Millennials, Goldfish & Other Training Misconceptions: Debunking Learning Myths

Description: Millennials, Goldfish & Other Training Misconceptions by Clark N. Quinn Some myths and superstitions have their fervent believers. Fortunately, myth busting has never been easier. In Millennials, Goldfish & Other Training Misconceptions, trained skeptic Clark Quinn debunks more than 30 common assumptions of good learning design to help you avoid wasting time, resources, and goodwill on unproven practices. Be a smart consumer, and stand behind the science of learning. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Can You Tell Learning Fact From Fiction?"Training should be tailored to individual learning styles." "We only use 10 percent of our brain." "Multitasking is as simple and efficient as flipping a switch." Some myths and superstitions have their fervent believers. But unlike everyday misconceptions such as "Bats are blind" or "George Washington had wooden teeth," these learning myths can cost you. Fortunately, trained skeptic Clark Quinn has once and for all laid them bare before the research and evidence.Now, myth busting has never been easier. Millennials, Goldfish, & Other Training Misconceptions debunks more than 30 common assumptions about good learning design to help you avoid wasting time, resources, and goodwill on unproven practices. Drawing on cognitive psychology and brain science, Clark arms you with the ammo to challenge the claims youre likely to hear from peers and co-workers. Be a smart consumer, and stand behind the science of learning. Author Biography Clark Quinn provides strategic learning solutions to Fortune 500, education, government, and not-for-profit organizations. Clark earned his Ph.D. in applied cognitive science from the University of California, San Diego, and has led the design of mobile, performance support, serious games, online learning, and intelligent learning systems. Hes an internationally known speaker and author, with this tome as his fifth book, and numerous articles and chapters. He has held executive positions at Knowledge Universe Interactive Studio, Open Net, and Access CMC, and academic positions at the University of New South Wales, the University of Pittsburghs Learning Research and Development Center, and San Diego State Universitys Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Education. Clark was recognized as the eLearning Guilds first Guild Master in 2012. He blogs at learnlets.com, tweets as @quinnovator, and serves as Executive Director of Quinnovation. Table of Contents List of Myths, Superstitions, and Misconceptions.................................... viiForeword............................................................................................................ ixPreface..............................................................................................................xiiiAcknowledgments............................................................................................xvThe Myths That Hold Us Back......................................................................... 1The Science of Learning....................................................................................9Learning Myths................................................................................................. 15Learning Superstitions ...................................................................................79Learning Misconceptions............................................................................... 97Conclusion........................................................................................................151References and Resources..............................................................................155Mythbusters..................................................................................................... 157About the Author............................................................................................ 159Quick Guides to the Myths............................................................................161Quick Guides to the Superstitions...............................................................171Quick Guides to the Misconceptions.......................................................... 174 Long Description Can You Tell Learning Fact From Fiction? "Training should be tailored to individual learning styles." "We only use 10 percent of our brain." "Multitasking is as simple and efficient as flipping a switch." Some myths and superstitions have their fervent believers. But unlike everyday misconceptions such as "Bats are blind" or "George Washington had wooden teeth," these learning myths can cost you. Fortunately, trained skeptic Clark Quinn has once and for all laid them bare before the research and evidence. Now, myth busting has never been easier. Millennials, Goldfish, & Other Training Misconceptions debunks more than 30 common assumptions of good learning design to help you avoid wasting time, resources, and goodwill on unproven practices. Drawing on cognitive psychology and brain science, Clark arms you with the ammo to challenge the claims youre likely to hear from peers and co-workers. Be a smart consumer, and stand behind the science of learning. Details ISBN1947308378 Author Clark N. Quinn Pages 200 Publisher American Society for Training & Development Year 2018 ISBN-10 1947308378 ISBN-13 9781947308374 Format Paperback Imprint ATD Press Subtitle Debunking Learning Myths and Superstitions Place of Publication Alexandria Country of Publication United States DEWEY 658.3124 Short Title Millennials, Goldfish and Other Training Misconceptions Language English UK Release Date 2018-06-07 Publication Date 2018-06-07 NZ Release Date 2018-06-07 US Release Date 2018-06-07 Audience General AU Release Date 2018-07-30 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161491578;

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