Jay Cross has been credited with inventing the term ’ e-learning ’ and continues to be a pioneer in both the practice and theory of technology in learning. tireless thinker and presenter on learning, he has pushed the learning world to think seriously about informal learning, and working smarter. 2004). MORE >>

I'm working on an article around the use of ROI and metrics in eLearning. Kirkpatrick's Level 3: Improving the Evaluation of E-Learning Level 3 evaluations measure whether the there was an actual transfer of learning to the actual work setting. There are hard and soft cost savings associated with e-learning. ROI is toast. MORE >>

I just saw a post by David Wilson - Real metrics on Informal Learning that asks about a subject that we would all like to know. Is investing in informal learning effective? That was the discussion in: Numbers and Informal Learning as well as on The Learning Circuits Blog: The Numbers Behind Informal & Formal., MORE >>

I continue to get asked about social learning metrics.  Until we get around to a whitepaper or something on metrics, here’re some thoughts: Frankly, the problem with Kirkpatrick (sort of like with LMS’ and ADDIE, *drink*) is not in the concept, but in the execution.  Frankly, even activity is a metric.  MORE >>

Learning Solutions Magazine. Working Smarter: Informal Learning in the Cloud by Jay Cross and Friends. Jay, with his colleagues in the Internet Time Alliance, has recently produced the 2010 version of his “unbook,” Working Smarter: Informal Learning in the Cloud. By Jane Bozarth. March 30, 2010. Doubt me? Join us! MORE >>