Last week, I eased into my discussion on emerging technologies with a post on 3D printing. Are you ready to reach even further toward the future this week? Before starting, I recommend giving my very first post a quick read—it sets the stage for all of my entries,... More »

Learning Technologies

Designing Learning , E-Learning , Informal Learning , Mobile Learning , Simulations and Serious Games

The recent proliferation of social media seems to have rekindled an interest in informal learning processes. The final installment of the article series “Social Media for Informal Learning” details principles training and development (T&D) professionals ... More »

Learning Technologies

Informal Learning , E-Learning , Mobile Learning , Training and Development - General

Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and similar common applications weren’t primarily designed for informal learning—and may not offer the most powerful and targeted uses of the media in this context.   More »

Learning Technologies

Training and Development - General , Mobile Learning , E-Learning , Informal Learning

The proliferation of social media has re-ignited interest in informal learning processes. In the first of three articles, we identify five social media tools that you’re probably already familiar with that you can use to support informal learning in your organizat... More »

Learning Technologies

E-Learning , Mobile Learning , Training and Development - General , Informal Learning

The philosophy behind Learning on Command is that we can turn someone into a learner by designing information that can deliver learning in a magic bubble, whether through informal or formal means. I was recently reading a post by a well-respected voice in our industry t... More »

Learning Technologies

Informal Learning , Designing Learning , E-Learning , Intermediate-level Content