Instructional Design
Top 10 Infographics for L&D
[feat-img-left] Infographics—they’re everywhere. From uncovering sugar consumption in the U.S. to revealing the psychology of colors; infographics run the gamut of subject matter. So what
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September 23, 2012
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Learning Effectiveness
The Beauty of Infographics
Infographics have been growing in popularity recently and it’s almost impossible to go a day without seeing a new one. As learning professionals, we’re aware of the effectiveness that visuals add to learning design, but how about including infographics in our designs as a compelling way to convey data and otherwise dry information?
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September 19, 2012
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Instructional Design
Design for How People Learn
“That is what learning is. You suddenly understand something you’ve understood all your life, but in a new way.”
― Doris Lessing
There’s a book that was released in the past year, Design for How People Learn, by Julie Dirksen, that’s becoming a must-read for both novice instructional designers and L&D veterans alike.
Few of us grew up dreaming of being an instructional designer, but instead entered the profession in a roundabout way.
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September 19, 2012
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Organizational Development
Introverts Get Their Time in the Spotlight
It’s not easy being an introvert in an extroverted world. Susan Cain, author of Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, says that the rise of the Industrial Age in the United States has created a “culture of personality” where people are obsessed with celebrities and performers. Cain, a self-proclaimed introvert, argues that “there’s zero correlation between being the best talker and having the best ideas.”
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August 22, 2012
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Instructional Design
Conquer Information Overload with Content Curation
How do you cope with information overload? A recent McKinsey study found that the average knowledge worker spends 28 hours each week writing emails, searching for information and collaborating with coworkers. The authors of the study suggest that when internal knowledge and information is more available on social media, a typical employee could increase productivity by 35%.
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August 21, 2012
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Learning Technology
Free Social Media Tools for Content Curation
As community manager for Clarity Consultants, there are a number of tools that I use to help manage the flood of information I encounter every day. Many of these tools that I use for community management can also easily be used for content curation for L&D practitioners.
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August 3, 2012
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