In keeping with the storytelling theme from our previous blog post; using storytelling for learning, we discussed how stories can be used for learning and what makes a good story. Often overlooked, stories are a great resource for learning. They are authentic, easy to remember and are a great way to describe an experience.
We all love a story; it’s part of what we are as human beings. Although storytelling has been around for an age, stories are often not connected to learning activities. In fact, it’s been said that the original learning technologies were the story and the art of conversation.
Do not you think that technology has made education much more matured? Actually, it really has. Technology has made education matured in its approach. Previously, education was restricted to the very strict code of regulations, in terms of age, eligibility and schedule.
As L&D and HR professionals, it is in our DNA to help others learn. However with an increase in organisational learning needs and squeeze on staff, budget and other resources, how can you ensure that you also stay on top of your learning game?
In our rush to embrace and to ‘sell’ online learning to the business, we may have made a rod for our own backs when we wanted or needed to include face-to-face components.