The perks of working from home
Editor’s note: Although US focussed, this infographic tells an interesting story of the benefits to workers – and the world – of working from home.
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10 strategies to promote deeper learning
Editor’s note: An interesting article in many ways. What does deeper learning look like for students and how could this be applied in the workplace? And what if students arrive in the workplace with these skills. Will employers be ready for them?
A UK blog carnival for HR and L&D
Learning and development professional and blogger Sukh Pabial is calling on L&D bloggers to take…
Email killing your teamwork? Perhaps document management is the fix (infographic)
Editor’s note: Most document sharing in the enterprise takes place via email, probably the worst type of technology for sharing and collaboration. This info graphic is a good reminder of that fact.
The future of mobile learning
Editor’s note: A look at the in the future of mobile learning and the technologies that will impact/affect the future of mobile learning and learning in general. Thanks to the elearning network for highlighting this article.
Video and voice collaboration to drive billions in enterprise unified communications spending
Editor’s note: Two recent studies show the scale of planned spending by enterprises on unified communications – voice and vieoconferencing technology, in particular. A more mobile workforce is a big driver.
Cisco announces new collaboration capabilities and services for enterprises
Editor’s note: Some announcements from Cisco’s Collaboration Summit Cisco – mostly around shifting its tools into the cloud.
How to ignite passion in your students: 8 ways educators can foster passion-based learning
Editor’s note: Is it the role of L&D to spark a passion in learning or to support those who already have that passion? If you see that as your role then this list of tips is worth a read . . .
Trust and autonomy make for a great workplace, says Henry Stewart
Trusting people and letting them get on with their job in their own way enables…
Intensity in learning?
Editor’s note: Elliott Masie argues that there needs to be intensity in learning – not all the time but there are moments when it can be really powerful. This is an area learning designers need to consider, he says.
Research highlights necessity of simulation training for improved operative performance and increased patient safety
Editor’s note: Been hearing more and more people talking about how simulations will increasingly be used in learning. This research suggests it has a significant role to play in helping to develop doctors’ skills.
You must fail to succeed
Editor’s note: Interesting post on failing using the TV programme Failure Club . . . I liked this quote: “It isn’t necessarily the goal which must be very clearly defined, but it is the journey to that goal. You must be open to the process, but more importantly, you must be willing to abandon the original plan when necessary and change direction as long as this will take you to your final goal.”
At Stanford, scholars debate the promises, pitfalls of online learning
Editor’s note: Not directly related to the business application of online learning but some useful insights into the efficacy of online learning in the higher education sector.
BYOD and mobile videoconferencing: hype and reality
Editor’s note: In-depth look at the reality of videoconferencing from your own mobile device plus a look at where this technology is taking us.
“Any time, any place, anywhere, any device” – the new formula for L&D
Learning and development teams will need to enable learners “any time, any place and on…