A BLENDED APPROACH TO SUPPORT LEARNING
Blended learning is more effective for engaging and developing employees. Reinforcing learning using bite-sized lessons can help increase retention and overcome the Ebbinghaus 'forgetting curve.' The Institute for Management Studies has been an innovator in the use of blended learning, and has been using it as a tool to support the development of our member organizations' employees for over 10 years.
Our partnership with award-winning microlearning pioneer AthenaOnline provides attendees with access to a special application we call Leveraged Learning or L2. Each curated, mobile-friendly L2 page offers microlearning videos that are available 24/7 and support the IMS program that the participant attended. A threaded discussion board allows participants to ask questions of the expert or each other, deepening their understanding of the principles they have learned and how to apply them.
Printable tools and other materials are also available on each L2 page along with a recording of the IMS program they attended. Participants also receive 30 days of access to the full AthenaOnline microlearning library of 2,800 bite-sized lessons on topics such as communication, diversity and inclusion, sales, coaching, building trust, innovation and many other topics that can help them upskill their capabilities.
MICROLEARNING LIBRARY
Every IMS member coordinator receives full-time access to the entire IMS/Athena microlearning library of 2,800+ lessons. These can be saved and shared internally to help support internal IMS member development initiatives. Shared lesson usage can be tracked to show usage and engagement.
Need even more? Athena offers licensing options for competency collections and SCORM compatible packages for your LMS that start for as little as $500 per month. You can even get a fully customized portal to provide microlearning access for your entire organization. Contact IMS to learn about other options.
SAMPLE LESSONS
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Carol Kinsey-Goman outlines five essential tips for leading virtual collaboration and improving your leadership skill set.
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Professor Michael Roberto explains the importance of creating a climate where it is safe to express opposing views, challenge norms and admit mistakes. He provides four ways leaders can create psychological safety to improve communication and performance in their teams.
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What is your leadership purpose? If you want to become a leader you need to define it. Dr. Jeanne Porter King provides 5 steps to create your leadership purpose statement to help you understand how your purpose aligns with that of your organization.
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While both recognition and appreciation are needed in a workplace, there is a distinction that needs to be made between the two. Mr. Robbins discusses the importance of having both and keeping them separate.
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