Watershed
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Can you believe it’s October already? While the warm sun and beach trips of summer are now just a memory—at least in the United States—we still have pumpkin spice, apple picking, and DevLearn 2022 to look forward to! (We’ll We’ll be at Booth 800, so come by and say hello!)
Watershed
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Anyone who knows me knows my extreme passion for football—especially when it relates to the NFL and my beloved Chicago Bears (BEAR DOWN!).
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Watershed
JANUARY 19, 2023
We asked a bunch of L&D data enthusiasts, “What’s hyping you up in the world of L&D for 2023?”. For some, looking past the current explosion of ChatGP interest was difficult. And for others, it was getting back to basics and consolidating your data into a single source of truth
Watershed
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Learning analytics is in high demand but in short supply. However, those who do it firmly believe in its value.
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Watershed
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are becoming increasingly mainstream modes of training—especially in industries that conduct training where real-world, in-person training is costly or risky, such as training with expensive equipment.
Watershed
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Nearly seven years after Watershed was founded, we have watched profound changes take place in the learning analytics industry.
Watershed
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
DevLearn is one of the biggest conferences on the L&D calendar, and after a digital-only conference last year, we’re excited to be attending DevLearn 2021 in person!
Watershed
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Surveys are a vital tool in the learning analytics toolkit, capturing the learners’ ratings and feedback on training and more. This data is most valuable when reported alongside data about the learning itself, but how do you get that data out of the survey tool in the first place?
Watershed
AUGUST 2, 2021
If you want good, comprehensive reporting that answers all your questions, you need good, comprehensive data. But when you have multiple tools, systems, and platforms across your learning ecosystem , how can you ensure you’re getting all the data you need and in the proper format?
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Watershed
JANUARY 8, 2021
For many of us, the terms analytics and analysis regularly come up in our daily work. But what do these words actually mean, and are we using one when we should be using the other?
Watershed
JULY 13, 2021
The Watershed team is mainly based in Nashville, Tennessee, but there are a couple of us on the other side of the pond in England.
Watershed
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
At Watershed, we believe in the power of using data to inform both business and learning strategy. We believe this applies to our own messaging, which is why we’ve gathered data from more than 1,000 L&D leaders and professionals to inform our views on the state of learning analytics.
Watershed
APRIL 28, 2021
So far in this series, we’ve explained the differences between internal and external learning record stores , how xAPI conformance affects reporting, and data extraction methods.
Speaker: Karl Kapp, Ed.D., Professor of Instructional Design and Technology
If the recent past has taught us anything, it's that L&D organizations need to be nimble, quick, and able to react to both foreseen and unforeseen threats in order to be successful. That means looking to the convergence of technology, learning, and business needs so you can make intelligent, informed decisions regarding both your future and the future of your organization.
Watershed
JANUARY 25, 2021
One of the most important offerings that a company has is their expertise, which is why skills increasingly are becoming the new global currency.
Watershed
AUGUST 18, 2022
I’m a big fan of apples. I love them in a crumble or baked with raisins in the middle. But not all apples are equally tasty. An apple may look good from the outside, but taste bland and flavorless inside.
Watershed
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
We’ve come a long way in the last five years when it comes to how people perceive and prioritize learning measurement. And the past year has definitely impacted the way we think and approach the way we deliver and measure training.
Watershed
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
As the shift to digital learning increases and learning analytics becomes more commonplace throughout the L&D world, so has the need for teams dedicated to implementing, managing, and ensuring the quality and consistency of the learning ecosystem and data analytics.
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Considering moving to or improving your training online? Here’s a helpful guide to prepare you to talk to all those LMS salespeople. Arm yourself with the right info, and ask the right questions to ensure you find your best partner-in-training.
Watershed
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
In this series, we’ve explored both the challenges you may face when establishing a learning culture in your organization and ways to overcome those challenges.
Watershed
AUGUST 27, 2020
There aren’t ever enough hours in the day to get everything done, and professional development often gets pushed aside on the to-do list. So when you’re creating a learning culture , it’s important to encourage people to take responsibility and make time for development
Watershed
AUGUST 20, 2020
Change is hard—and establishing a learning culture is a significant change for many organizations. In this post, we’ll explore some important steps towards making that cultural shift when you’re met with the dreaded “that’s not how we do things here” response.
Watershed
APRIL 14, 2021
The more learning data you have (assuming it’s good data), translates into better, more comprehensive reporting and insights around your training programs and initiatives.
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Watershed
JUNE 9, 2022
It was a real treat to watch former Watershed Director of Strategy and current Global Head of Learning Systems & Innovation at Novartis, Tim Dickinson, present on Learning Analytics at the Learning Technologies conference in London
Watershed
AUGUST 13, 2020
In theory, organizational processes are created to enhance productivity and accuracy. But what happens when those processes result in unintended consequences—like hindering the development of your learning culture ?
Watershed
JANUARY 15, 2021
Key performance indicators, or KPIs, are a specialized category of analytics results, characterized mostly by their importance and meaning to stakeholders. But oftentimes, these two terms are used interchangeably, which could confuse your audience, or change your sentiment altogether.
Watershed
AUGUST 6, 2020
If you want to create a good culture of learning , you need to ensure learners have easy access to the resources they need. After all, if learners can’t find or use the content they need, at the time of need, how can they be expected to develop new skills and understanding?
Speaker: Carrie Missele - Practice Lead, Learning and Development at Inspirant Group
In this webinar, Carrie Missele will walk you through the process of developing an effective onboarding program that leads to a happy a happy new hire!
Watershed
MAY 11, 2022
There’s nothing quite like the hustle and bustle of a room full of vendors and specialists all out-enthusing and out-competing that screams “events are back!” After a lengthy, COVID-19 induced hiatus, Learning Technologies was a welcome reminder of what we’d been missing
Watershed
MAY 21, 2020
In the last post of our case study blog series , Alfonso Riley, learning technology consultant at Caterpillar Inc.,
Watershed
JUNE 25, 2020
What is a culture of learning at work, why is having a good one important, and what is yours like? Find out more in part 1 of this blog series
Watershed
MARCH 10, 2021
Does it matter if your internal learning record store (LRS) is fully xAPI conformant? The short answer: Yes, but it also depends.
Speaker: Joseph Suarez - Learning Experience Designer at Suarez Media Production
In this webinar, Joseph Suarez will break down the craft, the art, and the science, of video production and reveal how to leverage the production process to create engaging learning videos of all types and sizes.
Watershed
APRIL 5, 2022
The Learning Technologies (#LT22UK) conference in London is Europe’s biggest learning technology conference and will be held from May 4–5 this year. What's great about this event is that there are also many excellent free sessions running in the expo hall alongside the conference.
Watershed
OCTOBER 15, 2020
You should be able to ask questions of your learning data, and the answers should be able to tell you a story—such as what training content is most effective, who are your most active learners, or how are people applying what they learned.
Watershed
OCTOBER 23, 2020
In this three-part blog series, we’ll look at the tried-and-true steps to utilizing learning analytics to measure the effectiveness of your healthcare training programs.
Watershed
AUGUST 11, 2021
Our data requirements blog series explores the data you might collect from the various tools in your learning ecosystem, how you might get that data out, and what questions it might answer.
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