Labs & More: Why Hands-on Matters for L&D from Pluralsight

Learn how to unbundle and benefit from our cutting-edge, hands-on experiences and the value they drive for the most successful organizations. Discover best practices for embedding immersive experiences into your programs, why it matters what a sandbox is versus a lab or adventure, and the difference between instant terminals and servers. You'll hear from L&D leaders about their experience implementing hands-on into their organizations—helping you become a stronger SME and partner to engineering, product, and business counterparts by understanding what’s available to you.

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Labs & more: Why hands-on matters for L&D

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Develops practices and case studies that are core skills for product managers and executives

Taught by L&D leaders who are recognized for their work in implementing hands-on learning

Offers hands-on labs and interactive materials

Teaches skills and knowledge relevant in both industry and academic settings, making it useful for various settings

Presents a comprehensive study of real-world practices for immersive experiences

May require coming in with extensive background knowledge

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Labs & More: Why Hands-on Matters for L&D with these activities:

Review best practices for embedding hands-on learning

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Familiarize yourself with best practices for incorporating hands-on learning in your instruction to maximize knowledge retention.

Browse courses on Pedagogy

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Research effective methods for integrating hands-on learning
Identify opportunities to implement hands-on activities in your course
Plan and design engaging hands-on learning experiences

Explore Pluralsight's Hands-on Learning resources

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Enhance your understanding of hands-on learning by exploring Pluralsight's extensive library of resources.

Browse courses on Pluralsight

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Browse Pluralsight's Hands-on Learning category
Identify courses and learning paths related to hands-on learning
Watch videos and complete exercises to expand your knowledge

Attend a workshop on best practices for hands-on learning

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Immerse yourself in the topic of hands-on learning and gain practical insights from experts.

Browse courses on Professional Development

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Research and find relevant workshops
Register and attend the workshop
Participate actively in discussions and activities

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Join a community of practice for hands-on learning

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Connect with other educators to share ideas and best practices for implementing hands-on learning.

Browse courses on Learning Communities

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Search for online or local communities focused on hands-on learning
Join the community and participate in discussions
Collaborate with other members on projects or initiatives

Develop a hands-on learning activity for your learners

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Deepen your understanding of hands-on learning by designing and developing your own activity.

Browse courses on Instructional Design

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Determine the learning objectives of your hands-on activity
Plan the steps and materials needed for the activity
Create a prototype of your activity
Test and refine your activity with learners

Participate in a hands-on learning challenge or competition

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Challenge yourself and test your hands-on learning skills in a competitive environment.

Browse courses on Gamification

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Research and identify relevant challenges or competitions
Form a team or collaborate with others
Develop a solution or project that meets the challenge requirements
Submit your work and compete for recognition

Contribute to open source projects related to hands-on learning

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Gain practical experience and contribute to the broader hands-on learning community by participating in open source projects.

Browse courses on Community Development

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Identify open source projects focused on hands-on learning
Review the project documentation and codebase
Identify areas where you can contribute
Make code changes or create new features

Career center

Learners who complete Labs & More: Why Hands-on Matters for L&D will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Curriculum Developer

Curriculum Developers create and implement educational programs for schools, businesses, and other organizations. They work with subject matter experts to develop course materials, and they also design and deliver instruction. This course may be useful for gaining a better understanding of how to create hands-on learning experiences for students.

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Instructional Designer

Instructional Designers are responsible for the creation of instructional materials, including online courses. Your work makes it easier for employees to understand complex subjects, learn new skills, and expand their knowledge. This course's emphasis on hands-on learning environments may be useful for developing and implementing similar approaches to learning in your own work as an Instructional Designer.

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Training and Development Manager

Training and Development Managers oversee training programs for businesses. They work with other departments to identify training needs, create training programs, and evaluate their effectiveness. This course may be useful for gaining a better understanding of how to create hands-on learning experiences for employees.

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Organizational Development Consultant

Organizational Development Consultants help organizations improve their performance through the development of their people. They work with clients to identify organizational challenges and opportunities, and they develop and implement solutions to address these issues. This course may be useful for gaining a better understanding of how to create hands-on learning experiences for employees.

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Learning and Development Specialist

Learning and Development Specialists work with organizations to create and implement training and development programs for employees. They work with other departments to identify training needs, create training programs, and evaluate their effectiveness. This course may be useful for gaining a better understanding of how to create hands-on learning experiences for employees.

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Learning Experience Designer

Learning Experience Designers design and develop learning experiences for a variety of audiences. They work with subject matter experts to develop course content, and they also design and develop the interactive elements of the learning experience. This course may be useful for gaining a better understanding of how to create hands-on learning experiences for students.

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Educational Technology Consultant

Educational Technology Consultants help schools and other organizations use technology to improve teaching and learning. They work with educators to identify technology needs, develop technology plans, and evaluate the effectiveness of technology. This course may be useful for gaining a better understanding of how to create hands-on learning experiences for students.

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Performance Improvement Consultant

Performance Improvement Consultants help organizations improve the performance of their employees. They work with clients to identify performance problems, develop solutions to address these problems, and evaluate the effectiveness of these solutions. This course may be useful for gaining a better understanding of how to create hands-on learning experiences for employees.

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Talent Development Manager

Talent Development Managers are responsible for developing and implementing talent management programs for their organizations. They work with other departments to identify talent needs, create development programs, and evaluate their effectiveness. This course may be useful for gaining a better understanding of how to create hands-on learning experiences for employees.

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Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Managers oversee all aspects of human resources for an organization. They are responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, and developing employees. They also work to create a positive and productive work environment. This course may be useful for gaining a better understanding of how to create hands-on learning experiences for employees.

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Employee Development Manager

Employee Development Managers are responsible for developing and implementing employee development programs for their organizations. They work with other departments to identify development needs, create development programs, and evaluate their effectiveness. This course may be useful for gaining a better understanding of how to create hands-on learning experiences for employees.

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Learning and Development Manager

Learning and Development Managers are responsible for developing and implementing learning and development programs for their organizations. They work with other departments to identify learning needs, create learning programs, and evaluate their effectiveness. This course may be useful for gaining a better understanding of how to create hands-on learning experiences for employees.

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E-Learning Developer

E-Learning Developers design and develop e-learning courses and other online learning materials. They work with subject matter experts to develop course content, and they also design and develop the interactive elements of the course. This course may be useful for gaining a better understanding of how to create hands-on learning experiences for students.

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Training Manager

Training Managers are responsible for developing and implementing training programs for their organizations. They work with other departments to identify training needs, create training programs, and evaluate their effectiveness. This course may be useful for gaining a better understanding of how to create hands-on learning experiences for employees.

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Instructional Technology Specialist

Instructional Technology Specialists design and develop instructional materials using a variety of technologies. They work with educators to identify instructional needs, develop instructional materials, and evaluate the effectiveness of these materials. This course may be useful for gaining a better understanding of how to create hands-on learning experiences for students.

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