Research indicates that as much as 70 percent of workplace learning is informal, occurring outside the classroom and in the spaces between formal training events. Social media is one way for the training department and the training practitioners to get into those spaces... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Beginner Level Content , Delivering Training , Designing Learning , E-Learning , Informal Learning , Mobile Learning , Social Learning , Students

Companies will need to continue to adapt their training programs at a much more rapid pace than ever before if they want their IT departments to continue to stay ahead of the game. Can you imagine living during a time when you did not have access to find out what was ha... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Business Impact , Designing Learning , E-Learning , Students , Training and Development - General

A closer look at the process for creating and launching a social learning website for surgical residency programs. In January 2009, I attended ASTD TechKnowledge, which emphasizes developing and managing e-learning. During the conference, I was introduced to a vast arra... More »

Higher Education

Advanced Level Content , Engagement , Faculty , Social Learning , Students