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MARCH 25, 2011

These precocious youths, born after or during the general advent of digital technology, have an inherent understanding of its concepts in a way that their forebears cannot hope to achieve.

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MARCH 9, 2021

From humble beginnings in instructor-led training to eLearning and blended learning in the early 2000s, L&D has continuously changed and evolved alongside technological changes and innovations. Since its conception, Learning and Development (L&D) has undergone major changes in the way it delivers content to its learners.

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AUGUST 12, 2020

You may have heard of Siemens, Germany’s mammoth technology conglomerate with a wooly paw in everything from power plants to trains. They are described in many ways, such as the international energy giant pioneering new electric highway technology.

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AUGUST 16, 2021

In a modern business environment that is dominated by processes, technology, and information, data is an incredibly useful tool in determining a variety of business impacts.

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JANUARY 14, 2021

Over the past couple decades, a steady increase in the use of technology has opened many new opportunities for organizations to streamline operations, solve a myriad of problems, and innovate. One of the most substantial benefits of technology is its ability to collect data.

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JUNE 4, 2021

Before COVID-19 even hit, skills gaps were already a huge constraint and hurdle for organizations to succeed with ever-changing technology adoptions and enhancements. We have frequently discussed the issue of skills gaps in today’s business world.

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MAY 4, 2011

technologies into our training programs, but rarely do we find a client that wants to create a robust learning environment comprised of both formal and informal components. Among industries, a greater number of technology companies and business services/consulting firms spent money on these tools. Can you say future book deal?

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OCTOBER 28, 2021

Hybrid workforces have transformed the majority of organizations’ talent strategies, employee experiences, and management styles, while also adopting new technologies. This, in turn, has shown a spotlight on the ever-growing skills gaps present in today’s workforce.

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OCTOBER 29, 2021

In fact, with the recent developments in digital training technology and strategy, professional skill development can take place in a variety of different environments and with flexible levels of time commitment. Contrary to this popular belief, L&D programs don’t have to be a burden on employees.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2019

In a quest for new approaches to training, we are often tempted to turn to the latest trend or technology, thinking one of them must be the golden ticket. One of these new approaches is microlearning, and it’s getting traction, and for good reason.

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APRIL 19, 2011

Trent Batson wrote a great piece on technology adoption in the classroom a couple weeks ago entitled Faculty ‘Buy in’ – to What? He argues that technology advocates urge faculty members to go away from what they’ve been doing but don’t explain what they should go toward. Sad, but true. Do you know of any other road-builders?

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FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Because the world of technology, and for that matter the use of technology in training, is changing so rapidly, most business managers are unaware of the promising user adoption solutions coming to the forefront. This ever-changing technological landscape is currently held captive by social media, and for good reason.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2022

With too much automation and technological integration, employees can begin to feel more as though they are the cog in a large gear as opposed to a unique, effective individual. More and more organizations are turning toward data analytics, AI, and other novel business strategies to maximize efficiency and productivity.

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JANUARY 25, 2011

Even with the help of the newest technology tools to communicate and educate including social media, wikis, and Google, we still need to transform our ILT classrooms and training sessions into integrated blended learning environments. Outside of work I enjoy several hobbies including camping, travel and photography.

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JANUARY 27, 2011

Like Marsha (above) I am a graduate student at Roosevelt University and focus on technologies like YouTube as an effective learning tool. I think a challenge many might have in using video is to avoid offering traditional instruction using this new technology. tool chest. I think social learning must be informal and fun.

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APRIL 19, 2011

Trent Batson wrote a great piece on technology adoption in the classroom a couple weeks ago entitled Faculty ‘Buy in’ – to What? He argues that technology advocates urge faculty members to go away from what they’ve been doing but don’t explain what they should go toward. Sad, but true. Do you know of any other road-builders?

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MARCH 21, 2011

From a recent article at Knowledge@Wharton called Technology and Teaching: Flipping the Model : Khan stumbled upon the idea for his free web-based academy while trying to teach math to cousins in New Orleans. In an effort to bridge the time and distance gap, he started making 10-minute videos of math lessons and posting them on YouTube.

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MARCH 6, 2011

While some activities such as breakout groups, team presentations, and in-depth case studies are still good ways to encourage collaboration in the learning environment, incorporate new activities which support technology integration and social learning such as a team blog or web-based project portal.

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MAY 28, 2014

While technology changes at an incredible rate, the brain evolves slowly. If you want to create powerful learning experiences, it’s very helpful to get an understanding of how the brain works. The following “brain facts” will help provide a more thorough understanding of the mysterious muscle that is the brain.

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APRIL 5, 2011

In another post, Krigsman writes: Communications in [the context of ERP implementation] means explaining the business impact of technology decisions to a non-technical audience. That impact likely includes process changes that may affect employees in a variety of ways.

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MAY 8, 2019

As innovation in technology continues to skyrocket, organizations and their people experience change at an unprecedented pace, leaving everyone a bit weary just trying to keep up. For those reasons, many instructional designers have expanded their skill set to include user experience design , design-thinking , and visual design skills.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2011

My background includes extensive experience in learning, teaching, and facilitation, and I love technology and how its changing our culture. Outside of work I enjoy several hobbies including camping, travel and photography. Some of my photography can be seen in local art galleries and online through National Geographic image stock.

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APRIL 28, 2011

Walmart announced last week (April 18, 2011) that it is – … buying Mountain View-based Kosmix , a heavily funded social media technology provider that has built a platform that enables users to filter and organize content in social networks, in order to connect people with information that matters to them, in real-time.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Storytelling has been a popular tool for learning since the dawn of civilization, but thanks to technology bringing new mediums for storytelling, it has been on the rise in training in the workplace. eLearning Storytelling ERP Communications ERP Training'

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JUNE 30, 2011

Vincent Flango is a PMI-certified government contracts manager for General Dynamics Information Technology and a senior Instructional Systems Designer. He is a recurring speaker at educational technology conferences. Van Tiem’s “Fundamental of Performance Technology&# [ [link] ]. What books are sitting on your shelf?

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JANUARY 30, 2014

Whether it’s fashion, technology, or (ahem) e-learning, it’s a time of simultaneous reflection and looking forward,… Continue Reading The post 3 E-Learning Trends Poised to Dominate 2014 appeared first on Social Learning Blog. Every January brings a glut of upcoming trends articles.

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JANUARY 8, 2020

2019 was a transformational year in so many ways: technology changed, procedures changed, even teams changed. I’m always looking for ways to bring creativity and innovation to projects with new concepts and technology. Henry Kingman Learning Experience Designer/PM.

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MAY 27, 2011

To incorporate new capabilities that exist because of new technologies. In the Innosight Institute May 2011 report titled The Rise of K-12 Blended Learning , the authors suggest that the technologies employed by these models are disrupting education in ways unlike earlier technologies. And, technology IS a cornerstone.”.

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JUNE 26, 2011

Dave Meier , proponent of Collaborative Learning , says that technology can foster social isolation; and learning in isolation has serious limitations for most people. He says it is important to find ways of using technology to build community, not destroy it. Option-Rich. Activity based. Problem centered.

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MARCH 22, 2018

You don’t have to dive into the technology deep end to create effective training for your modern workforce. In this booming age of tech, it’s easy to get swept up into the craze for the hottest trends, the latest gadgets, and the desire for everything shiny and new. However, the latest doesn’t mean greatest.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2012

And in a journal article called “ Defining Mobile Learning , John Traxler posits an initial mobile learning definition as follows: “Mobile learning can perhaps be defined as ‘any educational provision where the sole or dominant technologies are handheld or palmtop devices.” Techno-centric!

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

You swear you just got accustomed to your job’s day-to-day technology process, and now corporate is rolling out a new software that’s supposedly going to help you do it better. by Amber Pandya. Your company is implementing yet another change.

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MAY 8, 2011

The idea is to make useful information readily available to learners when they need it, even within some tight technological constraints. So, there you have it…my answer to this month’s big question. I’d love to hear your comments.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2011

The conference sessions ranged from topics of strategy to individual case studies, including organizational success stories, discussions structured around key learning topics and challenges, as well as sessions by thought leaders from business, learning, technology, and media backgrounds providing insight into current and future states of learning.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2016

As a Creative Technologist, my role is, well, to use technology creatively, primarily within eLearning development. I’ve been doing instructional design work for a little over a year, immersed happily in the world of drag-and-drops and click-and-reveals.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2016

As a Creative Technologist, my role is, well, to use technology creatively, primarily within E-learning development. I’ve been working at Dashe as a Creative Technologist for a little over a year, immersed happily in the world of drag-and-drops and click-and-reveals.

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MAY 18, 2012

While the technology featured in the video is pretty amazing to think about, I’m more excited by the potential this device has to pave the way for other, more beneficial uses of augmented reality. Think of the doors this kind of technology could open within the context of learning.

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