It's time for another edition of the “Learning and Development Roundup”! See also previous editions at the archive page.)   Talking about Blended Learning Learning and development expert Clive Shepherd recently provided a series of videos that give an extensive overview of blended learning. Along the way, he shares his perspective on a couple of dozen specific questions, such as: What's the case for blended learning? When is blended learning appropriate? Why start with methods rather than technologies for learning? MORE >>

It's time for another edition of the Learning and Development Roundup! See also previous editions at the archive page.)     Elliott Masie on Facetime for Learning Elliott Masie recently posted an interesting video on the "Facetime" feature of the new iPhone 4 device. But he does so in the context of learning and development, giving examples such as leadership programs that are blended programs including traditional e-Learning and then a conversation with a mentor or coach. Is There a Better Way to Social Learning?” -- By Dawn Poulos of Xyleme. MORE >>

It's time for another edition of the Learning and Development Roundup! Top Tools for Learning 2010 I'll start by again noting that Jane Hart's annual "Top Tools for Learning" survey is well underway. For this survey, Hart asks industry experts and practitioners to list their top 10 tools for learning (broadly defined). After noting all of the common stakeholders and people who typically have input on a learning program, she advises "Before you begin designing, identify the two or three points most critical to successful performance on the job. great read! MORE >>

It's time for another edition of the Learning and Development Roundup! For fans of Jane's book reviews, know that she continues to also review books focused on e-Learning at her new column with Learning Solutions magazine, the latest of which is a review of Clark Aldrich's new book The Complete Guide to Simulations and Serious Games.   Ten Myths About Video in E-Learning And speaking of the online Learning Solutions magazine, it recently had a two-part article by Stephen Haskin titled "Ten Myths About Video in E-Learning." MORE >>

especially love it when it happens in the e-learning industry. Innovators and Risk Takers – emerging technology integrated, new ideas, pushing the envelope in what is possible in e-learning/social learning/m-learning, coming up with something that has never been done before – risk takers. You do not want to switch, but your current LMS, doesn’t have the social learning or any social learning features I need or want. An e-learning marketplace. Collaborate – Social Q/A at the end of the day. MORE >>