Brain Science
Brain Science To Make Learning Stick
Dana Alan Koch Global Director Learning Strategy & Innovation
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Jake Gittleson
Learning Strategist Learning Strategy & Innovation
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Our problem is that we quickly forget what we learn… Which costs time and money…
But we don’t have to forget.
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We did our research
and discovered 8 common principles of Durable Learning.
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Durable Learning Design Principle
Relevant It’s right for the learner.
It’s at the right time. Copyright © 2016 Accenture All rights reserved.
Builds on prior knowledge.
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Durable Learning Design Principle
Engaging Gets the learner’s attention.
It inspires and motivates. Copyright © 2016 Accenture All rights reserved.
It is focused.
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Durable Learning Design Principle
Contextual Provides big picture. Connects to existing knowledge
and mental models.
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Durable Learning Design Principle
Effortful Hard is good. Demands emotional investment. Copyright © 2016 Accenture All rights reserved.
Failure with feedback is the norm.
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Durable Learning Design Principle
Generative Learner reflects. Learner elaborates in their own words. Copyright © 2016 Accenture All rights reserved.
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Durable Learning Design Principle
Social Engages groups of people. Allows for co-creation of content.
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Durable Learning Design Principle
Practice It’s spaced - not crammed. Interleaved with other practice. Varied and relevant. Copyright © 2016 Accenture All rights reserved.
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Durable Learning Design Principle
Spaced Distributed over time.
Requires retrieval. Copyright © 2016 Accenture All rights reserved.
Right sized.
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We took action with these 8 principles and developed a rubric to evaluate new and existing learning experiences.
500+ courses reviewed 25% considered very durable Copyright © 2016 Accenture All rights reserved.
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We infused
Durable Learning into our Global culture.
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Are you a Durable Learner? Knowing how to be a Durable Learner will help you you be a better designer.
Start now at Learning 2016!
Dana Alan Koch Global Director Learning Strategy & Innovation
Copyright © 2016 Accenture All rights reserved.
Jake Gittleson
Learning Strategist Learning Strategy & Innovation
2
Our problem is that we quickly forget what we learn… Which costs time and money…
But we don’t have to forget.
Copyright © 2016 Accenture All rights reserved.
3
We did our research
and discovered 8 common principles of Durable Learning.
Copyright © 2016 Accenture All rights reserved.
4
Durable Learning Design Principle
Relevant It’s right for the learner.
It’s at the right time. Copyright © 2016 Accenture All rights reserved.
Builds on prior knowledge.
5
Durable Learning Design Principle
Engaging Gets the learner’s attention.
It inspires and motivates. Copyright © 2016 Accenture All rights reserved.
It is focused.
6
Durable Learning Design Principle
Contextual Provides big picture. Connects to existing knowledge
and mental models.
Copyright © 2016 Accenture All rights reserved.
7
Durable Learning Design Principle
Effortful Hard is good. Demands emotional investment. Copyright © 2016 Accenture All rights reserved.
Failure with feedback is the norm.
8
Durable Learning Design Principle
Generative Learner reflects. Learner elaborates in their own words. Copyright © 2016 Accenture All rights reserved.
9
Durable Learning Design Principle
Social Engages groups of people. Allows for co-creation of content.
Copyright © 2016 Accenture All rights reserved.
10
Durable Learning Design Principle
Practice It’s spaced - not crammed. Interleaved with other practice. Varied and relevant. Copyright © 2016 Accenture All rights reserved.
11
Durable Learning Design Principle
Spaced Distributed over time.
Requires retrieval. Copyright © 2016 Accenture All rights reserved.
Right sized.
12
We took action with these 8 principles and developed a rubric to evaluate new and existing learning experiences.
500+ courses reviewed 25% considered very durable Copyright © 2016 Accenture All rights reserved.
13
We infused
Durable Learning into our Global culture.
Copyright © 2016 Accenture All rights reserved.
14
Are you a Durable Learner? Knowing how to be a Durable Learner will help you you be a better designer.
Start now at Learning 2016!
