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Written by Bayo Adekola Photocredit -  katrinaallangba Everyone knows that the brain controls all activities in the body including learning . The goal of learning is first to remember what is taught, connect and then it can be applied. If you don't remember and connect with the knowledge, you will likely not apply it. I learnt recently about brain centered learning. I'm doing a lot of learning lately. Learning professionals should constantly learn. It is the first word in our title "learning"........: so it should come first. Here are the basic principles used in brain centered learning; the focus is to ensure recall and connection so that there is real life application. 1. Use emotions:  Who isn't moved by emotions?   Emotions draw from previous experiences and allow for comparison, analysis and facilitates thinking too. When you can reach out to previous experiences, learning just got exciting. 2. Assure repetition: Think of one song you d...

Written by Bayo Adekola Again I went through a refresher Training of Trainers (TOT) course and the whole topic of experiential learning was discussed. It brought up some questions for me as an individual and it surrounds the issue of where we all start learning from in different contexts. To break it down, at what stage of the experiential cycle is a  college student, recent graduate with little experience or working professional. I don't what to dabble into the learning styles which has confused many but is also a true reflection of who you are and how you think. College students I think that college students learn a lot of theories and analysis of what exists. The colleges teach the theoretical background required for application.In my opinion, I feel that students are at the stage of abstract conceptualisation then move to active experimentation through concrete experience and reflective observation. Recent graduate with no experience At this stage, the f...

Written by Adebayo Adekola I have been thinking lately about how to maintain interactivity in online learning. Is it in the course design or in the facilitation or both? How should we maintain interaction when we are miles away from the participant. Yes we all leverage on the fact that we are in the global village and everyone seem to be computer savvy. This brings me to the next question: what do we do to inactive participants too? I sure have many questions. Experts have mentioned that the use of interactive learning methods like videos, voice, quizzes, games, discussion forum e.t.c. can be very helpful.  I recently learnt that we also need to pay attention to language; so how does language facilitate interaction? Here are 5 tips: Be personal in your communication. You are talking with humans. Note the word with not at. We often make the mistake to talk at people rather than with them. Communication is 2-way. If a mail is sent, always reply.When the mail is not re...

Learning is a critical ingredient for business transformation - Bayo Adekola. Read in link below by brightwave group http://www.brightwavegroup.com/our-thinking/7-tips-for-managing-training-projects-to-support-business-transformation/index.html