Linking, Learning and Leading
Born to be a leader – this has been a common description for successful leaders. But does it always have to be that way? Do all leaders have innate leadership skills? Or can learning be a possible avenue for success in leadership? The truth is, leadership does not necessarily come from genes. Instead it is possible to learn leadership. All of us have the potential of becoming a great leader in the same way that we possess the capability of singing and running. Some people could be better in certain areas but everyone gets that chance to learn, to be trained and to practice becoming a leader. Each one of us can become a leader in our own simple yet unique way and learning is a big part of it. What is Leadership? Leadership is in fact a learning process. It involves not just one person but a team of … Read More..
Stories and Shout-Powered Mobile Phones
A narrative-centered learning approach need not be confined to students and schoolwork, it may also be a useful stance for thinking about current events. Stories are supposed to be universal anyway, and there’s always a predisposed urge to give meaning even if something seems mundane. Take, for example, a speech-powered mobile phone. There’s this recent article by the Telegraph that showcased a new development in battery technology. This would certainly perk people’s interest for the research being featured wants to capitalize on speech and ambient environmental sounds, for, of all things, charging a phone. Now imagine all of the times where you’ve forgotten to charge your phone, or those instances when you’ve had to rush home just to get it juiced up — it certainly seems a convenient piece of technology. Led by Dr. Sang Woo Kim of Sungkyunkyan University in Seoul, South Korea, the new technology aims to utilize … Read More..
The Essence of Learning in an Entrepreneurship
Every business needs an entrepreneur who believes that learning is essential for its success. An ideal entrepreneur should therefore be someone who is open for new ideas and more opportunities that will help him improve the business at the same time will enhance his skills and abilities. Take a look at the characteristics detailed below and check how far or close you are to becoming a successful entrepreneur. You must learn discipline. According to some business experts, a businessman will not prosper if he doesn’t possess the right vision or the needed creativity for the business. These characteristics can be true. However, it is discipline that makes a great impact to the life of an entrepreneur. To come up with the most brilliant ideas for a particular business, one must learn about the value of discipline. It is this discipline that allows you to spend time in the most challenging … Read More..
Successful Entrepreneurs and Effective Learners in Focus
Success in entrepreneurship determines how effective you are as a learner. Being an entrepreneur is not all about handling a business rather it entails careful and consistent learning. This means, most of the ideal characteristics of a remarkable entrepreneur are learned through practice at the same time by striving to develop a winning attitude. Learning is a crucial part in your target to become an entrepreneur in the future. By looking at how these two factors connect with one another, we will know how to find fulfillment from being an effective learner as evidenced by success in the business. ยท The Joy – Successful entrepreneurs find joy in what they do and effective learners find interest in every opportunity that will contribute to what they know. Entrepreneurs thrive because they are doing what they love and will therefore be give their best. On the other hand, effective learners will find … Read More..
Social Learning Theory and Student Success
Perhaps one of the biggest challenges as an instructor is not simply motivating learners, but continuing to engage, hold the attention, and inspire them to remain active participants throughout the learning experience. More recently, Social Learning Theories, and their practical application, are being explored as a means for improving learner success by offering a more interactive and guided – rather than dictated – learning environment. The instructional shift from dictatorship to instructional guide creates a “Student – Centered” learning environment which places learners back in control of their learning experience. Social Learning Perspectives Social learning perspectives consider three primary factors which influence the instructional – learner relationship: 1. Context – the resources we use to develop knowledge. Books Computers Personal Experience Interactions – social engagements, feedback, communication 2. Culture & Community – our beliefs, sense of community, communication, linguistic differences that contribute to our unique learning and interaction styles which … Read More..
