What Exactly IS a Backchannel? #LSCon

By on March 9, 2012 in General

NOTE: This is an update to a post that originally appeared elsewhere on 10/22/2011. The Learning Solutions Conference is quickly approaching.  The conference will undoubtedly feature a vibrant backchannel community that shares and expands on the knowledge being exchanged on site.  It’s a tremendously valuable way for both conference attendees and non-attendees to enhance their […]

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Curating a Guide of Conferences for Learning and Performance Professionals

By on March 9, 2012 in Conference

I enjoy going to conferences. I find them to be an excellent resource for my continued professional development.  For a few short days, I get to immerse myself in best practices, emerging trends, and skill building without the distractions of day-to-day activities.  Conferences also provide me with the opportunity to connect face-to-face with members of […]

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Preparing for the Learning Solutions Backchannel #LSCon

By on March 8, 2012 in Conference

In just about two weeks one of the best development opportunities for professionals in the Learning and Performance field will be upon us: Learning Solutions 2012. The annual Learning Solutions Conference and Expo, hosted by The eLearning Guild, continues to be one of the best events to attend for those focused on identifying, deploying, and […]

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#LearningStyles ‘Awareness’ Day: Collected Resources

By on March 7, 2012 in General

March 1st, 2012 was unofficially set as Learning Styles ‘Awareness’ Day. This day was organized with the intent of sharing research and information about what Learning Styles are, and more importantly are not, and how they are being out into practice. There are a number of practitioners who apply learning styles theories in ways that […]

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My #LearningStyles Awakening

By on March 1, 2012 in General

Let’s get this out of the way quickly. I don’t believe there’s value in designing learning experiences to cater to individual learning styles. Please keep reading anyway, especially if you disagree with that statement. This post is less about my conclusion and more about the journey I took to reach it. I’ve heard about learning […]

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