It’s easy to point out that, in the present web-enhanced world of learning and professional development, it is crucial for people working in the field to use these web-enhanced libraries to boost their professional development. For working individuals, professional development should be a priority. Web-enhanced libraries should be used not only to keep up with changes in the workplace or industry but also to use the latest technologies available. To summarize what has been explained in the recent module, below are some of the strategies professionals can use:
- Active Listening and Viewing
If you’re just consuming, you’re probably not retaining. Whenever I look at a document for work, I take notes and highlight what I consider the most important things the document contains. This helps me retain what I’ve just learned, be able to access it when I need it and formulate questions I may need to ask a higher-up employee or the client.
- Interactive and Multimedia Resources
Utilizing multimedia resources that are interactive to enhance understanding is a good tool for making complex topics more understandable or subjects you’re not naturally particularly drawn to more interesting. For example, the LinkedIn Learning Platform covers a wide range of skills you may need for the professional world. Similarly, TED Talks cover a vast array of topics, allowing you to absorb information through an appealing audio-visual presentation format that can suit those of us who are more visual or auditory learners rather than wanting to just sit there reading some chunks of text. Leveraging webinars and online workshops to delve into topics with experts are easily accessible anywhere you feel the most comfortable learning.
When adopted in combination, web-enabled listening and viewing platforms can both speed up learning and also allow working professionals to thrive in a rapidly evolving profession. Being attentive and leveraging multimedia can take online learning from being a necessary evil to a rich source of professional development.
Sources:
https://www.usu.edu/academic-support/files/memory_improvement.pdf
https://www.chronicle.com/article/students-find-free-online-lectures-better-than-what-theyre-paying-for/