“Once upon a time there was a learning professional. Every day she tried to design the most effective and engaging learning journey in the world.”

Ger DriesenFebruary 24, 2017Learning Notes

Ger’s Learning Notes #03
Storytelling

Once upon a time there was a learning professional. Every day she tried to design the most effective and engaging learning journey in the world. She new she had to use the art of storytelling to truly make it inspiring. But she had no clue how to do so.

She was struggling and became a little sad. Until one day, when she read Ger’s Learning Notes, she found a link to Khan Academy with a free online course called ‘The Art of Storytelling’ by Pixar Studio’s!

In this introduction I used one of my favorite techniques: the ‘Pixar Pitch format’. You can find more cool Pixar Storytelling stuff and other inspiring notes in this 3rd issue of my learning notes.

Have some of your own storytelling examples? Please send them over.

(1) The Art of Storytelling course announced

by SFGate

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What’s it about?

Storytelling is one of the oldest ‘technologies’ for learning. In our data rich / data overloaded society we see a revival of storytelling as an effective learning approach.

Why read it?

In this post you will find the link to the free online course ‘The Art of Storytelling’ provided by Pixar studios.
Pixar is the organisation that made storytelling an art (again) in modern day.
Storytelling ‘is hot’ and can be a very useful ingredient in many learning programs.
It’s a nice way to experience learning at Khan Academy.

Where to find it?

http://blog.sfgate.com/techchron/2017/02/16/now-you-can-take-pixars-the-art-of-storytelling-course-for-free/

(2) Cognitive Overload and Learning

by Margie Meacham

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What’s it about?

We know from brain science that our short term memory can get overloaded easily, thus hindering us in learning. Learning designers need to be aware of this and take it into account when designing learning. There are some concrete ideas on how to overcome cognitive overload.

Why read it?

Margie Meacham first explains 3 types of cognitive overload in a clear way.
You’ll also find 8 practical tips to avoid the pitfalls.
Margie is a thought leader in the field of brain science related to learning and writer of the book ‘Brain Matters’.

Where to find it?

https://learningtogo.info/2017/02/16/tmi-cognitive-overload-and-learning

(3) Microlearning is much more than a buzzword

by Tim Buff (on TrainingZone)

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What’s it about?

An exploration of what micro learning is and what the benefits are for organisations and learners.

Why read it?

Micro learning is a buzz word at this moment.
My suggestion: when there is buzz, try to find good information behind the buzz.
Tim Buff gives a clear overview of what micro learning and its benefits.
Read the benefits to know when to use micro learning and when not.’

Where to find it?

http://www.trainingzone.co.uk/community/blogs/timbuff/microlearning-much-more-than-a-buzzword

(4) Lifelong learning is good for your health, your wallet and your social life.

By John Coleman in Harvard Business Review

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What’s it about?

John Coleman shows in this well documented post what the benefits of lifelong learning are and why. The post delivers what the title suggests.

Why read it?

We have to be aware of the fact that two major trends will impact us.
We are living longer lives, meaning we have to work longer and…
…the decreasing half time of knowledge means we have to learn more often during our lives.
Being aware of the benefits of lifelong learning in this positive post might make that easier.

Where to find it?

https://hbr.org/2017/02/lifelong-learning-is-good-for-your-health-your-wallet-and-your-social-life

About the author

Ger Driesen

Loves to connect people, ideas and inspiration in the global learning community.

On the wish-list to learn: Forging (yes, as forging steel)

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“Once upon a time there was a learning professional. Every day she tried to design the most effective and engaging learning journey in the world.”

Ger’s Learning Notes #03
Storytelling

(1) The Art of Storytelling course announced

(2) Cognitive Overload and Learning

(3) Microlearning is much more than a buzzword

(4) Lifelong learning is good for your health, your wallet and your social life.

Ger Driesen

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Ger’s Learning Notes #03 Storytelling

(1) The Art of Storytelling course announced

(2) Cognitive Overload and Learning

(3) Microlearning is much more than a buzzword

(4) Lifelong learning is good for your health, your wallet and your social life.

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