Video games engage, teach, and motivate and are becoming essential shortcuts to learning. Gaming expert and researcher James Paul Gee shares 12 properties of games that help promote deep learning. More »

Senior Leaders & Executives

E-Learning , Engagement , Delivering Training , Simulations and Serious Games

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

Imagine if Greek goddess Athena, mentor to Telemachus, had invited her protg to the top of Mount Olympus for a group mentoring session with the 12 Olympians. Not only would he have had guidance from the goddess of wisdom herself, but also the collective knowledge and co... More »

Career Development , Senior Leaders & Executives , Workforce Development

Career Development , Coaching and Mentoring , E-Learning , Integrated Talent Management , Leadership Development , Management Development , Trends

With a revolving door in the executive suite continuing to spin, there is no doubt that learning executives will face questions from new CEOs, CFOs, or other C-level executives about their methods and results. In many cases they are continuing to be quizzed on the effic... More »

Learning Technologies

Business Impact , Delivering Training , E-Learning , Managing the Learning Function , Mobile Learning

In particular, one of the most important changes taking place is the formalization of informal learning. Today's high-impact training programs go far beyond instructor-led events and include self-study materials, social experiences, performance support, mobile learning ... More »

Global Human Resources Development , Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Delivering Training , Designing Learning , E-Learning , Engagement , Global Workforce Development , Human Performance Improvement , Informal Learning , Innovation , Managing Organizational Knowledge , Managing the Learning Function , Training and Development - General