Instructional systems development has been in existence for a long time. Even though ISD is now recognized and implemented worldwide, there are many facets of the ISD process that are misunderstood or underappreciated. ISD in its purist form is simply a system for the d... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Beginner Level Content , Designing Learning , E-Learning

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

VALIC, a member company of SunAmerica Financial Group and market leader in group retirement savings plans achieved great results using a virtual classroom. It started as a necessity: The economic slowdown drove the need to develop new skills among leaders, while also de... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Delivering Training , Designing Learning , E-Learning , Social Learning

Learning Circuits recently polled readers on how theyre using e-learning in their organizations. Heres what they had to say. Survey was conducted in November and December 2010. Results are based 348 responses. More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Delivering Training , Designing Learning , E-Learning

In a T+D article, synchronous learning expert and author Jennifer Hofmann wrote, Teaching online is like teaching after lunch. In case youre not familiar with the post-lunch phenomenon, classroom trainers jokingly refer to it as the Teflon hour because nothing sticks. I... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Delivering Training , Designing Learning , E-Learning , Human Performance Improvement