Our work here is all about learning, more specifically about
adult learning.
Ultimately, our goal is to provide an online ‘augmented learning experience’ for adults.
According to Wikipedia, “Learning is acquiring new or modifying existing knowledge, behaviours, skills, values, or preferences and may involve synthesizing different types of information…
Learning is not compulsory, it is contextual. Learning does not happen all at once, but builds upon and is shaped by what we already know. To that end, learning may be viewed as a process, rather than a collection of factual and procedural knowledge.”
Furthermore, “electronic learning or e-learning is a general term used to refer to Internet-based networked computer-enhanced learning. A specific and always more diffused e-learning is mobile learning (m-learning), which uses different mobile telecommunication equipment, such as cellular phones or tablets.
When a learner interacts with the e-learning environment, it’s called augmented learning. By adapting to the needs of individuals, the context-driven instruction can be dynamically tailored to the learner’s natural environment. Augmented digital content may include text, images, video, audio (music and voice). By personalizing instruction, augmented learning has been shown to improve learning performance for a lifetime.”
By reading these definitions, one could be tempted to conclude that learning is something that the “learner” has to do, and that the responsibility to learn is on the learner. Following that thinking, many educators in our school systems have used these definitions to unload the responsibility for learning unto the learner.
I, Alain Gauthier, feel that learning is a joint-effort between the ‘teacher’ and the ‘student’. In that sense, the teacher is more accurately referred as a ‘facilitator’ since his or her role is to facilitate learning, and the student is also better described as the ‘learner’.
Let me say here, that I do believe that there are no ‘bad learners’ only uninterested ones, or learners presented with information that is not in a format that fits their unique learning style. In that sense, for adults to learn, the information has to interest them and has to be presented in a way that will facilitate learning for him or her.
After speaking to many adults who dropped out of high school, but that went on to highly skilled jobs I am convinced that if they had been presented the high school curriculum in their learning styles, they would have graduated and likely been able to continue on with higher education (if that was their goals). They were not entirely to blame, if someone was to blame, for dropping out of high school. I firmly believe that the industrial age, one-size-fits-all education system that is still in use in our schools, really only works well for a minority of the population.
Yes, for the facilitation to succeed the adult learner must have a desire to learn. Once the interest or desire to learn is present, it then becomes critical for the facilitator to present the information is a way that will assist the learning. I would even add that it is the responsibility of the facilitator to provide a path to learning that is fitting the various learning styles and goals.
Therefore, whether YOUR goal is to pass a licensing exam, acquire new productivity, personal development or business skills, learn how to build your own course and offer it online, it is my goal that in everything we offer on this web site we will endeavour to make it work for you -whatever your learning style is.
We are educational content creators, providers and delivery experts. Most of our courses are offered online, while some are offered in a conventional classroom settings. We feel the need to emphasize that our online courses are NOT just copies of our classroom courses. Although the learning goals may be similar, the content and delivery methods have been completely redesigned for online delivery and to address the various learning styles.
Take a few moments to visit our course library, it is updated monthly as new courses are added.
Thank you,
Alain L. Gauthier, RPT
Why Online Training?
How we can offer you great coaching and training at lower costs than a live classroom? Let’s look at why online training, done the right way, is becoming a preferred option for many professionals needing to keep up with professional and personal development.
First, let’s look at price, flexibility and quality of teaching.
Teaching in person (LIVE) is more expensive, because:
- it requires a location, either rented for the specific session or a permanent location
- usually meals, or at the very least refreshments will be provided to attendees
- someone has to travel, either the trainer(s) or the attendees
- often required Audio Visual Equipment rental or purchase (projector, pa system, etc)
- requires printing services for attendees handout and brochures
Available 24/7
- can be played back as many time as the student requires
- only requires a browser and internet connection, no software to install*
- handout can be printed or viewed online
- email and forum support request or questions can be posted any time of the day, and a response is usually within the same day. No need to wait for the next classroom date.
Online Training is better overall because:
- it is focused on the specific tasks or micro-activities (process)
- we provide study tips, note taking and exam prep tips and other learning tools that would not be available in a live classroom because of time restriction
- there are no distractions in the classroom (no bullies, clowns or other time wasters)
- you learn at YOUR own pace, as fast or as slow as you want
- privacy, you can ask a ‘dumb’ question without feeling bad. (there are no dumb question!)
- no limits on time, no classroom schedule to follow. you can start whenever you are ready or when it is convenient for you or your staff
- 100% satisfaction money back guarantee, no fine print. If, for any reason you are not happy, we will refund you.
- a Double-guarantee. we will stick by you until you have achieved your learning goal, and that includes extending your membership for as long as you need to.
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