U-Blog 3

http://www.learning-theories.com/

This article deals with learning theories which help address how people learn. I found that the different theories illustrated on this web site were very interesting. I think that different learning theories are what make us different as people, and that is very intriguing. After taking an online survey regarding my learning style, the results confirmed much of what I already knew about myself. As far as learning goes, I prefer illustrations and visual aids rather than reading boring material over and over again. Although most instructors already do this, I believe that it should be required to give lectures with a PowerPoint presentation. By doing this, you are touching all levels of learners. Those who learn better through hearing, seeing, and reading.

This week was pretty hectic for me, I started working again and it was rough getting back into that swing of things. It always takes me a while to balance school and work and use it to my advantage. I am beginning to keep up with these assignments better. Our group will need to be meeting up soon to further discuss our workshop topics and assignments.

U-Blog 2

What a week! This past week has been crazy for me. I have dealt with some serious computer issues and it has been very difficult to stay up to date with this class. I am starting to learn very quickly the need to check Blackboard as frequent as possible. Over the week we were assigned group members and appointed a group leader. In the group discussion board on BB, we went over several topics for our training assignment. The top 3 that we decided upon were: 1) Web Browsing, 2) Email setup, and 3) Internet scam aviodance. I believe all three of these topics are important when it comes to training. I look forward to the opportunity to train individuals on each of these topics, as all of them are highly important in today's society.

U-Blog 1

After a busy first couple of weeks and getting back into the swing of classes, I am ready to take time to sit back and reflect on the things I have learned thus far in TSTM J444. I am adapting suprisingly well to taking an online class and, for the most part, I am enjoying it. The ability to manage my time around our assignments is really helpful. Taking a class online can free up alot of time and I have been able to get other things done during the time I would be spending in class.

So far, the textbook reading assignments have been okay. It has always been difficult for me to sit down and read from a textbook, but I enjoyed reading the Voices from the Field section with Mike Barger. On the contrast, the online readings were much more entertaining. I especially enjoyed the 'JetBlue - Flying High With Service' article which described JetBlue U, the company's training program. It is becoming more and more evident to me that the need for corporate training will continue to remain high. It is very important that I grasp an understanding of these training techniques and remain technologically savvy.

Workplace Learning

One of the most popular workplace training trends comes from the benefits of the technologies we can access in today's world. More and more companies are moving from traditional learning inside of a classroom to online training programs. This e-learning experience provides people with the ability to take classes or view lessons over the internet on their own time and convenience. This type of learning continues to grow almost as rapidly as the technologies do. By companies allowing their future/current employees to complete training online, you provide them with the responsibility to learn the material on their own time. This process ultimately helps them gain the knowledge better and helps to weed out those who are not responsible of doing work on their own. All in all, these learning trends are required for companies to maintain a competitive edge in America's workforce.

For articles and more information on trends in workplace learning, check out my bookmarks on my Delicious account.
http://delicious.com/ligonm

First post

I was required to create this blog for a course I am taking in the Technological Support and Training Management program at the University of South Carolina. (TSTM J444)