Monthly Archives: July 2013

A methodology for learning. Part 6 – Assessment

Posted on July 31, 2013 by julianstodd

In this series of articles, i’m exploring my Learning Methodology in more detail. We started by examining Context, the contract for the learning, and moving onto Demonstration, where we illustrate our points. Then into Exploration, with a chance to play … Continue reading →

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A methodology for learning. Part 5 – Reflection

Posted on July 30, 2013 by julianstodd

This is part five of my exploration of a methodology for learning. We started by looking at Context, where we establish a contract with the learner, then moved into Demonstration, where we illustrate our view of the world. From there … Continue reading →

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A six stage methodology for learning. Part 4 – Exploration

Posted on July 26, 2013 by julianstodd

I’ve been exploring my methodology for learning in more detail across a series of articles. We started with Context and then Demonstration: today, we’re looking at the third stage, Exploration. Exploration is where we play with the learning, and it’s … Continue reading →

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A six stage methodology for learning. Part 3 – Demonstration

Posted on July 25, 2013 by julianstodd

This week i’m exploring my Methodology for learning in more detail: today, it’s the second stage, Demonstration. Whenever we are designing training, it’s important that, at some point, we demonstrate what we mean. This may appear obvious, but you’d be … Continue reading →

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A six stage methodology for learning. Part 2 – Context

Posted on July 24, 2013 by julianstodd

Yesterday i introduced my six stage Learning Methodology: today, i want to look at the first part in more detail. Context. Context is about the contract between learner and organisation: it’s where we ask people to invest their time and … Continue reading →

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A six stage methodology for learning. Part 1 – overview

Posted on July 23, 2013 by julianstodd

When i’m designing a learning solution, i use a methodology that i’ve refined over time. This is about the underlying structure of the learning, so it applies to any format, be that mobile learning, e-learning, classroom training or social learning. … Continue reading →

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The Learning Festival

Posted on July 22, 2013 by julianstodd

I was at a festival this weekend, enjoying some great music in the sunshine with my friends. It’s a beautiful site, a Big Top for the larger bands, stalls for food and drink, and a small acoustic tent for more … Continue reading →

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Working out loud: a #SocialAge trait

Posted on July 17, 2013 by julianstodd

One recurring feature of the Social Age is the nature of working out loud: developing our ideas within our communities, sharing them before they are fully formed and getting the benefit from the wisdom of the tribe. That’s the approach … Continue reading →

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The Social Business

Posted on July 16, 2013 by julianstodd

We’ve been exploring the Social Age from a number of angles recently: Social Leadership, the Social Contract, Social Technology. Today, as i sit on the train to London, i’m reflecting on the Social Business. What does a social business look … Continue reading →

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Agile technology for Social learning

Posted on July 15, 2013 by julianstodd

Technology in itself will never guarantee great learning, but deployed well, it can facilitate and enhance the storytelling and experiences that do. There’s a shift in how learning technology works, away from giant, expensive and inflexible legacy systems towards more … Continue reading →

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