Five myths about the brain
Editor’s note: RudiyTanzi is Harvard’s Professor of Neurology and has written a new book, Super Brain. Here are five myths dispelled.
Browsing: Curated
European skills passport launched
Editor’s note: The European Skills Passport, which helps people to assemble their skills and qualifications online, has now been launched by the European Commission.
Best of Elearning! Hall of fame
Editor’s note: A useful reference if you are looking for an elearning supplier – the Best of Elearning! Hall of Fame lists winners back to 2005.
The right conditions for learning
Editor’s note: Mark Berthelemy sets out what he believes to be the right conditions for learning to take place in the organisation. Think culture, immersion and coaching . . .
Summary of games research qualitative literature review conducted by Fengfeng Ke
Editor’s note: Meta-analysis of studies that look at gaming in learning. Useful information to support moves into using games mechanics in learning.
An L&D philosophy
Editor’s note: L&D manager Sukh Pabial sets out how his philosophy for L&D. A short, sharp read that focuses on impact and last change.
Sitting is the smoking of our generation
Editor’s note: Is sitting the best way to learn anything? What about movement and exercise – where does that fit in? Thanks to Natasha Stallard for sharing this article.
Looking at enterprise social collaboration with Philips
Editor’s note: A short overview of Philips and its use of Socialcast. More of a heads up on what the electronics giant is doing to enable collaboration.
Top articles for enterprise gamification in 2012
Editor’s note: Seven articles on gamification and the enterprise. Useful resource.
Why Wikipedia is no ‘proxy for culture’ (Part 1 of 3)
Editor’s note: Fascinating look at the idea of Wikipedia as a proxy for culture and an analysis that lifts the lid on page creation in different languages.
A must have free handbook for learning using technology
We are living in a digitally focused world that requires us to adopt new life styles that we , the digital immigrants, were not used to before. This excessive digitization of life has also
CES: technology, people, culture
Editor’s note: Nick Shackleton-Jones reflects on his trip to the Consumer Electronics Show in the US and how technology and informal learning can impact on organisational culture.
Brilliant backchannel tweeting: what to do before an event
Editor’s note: With a fistful of L&D conferences and events fast approaching, Stephanie Dedhar shares some tips on how to get the best from live tweeting an event.
29 new inspiring responsive web designs
Editor’s note: Neil Lasher considers the strengths and weaknesses of live learning delivery versus online delivery and what this means for instructional designers.
The controversial changing face of training
Editor’s note: Neil Lasher considers the strengths and weaknesses of live learning delivery versus online delivery and what this means for instructional designers.