Want to make your training more interactive? Would you like to engage learners, learn more about them, or offer them additional resources? QR Codes are a fun, effective way to increase interactivity and the likelihood of your learners applying their training. More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

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

Having the right data can sometimes make or break a learning initiative. Conducting and analyzing surveys can be difficult and frustrating. Survey software should help make research and analysis easier. You can use the following checklist to evaluate the various develop... More »

Learning Technologies

Beginner Level Content , Assessment , Training and Development - General

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

Mobile computing is here. What does it mean for learning professionals? How will it affect instructional design? What influence, if any, will device manufacturers, platform providers, and software developers have on mobile learnings future? ASTD and i4cp partnered to in... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Mobile Learning , Training and Development - General , Trends

The model presented in "A Model for Self-Paced Technology-Based Training" specifies that adult learning begins with and is sustained by self-assessment and self-correction (metacognition). The model also indicates that in addition to metacognition, adults consistently u... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies , Senior Leaders & Executives

Designing Learning , E-Learning , Engagement , Training and Development - General