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Of course, when class is over, our work is not complete! How can we (facilitators) help reinforce transfer after the learning event? Practical ways the facilitator can accelerate learner transfer after the online learning event can be achieved by

After a learning event, the learner’s ability to recall information significantly declines over time when there is little to no attempt to retain the information (Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve).  It is necessary that the learner practice in the formal learning setting and practice beyond the initial online learning experience.  Of course, when class is over, our work is not complete! How can we…

Keeping Learning Sticky While Facilitating Online (Before the Learning Event)

It’s 2021 and  Workplace Learning and Performance (WLP) professionals are still pivoting in training delivery and at the same time not overlooking learner transfer!  Virtual learning is being designed to move towards application, continued performance, and impact to include real world content for transfer to occur.  Facilitators are using imagery, video, case studies, models of expert…

Keeping Learning Sticky with Social Media, Part II

Trainers are using social media even more today for transformational learning. Learning and development is moving in a more social, collaborative, and on-going model. Social media presents organizations with effective tools to train employees at all states of employment. 

Trainers must see learning as a on-going process (before, during, and after a learning session). The same applies for…

Keeping Learning Sticky with Social Media, Part I

Trainers are using social media even more for learning new concepts, collaborating and networking with other facilitators, sharing information, publicizing learning opportunities, and communicating with learners for pre-and post follow-up.

Why is social media helpful to make learning stick? Going beyond the single and double-loop learning concepts; social media can be used to increase triple loop…