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Getting Ready for the Next Disruptions in Training and Education

Learningtogo

It seems that everyone is trying to attach their product, service or training to this buzz word, often inappropriately. What will be the next truly disruptive innovation for the learning profession? The collision of radically diverse disciplines. Collision of radically diverse disciplines (optics and astronomy).

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How Walmart infuses kindness into de-escalation training

STRIVR

With no context into what happened, you’re caught off guard. De-escalation training begins with empathy. That’s why, for customer-facing roles at Walmart and other retail operations , training on empathy is so necessary. These soft skills can’t simply be gained with paper tests or traditional e-learning scenarios.

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A quick guide to knowledge sharing (L&D)

Learning Pool

Studies suggest that as little as 10% of what we learn comes from formal training programs. The rest comes from learning on the job – learning by doing – and informal learning, from our peers. Recognize informal learning: Make informal learning an explicit part of your training policy.

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Free learning & development webinars for August 2023

Limestone Learning

But if you do have an hour or so to devote to learning, why not check out a free webinar? PT: How Will Generative AI Impact Learning Tech This Year? Free for ATD members) Generative AI has unleashed a world of possibilities in the realm of skill development and corporate learning. Tuesday, August 1, 2023, 11 a.m.–12

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Free learning & development webinars for March 2024

Limestone Learning

March isn’t just for spring-cleaning your office — it’s a great way to clear the cobwebs from your brain, too. Leap into spring with some new, no-cost learning. PT: Designing Accessible Learning Adventures: Dive In! Free for ATD members) Embark on a journey into the realm of accessible learning!

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HR professionals: Here’s what you can do with a VR headset

STRIVR

Even with the significant changes to how our world works, VR is a cornerstone of corporate learning today and a foundation for where things are headed. Here are four use cases in which your colleagues are using VR to train for these skills. You’re going to lean heavily on the training you receive during onboarding.

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Accessibility in eLearning – David Berman

Petra Mayer

“Because we can, we really must” sums up David Berman’s view on our social responsibility to plan accessibility into all our learning content, regardless if in-person or if we tackle the challenges of accessibility in eLearning by combining graphic design with universal learning principles and technology.