As mentioned before, in the past, our learning content was largely housed in LMS and not easily accessible after a session (whether ILT or CBT or other). Also, the content was largely developed for the "point in time" of the training itself and there was not additional Choice or Optionality available for the learner. This prevented sufficient reinforcement, but more importantly, it prevented the Learner from further engagement with the material and the potential for Learner Choice and Ownership in their Learning process. In a great informal networking with a colleague, he shared some work he was doing to utilize our company Wiki page as a means for collaboration and better sharing of goals across the company. But great networking can do (see my page on Connection), it revealed an opportunity. The company Wiki pages could be edited by anyone, and accessed by anyone within the company. It allowed for content to be shared easily and made content accessible. It could be structured to suit different needs. This presented a great opportunity to remove training and learning content from the "black box" of LMS and make it more accessible. More importantly, it created a mechanism to provide more follow-up content and engagement opportunities for Learners. We created a template, and for all learning engagements, we made a Wiki page where learners could engage with the content easily. On this page, the core content available, but also other elements of the learning journey (more about that in my next post)--pre-work, introductory material, in class tools, post-class follow ups, tools, and Quick Reference Guides (QRGs). This provided for additional Learner Choice and Ownership. They could engage more with training content. Access tools and resources in a self-service manner, and take their learning deeper or build upon their learning in different ways. Lastly, the Wiki also allowed others to share content, comments and builds. The Learners could (and do) engage with the content in the form of comments, questions and additional tools or reference material. This allowed for greater Learner Choice, and deeper opportunity for engagement.
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AuthorHi, my I a name is Lauralee Roddy. I am a working professional in the Learning and Capability space of Change Management. I have worked for over 10 years in the Energy Manufacturing industry, but in my heart have always had a love for education. I am now going to school part time to get a Masters in International Relations and another in Digital Learning and Leading. ArchivesCategory |