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Higher education
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Student Parker Jones calls out college professors for being slow on AI

Students are using AI tools like ChatGPT for practical learning, while many professors remain hesitant or skeptical about integrating these tools into education.
Education
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

America's math and reading scores tanked after schools ditched textbooks for screens-and AI could worsen the brain rot | Fortune

AI use among students risks atrophying critical thinking skills through cognitive offloading, with research suggesting harms outweigh benefits in educational settings.
Higher education
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Student Parker Jones calls out college professors for being slow on AI

Students are using AI tools like ChatGPT for practical learning, while many professors remain hesitant or skeptical about integrating these tools into education.
Education
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

America's math and reading scores tanked after schools ditched textbooks for screens-and AI could worsen the brain rot | Fortune

AI use among students risks atrophying critical thinking skills through cognitive offloading, with research suggesting harms outweigh benefits in educational settings.
#higher-education
Education
fromeLearning Industry
2 days ago

Personalized Learning: How New Tech Assists With Student-First Awareness

The shift to personalized learning emphasizes student-first awareness, leveraging technology to address individual needs and reduce cognitive overload.
Productivity
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Many productivity programs solve the wrong problem. This is what leaders should do instead

Organizations face work design problems rather than productivity issues, leading to temporary solutions that fail to address underlying conflicts in problem-solving approaches.
Data science
fromMedium
1 day ago

Context matters... A lot

Large language models excel at tasks but struggle with context, leading to potentially misleading answers despite their capabilities.
Remote teams
fromInfoQ
2 days ago

How to Handle Trusts and Psychological Safety When Scaling Organizations

Trust must be built team by team; it cannot be replicated as organizations scale.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Self-taught people often don't realize it, but psychology says the way they solve problems is fundamentally different from most people - Silicon Canals

Self-taught individuals develop unique cognitive patterns that enhance problem-solving through exploration and unfocused thinking.
fromHyperallergic
1 day ago

Nine Lessons on My Path From Engagement to Leadership

Curiosity is foundational in the arts, as demonstrated by the Menil Collection's exhibition, which transformed a gallery into an education room through public programs.
Arts
Philosophy
fromApaonline
3 days ago

The Risks of AI Recording Devices and Note-Taking Assistants in the Classroom

US classrooms face increasing digital authoritarianism with unchecked AI recording devices, threatening privacy and academic freedom.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

Your Team Doesn't Need a 'Work Family' - It Needs This System That Holds Up When It Counts

Teams struggle with clarity, not effort; accountability erodes when support blurs lines between family and business.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
20 hours ago

AI Prompts For eLearning Content Creation: From Microlearning o Scenario Design

AI prompts enhance eLearning content creation by enabling faster, structured, and tailored outputs for Instructional Designers.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Pupils in England are losing their thinking skills because of AI, survey suggests

Pupils using AI are losing critical thinking skills, with teachers expressing concerns over reliance on technology for learning.
#ai
Data science
fromeLearning Industry
4 days ago

What It Actually Means To Build A Learning System Today

Organizations now build AI-driven platforms to control data retrieval and evaluation, making internal knowledge the core differentiator in learning intelligence.
Data science
fromeLearning Industry
4 days ago

What It Actually Means To Build A Learning System Today

Organizations now build AI-driven platforms to control data retrieval and evaluation, making internal knowledge the core differentiator in learning intelligence.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

People Don't Just Update Beliefs, They Test Them

Understanding psychological change requires recognizing the role of control and mastery in actively pursuing change despite familiar limitations.
Remote teams
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

Many Employees Are Complaining That Work Has Been 'Stripped of Fun' - Here's Why

Employee morale is declining as companies cut perks and increase workloads with AI.
fromWarpweftandway
4 days ago

Upcoming Collaborative Learning Events

The first event is a roundtable on "Zhuangzi: Fate, Desires, Transformation" on April 6th at 9:00am Beijing time.
Philosophy
Careers
fromFast Company
5 days ago

17 ideas on coaching new managers

Not every employee should move to management; coaching individual contributors is essential for their growth and success.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
2 days ago

Different Scenarios In Scenario-Based Learning: Tips And Use Cases For Instructional Designers

Scenarios in L&D enhance engagement and critical thinking by replicating real-life challenges for learners.
Data science
fromComputerworld
2 days ago

AI project 'failure' has little to do with AI

The reliability of genAI is compromised by various factors, necessitating independent verification of its outputs.
Education
fromFortune
4 days ago

Meet a professor fed up with AI slop who made her whole class use typewriters instead of computers | Fortune

Students at Cornell University experience manual typewriters to understand writing without digital assistance.
Psychology
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Stop trying to 'educate' people into changing. Science proves it doesn't work

False assumptions hinder change; simply providing information does not guarantee behavior change.
#microlearning
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
2 days ago

Microlearning In LMS: How To Transform Corporate Training

Microlearning enhances corporate training by delivering content in short, focused segments, improving engagement and knowledge retention.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
2 days ago

Microlearning Solutions For Mobile: How L&D Leaders Build Engaging, In-The-Flow-Of-Work Learning

Mobile microlearning solutions effectively address time scarcity and fragmented attention, providing quick, accessible training for modern employees.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
4 days ago

Microlearning Instructional Design: How Associations Build Smarter Training

Microlearning requires focused, engaging, and standalone lessons that align with member competencies for effective learning outcomes.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
2 days ago

Microlearning In LMS: How To Transform Corporate Training

Microlearning enhances corporate training by delivering content in short, focused segments, improving engagement and knowledge retention.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
2 days ago

Microlearning Solutions For Mobile: How L&D Leaders Build Engaging, In-The-Flow-Of-Work Learning

Mobile microlearning solutions effectively address time scarcity and fragmented attention, providing quick, accessible training for modern employees.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
4 days ago

Microlearning Instructional Design: How Associations Build Smarter Training

Microlearning requires focused, engaging, and standalone lessons that align with member competencies for effective learning outcomes.
Psychology
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

Why Great Employees Still Fail Inside the Wrong Strategy

Culture drives behavior under pressure, influencing differentiation through shared conviction and adaptive thinking.
Education
fromFast Company
6 days ago

The anti-boredom tech tool kit for meetings and classes

Engaging participants in meetings or teaching can be challenging, but tools like Padlet can enhance collaboration and participation.
Education
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

7 Words to Say When Your Child Shuts Down About School

Kids often shut down around schoolwork due to anxiety, and supportive communication can help them re-engage.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

The problem isn't screens - it's why school feels so fake - Silicon Canals

Adolescents may prefer social media for its perceived authenticity over the pressures of in-person interactions.
Artificial intelligence
fromeLearning Industry
2 weeks ago

AI-Assisted Instructional Design Without The Risk: A Practical QA Workflow That Prevents Hallucinations And Improves Learning

AI excels at structural tasks but hallucinates facts dangerously in compliance, safety, and technical training, requiring line-by-line verification before deployment.
#instructional-design
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
3 days ago

8 Practical Ways L&D Professionals Can Use Images With LLMs To Design Better Learning

L&D professionals can leverage AI and LLMs to enhance instructional design by integrating visual inputs into their workflows.
Education
fromeLearning Industry
2 weeks ago

When Evaluation Becomes The Objective: Instructional Design And Accountability In K-12 Education

High-stakes testing accountability frameworks significantly influence instructional design practices, potentially narrowing educational approaches and creating misalignment between K-12 preparation and college-level expectations.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
3 days ago

8 Practical Ways L&D Professionals Can Use Images With LLMs To Design Better Learning

L&D professionals can leverage AI and LLMs to enhance instructional design by integrating visual inputs into their workflows.
Education
fromeLearning Industry
2 weeks ago

When Evaluation Becomes The Objective: Instructional Design And Accountability In K-12 Education

High-stakes testing accountability frameworks significantly influence instructional design practices, potentially narrowing educational approaches and creating misalignment between K-12 preparation and college-level expectations.
Online learning
fromTalentLMS Blog
2 days ago

Learning Paths: What They Are & How They Build Skills

Skills clarity is essential for effective training; learning paths bridge the gap between training and measurable capabilities.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
3 days ago

Learning Mindset For Instructional Designers: How To Build It In The Age Of AI

A learning mindset emphasizes adaptability, continuous learning, and the ability to unlearn and relearn in rapidly changing environments.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
3 days ago

Are Your Training Results Improving Production, Or Just Looking Good?

Learning program metrics like completion rates and satisfaction do not guarantee business value or effective skill application in the workplace.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
5 days ago

What Adult AI Learners Actually Want To Know (And Why Most Courses Get It Wrong)

Beginners in AI education prioritize safety, practical use, and reassurance over technical details and complex concepts.
Higher education
fromFortune
1 week ago

'You won't be able to AI your way through an oral exam': Colleges have an Ancient Greek-style solution to the Gen Z stare | Fortune

Oral exams are being reintroduced in higher education to combat the negative effects of generative AI on student learning and critical thinking.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
4 days ago

Training Checklist For Training Managers: Design Tips, Free Templates, And Examples

A training checklist is essential for designing, delivering, and scaling consistent employee training aligned with performance goals.
Education
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago

35 Teachers Are Sharing The "Basic" Things Students Apparently Cannot Do Themselves Anymore

Teachers report students increasingly lack basic life skills and foundational academic abilities, from self-care tasks to fundamental math and writing, with administrative support often undermining academic standards.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
6 days ago

Why An LMS Alone Is Not Enough: The Need For Connected Learning Systems

Traditional LMS platforms are insufficient for modern, dynamic learning needs; organizations must adopt connected learning systems for continuous and integrated learning.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
1 week ago

70+ Training Survey Questions For Instructional Designers

Training survey questions should be strategic tools for decision-making, not mere formalities, to improve performance and align with business goals.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
1 week ago

Interpersonal Learning Explained For Instructional Designers: Definition, Characteristics, And Workplace Applications

Interpersonal learning is essential for modern organizations, emphasizing collaboration and knowledge sharing through interaction among individuals.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
1 week ago

What Your Customer Support Tickets Are Telling You About Your Training Program

Customer training should be based on actual support data rather than assumptions about what customers need to learn.
Business
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Workers might hate performance reviews less if they looked like this

Employees perceive performance reviews as fairer when feedback is narrative and qualitative rather than presented as numerical ratings.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
2 weeks ago

Are We Entering The Era Of Outcome-Driven Learning Platforms?

Outcome-driven learning platforms are emerging as essential for assessing the effectiveness of digital education and improving learner outcomes.
Online learning
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Stealth Assessment: Measuring Training While It Takes Place

Stealth assessment measures learning in real-time during the learning process, providing timely item-level feedback to improve performance while it happens, rather than after training ends.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
2 weeks ago

Customer Enablement: A Guide For Instructional Designers And L&D Leaders

Customer enablement equips customers with knowledge, resources, and guidance to achieve goals with products or services, shifting from reactive support to proactive learning initiatives.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
2 weeks ago

Barriers To Learning: Types, Causes And How To Overcome Them

Barriers to learning are internal or external factors preventing learners from engaging with, understanding, or applying knowledge, affecting learning outcomes across educational and workplace contexts.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
3 weeks ago

From Tick-Box Training To Transformative Learning: Designing Experiences That Stick

Meaningful learning requires emotional engagement and practical application rather than checkbox completion, creating lasting behavioral change that transforms how people work together.
Education
fromeLearning Industry
1 month ago

Assessment Consistency At Scale: The Missing Infrastructure In Digital Learning

High-quality assessment design is complex, iterative, and essential for fairness; consistent, comparable, collaboratively-developed assessments reduce workload and ensure valid interpretation.
Education
fromeLearning Industry
1 month ago

Rethinking Assessment In Education: How AI And Cognitive Science Improve Learning

AI-enabled, continuous low-stakes assessment converts assessment from measurement into a scalable driver of learning through adaptive practice and persistent learner models.
fromeLearning Industry
1 month ago

Hot Off The Virtual Press: A Ready-Made Survey Template For Training Feedback

Gathering training feedback is crucial because it shows whether your L&D initiatives are actually making a difference. While attendance metrics and completion rates give you surface-level insights, authentic feedback reveals how learners felt, what they understood, and which areas they struggled with. Feedback also identifies gaps between desired outcomes and real-world results.
Online learning
Education
fromeLearning Industry
1 month ago

Cohort Meaning In School: How Cohorts Work In Education

A cohort in school is a group of students who begin and progress through the same grade, course, or program together.
#ethics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

How to Not Think Like a Bot

The most exciting moments for a teacher come when students stumble onto something unexpected-when they run to my office to tell me about a new twist in their thinking about birds in Sula or the discovery of yet another biblical reflection in Housekeeping. Those revelations come only when they survey the text as it is, not as they assume it to be.
Education
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
1 month ago

Are We Designing Learning Or Just Dropping Pins On A Map?

Design learning experiences as adaptive, guided journeys rather than static repositories of content, using assessment and intelligent personalization to support learners dynamically.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
2 months ago

Knowledge Check Explained: Examples, Best Practices, And Tips

Knowledge checks are short, low-pressure assessments that confirm learner understanding, reinforce concepts, and identify gaps before moving on.
fromeLearning Industry
1 month ago

Adaptive Learning Platforms: Hype, Reality, And When They Actually Make Sense

When we look more closely at how and why organizations actually invest in these systems, we can see that the popularity of adaptive learning has far less to do with pedagogical ambition and far more to do with operational pressure. Understanding this gap between how adaptive learning is marketed and how it is used in practice is critical for organizations trying to decide whether it is the right approach for their learning needs.
Online learning
fromeLearning
2 months ago

How to Design Interactive E-Learning Experiences That Truly Engage Modern Learners - eLearning

In today's digital learning environment, creating engaging and effective e-learning content requires more than just visually appealing graphics. It demands thoughtful structure, purposeful interactive design, and a deep understanding of how learners process information. Interactive experiences are not merely add-ons; they are powerful tools that can transform passive consumption into active learning. This article explores evidence-based strategies for designing interactive e-learning that delivers real learning impact.
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