Training tips that triumph
Memory science, microlearning and what actually makes workplace training stick.
Exploring Spaced Repetition Learning (L&D)
In the quest for more effective learning methodologies, spaced repetition stands out as a golden strategy not just for its remarkable efficiency but also for the wide scope of applications it offers. Although not a new concept—dating back to the pioneering research of Hermann Ebbinghaus in the late 19th century—spaced repetition is currently experiencing a renaissance thanks to advanced technology and a deeper understanding of cognitive science. In this article, we will unravel what spaced repetition learning entails and how it can be harnessed by learning and development leaders to revamp their training approaches. Introduction: The Significance of Spaced Repetition Learning Imagine being able to remember information with significantly less mental effort and time spent studying. This is the promise of spaced repetition learning, a technique that involves revisiting and repeating learned material at increasing intervals of time. The method prides itself on being grounded in neuroscience, capitalizing on the psychological spacing effect, where information retention is notably enhanced by distributing study efforts over time. For learning and development leaders, this approach can mean the difference between training that sticks and training that fades into oblivion. Understanding Spaced Repetition Learning The Mechanism and Benefits in Memory Retention Spaced repetition leverages
What is the Ebbinghaus forgetting curve?
You might think that the teaching technique known as spaced repetition, which has gained more and more traction over the past few years with language learning apps and our very own solution here at Wranx, was developed quite recently. However, it can trace its routes back over a century thanks to the work of Hermann Ebbinghaus who developed the idea of the Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve. This German psychologist, who pioneered the experimental study of memory, first identified the spacing effect phenomenon in his 1885 book Über das Gedächtnis. Untersuchungen zur experimentellen Psychologie (Memory: A Contribution to Experimental Psychology). Along with his research into spaced repetition, Ebbinghaus also discovered the forgetting curve, a hypothesis that looked at the decline of memory retention over time. But what do you need to know about Ebbinghaus and the forgetting curve? Ebbinghaus’ memory experimentations As opposed to the popular held thought at the time, Ebbinghaus wanted to show that higher mental processes could be studied through experimentation. He wanted to use simple acoustic encoding and maintenance rehearsal to control potentially confounding variables. However, Ebbinghaus needed a list of words that could be easily memorised but which had no prior cognitive associations, as this would affect
What should be included in customer service training?
In recent years, organisation s have placed a heavy focus on the customer experience (CX), and the desire to improve this will continue to growas wemove into 2020. The growth of technology is fast-paced, allowing it to improve the CX and make it the best it can possibly be online and in-store. For example, the
Why is compliance training so important?
No matter what industry your organisation is in, legal and regulatory compliance is essential to protect it and your employees. Therefore, it’s important your employees are well-trained for it. This is particularly relevant for the finance sector, as the increasing demand for digital services, such as online banking, has changed regulations and increased the need for compliance. ‘Compliance’ is a broad term for the various regulations that affect businesses, such as health and safety, corrupt practices and social responsibility.
Wranx has been named as part of Training Industry, Inc.’s 2019 Training Delivery Watch List!
Annually, Training Industry, Inc. compile lists of the Top 20 Training Companies based on extensive research and analysis of companies around the world. These lists are broken down further into a variety of categories, such as ‘assessment and evaluation’, ‘authoring tool’, ‘sales training’ and many more.
Wranx has been shortlisted for the UK Business Tech Awards!
We are delighted to announce that Wranx has been shortlisted for the UK Business Tech Awards, for the category ‘Best Use of Innovation’.
Wranx has made LCR Tech Climbers 2019 List!
We are delighted to announce that Wranx has made the Liverpool City Region (LCR) Tech Climbers 2019 list!
Wranx is sponsoring Learning Technologies 2018!
Do you know how fast information travels in the brain? It’s 268 miles per hour. If you’re attending Learning Technologies at the end of this month, come and ask us why this is important!
Wranx is sponsoring the Future of the Contact Centre Conference!
We are pleased to announce that our first event of 2020 is the Future of the Contact Centre Conference! The conference will take place on February 13th at the Victoria Park Plaza Hotel in London, where we will be sponsoring and exhibiting.
Wranx returns to Learning Technologies for the fourth year running!
We are, once again, returning to Europe’s largest technology and learning exhibition and conference: Learning Technologies! If you’re coming along to the ExCel London in February, make sure you visit us at Stand K50, where we will be demoing our platform’s brand new user interface on giant iTabs.
Wranx shortlisted for Learning Technologies Awards 2019
We are delighted to be shortlisted for the 2019 Learning Technologies awards!
Is e-learning the right choice for your business?
Online learning has rapidly increased in popularity in the last two decades, as many industries have embraced new methods of learning and development that reflect the realities of 21st century living. In fact, 99% of course administrators have seen increased demand for online learning in recent years! This has only been amplified by the effects
Reading about it is the easy part
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