We recently wrote an article with 25 tips graphics and visuals for training materials. That post was so popular that we thought we’d dig deep again for another article on graphics and learning. The source for the tips in this article is the book Graphics for Learning: Proven Guidelines for Planning, Designing, and Evaluating Visuals in Training […]
We all want to motivate our learners. Motivating learners during the training so they’ll have a better chance to learn is important, obviously. And it’s also important to motivate learners AFTER the training so they’ll be more positively disposed toward the topic in general and more likely to apply the training at work. But how exactly does […]
(Note: This article is based on the newly revised, 2016 version of ANSI Z490.1.) Hello. We’re back with our continuing look at effective EHS training. The series takes its cues from and expands on the ANSI Z490.1 standard on EHS training. In this post, we’re going to take an in-depth look at Section 5, which is all […]
(Note: This article is based on the newly revised, 2016 version of ANSI Z490.1.) Let’s continue our series of articles about ANSI Z490.1, the US national standard that lays out “Criteria for Accepted Practices in Safety, Health, and Environmental Training.” In this post, we’ll look at Section 4 of the standard, which focuses on how […]
We just finished reading Robert Mager’s Preparing Instructional Objectives, the classic book on learning objectives that’s also part of the six-book collection, The Mager Six Pack. (Yes, we bought the whole six pack, and you’ll be seeing book reviews about all of them over time). Here’s our review of the book. You may also be […]
If you administer a learning management system (LMS) at your workplace, or even if you’re just thinking about getting one, you may be focused on mandatory training assignments. And that makes sense. There’s a lot of training that you’ll want to be 100% sure your employees complete: job-based training about their current position at your […]
I spend a lot of time working with new customers in the manufacturing sector who are just beginning to use our Convergence learning management system (LMS) at their workplace as they try to close a skill gap at work. At many of these businesses, a large part of the workforce is older and nearing retirement. These […]
Nearly everyone recognizes the value and benefits of workforce training. When done properly, training can make workers more efficient — increasing production, revenue, and profits while decreasing costs, waste, and inefficiencies. Effective training can lead to increased compliance with regulations. It can even lead to a happier, more satisfied and engaged workforce, which in turn reduces […]
We pulled together this review of the posts we’ve written lately about training and learning just in case you missed a few. We’ve got links to blog posts in a few different categories: How People Learn Instructional Design Training Material Creation Training Technologies and LMSs
In a recent blog post titled “The Human Information Processing System: How People Learn (or Don’t),” we went over five key steps in which people learn and later apply information. In this post, we’ll look at the transition from Step 1, “We experience information through our senses and sensory memory,” to Step 2, “Some of […]
On-the-job training programs, also known as OJT, have a long history in manufacturing. And many times, they’re quite effective. However, if they’re not well-designed, the results can be less impressive. What’s the story at your workplace? Are you struggling to get better results from your on-the-job training (OJT) programs? If so, here are some quick […]
Convergence Training is creating a series of ready-made, off-the-shelf training materials for the pulp, paper, tissue, and corrugated board industries. When complete, the series will include 180 titles specifically focused on pulp, paper, tissue, and/or corrugated board production. In addition, another 30 courses will address related cultural issues (such as 5S Methodology), general skills (such as Process […]