Learning to Learn e-course Make your learning more effective

Module 6 - Learning Resources

In this final module we will be looking at a number of learning resources which will help your personal learning and will provide source materials for your own learning events.

 
Icebreakers

Icebreakers are very useful for introductions, revision, illustrating learning points, team building and providing breaks during learning events. The following provide a good source of icebreakers, brain teasers and exercises:

MWLS Icebreakers and Exercises
Icebreaker Book List

 
Resources

It can be a lengthy and expensive process to develop your own learning resources so it can be useful to have access to a set of quality, value-for-money resources. Our resource collection has articles, e-books, learning materials, handouts, spreadsheets and software. Many of our resources are free, and others can be purchased directly from the web page from as little as £1.

 
Books

Depending on your learning preferences, books can be a very effective way of learning. Amazon has a large stock of new books and many independent booksellers sell used and collectable books there. Our shop — LearningBargains.com — has a good selection of new and used books and other learning resources. Two of the best search engines for finding books are BookFinder.com and Google Product Search.

 
Anecdotes

Anecdotes are very good for illustrating learning points and introducing concepts. You can find a good selection in our Anecdotes and Fables Collection.


Quotes

Quotes can be used as 'interest-getters' and are very good for illustrating learning points. You can find a good selection in our Quotations Collection where you will also find our Thought for the Day.

 
MWLS Gold Membership

Many people have found a useful source of resources by taking out an MWLS Gold Membership which gives you:

• Access to high-quality icebreakers, training materials and other learning resources representing incredibly good value for money.

• A personal licence to use these materials in your own learning events.

• Your own learning page.

• Discounts, special offers and bonus materials.

• Lifetime membership for a one-off payment of £75.

For more information, please see www.mwls.com/gold.htm

This concludes our 'Learning to Learn' e-course. I hope you found it useful and that it has helped you develop your ability and enthusiasm for learning.