The Experience API (xAPI) enables learning content and systems to speak to each other to record and track all types of learning experiences. This excerpt from the April 2013 Infoline, "Using the Experience API to Track Learning," offers a technical overview of xAPI.
http://www.astd.org/Publications/Newsletters/ASTD-Links/ASTD-Links-Articles/2013/06/Experience-API-a-Technical-Overview
Telework programs at the Alexandria, Virginia, agency improved employee productivity and employee satisfaction while maintaining high levels of customer service and employee performance.
When the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 was signed into law on December 9, 2010, the U. S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) already had established an award-winning telework program for its employees.
The agency has 16 percent (62) of its telework attorneys who reside more than 50 miles from Alexandria, Virginia, in 27 states. Eleven percent (751) of its telework patent examiners reside in 42 states.
http://www.astd.org/Publications/Magazines/The-Public-Manager/Archives/2013/Spring/Teleworking-Thrives-at-US-Patent-and-Trademark-Office
The app that is available for ASTD TechKnowledge attendees is a great tool for planning how you'll spend your time at the conference. It’s also a helpful tool navigate to the conference and keep up with Tweets once things get started in San Jose. If you haven’t already downloaded the app onto your iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Android phone/tablet, or Kindle Fire get it now by searching for “ASTD Events” in your device store, or point your browser to http://ativ.me/2013
http://www.astd.org/Publications/Blogs/TechKnowledge-Blog/2013/01/The-Techknowledge-App-Your-Guide-to-Learning-in-San-Jose
ASTD announces the keynote speakers for the upcoming 2013 TechKnowledge Conference & Exposition: danah boyd, one of the preeminent experts on social media; Nick Bilton, the lead technology writer for The New York Times; and Rives, the “first 2.0 poet.” TechKnowledge will be held in San Jose, CA, January 30-February 1. The conference is one of the largest e-learning events in the industry.
http://www.astd.org/Publications/Blogs/ASTD-Blog/2013/01/Techknowledge-2013-Press-Release
When implementing an LMS for the first time, your team members, as well as other internal partners (Human Resources, Information Technology, Compliance, and so forth) can anticipate a learning curve. Be aware that many factors influence the time and complexity of implementation. Here are some guidelines to help you navigate most obstacles.
http://www.astd.org/Publications/Newsletters/ASTD-Links/ASTD-Links-Articles/2012/11/Implementing-and-Migrating-the-New-LMS
QR Codes can give learners in the virtual and physical classroom immediate access to learning materials through mobile devices.
http://www.astd.org/Publications/Magazines/TD/TD-Archive/2012/10/Scan-and-Learn-Using-QR-Codes
Clarkston consultants are encouraged to seek out their own professional development to become trusted advisers to their clients.
http://www.astd.org/Publications/Magazines/TD/TD-Archive/2012/10/BEST-Clarkston-Consulting
When you examine the BEST award-winning organizations during the past decade, several key characteristics emerge. These winning organizations have metrics that matter—inclusion of learning objectives as part of individual performance goals, a clear link between learning and performance, an appropriate blend of learning delivery methods, and visible support from senior leaders—but one dominant characteristic is a part of all of them: a culture of learning.
http://www.astd.org/Publications/Magazines/TD/TD-Archive/2012/10/BEST-Additional-Winners
In its quest to become the most recommended company in the markets it serves, TELUS puts its focus on customer experience and employee engagement.
http://www.astd.org/Publications/Magazines/TD/TD-Archive/2012/09/Culture-as-a-Competitive-Advantage
In need of increased cross-departmental collaboration and improved student services, one higher education institution adopted a learning and development advisory board to champion organizational change.
http://www.astd.org/Publications/Magazines/TD/TD-Archive/2012/06/Facilitating-Organizational-Change-with-a-Network-of-Change-Champions