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How is gamification used in learning and education?

How is gamification used in learning and education?

Gamification is a prevalent learning method for improving engagement by incorporating game elements into an educational environment, and is an increasingly excellent tool for developing new skills and enhancing existing ones. This CPD article on how gamification is used in learning and education will look at different types of gamification and how they’re applied. We will also explore the advantages and disadvantages that using gamification has as an approach to learning for students.
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The Importance of Instructional Design

The Importance of Instructional Design

Creating effective learning material starts with instructional design. Instructional design is an important approach to learning and enhances students experiences in a structured, cogent method that maximizes information retained in a cost and time-effective way. This CPD article will take you through some of the core features and benefits of instructional design and what courses are available in this area to further develop your learning.
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What is a podcast and are they good for learning?

What is a podcast and are they good for learning?

The revolution in technology and communication brought about by the Internet provided a second wind for traditional radio based content. This started to evolve during the 2000s in digital format, but it was not until recently that podcasting has really taken off with the explosion of popularity that they have now. Last year alone it was estimated there were more than two million active podcasts and still rising. Three years before, there had only been about a quarter of that. 
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Advantages of the blended learning approach

Advantages of the blended learning approach

Blended learning is the ability to use an array of learning environments to engage and interact with learners. These learning environments include lectures, face-to-face leaning, remote learning supervised online learning and discussion groups. This CPD article provides a brief overview of what a blended learning approach is, the advantages and disadvantages, as well as some blended learning activities / examples of a blended learning environment.
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Importance of repetition in learning

Importance of repetition in learning

We often hear of the three different types of learner: Kinetic, Visual and Audio. Whichever type of learner you may identify as, repetition is seen as the key activity to really ensure newly acquired knowledge sinks in and is remembered long term. This CPD article will explore key elements that you should familiarise yourself with, such as what is repetition learning, why is repetition important and how is repetition used in learning?
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CPD tips - How to use body language to get ahead in your career

CPD tips - How to use body language to get ahead in your career

Interest in understanding body language has grown recently with popular creators on social media attempting to analyse what celebrities and politicians are ‘really saying’ through their body language and how it either supports or contradicts their overall message. Interest in understanding body language has grown recently with popular creators on social media attempting to analyse what celebrities and politicians are ‘really saying’ through their body language and how it either supports or contradicts their overall message.
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CPD tips - Speaking with confidence how to find your voice

CPD tips - Speaking with confidence how to find your voice

Communication is arguably the biggest soft skill there is in the professional world. More than simply exchanging information, effective communication skills boost productivity and help build strong working relationships. We communicate in many ways in the workplace, the written word and body language, to name a few, but without a doubt, one of the most prevalent is verbal. Here we’ll break down why speaking skills are so important in the workplace as well as offer techniques for developing this all-important form of communication.
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How can video make learning more effective?

How can video make learning more effective?

Video-based learning has become increasingly popular due to its ability of using both auditory and visual cues. As technology is advancing, learning content is easily accessible and the use of video allows individuals to learn in a more effective way. In this CPD article, we will be providing a short overview of what video-based learning is, ways to improve learning by using video and give some helpful tips on creating effective educational videos.
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CPD LinkedIn Survey Poll Results - What is your preferred training format?

CPD LinkedIn Survey Poll Results - What is your preferred training format?

In February 2022, we conducted an online survey to gauge the general consensus on professionals’ preferred training format. The question asked was "As a professional, there are many ways to gain knowledge or learn a new skill. Given the choice, what is your preferred training format?" This CPD article aims to offer an analysis of the results that we gathered and how that might affect future training trends.
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CPD tips - The best skills to learn as a job seeker

CPD tips - The best skills to learn as a job seeker

When applying for a job, people tend to focus on showcasing their experience and knowledge that is very specific to the role in question and can often overlook the personal skills and attributes they will bring to the role too. These different types of skills are commonly known as hard and soft skills, with hard skills referring to the job-specific qualities and soft skills referring to the personal attributes that allow you to thrive in the workplace. You’ll likely have a number of ways in which you’ve applied these skills in your personal life, which means you’ll be able to draw on them when job seeking regardless of your experience level.