When the right decisions go wrong in college football
Editor’s note: An analysis of two US football matches and how decisions backed up by data did not lead to the right result. Interesting lessons here on using data to determine what you do.
Browsing: Curated
AKQA uses Oculus VR to develop Nissan car design system
Editor’s note: A great example of how virtual reality is being used to enable consumers to help design cars.
#missingout? CIPD research finds the ‘social business’ is out there, but it hasn’t gone viral yet
Editor’s note: Research from the CIPD shows that workers are using social tools outside of work but far less inside work. Still some work to do by organisations then . . .
Simplifiers and optimizers, by Dilbert creator Scott Adams
Editor’s note: Dilbert creator Scott Adams on the difference betwee simplifying and optimising tasks.
Forrester: top technology trends for 2014 and beyond
Editor’s note: Interesting list – ‘infrastructure takes on engagement’ and other insights that’ll make you stop and think.
Redefining learning: 4 trends to watch in 2014
Editor’s note: It’s December so it is Online Educa and also the time of year to publish – and read – trends articles. Here is one for learning trends.
Data mining reveals the secret to getting good answers
Editor’s note: Ask a good question and you’ll get a good answer so the saying goes. Now researchers have found evidence to support this idea by mining questions and answers on the site Stack Overflow.
Dear C-suite: we don’t do training anymore
Editor’s note: Dan Pontefract looks at why CEOs need to rethink their approach to learning – or rather why they need to perceive it as learning rather tha training.
TJ Awards 2013 – the winners are announced
Editor’s note: And congratulations to the winners at the Training Journal Awards, who are listed in this article.
Charity Learning Award winners 2013
Editor’s note: Congratulations to all the award winners at the Charity Learning Awards. Here is a list of the winners.
Responsive design: a critical piece of user experience
Editor’s note: A look at why responsive design is a critical factor in the user experience.
How happiness boosts the immune system
Editor’s note: With the brain the brain is directly wired to the immune system and there are bridges with the nervous system, could the feeling of happiness have a positive effect on our health and well being? Some researchers think so.
Key principles of digital health
Editor’s note: A look at how healthcare is being transformed by the digital revolution. There’s a lot to learn for L&D professionals in terms of the transformational forces of technology on an industry sector.
Twenty tips for interpreting scientific claims
Editor’s note: With the almost daily claims of neuroscientific research and the push for evidence of learning effectiveness, L&D professionals would be wise to know how to cast a critical eye over research. This article helps with that. Thanks to @owenferguson for sharing.
Why carving out 5 hours every day for difficult work can lead to greatness
Editor’s note: An article sparked by Mason Curry’s book Daily Rituals: How Artists Work. The message here is: to be great at what you do you must put yourself outside of your comfort zone and for quite a few hours a day.