From the Coleface

MAY 11, 2023

Speed: L&D’s lead time for formal learning is expressed in weeks or months, whereas ChatGPT provides almost instant results. L&D is resourced only to use formal learning to solve for strategic learning needs relevant to a critical mass of people. Where does ChatGPT win? Where does formal learning win?

Long Tail 130

Long Tail Confidentiality Google Summary 130

From the Coleface

JUNE 25, 2013

I used Scoopit and found it fairly intuitive, and produced this page of resources in 2 hours including research time. However, having subject expertise means that you know which resources are the most trustworthy and highest quality so you can filter and sift more effectively. What kind of resources should you aim to include?

Photoshop 153

Photoshop Photography Search Resources 153

From the Coleface

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Providing learning designers with the inputs they need is not their primary job. If expert time is being provided “as a favour”, learning designers are under pressure to use as little expert time as possible, especially where the opportunity cost of expert time is high. Making expert time commitment more transparent.

Expert 100

Expert Compliance Training Compliance Convert 100

From the Coleface

JANUARY 22, 2014

Unless you can find what you need in 3 or 4 clicks via a portal, it will be faster to use a search term (provided it generates good results). Here are six things that I’d recommend you consider for your 2014 plan: Resources and courses: sometimes a person wants a quick answer, sometimes they want a longer immersion to achieve mastery.

Search 140

Search Enterprise Problem Portal 140

From the Coleface

NOVEMBER 24, 2008

He cites the example of his firm providing International Financial Reporting Standards e-learning and how he’d like to approach it. “I We would then provide some topic based e-learning modules which would be relatively short and cross linked to enable them to be used as a resource afterwards.

Culture 100

Culture Blended Learning Wiki Write Blog 100

From the Coleface

JUNE 24, 2008

With the vast range of learning resources and communities available, learners will have far more consumer choice. L&D’s role will be more to facilitate the process of self-managed learning rather than being the monopolistic provider of training courses.

Web 100

Web Community Expertise Culture 100

From the Coleface

DECEMBER 18, 2009

Gut feel is that this is about providing people with opportunities, access to great resources, motivation, structured progression and the habit of managing their own learning.

Knowledge Worker 100

Knowledge Worker Knowledge Metrics Ratio 100