As I worked around the house this morning, I pondered the idea of reacting versus responding, as well as what the differences and connotations of both words are. Eventually, I decided to look at the definitions of the two words. You can find definitions for react and respond on dictionary.com. When I think of “react,” […]
Pleading the Case for Law Firm Technology Trainers
Dear Law Firm CIOs, CTOs, and Management, I am writing on behalf of my fellow law firm technology trainers. It seems we are a resource whose value to the organization some of you have difficulty appreciating or justifying lately. Why would I say such a thing? Well, twice in the last few months, I have […]
8 Critical Items for Online Learning
I recently attended a few classes online after having spent the last couple months teaching numerous online sessions. Wow! What an eye opener it was to be on the other side of the microphone. I had coffee with a fellow trainer friend afterwards and told her that I think I’ve become an online learning instructional design […]
The Learning Experience: Being a Beginner, Part 2
A few weeks ago, I went through some training to become a certified consultant for a practice management software platform. Being in the learner seat was another great reminder of things to remember when teaching to ensure that learners are retaining as much of the content as possible and then able to use what they have […]
Are You Teaching Swimming or Preventing Drowning?
Years ago, I heard a story about someone being a first-time swim coach and realizing there were two different approaches to take – teaching swimming or preventing drowning. As a result, I wrote: “Are we teaching swimming or preventing drowning?” on a sticky note that I’ve kept over my desk. I keep it there, because […]