Measuring the Effectiveness of Informal Learning Methodologies

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John Mattox

The volume of knowledge that can be shared via informal learning methods is vast, but that doesnt mean evaluation is impossible. Imagine for a moment that you are a sailor on an 18th century Man-of-War, the most powerful sea-going vessel in the British Emp... More »

Manage Employees and Clients Like a Hero

ASTD Staff

Watch out, Siri--these smartphone apps help users to coach, manage, and sell in real time. As mobile learning continues to gain mainstream appeal, innovative minds are creating smartphone applications to enable ease of adoption and use. The Assessment & Development ... More »

Getting to the Heart of Learning

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Jennifer Waltner

The American Heart Associations partnership with SkillSoft to create American Heart University brings learning to every AHA employee. The company: American Heart Association The supplier: SkillSoft The American Heart Association (AHA), the nations oldest and largest ... More »

Games vs. Simulations: When Simulations May Be a Better Approach

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Andy Petroski

The line between games and simulations--game's less talked about cousin--is often blurred, and there are no absolutes. Use these guidelines to sort out whether a game or a simulation would be the best solution. Serious games are being used more often as a learning solut... More »

Use Scenarios to Keep E-learning Real

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Cammy Bean

Simple scenarios are cost-effective ways to enhance e-learning transfer. Weve all heard the story by now that storytelling enhances learning--that sharing relevant examples helps both the expert and the novice forge connections with the content to ensure effective knowl... More »