Corporate Training

Revolutionized

In recent decades,

there have been impressive

advances in our

understanding of how people

learn.

Two of the most notable innovations to have emerged, which both have the potential to vastly improve the effectiveness

of corporate training...

ElaborationTheory

Simulationgaming

&

People learn most effectively when concepts are introduced in an increasing

order of complexity.

Elaboration TheoryImpressive-sounding term for a fairly

simple idea...

“The primary goal of [Elaboration Theory] is to help select and sequence content in a way

that will optimize attainment of learning

goals...”- Charles Reigeluth, Instructional Psychologist

SIMULATION GAMING is a

more dynamic

concept

Simulation Gaming is the process of

learning or problem solving through

role plays, games & other learning

episodes.

Simulation Gaming

While these concepts are well known and often widely used by professional educators, the corporate world now has more opportunity to

utilize these concepts.

Can training in the corporate world be more effective?

Let’s explore some of the characteristics that distinguish adult learners and what teaching methods

have proven to be most effective...

Goal Oriented

Pragmatic

IntrinsicGoals

Autonomous Value

Motivation

• “How can I use this new information?”

• “Can I apply what I learn here to my daily tasks?”

• “Will this material improve my job performance?”

• “How can this contribute to my advancement?”

Adult LearnersTend to be highly

pragmatic and goal-oriented

It has also been observed that

adults are more likely to work for intrinsic goals

(such as self-development and

the pursuit of knowledge for its

own sake) than for external

rewards, such as grades or pay

raises.

Intrinsic goals

Most importantly, teachers of adult learners need to keep in mind that their students are,

in fact, autonomous

adults.

An experienced guide knows the trail, but is aware of alternate routes to reach the same

destination

Trainers that are most likely to succeed are those that create an atmosphere in which their adult students are fully respected as fellow professionals and given a platform from which they can

confidently voice their opinion.

Highly engaged employees are 38% more

likely to have above-average productivity.

(Source: Workplace Research Foundation)

Working in teams tends to be very helpful to facilitating the

learning process.

Working in teams

We are collaborative by nature; ever since our prehistoric

ancestors learned they could snare bigger game by hunting in packs, collaboration has been a

key to our success.

Collaboration

In groups people can bounce

ideas off one another, which leads to

deeper understanding

& enhanced problem-

solving.

Groups

There are also numerous traits that

bind learners, regardless of age or environment...

Binding learners

• people want to be accepted• forge relationships• have their contributions

valued• and to enjoy the learning

process

Learning Traits

Making a presentation lively and engaging through simulations,

Gamification and competitive games is powerful technique that can be used with

any group of learners.

Engagement

Conversely, simply engaging in simulations without explanation and discussion can be equally

ineffective.

This is especially true as concepts become more technical,

interwoven and complex.

Discussion

A learning design that’s heavy on simulation may go wrong: the game may be fun, but

learning may take place only in the first ten minutes or so. After that, the participants are motivated only by competition and/or out of

pure enjoyment of the game.

Motivation

In essence, simulation gaming is effective because it provides a narrative, a context in which

to evaluate action. It also provides feedback, a safe

environment in which to ‘fail’ and levels of skill that can be

quantified and gained.

Simulation Gaming

Gamification

‘GAMIFICATION’ is defined as training that utilizes, ‘…game-based

mechanics, aesthetics and game thinking to engage people, motivate action, promote learning, and

solve problems.’

This is where ELABORATION THEORY

and other proven learning design

methodologies can combine with the latest technology to

provide the best possible outcomes.

This presentation is based on Corporate Training

Revolutionized by Michelle Katics,

BankersLab® Co-Founder & CEO

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