Learning as a Journey, Not a Destination
I had the good fortune to spend a semester in Italy during college. Since I didn’t speak any Italian, I signed up for the introductory language course. The professor would assign us an activity, without [...]
From Our Digitec Family to Yours, Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving We just wanted to take a moment to let you know, we are thankful for our partners, friends, and loyal blog readers this holiday season. So, from our Digitec Family to yours, Happy [...]
The Magic of Microlearning
One of you car’s headlights is out. It’s supposed to be pretty easy to replace, so you buy a new one and decide to give it a try. Where do you go for instructions? I’m [...]
Learning Escape Room
You’re locked in a room with a handful of people, often strangers. You need to work together to find clues and problem solve in order to escape before time runs out. That’s the premise behind [...]
Would You Subject Yourself to This?
Mind-numbing boredom and hair-tearing frustration happen. They’re facts of life. But the thought of learning something new shouldn’t put people on autopilot. If the learner comes out of an educational offering wishing for that chunk [...]
Social Learning Online: It’s Possible
A major complaint among those who prefer Instructor led training (ILT) to eLearning is that eLearning is not social. They claim the lack of social interaction, both with the instructor and other learners, limits the [...]
What if Learning Was a Martial Arts Movie?
Whether they’re a hardened mercenary or a peace-loving monk, the main characters in martial arts films are always dedicated to what they do. It’s clear that they’ve devoted their lives to their art and everything [...]
I’m Glad Millennials Scare Learning and Development – Part 3
Part 2 discussed five outdated Learning and Development (L&D) practices and why they don’t work. This final installment is going to visit the other side of the coin. Here are five updated practices that will [...]
eLearning Memories of a Millennial Instructional Designer
What do you picture when you hear the word “eLearning”? Chances are everyone thinks of something slightly different, based on their personal experiences. I’d like to share my first impressions of it, from back before [...]
What Can Keep And Hold A Millennial In Your Organization? Learning and Development
Baby Boomers instilled the tradition of keeping one's head down, staying with "the Company" for 20+ years, and collecting a gold watch at the end of their career. But Millennials anticipate collecting many watches much, [...]