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What is active vs passive learning?

What is active vs passive learning?

There are many ways of learning but, in general, all forms can be defined as one of two types – active learning or passive learning. The following CPD article outlines the differences between these approaches and looks to understand how individuals can determine the best method of learning for themselves. It will also explain how teachers can assess the value of active and passive learning in their teaching methods and learning content.
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International Language Tours

International Language Tours

This informal CPD article on International Language Tours was provided by Xcursion, a risk management training provider focused on school excursion & activity safety. Immersive school travel experiences in other countries are really the only way to truly develop language skills. School language tours can provide a huge variety of benefits for students as they get to immerse themselves in a different culture and learn through first-hand experiences the culture, hear the language around them and interact with native speakers - all of which can never really be achieved in a classroom. This helps students gain a far deeper understanding and appreciation of the world around them and quickly build their language skills. 
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CPD tips: How to improve your networking skills

CPD tips: How to improve your networking skills

Anyone who has achieved success in their career has been surrounded and guided by a network of talented and insightful people along the way. Who you surround yourself with and how actively you seek advice and guidance from others in your career can have a huge impact on your career development. From improving your confidence to opening up career opportunities and receiving direct career advice, the benefits of networking are huge. Improving your networking skills is a great way to help advance your career trajectory, especially for those at the start of their career journey.
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What is personalized learning?

What is personalized learning?

Traditional learning methods expect all students to learn the same way. At a similar pace, with little to no consideration for the specific learning needs that an individual has. As we move away from an industrial society and into a digital age, people within education are realizing that this needs updating. In this CPD article, ‘What is personalized learning’ we will explore how personalized learning can be beneficial in the classroom and why it is important for students in this time of modern education.
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What is observational learning and why it's important?

What is observational learning and why it's important?

Not everyone learns in the same way, but it is human nature to observe. As children, we learned to engage and make sense of the world around us through seeing how family and friends, or role models, interacted with our surroundings. Canadian Psychologist, Albert Bandura, developed a social learning theory showing Observational Learning as a process of learning through seeing other people interact with our environment. In this CPD article, we explore the importance of learning by seeing, the benefits as well as some key examples of observational learning.
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The benefits of audio learning

The benefits of audio learning

Human beings are blessed with many senses and therefore equally many ways to input and process information. One of the essential and important methods with which we learn is audio. In recent years, there has been a boom in hybrid learning, with educators eagerly integrating auditory stimuli into the teaching of children, businesses and all manner of industries. This CPD article will explore this method of education, and will help to explain what audio leaning is, the importance for teaching and learning, as well as some creative ways to use audio in the classroom to improve learning.
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The value of using storytelling in learning

The value of using storytelling in learning

From the earliest beginnings of humanity, storytelling has been an integral tool in promoting learning. Designed to transfer knowledge from one party to another in an engaging way, you can feel the direct connection between using cave drawings to warn of predators to a modern financial manager spinning a rich story about the amazing team win that put their profits over target. This CPD article will explore the importance of storytelling, why storytelling is so effective in learning and development and how you can use it in education and business.
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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.