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5 TED Talks (and Big Questions) for Adult Learning Professional

eLearning Alchemy

Most of these TED Talks aren’t new; however, as an adult learning professional you may have skipped them or not considered them too deeply. It’s a curious conundrum then that a lot of what we’re finding creates the best learning experiences for children is to treat them like adults. Learning is ugly.

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Reader’s Mailbag – You Ask, I Answer

eLearning 24-7

Q: You constantly mention “learning systems” rather than an LMS, LXP or Learning Platform. Q: We are looking at a talent management system, but are wondering if that qualifies under a learning system? A: I put the two of these questions together since they cover the term I use called Learning Systems.

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E-Learning in 2014: The Four “M” #trends

Web Courseworks

As such, we had a 31 day opportunity to really mull over what we think will make 2014 a great year for e-Learning. Adapting e-Learning for a variety of desktop browsers continues to be important for content providers, but we predict that 2014 will be the year that “ m-Learning ” really gets a significant look from associations.

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10 Story Metaphors to Lift Your Learners’ Spirits - Tip #116

Vignettes Learning

In micro-learning, SMEs must go through the jungle of content and take only what learners need. Comparing learning to planting flowers or gardening implies the importance and need for time. University Of Chicago Press; 1st edition (April 15, 2003) Yahoo Answers. Learn more about story and experience-based eLearning.

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2016 Top 10 LMSs

eLearning 24-7

Micro-burst learning platform, which is a subset of an LMS. There are quite a few micro-burst platforms out there, but only two really shine. But if you like micro-burst systems, then you should definitely like them. #9 I mentioned earlier in the article about another micro-burst learning platform that stands out.

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APIs and Mashups r ur new ABCs for E-Learning

eLearning 24-7

Unfortunately, too many vendors in the e-learning space have failed to see the power and potential of this capability, and have decided to ignore them. Here is just a few of ones I like, that are unique and you could use in your LMS/LCMS/CMS, Learning Portal (caveat: your vendor must be able to accept APIs, otherwise it won’t work).

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The Year in Learning—89 Hand-Picked L&D-Related Articles from 2017

The Learning Dispatch

Below are our recommended learning and development articles from the past 12 months, including thought-provoking or simply fun articles related to the field. Recommended Learning and Development Articles from Our Senior Learning Architect. Are you a Learning Dispatch newsletter subscriber? Learning Experiences (16).