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Careers in Human Performance

Posted on March 15, 2023 by Kathleen Iverson Leave a comment

By: Kathleen Iverson, Ph.D. Human Performance Technology (a.k.a. Human Performance Improvement) is a field of study and practice that utilizes a systematic process to analyze performance problems and identify and implement solutions. The name incorporates: Human: the individuals and groups that make up our organizations Performance: activities and measurable outcomes Technology: a systematic and systemic approach to solving practical problems When considering careers

Online Learning and E-learning Delivery Modes: Which is best?

Posted on February 22, 2023 by Kathleen Iverson One comment

In last week’s post, we discussed developing a common language around online learning. Now that we have that out of the way, let’s consider the pros and cons of the various delivery modes. In-person Learning In-person learning offers many advantages for learners and instructors, including social connections and the practice of social interaction, a controlled environment for testing, fewer distractions

The Fight Against Zoom Fatigue

Posted on September 7, 2022 by Kathleen Iverson 12 comments

By Guest Author Kaelyn Schulz In our “New Normal,” remote and hybrid work from home is here to stay, which means we will continue to use technology to connect with clients and colleagues in our post-pandemic world. As we embrace an online workspace, we also have a new co-worker, Videoconferencing Fatigue, a.k.a Zoom Fatigue. What is Zoom Fatigue? While Zoom

Training in the age of Google

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Kathleen Iverson 27 comments

By: Kathleen Iverson, Ph.D. The internet has created a generation of autodidactic learners–those who would rather “Google it” than rely on formal learning. Their favorite teachers are YouTube, Buzzfeed, Facebook, Quora, and Reddit; sites that pop up when you enter the search term, “How do I . . .” followed by almost anything from “find a job,” “deal with a

Avoiding Post-Graduation Inertia with LinkedIn Groups

Posted on July 13, 2018 by bcarlsen01 30 comments

Avoiding Post-Graduation Inertia with LinkedIn Groups Vincent L. Cyboran, Ed.D. Finally finishing your master’s degree brings with it several emotions, including much-deserved pride and a sense of relief. You can finally enjoy your weekends again. You can devote more time to long-neglected hobbies and interests, or just do nothing; at least for a while. Your resume is updated to reflect

Gaming Time Management: How to boost your productivity with game-based apps

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Kathleen Iverson 9 comments

It’s no surprise that Americans are obsessed with video games. In just one year, (2013-2014) the time spent gaming has increased by 13%, with the average American over the age of 13 spending over 6 hours per week playing games on all platforms. Candy Crush Saga is the king of the App Store, ranking as the most downloaded game to

Content Curation: A mostly curated blog post

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Vince Cyboran 4 comments

Back in the day—and by that, I mean 2012—there were rumblings about “curation” or “content curation” within the T&D world. For example, David Kelly wrote a brilliant blog post about it for ATD (then, ASTD). Some T&D practitioners may have dismissed this topic as simply e-Knowledge Management (KM); that is, more stuff with better tools. After all, even backer

Piloting Digital Badges in Graduate Education

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Kathleen Iverson 19 comments

Digital or open badges are electronic credentials that communicate expertise to employers, educators, clients, and coworkers. Although badges are a topic of interest and discussion, they are not widely recognized or utilized. Most who are familiar with badges agree that they have potential and merit as a way to document, reward, recognize, and communicate learning and expertise. For background on

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Show Me Your Digital Badge: A new tool for higher education?

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Kathleen Iverson 5 comments

There’s a new badge in town and it’s digital, portable, and displayed in a multitude of locations including your resume, social network sites, and perhaps someday, even your diploma. A grown-up version of merit badges earned by scouts and video game fans, digital badges both motivate and measure learning. Linked to course objectives or competencies, they can document learning and drive

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Are MOOCs Doomed to Fail?

Posted on February 23, 2015 by admintrain 10 comments

By Paulina Merino MATD Graduate Are Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) a revolution in higher education or will they forever be just a form of knowledge sharing? Are MOOCs even a “real” education? Their proponents speak about energy, enthusiasm and change happening in today’s education sector and call it “education innovation” (Boyers, 2013). At the same time, many educators believe

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