Learning by Doing: the future of digital training

What is Learning by Doing?

Learning by Doing is based on a fundamental principle: you learn better by doing than by listening. This pedagogical approach, popularized by thinkers such as John Dewey and Jean Piaget, relies on experimentation and action to facilitate the anchoring of knowledge.

Rather than passively transmitting information via conventional media (PowerPoint presentations, top-down training courses), we put learners in concrete situations, in their working environment, to learn by directly experiencing the tasks at hand.

It's immersive, active and contextualized learning, perfectly in tune with the new demands of digital training.

Why is Learning by Doing more effective?

1. Better knowledge retention

According to Edgar Dale and his "learning pyramid", we retain up to 90% of what we do, compared with 10-20% of what we read or hear. By calling on procedural memory and the emotions linked to action, Learning by Doing enables deeper, longer-lasting assimilation.

2. Greater user commitment

By becoming actors in their own learning, users develop a sense of control and autonomy. They learn at their own pace, according to their level and specific needs. This approach stimulates intrinsic motivation, often lacking in traditional formats.

3. Time savings and operational efficiency

Learning in real-life situations enables immediate skills upgrading. Learners go straight from theory to practice, without wasting time transposing knowledge.

4. Customized, progressive training

Thanks to modern technologies, Learning by Doing is based on interactive, intelligent learning paths adapted to each user. Content can be offered according to role, experience or business context.

A strategic lever for digital transformation

The success of a digital transformation project depends as much on the technology as on user adoption. And yet, a majority of IT project failures are due to a lack of familiarity with the tools. Learning by Doing overcomes this major obstacle.

By accompanying users when they need it, in the very application they are using, this method reinforces theassimilation of digital tools and reduces resistance to change.

How Knowmore facilitates Learning by Doing

At Knowmore, this philosophy is at the heart of our digital adoption solutions. We've designed tools to train, assist and guide users in their day-to-day, real-world use.

K-now: the digital adoption platform in action

K-NOW is a Digital Adoption Platform (DAP) that supports users directly in their business applications(HRIS, PLM, ERP, CRM, purchasing IS, etc.). Thanks to interactive guides, contextualized tooltips and real-time assistance, each employee learns by doing, at his or her own pace.

Here's a concrete example:
Is a sales rep new to CRM? No need for a one-hour training session. K-NOW offers an integrated tutorial that guides him step by step through the creation of a customer file. He learns while performing his actual task. Efficiency guaranteed.

K-STUDIO: a business application training simulator

K-STUDIO is a revolutionary e-learning authoring software designed to create 100% realistic, interactive training content. It offers an immersive digital training experience, where users can train autonomously in a simulated environment, faithful to their business applications.

An immersive, risk-free approach

With K-STUDIOemployees practice directly in a faithful reproduction of their everyday tools, with no risk of error. This total immersion encourages intuitive and rapid learning, which is essential for boosting user confidence and autonomy.

Experience-based learning

Thanks to this realistic simulation :

• Learners can manipulate business processes as if they were in a real-life situation,
  
  
• They test their knowledge through simulated scenarios and practical exercises,
  
  
• They benefit from immediate feedback, enabling them to understand their mistakes and improve their performance.

By combining immersive learning, continuous assessment and business adaptation, K-STUDIO transforms training in business applications into a genuine lever for adoption and operational performance.

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What's in it for the company?

Rapid tool adoption

With the Learning by Doingusers get to grips with their business software faster. This accelerates the adoption of solutions and maximizes the return on investment of IT projects.

Lower training costs

No more need for face-to-face sessions, travel or mobilizing trainers. Courses can be accessed at any time, within the tools themselves.

Efficiency measurement

Thanks to K-NOW's reporting tools, companies can track user engagement and progress, identify sticking points and adapt courses in real time.

A better employee experience

Gentle training in a familiar environment reduces stress and promotes acceptance of change. Users feel supported and valued, not overwhelmed.

Conclusion: put action at the service of learning

The world is changing. Tools evolve. Training methods must follow. With Learning by Doing, you turn every user into a player in his or her own development, and every moment of use into a learning opportunity.

Practice makes perfect. And it's by training intelligently that we make lasting changes.

Want to take action?

👉 Find out how K-NOW and K-STUDIO can help you create effective, immersive training experiences. Request a personalized demo to make your digital transformation a human and technological success.