In this series of posts, running throughout 2012, I have endeavoured to explain Onlignment’s ideas for a transformation in workplace learning and development. These are the ideas that shape our thinking and which we look to apply in all our client engagements. started the series by setting out  the need for transformation. then set out a vision for workplace learning and development that is: aligned. economical. scalable. flexible. engaging. and  powerful. moved on to look at some of the changes that can be made to realise this vision, expressed as six shifts: from generic to tailored. MORE >>

Yesterday I ran my first session promoting tablets in education. It was to students and staff in my institution and only 40 minutes. decide I didn't have time for any substantial presentation and focused on a structure of showing/playing with a few apps. haven't quite settled on how I want to articulate and differentiate different types of apps yet. I've found plenty of other's categorisations but I want to do my own. These will no doubt come to light as I continue learning. chose free apps, ones that had good usability and no account creation to try them out. The session worked well. Tablets MORE >>

Amit Singhal, Google VP and Senior Search Engineer said, in an article in The Telegraph this week (“ Google develops computer inspired by Star Trek “): “Why should someone stop their conversation because they’re missing a tiny piece of information that you need to take that conversation further?” ” said Mr Singhal. “You have to pull out your phone. You have to unlock the phone. You have to type. Already you have lost valuable seconds and the conversation has become unnatural and awkward.” Is ‘ubiquitous computing’ good for education? MORE >>

Mobile furniture moves classrooms towards the future — from schoolconstructionnews.com by Torrey Sims. Steelcase Education Solutions showcased its. collaborative learning furniture at CEFPI in San Antonio. Steelcase Education Solutions’ furniture. focuses on the concept of active learning. Excerpt: GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. The future of classroom furniture can now be found in more compact and flexible designs. Education Solutions, a division of Steelcase Inc., Faculty can have students quickly and efficiently re-arrange their seating configurations in order to enable greater collaboration. MORE >>

The SIMS Foundation supports Austin’s vibrant local music scene and the artists behind it by providing mental health services for over 800 local musicians a year. This year, SIMS has put a focus on women’s services, launching a weekly support group for partners of musicians and plans to hold its first annual Women’s Mental Wellness Conference this winter. Houndstooth worked with Craftbox Agency to create a promotional piece for their upcoming fundraising gala, Femmes for SIMS: Night of the Chanteuse. Motion Graphics by Houndstooth. Blog Austin Friday Spotlight Houndstooth SIMS Foundatio MORE >>