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.
by SFGate
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?
Where to find it?
by Margie Meacham
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?
Where to find it?
https://learningtogo.info/2017/02/16/tmi-cognitive-overload-and-learning
by Tim Buff (on TrainingZone)
What’s it about?
An exploration of what micro learning is and what the benefits are for organisations and learners.
Why read it?
Where to find it?
http://www.trainingzone.co.uk/community/blogs/timbuff/microlearning-much-more-than-a-buzzword
By John Coleman in Harvard Business Review
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?
Where to find it?
https://hbr.org/2017/02/lifelong-learning-is-good-for-your-health-your-wallet-and-your-social-life