Memory, aging, and distraction
Editor’s note: A look at the cognitive effects of getting older.
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8 important characteristics of adult learners
Editor’s note: useful list to follow on from yesterday’s link on gender differences in learning.
It is in our nature to need stories
Editor’s notes: Some good links here looking at where stories fit into humna evolution.
Where Google Search is going
Editor’s note: Think Star Trek, voice recognition and context. Looks like Google’s knowledge graph will change the way we view and use Google.
Elearning, communities and boxing: an interview with Tom Kuhlmann
Next week, elearning guru Tom Kuhlmann will be in London to deliver a masterclass on…
Video of the week: Teaching in the 21st Century
Just replace the word teacher with L&D professional and student with colleague and this video…
LPI launches diploma in workplace learning and collaboration
The Learning and Performance Institute has launched a diploma in workplace learning for learning and…
E-learning and Sex
Editor’s note: Men’s brains work differently to women’s brains according to Professor Simon Baron-Cohen, author of The Essential Difference. John Curran looks at the implications for designing elearning.
We need new words by Jane Bozarth
Editor’s note: Jane Bozarth on the challenges of what we call learning, after all learning is existential. What words would you use?
Why online courses [really] need an instructional design strategy
Editor’s note: Thanks to @designedlearnin for sharing this link to Debbie Morrison’s post on instructional design and why she believes it matters.
The Workplace Learning Revolution: free mini e-book
Editor’s note: Jane Hart’s new e-book on how workplace learning is changing is embedded in the post or available as a free download.
Is training really the answer? Ask the flowchart
Editor’s note: Cathy Moore’s narrated flow chart to help decide whether training is really what’s required.
What really gets to learning officers these days?
Editor’s note: Jason Silberman shares the challenges of L&D professionals – these responses came from a Linkedin discussion.
Six components of a great corporate culture
Editor’s note: A look at those six components – vision, value, practices, people narrative, place – and how they make up a great working culture.
Why managers haven’t embraced complexity
Editor’s note: The world of work has become more complex but have managers embraced that fact? Richard Straub looks at the issues.