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