James Mackay MSc
Instructional Designer | E-Learning Specialist

Knowledge Banking

man with paper being poured in to his head

What’s wrong with despositing knowledge, or knowledge banking? It’s ineffective.
A holistic approach help make learning memorable and stick.
Read on to learn why they’re so different.

E-Learning and Maslow’s Needs

Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of Motivational Needs remains as relevant today as it did more than half a century ago. In this article I explore how we can meet learners needs within E-Learning to help get them into the learning zone.

Let Me Introduce You to April and Sam

The images show the two persona templates for April and Sam.

Persona are a useful tool for understanding are learners. They provide us with useful and relevant reminders. This article explores in more detail what they are and how we might create them.

From Sage on the Stage
to Guide on the Side

The image shows an instructor presenting a powerpoint with confused students on the left, on the right an instructor is helping someone solve their problem to success.

Moving beyond traditional knowledge transfer and to more effective method of instruction.
In this article I explore the reasons for why I believe moving to a guide on the side approach is the right way to go.