At Babson College, students use Brainshark’s cloud-based technology to add their voice to PowerPoint decks to create and submit presentation content that can be viewed anytime, on-demand, from any computer, smartphone, or tablet. More »

Learning Technologies , Higher Education

E-Learning , Beginner Level Content , Students

Two of ASTD's policy agenda items include Gainful Employment Rules and the Reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act. This week, two significant activities happened with these two initiatives. Gainful Employment Rules: The rules, which are slated to go into effect... More »

Career Development , Government

Career Development , Economy , Jobs , Students

No matter what the topic, format, or circumstances, many people in the room simply are not on board when a facilitator walks through the door. Every facilitator has witnessed eye rolls, inattention, negative remarks, and body language that signals disinterest. Some peop... More »

Human Capital , Learning & Development

Delivering Training , Engagement , Students , Training and Development - General

The process of analysis is the foundation for any instructional design project. Although it is the most often neglected aspect of ISD, analysis is not an option for the successful designer. The harsh reality that faces many designers is that even though ISD practitioner... More »

Learning & Development

Designing Learning , Students , Training and Development - General

One of the challenges sales trainers face is getting clients to buy into what really must be done to improve a situation. To be effective at this, we must engage all levels of an organization to learn about its culture and mission, which in turn helps us better comprehe... More »

Sales Enablement

Selling Skills , Students , Training and Development - General