astra domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/studyfoxx/public_html/proactivetraining.com.au/news/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6131Much has changed in the last two decades. Technology has revolutionized how we work. The Internet has enabled worldwide collaboration. Five generations are active in the workforce, and with Millennials <\/span>the largest segment<\/a><\/span> since 2016, digital natives have become the majority. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n At the same time, a bombardment of bite-sized information and rise of multi-tasking has decreased attention spans and patience. Today, when we have questions, we reflexively hop online for the most highly ranked articles and videos, and maybe ask our social networks for quick help. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n This has given rise to the phrase “modern learner,” coined by Josh Bersin, founder of <\/span>Bersin by Deloitte<\/a><\/span>. It applies to someone who is in an environment where content and learning needs change rapidly. Modern learners desire answers right away, and as Bersin noted, they’re typically “overwhelmed, distracted, and impatient.”<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Sounds like a lot of us, right? The problem is, Bersin by Deloitte <\/span>research has also noted<\/a><\/span> that “1 percent of a typical work week is all that employees have to focus on training and development.”<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n That said, when it comes to educating modern learners in our increasingly diverse workplaces, Training and Human Resources leaders must make sure classes are as productive as possible. That requires the right mix of technology and content, delivered in the most powerful ways.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Lift Your Learning<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n There are three trends in customer education that specifically target modern learners. When you think about a company representative providing assistance or support with something like software, it makes sense that these are also giving training a lift. The trends include:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Recognizing these trends, understanding the preferences of modern learners, and supporting training with virtual IT labs results in learning experiences that are far more effective. And the following step-by-step process can help make that training unforgettable. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Small Steps, Big Gains<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n According to research by Chartbeat, you have <\/span>15 seconds<\/a><\/span> to grab someone’s attention on a Website. For that same reason, it’s important to create engaging training—modern learners move particularly fast and you’ll lose them otherwise. Following these steps can you help you develop a practical training development strategy, one you can build upon over time.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Special Delivery<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n These steps can create the best product for modern learners. Yet, at the end of the day, even the most powerful content won’t matter if it’s not seen. That means you need to deliver training in the most efficient way possible. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Virtual IT training labs can generate those immersive real-world environments, challenges, and gamified scenarios. But more fundamentally, when based in the cloud, they can enable you to reach anyone, anywhere via the Internet. Still, make sure any solution you consider is easily deployable. You don’t want users installing plugins, dealing with firewalls, or needing to bring in IT. This creates frustration before training has even begun, while raising management costs. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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