Introduction

HOW IT WORKS

Video lectures form the basis of this e-learning course and all its chapters. After the video lectures, there are exercises, handy hints, and transfer tasks. The transfer tasks will help you build new skills. The questions at the end of some chapters, which are based on content from the video, will help test what you have learned. While you're taking in new information, make sure to use the following eight tips for effective learning.

8 TIPS FOR EFFECTIVE LEARNING

You are investing your time in this e-training course—and you should get as much out of it as you can! Here are some helpful tips:

1. Start by writing down your learning goals and planning the learning process. How much time do you have available each day or week for learning? When would you like to complete the e-learning course? Allow around 10 to 15 minutes for each chapter.
2. Make sure that you will not be disturbed so you can concentrate properly on the course. Put your phone on silent and switch off e-mail alerts. If you can, close the door for a few minutes.
3. Make notes when you see or hear something important in the video lectures. Writing down key terms and ideas will help you to internalize the information better.
4. The transfer tasks will help you to implement your new skills and knowledge in your day-to-day work, over the long term. The more thoroughly you answer the questions in the transfer tasks, the more successful your learning will be, and the longer you will benefit from its impact.
5. When you have finished the course, write down three to five pieces of information that have felt the most useful to you. Also, reflect on how you can use this knowledge in your everyday work. Write down specific actions, and what you will do by when.
6. If you know colleagues who are taking the same training course, share your insights with one another—this is a good opportunity to broaden and combine your knowledge.
7. After a break of about a month, revisit your key terms and ideas. If appropriate, identify follow-up tasks.
8. Use the Workbook! It includes everything important regarding the course and the transfer tasks. It also has space for notes on the course content. The workbook can be found at the very bottom of the menu.

TRANSFER TASKS FOR NEW PERSPECTIVES

Applying what you learn to the real world opens up new possibilities. That's why there are transfer tasks in this e-training. These tasks are intended to give you ideas and suggestions for transferring the contents of the training into your daily work routine. If possible, work on these tasks together with colleagues. It is not about right or wrong—it's about developing new perspectives and solutions. You are welcome to expand and deepen the tasks. We hope you have lots of fun and many new insights!