There Is No Chalk

MAY 7, 2009

ASTD, in a study on informal learning conducted in conjunction with the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp), published a short synopsis of the results of their study yesterday. As the post on ASTD's blog states: e-mail emerged as the top-ranked informal learning tool at 68%.

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WLP Wiki Informal Learning Informal 40

There Is No Chalk

AUGUST 5, 2011

A recent article over at CLO online talks about the problem of information overload in the workplace.

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Information Overload Informal CLO Problem 71

There Is No Chalk

OCTOBER 27, 2011

CLO magazine has a good, quick article that highlights what I think is an important point, especially for WLP professionals to consider. The article discusses the pitfalls of implementing best practices, especially in the information age, when those practices could change every other month, if not more.

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WLP CLO Discussion Change 50

There Is No Chalk

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

One of the big questions many WLP professionals have had of late concerns the pace with which technologies are changing and presenting new options for them, either for development or implementation. Tags: technology workplace information literacy. It's not worth it because you can never move fast enough.

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WLP Big Question Tagging Technology 45

The Learning Circuits

MAY 7, 2012

When workplace learning and performance (WLP) professionals are asked about the four levels of evaluation, in the USA and beyond, they respond in unison: “Level 1 is reaction, 2 is knowledge; 3 is behavior in the workplace; and Level 4 is results.” We say we want to do more and know more. The topic—evaluation. We speak fluent Kirkpatrick.

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Evalution WLP Metrics Unison 53

OpenSesame

MARCH 16, 2012

Based on the information provided, are the learners able to determine this for themselves? Workplace Learning & Performance (WLP) is a contemporary definition crafted to encompass the various aspects and practices that are a part of the field. Immediately? Do they need to have this knowledge right now in order to be successful?

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Learning Styles WLP Diversity Training Theory 52