Category Archives: learning

Sponsored by iSpring “The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.” — Socrates I’ve hit the jackpot again with my visit to Auckland. It’s been raining here for months and I’ve seen more sun in my week than they’ve seen in a long time. While I didn’t have time to venture as farContinue reading “Friday Finds — Primitive Brain, ChatGPT Productivity, Steal Like an Artist”

Sponsored by iSpring The value of the computer is that it allows kids to learn by doing. People don’t learn by being talked at. They learn when they attempt to do something and fail. Learning happens when they try to figure out why. — Roger Schank Hey, friends! This week, I had the pleasure ofContinue reading “Friday Finds — Typographic Hierarchy, Science of Writing, Better Learning Videos”

Sponsored by iSpring “Conversation is the best learning technology ever” — Jay Cross My excitement level is starting to ramp up as I start packing for my trip to the NZATD conference in New Zealand. It’s going to be an incredible experience filled with new adventures, breathtaking landscapes, and meeting lots of fascinating people. TheContinue reading “Friday Finds — Critical Ignoring, Behavioral Design Pros, Slide Docs”

Sponsored by iSpring “Nothing can make our life, or the lives of other people, more beautiful than perpetual kindness.” — Leo Tolstoy Holy cow, I can’t believe it? College visits are already happening for our oldest kiddo! It feels like just yesterday we were teaching him how to tie his shoes and ride a bike.Continue reading “Friday Finds — Brain Myths, Desirable Difficulties, Curation Tools”

Sponsored by iSpring “ “Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.” — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe This week we’ve had a few warmer-than-normal days that have let me get out to run on the winding trails through the woods that are just a stone’s throw from my frontContinue reading “Friday Finds — Global L&D Survey, Design for Course Creators, Visual Design Rules”

Sponsored by iSpring “ “One sign that determination matters more than talent: there are lots of talented people who never achieve anything, but not that many determined people who don’t.” — Paul Graham Wow, I can’t believe it! Eduflow has included me on their list of top 100 learning influencers. I have no idea howContinue reading “Friday Finds — Curated Consumption, Learning Pathways, Behavior Triggers”

Sponsored by iSpring “ Over time, the person who approaches life with an openness to being wrong and a willingness to learn outperforms the person who doesn’t. Hey there, friends! It’s been a bit frigid around here this week (12F degrees). But it’s been full of energy and inspiration, in large part to a wonderfulContinue reading “Friday Finds — Science of Attention, How New Ideas Arise & Yes, Training Works!”

Sponsored by iSpring “ “If you would thoroughly know anything, teach it to others.” — Tryon Edwards Hey there, friends! I hope you’re all doing well and feeling good! I, myself, just got over a never-ending cold, and let me tell you, it’s so nice to be back to my usual self again. There’s been lotsContinue reading “Friday Finds — Memory, Pain Points, 10 Book Rule”

Sponsored by iSpring “Almost everything will work again if you unplugit for some time, including you.”— Anne Lamott Happy Friday! I had the honor of kicking off the new year with our local ATD chapter on Wednesday at the beautiful Dublin library. It was so energizing to see so many old friends and make someContinue reading “Friday Finds — NoCode Websites, AI Content, Slow Data”

Sponsored by iSpring “In a competition between someone who knows the most and someone who is willing to learn the most, the edge usually goes to the curious and empathic professional, not the one who is simply protecting what’s already known.”— Seth Godin Happy Friday! Around here we’ve left the holiday phase of winter andContinue reading “Friday Finds — Good News, Learning Out Loud, ChatGPT”