The Gamification of Learning and Instruction Sample Chapter

ASTD Staff

Download a free chapter of Karl Kapp's new book The Gamification of Learning and Instruction. More »

Why Games Don't Teach

Ruth Colvin Clark

From Angry Birds to World of Warcraft, the charismatic popularity of entertainment games is the envy of every trainer teaching information security 101 or facilitating new hire orientation. But games encompass so many diverse potential learning environments that it make... More »

Creating a Measurement Model

Kelly Meeker

As you work through the learning initiative design process, the key challenge is to balance strategy with tactics: Connecting specific actions that accomplish high level goals. The Theory of Change model, which starts with broad goals and asks you to work backwards to s... More »

Measurement Program Implementation Tips and Technology Tools

Kelly Meeker

Once you have completed your program design, start the implementation phase by taking a baseline assessment. This means using the tools and measurements you have identified to assess your target audience’s current status and performance - and your organization&rsq... More »

Workers Turn to Social Networking to Find Jobs

ASTD Staff

(From Tech Radar) -- More than two out of three UK workers (70%) are using social networks to find out about potential opportunities according to a new report. More »