The Gamification User-Experience: What Does It Feel Like?

Dan Steer

At the time, thinking of my work as a learning and development manager in the corporate world, I thought (and replied) that ultimately it doesn’t matter: My aim with learning is to get the desired business results and provided that happens, who cares what the user... More »

Youthful e-Learning Design

Richard H. Sites

On a recent flight, I forgot to charge my iPod for the trip home. I was sitting one row in front of a young girl and her mother.  The young girl was full of questions: “How fast are we going?” “Why didn’t we take the car this time?” &l... More »

Brain-Based Learning Virtual Summit [UPDATED SESSION INFO]

ASTD Staff

The L&D Community of Practice is pleased to announce the first-ever Brain-Based Learning Virtual Summit—A full day of brain-based learning virtual events, developed especially for learning and development practitioners. Join ASTD, David Rock (Neuroleadership I... More »

Five Tips for Success When Using Games in Training

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 »

Blended Learning Is Better than Instructor-led or Online Learning Alone

Ruth Colvin Clark

Every time a new technology emerges, trainers wonder if learning would be more effective using that technology compared to traditional instructor-led training. In fact the first media comparison study was conducted in the 1940s by the US Army. They compared learning of ... More »