Conversation moves in cycles. Its basis is – and always will be – analogue. Work, pub, conference corridors. Messy, awkward, and human. Trust is found in the pauses as much as in the words. Then we went online. We used forums, email, and the best early Twitter. Later, LinkedIn, Slack, and WhatsApp as channels spread.… Read More Conversational cycles
An attempt today to find some humour in what we do. I’ve been jotting these down for years. If you recognise them, you’ve probably said them (or know someone who has). If one’s yours, claim it. All in fun. Also, please don’t take offence – these are just an attempt at levity! Asynchronous LearningA PowerPoint… Read More Redefining learning
It’s the first day of school for thousands of children across England and Wales today. For some, it’s the first day at a new school. They’ll get information on timetables, locations, people, and events. They’ll be given rules, expectations, requirements, and standards. And not a single elearning module in sight.
I have to repeat this – I first raised it about a year ago. Stop saying COLLABORATION when you mean COOPERATION or COORDINATION. They’re not the same thing. COLLABORATION is creating, building, and sharing towards a SHARED GOAL.Same outcomes. Same measures. Same wins and losses. That’s rare. Most of the time you’re not collaborating.You’re cooperating.… Read More Real collaboration is rare
I was looking back through my posts and found a draft from 2021 that I never published. Probably because it didn’t feel relevant at the time. I’ve looked through it and this is the 2025 version. I’ve been watching the learning market shift for a LONG time now. The biggest most recent change is fragmentation.… Read More The new learning market
Lost and Desperate 