When I wrote about deeper learning last week I didn’t expect it to be so well-read. Since then, I’ve had a feeling the last element, technology, might be the most anticipated. LnD has a difficult relationship with technology for learning. Please note my choice of words; this isn’t about learning technology, the proprietary software, and… Read More Technology Infusion
In the third post about the elements of the 4 shifts in learning, which I posted last week. In this shift, LnD needs to make sure that people who are learning are doing so away from siloed environments. What we often see is analogue (and some virtual) classrooms, separated from the day to day business… Read More Authentic work
Another in the irregular series of things which make me vent. I’m missing the Learning Technologies Summer Forum today so, if you’re there, some may seem familiar*. Swag. So much swag. And plastic. Single use plastic. And unrecyclable paper brochures. And totes. Totes totes. Gimmicks make you look gimmicky. If you’re using gimmicks to get… Read More What grinds my gears – conferences and exhibitions
It’s a rare day when I disagree with Seth Godin but Monday was one of them. In his blog post about data he said: Reassurance isn’t going to come from more data–that’s a stall. The disagreement I have is that LnD rarely collects the right data. We’re so focused on input metrics – how much,… Read More Mo’ data
You’ll have people in work who can do anything. They’re first to volunteer, happy to stay and do more, always ready to fix things on their own. They might be rewarded through recognition; most commonly they do it because they just want to help. Regretfully, as great as heroes are, they’re unsustainable. The skill of… Read More Who are your heroes?
Lost and Desperate 