Sat.Apr 12, 2014

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Harrisburg Presentation Resources

Kapp Notes

'Here are some resources from my presentation in Harrisburg. Defining and Exploring Gamification from Karl Kapp. Here is some additional information. Articles and Blog Entries of Interest. 8 Types of Stories to Effect Change. Storytelling and Instructional Design. Eight Game Elements to Make Learning More Intriguing. Games, Gamification and the Quest for Learner Engagement.

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Are Professional Certifications Valuable?

CLO Magazine

'Many companies invest in certifications in a haphazard, unplanned manner. The professional certification market is vast, and companies invest billions in it every year. But are they really getting a good return on their investment? According to International Data Corp., by the end of 2015, the IT education and certification market is estimated to reach nearly $27 billion, so there is no shortage of certifications and certification vendors.

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Personal devices in higher education

Learning with e's

'Here are some of my recent thoughts on learning spaces at universities, and the impact of student owned personal technologies: As the shift from location specific learning to untethered learning gathers pace, so the personal device gains increasing importance. Distributed forms of learning are burgeoning, and geographical distance between learners and their parent institutions is less of a problem.

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Taming Online Training at the San Diego Zoo

CLO Magazine

'Learning at the San Diego Zoo — and in the animal care industry at large — was ripe for change. Online learning and collaborative partnerships are helping to ensure both animals and staff get the care and development they need. The demands on animal care staff in zoos and aquariums have increased dramatically in the past two decades. Positions that once focused on the care and feeding of animals now require an extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements, safety procedures, conservation, educ

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Measuring the ROI of Enterprise Learning for Customers, Partners, and Professionals

Prove the ROI of Learning Struggling to measure the business impact of learning initiatives? Try our three-pillar approach to show the true value of learning, backed by stories from real businesses like yours. Make 2024 the year of ROI!

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Lessons from the 2014 Skillsoft Perspectives Conference

CLO Magazine

'Themes like big data, BYOD and mentoring emerged at this year''s global conference, but the focus was unlearning traditional business practices.