I've just read up on Tin Can API. I've been meaning to do it for ages and I'm kinda pleased that, as it turns out, Tin Can does pretty much what I had assumed it would do - but it does it better than I could have imagined and way more besides. Something for everyone All the LMS loving tracky types can love it because it does everything they need it to. Social learning types should be delighted as this reaches out and allows individuals to say what they learnt rather than only rewarding pre-ordained learning experiences. Brilliant. Crucially however, it can't be a bolt on. MORE >>

In a series of posts on the Onlignment blog that has run throughout 2012, I have endeavoured to explain how transformation can take place in workplace learning and development. started the series by setting out the need for transformation. Establishing a learning architecture and infrastructure that recognises these unique characteristics. Putting in place processes for improved performance needs analysis and blended solution design. Building capability in areas such as the design of digital learning content, learning live and online, and connected online learning. Enjoy MORE >>

Met some wonderful people in Chicago, reconnected with old friends and co-author Tony O’Driscoll and had a great time!! The river cruise was a lot of fun and educational. Wonderful Chicago skyline as seen from the river. The presentation was a great deal of fun. We played “Fact or Fishy” Here is a copy of my slides from the presentation. Learning 3.0 Training Magazine Presentation: Gamification of Learning & Instruction from Karl Kapp. Here is a link to the Poll Everywhere software I used to play the Fact or Fishy Game. Companies Mentioned Designing Digitally. CodeBaby. MORE >>

I’m not a particularly religious man, however Time Magazine, Life, Fortune and Sports Illustrated founder Henry Luce once said, “We didn’t invent the idea of delivering news through stories about people. The Bible invented it.” ” And frankly, he has a point. Peter Bregman, author of  18 Minutes: Find Your Focus, Master Distraction, and Get the Right Things Done  states that an easy way in which to begin changing an organization’s culture is by  telling stories. Steve Dale  also opines that storytelling is invaluable when it comes to knowledge sharing. Right? MORE >>

I’ve been watching. Checking out the nooks and crannies. Looking into everything that is e-learning and I’ve seen a lot. Some great. Some bad and yes even a few that are downright frightening to the buyer. Social Learning Platform. Just last week, I saw the best social learning platform ever. Seriously, awesome. Best of all, even if you choose not to use it, the product is available to the public as a new social media site. From a social learning standpoint. Built by NetExam and thus comes with the platform. Comes with analytical graph. and part very cool. Product name is Ensemba. MORE >>