On first glance ‘gamification’ has all the hallmarks of an L&D buzzword, destined to burn bright but inevitably fizzle out. But the reality is that gamification is all around us and appears to be here to stay. And it’s not just about playing Candy Crush during the morning commute. Your shopping trip is ‘gamified’ as… Read More
Skills training can be one of the biggest expenses that organisations face. However, supporting reservist employees can bring big benefits to businesses by saving thousands on their training budgets. As part of a successful career in the reserves a person will develop a broad range of skills through their military training which can help them… Read More
Did you know that the Ministry of Defence (MOD) is the single largest provider of apprenticeships in the UK with more than 18,000 available every year (of which some 2,000 are advanced/higher apprenticeships). The armed forces of the United Kingdom, and the civil service, offer a viable alternative to higher and further education – providing… Read More
An article from the December 2014 issue of Soldier Magazine: More than 6,220 personnel, including some 300 Reservists, have signed up to a new scheme to convert their military courses into civilian qualifications for free. Launched in June, the Army skills offer provides nationally recognised accreditation for military training packages – from GCSE to master’s degree level. Among the certificates on offer are City and… Read More
Can gadgets help to educate young people? Many would say yes. Digital literacy is seen as a key enabler to a modern upbringing and mobile devices are being introduced at ever earlier ages. However, to others, they are potentially harmful distractions. There are schools that frown on kids toting tablets and universities that ban laptops from lecture theatres. Many of those who eschew these devices… Read More
DTTT is short for the Defence Train the Trainer qualification which must be completed by all MOD personnel who will undertake instructional duties. Detailed information on the DTTT qualification can be found here. The reader is also directed to the consolidation course, DTTT(C) and the new Army Instructional Capability programme which should fully operational from October 2014.
I’m not overtly political, I just thought this was ironic (perhaps even apt).
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