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

Assessments and competencies are core elements of most training programs, but recent neuroscience research suggests that these elements may be detrimental to the improvement of organizational performance. New “affirmative” models of learning that use “... More »

Learning & Development , Human Capital

Assessment , Human Performance Improvement , Integrated Talent Management , Training and Development - General

At a cost of more than $3 billion a year, high-quality training courses, tutorials, and multimedia simulations that can keep up with the rapid pace of technological development are inherently expensive and time-consuming to create. With new content providers, technology... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Assessment , Delivering Training , E-Learning , Engagement , Measuring and Evaluating , Training and Development - General

The term evaluation invokes a variety of emotions in people. Some fear the thought of being held accountable through an evaluation process; others see the prospect of evaluation as challenging and motivating. In either case, measurement and evaluation of training has a ... More »

Learning & Development

Assessment , Measuring and Evaluating , Training and Development - General , Trends

Here's an overview of six red flags that will impact your ability to conduct effective Kirkpatrick level 3 assessments. Consider the following situation: You recently designed, developed, and delivered a blended learning workshop. The pre-work was online, and participan... More »

Learning & Development

Assessment , Curriculum Alignment , Delivering Training , Designing Learning , Intermediate-level Content , Measuring and Evaluating , Skills Gap , Training and Development - General