Increasing the effectiveness of training programs while allocating training resources is one of the top priorities for any organization. The simple reason for this is the fact that a training program that is optimized to save time and cost benefits both the learners and companies in the long run. However, gathering training data and ensuringRead more
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Steve Jobs said: Learn continually. There’s always “one more thing” to learn. This quote epitomizes the state of learning in the world of work today more than ever before. Automation, AI/ML-powered technology, and hybrid workplaces have accelerated the pace at which changes in roles and skills evolve in the modern world. Continual learning empowers professionals andRead more
“Learning is more effective when it is an active rather than a passive process.”- Kurt Lewin. It is high time we shift our focus from traditional learning techniques to active learning within and beyond the books. Traditional learning techniques involve professors completing their lectures for the day while the students either space out or onlyRead more
As the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, educational institutes have been forced to adopt different methods of teaching and instruction to accommodate for distance learning. One of the key characteristics of distance learning is the use of video lectures instead of traditional physical instruction, and this brings with it a unique setRead more
Laboratory activities, especially in K-12 learning, play a substantial role in supporting scientific learning fields by enabling learners/students to obtain a range of practical skills through experiments and by allowing them to have a better understanding of the content. While laboratory activities are generally expensive and time-consuming to conduct, virtual science laboratories are an excellentRead more
Online teaching and learning have rarely been as popular as they are now. With the advent of online teaching platforms, higher education has become more effective and efficient. Directors, principals, and deans of corporate and higher education institutions are also embracing the transition from offline to online at a rapid pace. Over three million studentsRead more
One of the most exciting events in the traditional education system are field trips. Virtual field trips are a great way of engaging students in learning experiences in the real world. They help students find the relevance of what they learn. In addition, such trips improve their understanding and tap into new ways of learningRead more
The field of learning has witnessed revolutionary changes in the recent past. Students and teachers are moving ahead of the traditional chalk-and-talk method of teaching and learning and embracing video-based learning. In a survey conducted, 74% of learners admitted that they employ video-based learning to make their learning more catchy, attractive, and impactful. Microsoft experimentedRead more
A field trip usually involves a bus ride, a specially packed lunch, etc. However, things have changed with the arrival of advanced technologies, so it’s high time to introduce students to virtual field trips (VFTs). Through virtual field trips, educators will be able to take students beyond the four walls of the classroom to meetRead more