I took a pre-test on a learning platform and scored 100%. The platform was supposed to provide me with recommendations for studying based on my knowledge and experience, but, according to the assessment, there were “no observable skill gaps.” I am an expert, at least based on this pre-test. There
The Feynman Technique, developed by physicist Richard Feynman, is a proven method for mastering complex topics by breaking them into simpler parts. But beyond individual learning, it also functions as a diagnostic and feedback engine within intelligent learning systems, transforming passive study into active cognitive engagement. As a Learning Systems
In high-performance organizations, friction isn't always the enemy—it can be a design feature. As Learning Systems Architects, our role is to identify, design, and calibrate friction to accelerate learning, support good judgment, and prevent costly errors. Friction can be beneficial in the right situation; in the wrong
Imagine an app that launches perfectly on day one, but over time, small cracks begin to show: customer complaints increase, compliance issues arise, and security concerns escalate. Could this all have been avoided? With all these innovations around AI and coding, there are more conversations in non-tech companies about how
Training is one tool that organizations immediately reach for whenever they have a problem with their people. The approach makes several assumptions about the real problem. * Is customer service getting too many complaints? Please send them to customer service training. * Are sales folks not closing enough sales? Please send them
The learning process and the pursuit of mastery aren’t linear. It can go sideways, up, down, and all over the place. The downs tend to feel way down, especially early on. In this “valley of despair,” as it’s sometimes called, many of us quit. We stop for all
Some advice floating around the internet says learning to read code is one of the best things you can do to improve your code. So I took some time to explore the subject to get a feel for approaching code that I didn't write. When I first started
One of the best approaches I've found while learning is to write simple programs. I'm using the word simple, in this case, to mean the programming problems will have a minimal number of inputs, a linear process, and a limited number of outputs. Starting with simple
By writing as we learn, we get to take what we're studying and process it in our own way, with our interpretations. Writing helps us absorb and retain the essential facts, concepts, and principles while building the vocabulary that goes with them. There have been quite a few