Networking is a word that evokes dread in many people. While most of us would agree its a necessary evil, few of us know how to successfully use events to form professional contacts and lifelong friends. I was once one of those people. I have always admired how ... More »

Career Development , Learning Technologies

Career Development , E-Learning , Intermediate-level Content , Social Learning

Many learning professionals are keenly interested in the topic of social learning, but relatively few organizations have begun to implement it. One reason is that it is difficult to separate the hype from reality and focus on the elements that are really important. This... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Engagement , Informal Learning , Social Learning , Training and Development - General

If people work in groups separate from each other, how can we mitigate the silo effect and make sure we capture all of the learning on a collective basis? The answer may be in massively multiplayer online role playing games. Much fuss is made of class-size effects in sc... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Simulations and Serious Games , Social Learning , Trends

There are several cloud computing services available today from a few vendors that can help you immediately take advantage of online collaboration using websites, email, spreadsheets, and word processing documents, as well as other capabilities. More »

Learning Technologies

Business Impact , Mobile Learning , Social Learning , Trends

Social media seems to be everywhere, yet there are many misconceptions and myths about how and when to use it in the workplace. If you are unsure, ask yourself these questions: Do you feel the pressure to use social media in your workplace? Do you feel equipped to advis... More »

Learning Technologies

Business Impact , Designing Learning , Social Learning , Training and Development - General