always you can watch the programme and join the discussion on any device.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">As well as the monthly programme broadcast as a free member of <a href="http://www.learningnow.tv" target="_blank">Learning Now TV</a> you get access to all the previously broadcasted content in their library of on-demand interviews, features and discussions. Earlier on this month, <a href="http://community.dpgplc.co.uk/blog/free-live-and-on-demand-l-d-tv-for-your-cpd" target="_self">we interviewed presenter Kim George</a>and she talked more about how the programme can support you with your continued professional development.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-mce-mark="1">To tune into this evening's programme, head along to the live streaming link at <a href="http://learningnow.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b4c141132c025164655509742&id=e16e68ff90&e=e74b830a0a" target="_blank" title="Learning Now tv">http://ustream.tv/channel/learning-now-tv</a>. Here you can watch the programme and join the conversation with other viewers and programme producers.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-mce-mark="1">Have a look at what's coming in up in tonight's programme on the short trailer below.</span></p>
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<p><a href="https://vimeo.com/168031731">Learning Now TV Newscast CB01-HD</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/user2380913">Colin Steed</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>
</div>Learning Now TV - 28th April 2016https://community.dpgplc.co.uk/learning-professionals/learning-now-tv-28th-april-20162016-04-28T14:47:05.000Z2016-04-28T14:47:05.000ZAdy Howeshttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/members/AdyHowes<div><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/377502?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/377502?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="269" class="align-left" height="296"></a></p>
<p>This evening from 7.45pm on your laptop, tablet or smartphone, you'll be able to access the monthly broadcast of <a href="http://www.learningnow.tv/" target="_blank">Learning Now TV</a>. The programme contains a rich line up of L&D interviews, discussions and insights and there's a live chat stream where you can interact with other viewers and the team at Learning Now TV. The channel is free to access this evening, but it's well worth signing up as a free member to get access to the recording of this evening's programme along with the on-demand library of previously broadcast content.</p>
<p>I'll be opening up the live stream at 7.45pm and the programme starts at 8pm.</p>
<p><br> The address to access the broadcast is: <a href="http://learningnow.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b4c141132c025164655509742&id=c06dd1b0df&e=e74b830a0a" target="_blank" title="Learning Now tv">http://ustream.tv/channel/learning-now-tv</a><br> <br> In this programme:</p>
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<li><strong>David James</strong>, former CLO at Disney, talks about The <strong>Empowered Learner</strong> and why it is vital that today's L&D professionals stay one step ahead if they want to be relevant to the needs of the organisation.</li>
<li><strong>Amy Brann</strong> talks to Nigel about <strong>neuroscience</strong> and how we should be focusing on applying neuroscience to enhance engagement.</li>
<li><strong>Phil Willcox</strong> talks to Lisa about <strong>emotion at work</strong> and how you can harness that energy to make a difference in the work place.</li>
<li>Awards Gold: Growth Engineering took the Gold Award at this year's Learning Awards for Learning Provider of the Year. Global CEO Juliette Denny explains how the organisation did it and why they are so successful.</li>
<li>Europe correspondent <strong>Ger Driesen</strong> interviews Jos Arets and Vivian Heijnen, two of the authors of the latest book on 702010.</li>
<li><strong>Martin Couzins</strong> focuses on the PWC research 'Redefining Success in a Changing World' in which the respondents were CEOs - and this gives some valuable pointers for every organisation.</li>
<li>This month's Learning Designers item focuses on <strong>Tim Hall</strong>, MD of Cognify. Here, he provides <strong>3 tips for using gamification in your content</strong>.</li>
<li>US correspondent <strong>Brent Schlenker</strong> has been to the South by South West Festival in Austin Texas where he saw - and used - some tech that is on the way - virtual reality, 360 degree video, alternate reality, and robots.</li>
<li>Australia correspondent <strong>Helen Blunden</strong> is again focusing on <strong>social learning</strong>. This month she travelled to a meeting of 'The Maker' community.</li>
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<p> <br> If you encounter problems logging into the programme</p>
<p>email <a href="mailto:marco@learningnow.tv">marco@learningnow.tv</a> or</p>
<p>DM @learningnowtv on Twitter or</p>
<p>text +44 (0) 7456 223324 </p>
<p>You can access the programme on laptop, tablet, smartphone (IOS or Android) or even a Smart TV. </p>
<p><br> We're broadcasting from 7:45pm and our Social Stream is live!</p>
<p><br> N.B. To access the social stream with your real name rather than as a 'ustreamer' you will need to set up a UStream account, its easy and free, an email and password is all that is required. </p>
<p> </p></div>Learning Now TV: Thursday 31st March at 8pm - What's Onhttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/learning-professionals/learning-now-tv-thursday-31st-march-at-8pm-what-s-on2016-03-29T09:08:45.000Z2016-03-29T09:08:45.000ZAdy Howeshttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/members/AdyHowes<div><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/377502?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/377502?profile=original" class="align-full" width="249" height="249"></a></p>
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<p>This Thursday 31st March 2016 at 8pm is the monthly broadcast of Learning Now TV, a monthly online L&D programme made by L&D professionals for L&D professionals. The one-hour programme contains interviews and features on L&D topics broadcast live on the internet and accessible on all devices. Alongside the live broadcast are conversations and discussions from viewers and producers in social chat streams and on social media. It's free to sign up as a member and view the live broadcast and you also get access to the previously broadcast programmes.</p>
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<p>Take a look at <a href="http://www.learningnow.tv" target="_blank">www.learningnow.tv</a> for more information.</p>
<p>Here's what's coming up in this months's programme, live from 7.45pm this Thursday 31st March.</p>
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<li><strong>Paul Morgan</strong>, Head of L&D at Telefonica O2, discussses with Nigel how he led the digital transformation in this global enterprise and gives some tips about how you can do the same.<br></li>
<li>Kim talks to <strong>Michelle Parry-Slater</strong> about her success with her 'No Plasters' campaign on Twitter and finds out about what her plans are for the future.<br></li>
<li><strong>Brent Schlenker & Lisa Minogue-White</strong> explore a virtual world with Immerse Learning and discuss the implications of virtual reality for learning.<br></li>
<li>In our Learning Designers feature, we hear about the effectiveness of blended learning from expert <strong>Viv Cole</strong>.<br></li>
<li>Kim has a fascinating discussion with <strong>Alex Watson</strong> about her roles as L&D consultant, songwriter, band leader and performer and how these have helped her training and leadership skills.<br></li>
<li>From Australia, <strong>Helen Blunden</strong> takes us into the world of Augmented Reality and shows us a brilliant example of it in practice.<br></li>
<li>It's that time of year when <strong>Lisa Minogue-White</strong> takes to the French Alps for some skiing - and also reflects on a year in learning and how tech continues to change our lives.<br></li>
<li>Nigel talks to Stella Collins about her book Neuroscience for L&D and asks her for some tips.<br></li>
<li>Our new feature! Martin Couzins' monthly slot focusing on a major piece of research. This month he looks at CMI's report on CEO Views.</li>
</ul></div>Learning Now TV - February Programmehttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/learning-professionals/learning-now-tv-february-programme2016-02-24T08:58:21.000Z2016-02-24T08:58:21.000ZAdy Howeshttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/members/AdyHowes<div><p></p>
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<h2>This month’s Learning now tv covers virtual reality in training, data analytics in L&D, trends in imagery and communicating technical subjects. February’s Learning now tv goes out this Thursday at 8 pm, hosted by Kim George and Nigel Paine.</h2>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://learningnow.tv/">Learning Now tv</a> is a live-streamed Internet tv channel bringing inspirational interviews, debates and round tables, and advice and guidance on real world L&D issues. Learning and development professionals are be able to interact with the Learning Now tv team on its social channel during the live stream, as well as having access to the recorded programmes to refer to throughout the year. Membership to the Learning Now tv channel is free-of-charge and available online at <a rel="nofollow" href="http://learningnow.tv/register">learningnow.tv/register</a>.</p>
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<p>Virtual reality in training gets the spotlight on February’s Learning Now tv programme, when Nigel Paine interviews VR training pioneer Simon Rennie, General Manager, National Training Academy for Rail, which, along with learning provider Pauley, scooped a gold award for innovation at the Learning Awards earlier this month.</p>
<p>Also in the spotlight are Fosway’s David Wilson on data analytics, Getty Images’ Rebecca Swift on imagery trends and two LNTV reports from Australia on communicating technical subjects and Australia’s L&D profession.</p>
<p>The programme starts at 8.00 pm UK time on Thursday 25 February, with Ady Howes’ live social stream from 7.45 pm for viewers to join in with.</p>
<p>February’s LNTV programme:</p>
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<li>The use of Virtual Reality is creating a new buzz in the learning world. The National Training Academy for Rail with Pauley Learning recently scooped the Gold Award for Innovation in Learning at this year's Learning Awards for their use of VR in their training. Nigel finds out more from NTAR's General Manager <span>Simon Rennie</span>.</li>
<li>Our first report from Australia comes from <span>Helen Blunden </span>who talks to scientist, writer and communicator Jayde Lovell about communication. They discuss why communicating technical subjects in everyday language is so important.</li>
<li>Nigel talks to CEO of research analysts Fosway Group <span>David Wilson </span>about data, analytics and research and why they are so important for today's learning and development professionals.</li>
<li>Lisa talks to <span>John Delano,</span> the former L&D Head at T-Mobile and now founder of Saltbox about his new book The Learning Leaders Playbook. Lisa explores John's top tips for L&D and how they can engage with the organisation.</li>
<li><span>Craig Taylor </span>is in our regular Learning Designers spotlight this month. Craig walks us through how he went about designing HT2 Learning's latest MOOC - How to create a MOOC.</li>
<li>Imagery and the latest trends are so important in designing learning. This month Kim George talks to Getty Images' Director of Creative Planning <span>Rebecca Swift </span>about the latest trends in using images and how important it is to 'be real' with your images. Rebecca provides some excellent examples in this fascinating discussion.</li>
<li>Our second Australian contribution comes from <span>Con Sotidis, </span>who recently went to Brisbane to talk to the CEO and Research Director of the Institute of Learning Professionals to find out more about what they do.</li>
<li>In our US Report this month, <span>Brent Schlencker </span>ironically travelled to the UK for the Learning Technologies show where he talks to Lesley Price about the e-learning charity LearnAppeal to get an update on how they are progressing.</li>
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<p>The next Learning Now tv programme is on Thursday February 25, 8.00 pm UK time with the regular live social stream with Ady Howes from 7.45 pm.</p>
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<p></p></div>Learning and Development Specialist role - City of Londonhttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/learning-professionals/JedB2016-02-12T11:53:53.000Z2016-02-12T11:53:53.000ZJedidiah Blanksonhttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/members/JedidiahBlankson<div><p>Hi Guys,</p><p>I'm currently recruiting for a healthcare Recruitment Agency who are looking for a "Learning and Development Specialist" and I couldn't think of a better place to start looking.</p><p>This person will be required to work closely with Team Leaders and Consultants to identify their training needs. They will also be responsible for Designing and Implementing appropriate L&D solutions.</p><p>Please respond to this discussion or message me privately if you can help.</p></div>URGENT – Social Experiment for our coursehttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/learning-professionals/urgent-social-experiment-for-our-course2016-02-01T09:53:22.000Z2016-02-01T09:53:22.000ZDebbie Makinhttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/members/Debbie<div><p>Hi Everyone,</p>
<p>We are delivering a training session in order to pass our Level 3 L&D course.</p>
<p>We are hoping to get as many responses as we can in 24 hours!!</p>
<p>Please can you answer the below question:</p>
<p>What do you think will be the key L&D trend in your organisation in 2016?</p>
<p>Thank you!</p>
<p>Debbie & Linzi </p>
</div>How not to do appraisals!https://community.dpgplc.co.uk/learning-professionals/how-not-to-do-appraisals2016-01-29T15:48:20.000Z2016-01-29T15:48:20.000ZMartin Couzinshttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/members/MartinCouzins<div><p>It's Friday . . . so I thoughts I'd share this from the Office.</p><p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IkYUDQCYGHA?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0"></iframe></p><p>Please tell me you haven't had a similar experience!</p><p>[Thanks to <a rel="nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/Alex_Moyle?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author" target="_blank">Alex Moyle</a> for sharing].</p><p><a rel="nofollow" href="//www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/"></a></p></div>Learning Now TV - January Programmehttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/learning-professionals/learning-now-tv-january-programme2016-01-27T13:58:49.000Z2016-01-27T13:58:49.000ZAdy Howeshttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/members/AdyHowes<div><h1>Learning Now tv - January 28th programme</h1>
<h3>This month's broadcast of Learning Now TV, the monthly online broadcasted programme for Learning Now TV, is Thursday 28th January. The programme, hosted by Nigel Paine and Kim George starts at 8.00pm UK time but you can join us live at 7.45pm UK time for the pre-programme show with me.</h3>
<h3>There's no password to access the channel, but it's worth signing up as a free member at <a href="http://www.learningnow.tv" target="_blank">www.learningnow.tv</a> so that you get access to the recorded programme as well as the previously broadcast programmes and content.</h3>
<p><b><strong>The link to access the programme is here: <a href="http://learningnow.us8.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=b4c141132c025164655509742&id=725c070e80&e=e74b830a0a" target="_blank" title="Learning Now tv">http://ustream.tv/channel/learning-now-tv</a></strong></b><br />
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Here is what is coming up in this month's programme:<br /></p>
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<li><strong>Euan Semple</strong> talks about Social Media strategy and explains why Social Media has such a significant impact on work.</li>
<li>The programme also welcomes back <strong>'Happy' Henry Stewar</strong>t who discusses his 'Happy Manifesto' and how organisations are reaping the benefits of the approach. Henry also shares how his own company has benefited from giving employees ownership of their job with freedom to make their own decisions.</li>
<li><strong>Nick Bate</strong> of Blue Eskimo visits the studio and gives an early insight into the results of the soon to be published Annual Salary Survey.</li>
<li><strong>Michelle Parry Slater</strong> and <strong>Amy Brann</strong> are back, sharing how they have become a successful team and why it is so successful.  </li>
<li>The programme's global roving reporters have been busy again this month <strong>Brent Schlenker</strong> from the US visited The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and highlights some of the new technology that might be useful in learning. <strong>Helen Blunden, </strong>Australian correspondent talks to <strong>David Guest</strong> about why Business Coaching is so important to small business owners. To finish, <strong>Ger Driesen</strong> who will be covering The Netherlands and Belgium for you. This month he visited the VOV event (a community of L&D professionals), Ger talked with the keynote speaker and other notable people about the 'future of learning'.  </li>
<li><strong>Trainers' Tips</strong> from the fantastic <strong>Jon Kennard</strong>  this month is about "hang on I have forgotten".... Oh yes the Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve. </li>
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<p>You can access the live stream from most devices and there's also a social stream where you can interact with Learning Now TV and the other viewers.</p>
<p>Hope to see you there.</p>
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</div>Different types of learning: If learning was waterhttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/learning-professionals/different-types-of-learning-if-learning-was-water2016-01-27T08:30:25.000Z2016-01-27T08:30:25.000ZAdy Howeshttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/members/AdyHowes<div><p>I came across this infographic today. It's a great visual explanation of different types of learning which really does speak my language.</p>
<p>Which one most represents your organisation? What type of learning do you tend to do the most of? Would you change this and why?</p>
<p><a href="http://elearninginfographics.com/learning-water-infographic/" title="If Learning Was Water Infographic"><img width="734" height="3196" src="http://elearninginfographics.com/wp-content/uploads/If-Learning-Was-Water-Infographic.jpg" class="attachment-progression-single-uncropped wp-post-image" alt="If Learning Was Water Infographic" /></a></p>
<p><small>Find more <a href="http://elearninginfographics.com/" title="The No.1 Source for the Best Education Infographics">education infographics</a> on e-Learning Infographics</small></p>
</div>Learning Now TV - December Programmehttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/learning-professionals/learning-now-tv-december-programme2015-12-16T09:46:02.000Z2015-12-16T09:46:02.000ZAdy Howeshttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/members/AdyHowes<div><h1><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/377253?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/377253?profile=original" width="512" class="align-left"></a></h1>
<h1>Learning Now TV - December 17th programme</h1>
<h3>So the holiday season is upon us once again. It has been a great year for Learning Now TV, the online TV channel for L&D professionals. </h3>
<h3>The programme broadcasts live online each month with access to previously broadcasted programmes from the website when you sign up FREE!<br> <br> In the last month of 2015 and a little earlier than usual the LNTV programme is packed with L&D issues hosted by Nigel Paine and Kim George. The programme starts at 8.00pm UK time but you can join live at 7.45pm UK time for the pre-programme show with Ady Howes where you can join in the live social stream.</h3>
<h3>This month again there is no password to use so sign in by just clicking the link: </h3>
<p><strong>Here is the link for the 17th December programme:</strong><b><br> <strong><a href="http://learningnow.us8.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=b4c141132c025164655509742&id=9a7c22e5f9&e=e74b830a0a" target="_blank" title="Learning Now tv">http://ustream.tv/channel/learning-now-tv</a></strong></b><br> <br> In this programme:<br> <br> <strong>Nick Shackleton-Jones</strong> in an extended edit version discusses how <strong>BP</strong> has moved from courses to resources, wearable tech and Apps and how they will use them in learning.<br> <br> <a href="https://community.dpgplc.co.uk/members/MartinCouzins" target="_blank">Martin Couzins</a> won an award for his services to learning at <strong>The Training Journal Awards</strong> this month and he talks to LNTV about Curation and why this is so important in L&D today. <br> <br> <strong>Jo Cook</strong> is one of the <strong>LPI's</strong> senior tutors on its global live online learning certification programmes <strong>COLF & CDOL</strong>. In a fascinating interview Jo talks about how you should follow some basic steps to facilitate and design successful virtual classroom sessions. <br> <br> Coaching and the benefits it brings to leadership is very topical currently so who better than <strong>Jennifer Wrigley</strong> from <strong>Discovery Networks</strong> to tell us all about it. <br> <br> Roving reporter from Australia <strong>Helen Blunden</strong> is an avid vlogger and in this report she shares why it is one of her passions. Helen shows some tools and equipment she uses, maybe its a New Year resolution for you to become a vlogger? <br> <br> No programme would be complete without the always popular <strong>Trainers' Tips from Jon Kennard,</strong> this month and continuing the theme on curation he focuses on resources that can be used.<br> <br> It would not be a season ending programme without LNTV's own <strong>Executive Producer Colin Steed</strong> coming up with a special feature on 'when things have quite not gone to plan'. <br> <br> If you encounter problems logging into the programme</p>
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<li>email <a href="mailto:marco@learningnow.tv">marco@learningnow.tv</a> or</li>
<li>DM @learningnowtv on Twitter or</li>
<li>text +44 (0) 7456 223324 </li>
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<p>You can access the programme on laptop, tablet, smartphone (IOS or Android) or even a Smart TV<br> <br> <strong>We're broadcasting from 7:45pm and our Social Stream is live! Let's get the discussion going with Ady Howes. The Programme starts at 8:00pm</strong>.<br> <br> N.B. To access the social stream with your real name rather than as a 'ustreamer' you will need to set up a UStream account, its easy and free, an email and password is all that is required. </p></div>The Learner Engagement Toolkithttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/learning-professionals/the-learner-engagement-toolkit2015-11-13T14:06:10.000Z2015-11-13T14:06:10.000ZMike Collinshttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/members/MikeCollins<div><p><a href="http://elearninginfographics.com/learner-engagement-toolkit-infographic/" title="Learner Engagement Toolkit Infographic"><img width="1000" height="4792" src="http://elearninginfographics.com/wp-content/uploads/Learner-Engagement-Toolkit-Infographic-1000x4792.png" class="attachment-progression-single-uncropped wp-post-image" alt="Learner Engagement Toolkit Infographic" /></a><br />
<small>Find more <a href="http://elearninginfographics.com/" title="The No.1 Source for the Best Education Infographics">education infographics</a> on e-Learning Infographics</small></p>
</div>Learning Now TV Thursday 29th October 2015 from 7.45pmhttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/learning-professionals/learning-now-tv-thursday-29th-october-2015-from-7-45pm2015-10-28T12:34:17.000Z2015-10-28T12:34:17.000ZAdy Howeshttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/members/AdyHowes<div><p>It's Learning Now TV, the monthly-broadcast L&D online TV Channel, tomorrow night from 745pm UK Time. Here's a trailer of what's coming up.</p>
<p>To join the live broadcast, sign up free at <a href="http://www.learningnow.tv" target="_blank">www.learningnow.tv</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://vimeo.com/143855692">2015_10_27a LNTV October Teaser</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/user2380913">Colin Steed</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>
</div>Thursday 24th September: Learning Now TV Monthly Broadcasthttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/learning-professionals/thursday-24th-september-learning-now-tv-monthly-broadcast2015-09-21T10:35:21.000Z2015-09-21T10:35:21.000ZAdy Howeshttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/members/AdyHowes<div><h2>Learning Now tv this month includes features on talent management and performance reviews, building virtual teams, marketing in L&D and contains in-depth interviews with L&D leaders from BP and DHL Express.</h2>
<p>It's LNTV’s 11th programme this month: presenting another programme packed with L&D issues hosted by Nigel Paine and Kim George. The programme starts at 8.00 pm UK time, Thursday 24 September, with me kicking the channel off from 7.45 pm.</p>
<p>If you're not yet signed up as a member, it's free to do so. You'll get details of the programme this week as well as access to previously broadcast episodes and segments and notifications of future programmes. Learning Now TV also <a href="https://twitter.com/learningnowtv/status/645896659856179200" target="_blank">tweeted last week</a> that they are excited to announce an expansion of our services to members. Even involved in the team, I can't seem to get out of our Exec Producer what the news is, so I guess we'll all have to tune in to find out.</p>
<p>You can sign up free for Learning Now TV by visiting <a href="http://www.learningnow.tv" target="_blank">www.learningnow.tv</a>.</p>
<p>For now, have a look at this clip which will tell you more about what's coming up on this week's broadcast, from 7.45pm UK Time Thursday 24th September.</p>
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<p><a href="http://learningnow.tv/watch/programme-11-24-september-2015">2015_09_20 Coming Up This Month Programme Details</a> from <a href="http://www.learningnow.tv">Learning Now TV</a></p>
</div>10 Types of Visual Content to Improve Learner Engagementhttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/learning-professionals/10-types-of-visual-content-to-improve-learner-engagement2015-08-12T09:49:52.000Z2015-08-12T09:49:52.000ZMike Collinshttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/members/MikeCollins<div><p>Came across this great post from <a href="https://shiftelearning.com/" target="_blank">SHIFT Learning</a></p>
<p>You can't argue with science and the human brain processes visuals faster than text. So if this is the case it makes sense for us to incorporate more visuals and images in our learning materials. </p>
<p>This post and infographic breaks the different types of images down and how they can be used to support content development and increase our learners' engagement</p>
<p>Take a look at the infographic below and <a href="http://info.shiftelearning.com/blog/10-types-of-visual-content-elearning" target="_blank">head to the post here</a> for more detail</p>
<p>What sort of images do you use in your learning materials - what works for you and what sort of feedback do you get?</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/376852?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/376852?profile=original" width="650" class="align-full"></a></p></div>5 brain tips to drive employee engagement through L&D programmes no 4https://community.dpgplc.co.uk/learning-professionals/5-brain-tips-to-drive-employee-engagement-through-l-d-programmes-2015-08-06T07:54:31.000Z2015-08-06T07:54:31.000ZKrystyna Gaddhttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/members/KrystynaGadd<div><p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://howtoacceleratelearning.files.wordpress.com/2015/07/microskills.png"><img class="alignleft wp-image-80930" src="https://howtoacceleratelearning.files.wordpress.com/2015/07/microskills.png?w=300" alt="MicroSkills" width="563" height="257" /></a>This is the 4th in my series of 5 easy brain tips for engaging learners from my session at the CIPD NAP conference in June 2015. The 5 brain tips can be remembered using the mnenomic CRUMMSS:</p>
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<li><strong>C</strong> - choice - last weeks blog</li>
<li><strong>R</strong> - Rewards - this weeks blog</li>
<li><strong>UM</strong> - Use metaphors</li>
<li><strong>MS</strong> - Microskills</li>
<li><strong>S</strong> - stories</li>
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<p><img class="alignleft wp-image-80904" src="https://howtoacceleratelearning.files.wordpress.com/2015/07/img_1279-e1436185778204.png?w=300" alt="IMG_1279" width="113" height="77" /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://howtoacceleratelearning.files.wordpress.com/2015/07/img_1185-e1436870941464.png"><img class="alignleft wp-image-80931" src="https://howtoacceleratelearning.files.wordpress.com/2015/07/img_1185-e1436870941464.png?w=300" alt="IMG_1185" width="98" height="92" /></a>MS stands for Micro skills. Micro skills are small things that the learners can learn to do quickly that will give them confidence and enthusiasm to learn more.</p>
<p>By developing some skills that can be implemented immediately, these skills become almost second nature and automatic. This automatic type behaviour can come from a part of the brain that is very low in energy consumption called the basal ganglia, as well as the long-term memory<span><span>*</span></span>.</p>
<p>Moving learning quickly into the long-term memory frees up the higher thinking brain for the new learning and gives the learners confidence.</p>
<p>Most of the time a workshop starts with a big picture view of a theory or model, which may be a logical beginning but it could also be quite overwhelming for the learner. Giving them some quick-to-apply new skills can boost their confidence, calm their fears and speed up the learning.</p>
<p>Examples of useful microskills could be:</p>
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<li>On an IT course - getting the learners to practice using the help facility so that they can access tips quickly</li>
<li>On a finance course – some <u>really</u> easy calculations that they do in pairs</li>
<li>Health & Safety course – use a spot the difference picture to spot hazards in pairs</li>
<li>An assertiveness course – start off with some simple rapport skills like matching and mirroring</li>
<li>A presentation skills course – practice the introduction of a presentation in a line in stages – name and title, then purpose of presentation, then the outcomes. Build on each stage.</li>
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<p>*David Rock “Your Brain at Work”, Harper Business 2009</p>
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