Top Tools for Learning 2021

It is time for my top 10 list of learning tools for Jane Hart’s Annual Top Tools for Learning roundup.  This year’s list is a very similar to last years. But I’d like to call out a trend that is enabling even the older tools to learn new tricks. For example, almost all of theseContinue reading "Top Tools for Learning 2021"

Friday Finds: The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | June 25, 2021

“The greatest enemy of communication is the illusion of it.” William Whyte I’m not sure what happened with the delivery of the email version last week. If you missed it, you can see last week’s version here. It is a good one! Hop over there to see what you missed - I’ll wait here untilContinue reading "Friday Finds: The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | June 25, 2021"

Friday Finds: The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | June 18, 2021

The most important thing is to enjoy your life - to be happy - it's all that matters.Audrey Hepburn I'm excited that my session from the Learning Guild's recent online event "Pushing the Elearning Envelope" was selected as the featured session for the conference. It introduces a collection of tools that use AI, Automation, andContinue reading "Friday Finds: The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | June 18, 2021"

Friday Finds: The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | June 11, 2021

We find real satisfaction not by the incessant longing after newer and newer goals but by taking joy in the small things that actually make up our lives.Larry Rosenberg I'm participating in the 2nd annual online L&D Conference that is starting soon. I have a “secret” code that gives a 25% discount off registration -Continue reading "Friday Finds: The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | June 11, 2021"

Friday Finds: The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | June 4, 2021

“The fundamental cause of the trouble in the modern world today is that the stupid are cocksure while the intelligent are full of doubt.”Bertrand Russell. I’m about to go deep in Oli Gardner’s shiny new website on speaking. Starting with his longer and better than I thought possible guide to Zoom presentations. If you’re likeContinue reading "Friday Finds: The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | June 4, 2021"

Friday Finds: The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | May 28, 2021

“Talent is a pursued interest. In other words, anything you are willing to practice, you can do.” Bob Ross School is out, school is out - teacher let the monkeys out. The vibe around here is as you would expect at the beginning of a summer break. Staying up later, sleeping in, and taking aContinue reading "Friday Finds: The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | May 28, 2021"

Friday Finds: The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | May 21, 2021

The desire to create is one of the deepest yearnings of the human soul.Paul Arden I had the honor of giving an Ignite presentation at Creative Pro Week the other day. Twenty slides that auto-advance every 15 seconds. They’re fun. If you ever get a chance you should do one. I even learned that 3Continue reading "Friday Finds: The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | May 21, 2021"

Friday Finds: The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | May 14, 2020

"Change the way the work works, and people's behaviours change for free."John Seddon Show me the money! Here in Ohio, people who've had at least the first vaccine shot will be eligible to win $1 million dollars once a week for 5 weeks in a row. It would be nice to win, but I’m justContinue reading "Friday Finds: The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | May 14, 2020"

Friday Finds: The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | May 7, 2020

"The way organizations are designed and managed, the way people's jobs are defined, create fundamental learning disabilities."Peter Senge Happy Friday! If you haven't already connected with this week's Learning Solutions sessions, don't miss the FREE pass to see a lot of great sessions. Demofest is happening today which is always a favorite. I'll be participatingContinue reading "Friday Finds: The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | May 7, 2020"

Friday Finds: The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | April 30, 2020

“We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.”Thorton Wilder Today I’m wrapping up week number 2 at my new work home and I *THINK* I've managed to dot all the i's and cross all the t's with the getting started paperwork and compliance training,Continue reading "Friday Finds: The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | April 30, 2020"