The procrastination-killing tactic to try now (or in 10 minutes)
Editor’s note: We all do it, surely? A look at the psychology of procrastination and how to turn it to your advantage.
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10 smart apps with built-in adaptive learning mechanics
Editor’s note: Adaptive learning technologies are designed to adapt content to the abilities and knowledge level of the user – here are 10 apps that do it.
Facebook or Twitter? How age and narcissism motivates the choice
Editor’s note: Research shows how age and narcissism motivate the choice of social media.
3 secrets to designing great toys, from LeapFrog and Ideo
Editor’s note: Design insights from Ideo – worth reading if you have anything to do with learning design.
When feedback attacks!! (when, how, and why feedback can hurt performance)
Editor’s note: Did you know that only about 30% of performance feedback interventions actually lead to increased performance? Useful insights into how to make feedback more effective.
The science behind Lift
Editor’s note: A look at the work of behaviour design guru BJ Fogg and how you can design for behaviour change.
Google quietly introduces Helpouts: Google+ Hangouts that connect people to experts
Editor’s note: Interesting development from Google – now you can get help from an ‘expert’ using Hangouts.
Three brainy books reviewed
Editor’s note: The elearning coach reviews three books on neuroscience and cognition.
‘Bonkers’ employers don’t realise that older people make great employees
Editor’s note: Great piece on the changing demographics of the workforce and the potential of older workers.
How playing video games can make you a more effective employee
Editor’s note: A look at how elearning company Axonify combines video games with cutting edge brain science.
Collaboration is the key to providing consistent brand value
Editor’s note: Five steps to collaboration by Libby Gill, author of Capture the Mindshare and the Market Share Will Follow.
Mass flourishing: how it was won, then largely lost
Editor’s note: Edmund Phelps, 2006 Nobel Laureate in Economics, Director of the Center on Capitalism and Society at Columbia University, and Dean of the New Huadu Business School at Minjiang University on what stops innovation.
Two conversations
Editor’s note: Provocative post by Nick Shackleton-Jones. How do you talk about the learning in the workplace?
Which should I leave first, Twitter or Facebook?
Editor’s note: In the light of threats and more and more trolls, Paul Mason looks at the future of Twitter.
The real neuroscience of creativity
Editor’s note: A look at the neural networks at play in the creative process. A must read if you are interested in creativity.