Whether product training, process training or application training, learning devices play a major role in imparting effective training. Some of the highly used learning devices include scenarios, role plays, reflection, practice test, reckoner and job aids… just to name a few. These devices involve the learner intellectually, emotionally and physically. Each device has a unique objective. So, what device are you using to impart training that leaves a lasting impression on the learner?

1. Effective Learning Devices – Tools to Impart Corporate Training
Take a look at the learning devices used to impart training – whether product training, process training or
application training. These devices involve the learner intellectually, emotionally and physically. Each
device has a unique objective.
• Scenarios: A scenario situates the learner as listener or observer of an unfolding story wherein
the story deals with a possible situation involving decision or action.
• Role Play: This is similar to a scenario but involves the learner in actively making a set of
decisions based on a situation.
• Reflection: A reflection prompts the learner to think and leads him or her to self-awareness about
his behavior and thought.
• Practice Test: It tests a learner’s knowledge or application of it.
• Reckoner: Provides an overview of key ideas, concepts, etc, in a concise way, either textually,
visually or both.
• Testimonials: Exposes the learner to the view point of a real or imaginary character.
• Branching Narrative: It is similar to a scenario but involves a basic storyline that branches off
into independent scenarios which might eventually be tied together as a moral.
• Information: Information is presented in a direct manner.
• Job Aid: It assists in on-the-job transfer of learning through a Just-Enough snapshot of key
learning.
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