One of the most discussed and debated topics in the field of workplace learning over the past two years has been the role of social media as a legitimate - and effective - approach to learning. A new study from ASTD goes a long way toward finally establishing true param... More »

Learning & Development

Business Impact , E-Learning , Informal Learning , Managing Organizational Knowledge , Mobile Learning , Social Learning

Few gadgets released to the public have garnered as much anticipation as Apple's iPad. Since its late January release, few devices have triggered so much praise (and in some cases, so much scorn). But the early buzz on how the device might be used for workplace learning... More »

Learning Technologies

Delivering Training , Innovation , Social Learning , Training and Development - General

If you were present at the dawn of the e-learning era, talk about social learning may seem very familiar. Technology seems to be at the foundation of most of the discussions regarding social learning and informal learning as they relate to the enterprise. Experts and at... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Delivering Training , E-Learning , Human Performance Improvement , Informal Learning , Social Learning

There is no doubt that social media has everyone's attention, including the learning profession. Sessions at the recent ASTD International Conference & Exposition that touched on the topic were filled to capacity. And while everyone from the National Weather Service... More »

Learning & Development

Informal Learning , Innovation , Mobile Learning , Social Learning , Trends

A new ASTD study - "Tapping the Potential of Informal Learning" - offers up a new look at informal learning, and while some of the data might be surprising, what is not surprising is that most organizations are taking it far more seriously than originally thought. "If l... More »

Learning & Development

Coaching and Mentoring , Informal Learning , Innovation , Social Learning , Trends