Gamification is a popular technique used by corporate trainers to engage learners. How can you ensure games motivate learners and support your organization’s goals?
Las Vegas. Great sessions for learning professionals. Really really good food. Where can you get all of these things for free? The Adobe Learning Summit. It’s happening on October 3, and the Captivate Specialist Program will be available on October 2. Register now or check out the session listings. I’ll be doing part of the opening session on October 3, and presenting an overview of Adobe’s learning management system at 2:45PM. Check out the session description below. Hope to see […]
This Learning Thursday article builds on a previous article about participatory learning. According to Cress & Kimmerle, individual learning occurs: “As a result of externalization (due to processes of deeper processing and elaboration which are activated by the externalization process), “As a result of internalization (due to the simple adding of new knowledge units) and “As a result of inferences (due to the expansion of a person’s individual knowledge space through internalization and, arising from that, an opportunity to interconnect […]
When you’re an instructor, it’s important not to play favorites. But if I had to “theoretically” pick a favorite class topic, L&D team and program management would definitely make the short list. If you manage or direct a team, count your blessings. You have more information than the average employee, and you have the ability to determine priorities and assign your team members and budget accordingly. You have an ability, and therefore a responsibility, to find ways to support your […]
A big thanks to everyone who attended yesterday – a wonderful chatty group as always. And thank you to eLearning Industry for hosting our discussion of learning technology and theory! You can watch the recording or take a look at the slides: The slide deck suggests some books that relate to the topics of skills and competencies. I also mentioned articles on various topics, so here are those additional links: Learning, Working & Playing in the Digital Age by John Seely Brown […]
Check out the last Learning Thursday article on connected learning here. In a participatory culture, individuals take an objective into their own hands with the intention of achieving a collective goal. In the classroom, instructors can create a participatory culture that drives their learning process forward, with the intention of building knowledge. Interactions within the learning community lead to group knowledge greater than the sum of the individuals. Educational technology provides the practical structure individuals need to collaborate and pass on knowledge. […]
So the last webinar was a little crazy in a very good way. We had hundreds of people attend live or watch the recording to learn about how to spice up a training program with no budget, and persuade leadership to provide a larger budget next year. Let’s talk about next week! I’m doing a fun “learning theory” oriented topic for eLearning Industry. We’re talking about skills, competencies, and constructivism – specifically how to use learning technology to support these […]
Yesterday’s webinar discussed memes, scavenger hunts, and other cost effective ways to spice up a training program. The session was one of the most popular yet – over 1,300 registrations and hundreds of people who have attended live or watched the recording so far. A lot of awesome ideas were shared by the audience. You can watch the recording or take a look at the slides: The slides include links to additional resources. Here they are: Henry Jenkins on Participatory […]
Learning Thursday is a blog series that features a new L&D article every other week along with discussion points. Read and then share your own ideas by commenting below! Check out the last Learning Thursday here. Connected learning occurs when a learner seeks knowledge, resources, and fellowship around a specific interest or topic. Unlike traditional methods from the past, there is no instructor carefully formulating an environment and telling the learner what they are supposed to do in order to gather knowledge. The […]
If you happen to be in Brussels on October 24, come join the L&D Talks conference! The event includes twelve keynotes and six master classes from a group of international speakers. I’m delivering the opening international keynote session: 15 Ways to Market Your Training Program & Learning Tech. Session description: Trying to get your learners’ attention? You may have the world’s best training program, but that doesn’t mean much if your learners don’t show up for class! Join Katrina Marie Baker for […]
I’m very excited to be going to TechLearn for the first time! And it’s in New Orleans!! The main conference runs from September 17 to 19. More information here. Will you be there? I’m teaching two sessions on September 18. Descriptions below. Engaging Social and Blended Learning Experiences in Adobe Captivate Prime (10:30AM) Want to know what’s new and unique in Adobe Captivate Prime? This session will take you on a tour of Prime’s fluidic course player and new social learning […]
It’s hard not to love Florida. I used to live near Sanford and loved the great restaurants, warm weather, and laid back people. The humidity will of course destroy your hair, but everyone else has frizz too, so no one notices. ATD’s Florida Suncoast Chapter invites everyone to their regional conference on Friday, September 20. Details are here. Pre-conference certificate programs are available. We’ll be exploring four learning tracks: Training Delivery, Learning Technologies, Talent Management, and Organizational Development. Those who […]