e-Learning requires the same six basic steps as classroom or



self-study learning. Educational researchers tell us that

each step, I prefer the word stage, each stage is

independent of the other, nonlinear, and open to the amount

of time spent in processing. The person’s tenure in each

stage depends on their state, physiologically and mentally,

emotional depth, topic, presentation and environment.

1. Knowledge requires absorbing the new information with

openness and nonjudgment. Letting go of whether we agree or

disagree with the knowledge is important to the success of

what we learn. Our beliefs play strong resonance on whether

we are open or closed when we first receive the information.

Past experiences, culture, and environment to which this

knowledge is shared plays into how open or closed the

receipt of the information can be. Effectiveness depends in

allowing the knowledge to filter in through a charge-neutral

state. The information is what it is at that moment and

nothing more -- at least not yet. Patience does play on the

outcome of this stage.

2. Comprehension is the stage of interpretation. This is

the time to remain in the present moment and still

nonjudgmental. You don't want to allow the past or future

to be a part of this mulling process. During this stage, we

compare this to previous knowledge, experiences, as well as

assumptions. Assumptions, even if not clearly defined, can

bubble up or stay subconscious during this stage. If the

information fills in a gap, it mixes easily and might or

might not eliminate the need to continue the process through

the other stages. If the information confuses the learning,

then the other stages will reinforce the progression.

3. Analysis is breaking down the new information into

smaller pieces and then measuring them individually against

previous knowledge. This process isn't the easiest hill to

climb. This stage is easy to say, "the heck with it," and

jump onto the path of least resistance. Conversations with

a teacher, mentor, coach, friend, or even a spouse allow us

to side step the path and progress quicker than we normally

without this wall bouncing. For instance, a dialogue might

go like this: "This is how I see, understand, or

comprehend this. How do you see, understand, or comprehend

it?" It is just as important to continue this stage with an

open mind.

4. Synthesis begins the decision-making stage. We begin to

assemble the elements of what you want to keep and toss out.

I call this the "izing" stage. This is the opportunity to

personalize the information. A time to mesh it into a form

you can claim it as your own. It would be the time I

"Catherineize" it. If your name is Jennifer or Sam, your

"izing" would be: Jenniferizing or Samizing. Boy, adding

"izing" can make your name a mouth full, however, the

process gives a huge benefit -- it’s easy to remember and

complete.

5. Application stage is exactly what it means. You take

what you have "ized," in my case Catherineized, and add it

into your life. Writing is one of my favorite ways to play

around with figuring out the customizing part (stage 4) and

applying it to stories. Teaching and sharing the

information is another way to apply the knowledge. You will

be taking what you learn and turning it in action by placing

energy and effort into it. Applying the new information in

a safe environment brings about the best results. Role-

playing is an excellent example that provides a safe

environment.

6. Evaluation stage is a time to rank its effectiveness.

Time to make an appraisal of what the information

transformed to, what is or isn't working, what needs

tweaking or trashed. This is the time to allow some

judgment in yet not to the point of thinking any of this was

a mistake. This is the time that especially synchronicity

occurs. This is a time when the universe begins sending you

additional assistance or information on how to expand the

information for the betterment of humanity. This is because

the strength of our energy attractiveness is strong. Look

for the synchronicities and enfold them into this stage.

In quick review, again the six basic stages are: knowledge,

comprehension, analysis, synthesis, application and

evaluation. For those who study the laws of attraction,

take special note that stage five emanates the strongest

energy for manifesting.

(c) Copyright 2004, Catherine Franz. All rights reserved.