Learning
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How to measure real-world outcomes in learning initiatives
This is the second of two articles about assessment, exploring how The Geneva Learning Foundation (TGLF) measures real-world outcomes in learning initiatives. The first article examines the structural limitations of pre- and post-test designs, commonly used in global health and humanitarian response training, which cannot provide evidence of impact. The question behind the question When…
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What pre and post tests cannot tell you: A critical review of a widely-used but poorly-understood assessment method
This is the first of two articles about assessment, exploring the limitations and misuse of pre and post tests. The second article examines the framework used by The Geneva Learning Foundation to overcome the limitations described here. The reassuring illusion of the knowledge quiz Imagine a two-day workshop on menopause for healthcare providers. Before the…
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Book review: A handbook of learning for transformation
A cartography of learning for transformation The Palgrave Handbook of Learning for Transformation offers a sweeping map of the territory of transformative learning. The editors have curated a massive collection of perspectives that stretch the boundaries of the field beyond its traditional roots in the work of Jack Mezirow. The volume is organized not as…
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5 surprising insights from the science of successful learning
The work of Reda Sadki offers a provocative, often counter-intuitive critique of how we learn, lead, and solve complex problems. Here are five surprising insights about what it takes to create successful learning. 1. Text is superior to video for learning In an era where educational technology is obsessed with video content, immersive simulations, and…
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5 reasons why our current systems of learning are broken – and how to fix them
Reda Sadki’s writing explores how systems of learning matter when tackling complex challenges across global health, humanitarian aid, and education. Over twelve years of articles on his blog, he has built a cohesive argument for why our current systems of learning are broken and how we might fix them. Since 2016, his work at The…
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The future of hybrid engagement: accelerated action to tackle global threats
How can we use the new physics of digital connections to save lives? What is the future of hybrid engagement? The ultimate test of any digital architecture is whether it can deliver results in the real world. In the context of global health, the challenge is bridging the “know-do gap.” This is the chasm between…
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Digital propinquity: how to engineer serendipity and build connection in remote teams
We cannot teleport physical proximity, but we can replicate its psychological effects in remote teams. This has everything to do with propinquity. If the physical world provided connection by accident, the digital world requires connection by design. The most critical loss in the shift to remote work is “propinquity,” a fancy word for physical nearness.…
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Why YouTube is obsolete: From linear video content consumption to AI-mediated multimodal knowledge production
Does the educational purpose of video change with AI? The purpose of video in education is undergoing a fundamental transformation in the age of artificial intelligence. This medium, long established in digital learning environments, is changing not just in how we consume it, but in its very role within the learning process. Video has always…
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Online learning completion rates in context: Rethinking success in digital learning networks
The comprehensive analysis of 221 Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) by Katy Jordan provides crucial insights for health professionals navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of digital learning. Her study, published in the International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning, examined completion rates across diverse platforms including Coursera, Open2Study, and others from 78 institutions. …
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What is the pedagogy of Teach to Reach?
In a rural health center in Kenya, a community health worker develops an innovative approach to reaching families who have been hesitant about vaccination. Meanwhile, in a Brazilian city, a nurse has gotten everyone involved – including families and communities – onboard to integrate information about HPV vaccination into cervical cancer screening. These valuable insights might…
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