Video of the week: information overload syndrome
This week’s (very funny) video comes courtesy of @thesurething – who shared it on the…
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New Year’s resolutions 2014 for learning and development: curated tweets from #chat2lrn
Here are our curated tweets from the Chat2lrn #twitter chat on #new year’s resolutions for…
50 questions on learning and development that are looking for an answer
The 50 questions in this shared Google document were posed at the L&D Connect Unconference…
Curated tweets from #chat2lrn Twitter chat on giving back to communities
Here are our curated tweets from the chat2lrn Twitter chat on #giving back to our…
Our top 10 articles of 2013
Here are the top 10 articles on LearnPatch this year as measured by page views.…
Our ten 2014 predictions for HR, learning, talent and HR technology
Editor’s note; Analyst Josh Bersin on trends for 2014, a year, he says, businesses will find it increasingly difficult to attract, retain, and develop their people.
2013: the year in ideas
Editor’s note: A TED Talks feast here as they round-up the 250 talks that have been delivered this year.
38 E-learning traps and how to avoid them
Editor’s note: Mining the collective wisdom of 70 delegates at Online Educa Berlin, this list makes for compelling reading if you are interested in how to make elearning work.
The 20 Best Books I Read in 2013
Editor’s note: I chanced upon this list from Jurgen Appelo. It is worth sharing because it covers a huge range of topics relevant to L&D – from performance reviews to publishing. A great reading list for Christmas and the New Year.
How Google search works and a whole bunch of search tips
Editor’s note: How good are you at finding information? This article provides lots of tips on how to get the best from Google search.
RuderFinn Intent Index 2013
Editor’s note: The Ruder Finn Intent Index measures the motivations for going online. It is an ongoing research project and was mentioned recently by the LPI’s Donald Taylor. Learning is currently the number one motivator for people going online.
eLearning is virtually the Same
Editor’s note: A short, and clear, explanation of why virtual classrooms can be effective for learning. Thanks to @lightbulbjo for sharing.
Next generation working life
Editor’s note: This 15-page Ericsson report identifies 8 emerging workplace trends and examines their impact on working life.
Donald H Taylor on “Raising the Level of the Learning Profession”
Editor’s note: Dan Steer reviews a recent talk by LPI chairman Donald Taylor on the changing business, and L&D, environment. Good summary of the changes facing many L&D professionals and why the profession needs to change.
Study: Test-score gains don’t mean cognitive gains
Editor’s note: Research shows high test scores don’t necessarily equate to better thinking and analysis skills. Thanks to @marklerarns for sharing.