Articles by 'James Tweed'

When learning is all at sea

BBC report on Coracle's work to improve skills for seafarers

Small steps that make a journey

What will your learning journey for next year look like?

Learning music and studying online

Parallels between playing a musical instrument and benefits of learning online

Is there a ‘right way’ to learn?

Understanding our capacity to learn helps inform our choice of how to learn.

Emotional Intelligence and the importance of perspective

How a lack of understanding or clarity can lead to a fortress mentality.

Learning. It’s all in the mind.

Learning exercises and improves the brain. Blending learning styles uses more of the brain, leading to the learner remembering more.

We all wait for taxis in the rain: seizing opportunities requires an open mind

You can never be sure where an opportunity to learn will come from, so keep an open mind.

Set targets to achieve goals

Recognition motivates. For learners this often means receiving a certificate. The Learning Line technology delivers a myriad of certification options based on simple combinations of actions or complex fusions of online and offline achievements.

Some tips on study techniques

If you find studying hard, you’re not alone. Here are some tips on technique to make the journey as smooth as possible.

In looking for freedom we found slavery

Learning is more than a simple transfer: organic development can come about from open learning when social tools are in place.