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3 Trainer's Tips to Start the New Year
- Remember that the learning objectives (outcomes) are what you're driving for.
- Strive for a 70/30 ratio: 70% learner "doing," 30% trainer "doing."
- Avoid fluff. Use only activities that help to achieve the learning outcomes.
Try these retention techniques
"Flashbulb" Memories Quiz
Does emotion affect memory? Cognitive psychologists say yes. Trainers must keep in mind that emotion impacts learning, too.
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