Web resources to help you transition from classroom to online learning

Web resources to help you transition from classroom to online learning

We’re in strange times, but they’re not feeling new anymore. A big part of the new reality is moving classroom-based learning to online platforms. Depending on how much online training an organization does already, this transition may be relatively smooth, or terribly painful. Luckily, there are a lot of resources out there to help ease the transition.

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Why effective training simulations matter more than ever

Why effective training simulations matter more than ever

With the whole world scrambling to figure out how to carry on with business in the face of the novel coronavirus, many organizations are dipping their toes for the first time into virtual work. What this looks like for a given organization depends on the nature of its business.

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Learning & Development Conferences for 2020

Learning & Development Conferences for 2020

[last updated July 7, 2020]

Do you feel like the year flew by? Are there any areas you want to focus on in 2020? For many L&D professionals, a conference is an opportunity to delve into a community of practice where you can see how other professionals are incorporating new innovations and tools into their work. So without further ado, here’s a roundup of upcoming conferences for 2020.

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The love of lifelong learning

The love of lifelong learning

If you’re hearing the term “lifelong learning” bandied about, you’re not alone. It’s part of having a “growth mindset” versus a “fixed mindset,” having flexibility about approaches and methodologies, and realizing that both culture, technology, and the economic environment are constantly changing how we absorb information.

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Learning & Development Conferences for 2019

Learning & Development Conferences for 2019

It might be hard to believe, but the new year is almost upon us. Are there any areas you want to concentrate on in 2019? For many L&D professionals, a conference provides the opportunity to do a deep dive into best practices, innovations and cutting-edge tools. Not only that—a conference throws you into the networking deep end, which isn’t a bad thing for those of us who work virtually and may feel a little isolated.

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Free L&D webinars for December 2018

Free L&D webinars for December 2018

With the year careening to its end, many of us have an eye on the holidays, but wonder how we’ll get things wrapped up in time. If you’d like some hints about how to manage productivity—not to mention all the latest in learning and development—take a peek under the festive free-webinar tree. The list is a bit shorter for December, but there are some goodies!

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Free L&D webinars for November 2018

Free L&D webinars for November 2018

Regardless of your sector, job function or training requirements, you’ve probably noticed an uptick in learning opportunities—higher frequency, quicker learning bursts, delivered on the fly just in time. One-hour webinars can be a great way to keep on top of L&D information, and they’re also a nice change of pace.

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