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Self-Service Learning – What we need to think about

Connect Thinking

ASTD’s December 2011 T&D Magazine features a discussion on Self-Service Learning (by Patricia A McLagan), and the role of L&D to “help learners make learning more effective, efficient, productive, innovative and fun” (pp 37). YouTube, online forums, Instant messaging etc).

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: The Gin System

Learning Visions

Today, in one of my student interviews, I came across a new web-based application called The Gin System. Files can be password protected Discussion Boards In August, Gin Premiere is launching with new features, including instant messaging, a "whos online" feature, skinning features, and the ability to upload pictures with your profile.

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Why we need both live and self-paced communication

Clive on Learning

Recently we have seen the release of two annual reports - the ASTD's 2007 State of the Industry Report and Training Magazine's 2007 Industry Report. As a share of total formal training hours, the ASTD shows e-learning at approximately 25% (up from 11% five years ago), while Training Magazine shows e-learning at 30%.

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Gadgets, Games and Gizmos for Learning

Learning Visions

Were no longer talking about designing "courses"; instead we need to talk about helping companies design different strategies (and using games, blogs, wikis, instant messaging -- the gamers learning tools), about crafting a strategic approach to learning and performance support throughout an organization.

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