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Why Slack Might Become the #1 Tool for Learning

eLearning Architect

Whilst much of the content I have written harps on about using an LMS to deliver content, there seems to be an interesting surge in businesses using tools like Slack to encourage communication (and ultimately learning). the list is endless. But I think we're a little way off seeing that. and maybe it will happen the other way round?

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Those who forget the mistakes of history

Jay Cross

Steve Wheeler’s excellent post on Learning Technologies in London described the vendors at the show as stuck in a time warp, maybe on another planet. Often, vendors were happy to play these economic “benefits&# to make a sale whether or not they could be realized. What does the future hold for these guys?

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Ready or Not, The Future Is Now

CLO Magazine

Machine learning is the underpinning for many common learning technologies, including learning management systems, MOOCs, data analytics and other tools; and many learning vendors have marked it firmly on their future road maps. The allure of machine learning is clear, said James Cross, director of learning product strategy for Workday.

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What's on Your Social Wish List?

CLO Magazine

Imagine a senior executive in your company returns from Thanksgiving weekend having read white papers from IBM that say social business is the next step in the overall evolution of business. Harvard Business Review, Forbes and Fast Company already told him brainpower has become the engine of innovation. and learning networks.

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Mentoring or Coaching: What’s Best for Your Company?

CLO Magazine

One of the major effects of the recession was a lack of investment in developing business skills for younger, midlevel workers. Talent management software vendors can provide some tracking capability, but do not provide in-depth coaching and mentoring program workflows optimized to help guide these programs.

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Social Learning: Top Down Versus Bottom Up

CLO Magazine

There are two broad categories of learning technologies emerging: top down and bottom up, according to John Ambrose, senior vice president of strategy, corporate development and emerging business at Skillsoft, an e-learning and performance support company. Examples of this type of technology include Jive and SharePoint.

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Top Learning Trends for 2017 (according to the experts)

Axonify

These may be the trends of the coming year because forward-thinking organizations and vendors want to satisfy the needs of a busy and rapidly changing workplace. More info in my post: ‘2 Out of 3 Ain’t Bad’ May Have Worked for Meatloaf, but it Doesn’t Jive for L&D. Efficiency and speed.

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