Blending Formal and Informal Learning

Skillsoft

Over 80% of learning that happens in organizations is informal, with just 20% occurring via formal methods. Claire Schooley, Senior Analyst at Forrester Research explains how organizations with the best learning cultures blend both for optimal results. More »

Collaboration Leads Way in ALA Editions’ Social Media Basics Course

Paul Signorelli

Imagine a technology course that not only puts learners and collaboration rather than technology at its center, but also creates a potentially sustainable community of learners, and you’ll be well on the way to facilitating measurable learning successes. Case in p... More »

Let Your Instructional Design Be Inspired by the Evolving Web

Justin Brusino

A new book from ASTD Press, Learning On Demand: How the Evolution of the Web Is Shaping the Future of Learning, presents new ideas around the topic of web-enabled instruction, challenging long-held beliefs about proper “design” and the methods for engaging l... More »

Creating a Workflow for Learning Video

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Jonathan Halls

From years both working in and visiting radio and television stations and newspaper companies, I’ve discovered that success stories come not from people fueled by adrenaline, but from those who follow a disciplined approach to production. Here is a workflow that I... More »

Map Reading in Online Spaces

Julian Stodd

We all have strategies for navigation in our daily lives. Understanding how learners explore the web and how to avoid losing them is essential for online learning success. More »