Importance of Analysis
Creating an effective learning experience always begins with analysis. It may be tempting or more exciting to skip right to design and development, but this often overlooked step is the difference between effective and ineffective learning experiences. Analysis results in intention and focused purpose. It prevents ‘scope creep,’ which is the gradual expansion of a […]
Fear, Hidden Emotional Quicksand
In recent experience, I have interacted with a wide range of individuals, all exhibiting the same type of emotional quicksand, fear. Fear is elusive because we have become so accustomed to the state of fear that we don’t recognize it for what it is, and that it is driving our decision-making process despite our best […]
What is Frame of Reference?
Frame of Reference is defined in two distinct ways, one by physics and one by psychology. It’s interesting to note that these definitions of frame of reference link directly to the two main viewpoints competing for attention in the field of learning. One side is the idea of ultimate truth, content-based fact, and superior knowledge […]
What is the Natural Learning Model?
Learning, real authentic learning, doesn’t fit neatly into little boxes. You can’t track with checklists or rubrics. It’s elusive, yet you know it when you see it. It’s a combination of logic and emotion that changes your very being. Real learning is about embracing discomfort. It’s about recognizing that we are creatures of emotion and […]
Determine Your Frame of Reference
Two ideas are competing for attention in the field of learning. One side is the idea of ultimate truth, content-based fact, and superior knowledge based on expertise or position. The second idea suggests that there is no ultimate truth or content-based facts. Instead, we are all creators of our truth. My frame of reference is […]