Towards Maturity reflections on the 2013 CIPD Learning and Talent Development Survey
Editor’s note: A useful piece from Laura Overton comparing the findings of the CIPD’s recent L&D survey with the Towards Maturity benchmark data.
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Totara launches ground-breaking open badges functionality
Editor’s note: The Moodle provider says that with its latest iteration it is the first learning management system to include Mozilla’s Open Badges functionality.
3 ways to use game based learning in corporate training
Editor’s note: Simple tips for turning elearning experiences into more game-like experiences.
3 ways to improve your e-learning design skills
Editor’s note: Tom Kuhlmann provides the tips on better elearning design.
Microsoft is bringing Skype video calling to every Outlook.com inbox
Editor’s note: Interesting integration of technologies . . . and just imagine the potential if this takes off.
‘Out of print’ doc examines the end of print books and what it portends
Editor’s note: A look at the forthcoming film Out of print and the future/death of print.
Slidedeck of the week: Designing for social experiences
This deck on social design principles is from Paul Adams (@padday). Social Design Principles from…
5 big things big data just revealed about Facebook users
Editor’s note: A look at a study from Wolfram Alpha which uses big data research methods to analyze Facebook users’ information
The world is local: a new model for human resources
Editor’s note: Analyst Josh Bersin looks at the The DHL Global Connectedness study and how that impacts business ideas on global and local.
Culture trumps strategy: Genevieve Bell, chief anthropologist at Intel
Editor’s note: Notes from a conversation with Genevieve Bell, chief anthropologist at Intel. Her job: to look at who might use technology and what they might do with it.
Pop music good for studies
Editor’s note: Don’t underestimate the power of music. Researchers show music can be a great motivator for learning.
Education 3.0 and the pedagogy of mobile learning
Editor’s note: useful slidedeck on mobile device take-up and the impact on how we learn.
Communication is at heart of effective corporate learning, research shows
Communication trumps traditional online and offline corporate learning, a Centre for Learning and Performance Technologies…
Reflections on #cipdhrd13 and beyond – it’s time for change
Editor’s note: A review of HRD that ends with a call to arms; ‘In our attempts to “modernise” ourselves in the last 10-15 years, we have actually managed to dilute what we do, so people (our users) no longer understand the value we can bring to an organisation. People development – not learning and development… come on… wake up people!’
Social media and social learning for learning professionals: resources shared at #NEASTD
Editor’s note: Great set of resources from the New England ASTD Conference session on ‘Social Media and Social Learning for Learning Professionals’.