Mindfulness Training in the Workplace
What Is Mindfulness Training? Mindfulness is the state of being internally and externally attentive and aware of the present moment (Ruedy & Schweitzer, 2010). …
Reduce Implicit Racial/Ethnic Bias With CME Trainings
Implicit bias refers to the systematic error in thinking—outside of conscious awareness or control—that affects decisions and judgements (Hall et al., 2015). Unfortunately, even health care professionals are not immune to implicit biases. According to a systematic review conducted by Hall et al. (2015), implicit racial/ethnic bias among health care professionals against Black, Hispanic/Latino, and dark-skinned people was at low to moderate levels, similar to the general population.
Pros and Cons of Problem-Based Learning
Problem-based learning (PBL) is a teaching method in which students work together to solve a problem. In PBL, students first examine the scope of…
The History of Learning Platforms
In 1924, Ohio University educational psychology professor Sidney Pressey invented the automatic teacher. The automatic teacher was a testing machine comprised of a window…
6 Steps to Improve Content Readability
Clear writing is of the utmost importance to properly engage your audience of interest. Say you are a blogger or a distance educator or…
Intrinsic VS Extrinsic Motivation in Adult Learners
Adult learners need a balance of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation to successfully complete a task or acquire a new skill. In online learning environments,…
Intrinsic Versus Extrinsic Motivation in Adult Learners
Adult learners need a balance of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation to successfully complete a task or acquire a new skill. In online learning environments,…
5 Tips to Increase LMS User Engagement
Are you familiar with the phrase “out of sight, out of mind?” When it comes to LMS platforms, it is understandable that students or…
Effects of Testing on Long-Term Retention
Imagine your staff or students are sitting through another in-person training. In front of them is a well-spoken professional showing them how to use…
The LMS Platform: A Breakthrough in SRL Research
Self-regulated learning (SRL) occurs when learners manage their own acquisition of new information. SRL strategies include metacognitive components (e.g., rehearsal, elaboration, and organization of new knowledge);…