May 17, 2013 - by Dan Steer
There are many different ways to use social media for learning, and its benefits have already been well documented. But not every formal learning initiative that uses social media is successful. If you’ve been trying things out yourself, you may have reali... More »
March 21, 2013 - by Pete Weaver
Last week, I discussed the importance of applying the right tool to the right learning scenario, and I stressed that regardless of the tools we have at our disposal, a few maxims about effective learning systems remain unchanged. Specifically, we need to ask ourselves: More »
March 15, 2013 - by Pete Weaver
In 1996, Abraham Maslow (best known for his theorem of the hierarchy of needs in psychology) quipped that “I suppose it is tempting, if the only tool you have is a hammer, to treat everything as if it were a nail.” Two years earlier, the American philosopher... More »
October 15, 2012 - by Rachel Miller
Games break the ice, energize, and most importantly, reinforce and review learning. Game-based learning activities build confidence, lift morale, spark enthusiasm, and ultimately, achieve results. When you’re considering whether or not to use a game in training, a... More »
April 16, 2012 - by Dave Basarab
Necessity is the mother of innovation. That is the case with the Learning Burst training method. When I was head of training and development for Pitney Bowes Global Mailing Solutions, I like many other learning leaders had a robust curriculum full of classroom courses a... More »
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