Instant relief. That’s what I feel as soon as a plane hits the runway after a long flight.
I recently visited South Africa to work with my new colleagues. It took me 12 hours to fly from Amsterdam to Johannesburg. Shortly after landing, you realise that you first have to get your stuff together and overcome some barriers before you can get out of the airport. And then, part two of the journey starts: the transfer to your final destination.
The same goes for learning journeys. Your students may get that ‘touchdown’ feeling after finalising a course, a training or any other learning activity you’ve created for them. But they will soon discover that they need an additional ‘transfer’ to get them to the final destination of the successful application of the learning in their job.
At airports, you can find many signs and services to support you with your transfer. Are you providing the same to your students?
In this edition of the learning notes, you’ll find some ‘signs and services’ to help you with learning transfer. Now, sit back, relax and enjoy the ride.
by @Emma Weber
What’s it about?
Emma Weber is ‘the Queen of learning transfer’ – a real thought leader when it comes to this topic. She interviewed neuroscience expert Colleen Lightbody on brain insights related to learning transfer.
Why read it?
Where to find it?
Six brain hacks for better learning transfer
by Shai Marcu
What’s it about?
Improving the transfer of learning is not only about putting in more effort or doing an extra activity. Effective learning also needs rest. The video explains why.
Why read it?
Where to find it?
The benefits of a good night’s sleep
What’s it about?
Connie Malamed explains the phenomena of transfer of learning, shows the most important barriers and describes how to overcome these barriers.
Why read / watch it?
Where to find it?
Why is learning transfer so hard?
What’s it about?
It is a ‘big post’ by BigThink. This organisation shares very interesting insights of the world’s most-renowned thought leaders in many areas.
Why read it?
Where to find it?
Eight tips to improve knowledge transfer in eLearning