Moving from Pedagogy to Andragogy in Corporate Training

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Kyle Freedman

A major issue in corporate training―especially in technical industries―is the lack of understanding around the basic models of teaching and training. What are they, how do they work, and when are they best utilized? There are two fundamental models: pedagogy and andrago... More »

Distracted Learners May Remember More

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Lenn Millbower

Are your participants distracted? Do their minds seem to be wandering? Don’t worry—they likely have enough brainpower to remember your information too. More »

Are You Having Fun Yet? Part Two

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Brownell Landrum

A big thanks to everyone who participated in the interactive ASTD Links article, “Are You Having Fun Yet?” Here's what we learned about your use of training games. More »

When There’s Resistance in the Room

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Mickey Bradley

No matter what the topic, format, or circumstances, many people in the room simply are not on board when a facilitator walks through the door. Every facilitator has witnessed eye rolls, inattention, negative remarks, and body language that signals disinterest. Some peop... More »

Draw Out the Best from Each Participant

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Brownell Landrum

In Latin educare to educate means to draw out. But it seems as if education and training are often more focused on a top-down teaching approach, where information is disseminated, than a true drawing-out process in which participants discover the learning through a proc... More »