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Minds and Machines
Irving Wladawsky-Berger
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
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10 Myths about Modern Workplace Learning
Jane Hart
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
Inspired by TeachThought’s 22 myths in modern academic learning, here are 10 misconceptions about Modern Workplace Learning (MWL). More to come in another post. 1 – MWL simply means modernising training. It is much more than modern training.
Learning Analytics Courses
George Siemens
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
After about a year of planning, we can finally announce the following courses on edX focusing on learning analytics. The intent of these courses is to eventually lead into a MicroMasters and then advance placement in an in-development Masters of Science in Learning Analytics at UTA. Each course runs about three weeks and we’ve tried to settle on prominent analytics tools for educational data so the experience is one where skills can immediately be applied.
“people are for caring”
Harold Jarche
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
Christian Madsbjerg concludes in his book, Sensemaking : “What are people for? Algorithms can do many things, but they will never actually give a damn. People are for caring.”.
Let’s get some things straight about publishing and advertising
Doc Searls
SEPTEMBER 9, 2017
[Because it’s too @#$% hard to edit a long piece in WordPress (especially when one’s vision has not fully recovered from recent surgery), the latest edits of this are over here in Medium. Thanks.].
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Learning as Artifact Creation
George Siemens
SEPTEMBER 14, 2017
Digitization is deceptive in that the deep impact isn’t readily observable. Remember when MOOCs were going to transform higher education? Or when personalized learning was going to do away with instructors? Going back about a century ago, audio, then video, was also going to disrupt education. All of these trends have been window dressing – a facade more reflective of the interests of those who advocate for them rather than a substantive departure from established norms.
Sensemaking and the power of the humanities
Harold Jarche
SEPTEMBER 3, 2017
What is Sensemaking? Christian Madsbjerg, in Sensemaking: The Power of the Humanities in the Age of the Algorithm , describes sensemaking as an interaction with fellow humans in the real world. Sensemaking is practical wisdom grounded in the humanities.
Metaphors for L&D
Clark Quinn
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
What do you see the role of L&D being in the organization? Metaphors are important, as they form a basis for inferences of what fits. We frame our conversations by the metaphors we use, and these frames guide what’s allowed conversation and what’s not. To put it another way, metaphors are the basis for mental models that explain and predict what happens.
Stop Days: The Secret To Nonprofit Productivity
Beth Kanter
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
The NTEN Book Club, organized by Lauren McKown and Kai Williams, hosted a video chat this week.This month they have been reading The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout and discussing it in the NTEN online community.
Platforms, Blockchains, and the Evolution of Trust
Irving Wladawsky-Berger
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
“In primitive economies, people traded mostly with members of their village and community,” wrote David Brooks in a June, 2014 NY Times OpEd, - The Evolution of Trust. “Trust was face to face.
The trouble with compliance programs, metaphors for L&D, myths about coaching, modern academic learning and modern workplace learning, and more.
Jane Hart
SEPTEMBER 10, 2017
News and articles about Modern Workplace Learning (MWL) selected by Jane Hart for the week 3 – 9 September 2017. Social learning
Five Leadership Tips For Uber’s New CEO
Dan Pontefract
SEPTEMBER 16, 2017
After much debate and public intrigue, ride-sharing company Uber has selected Dara Khosrowshahi — the former chief executive officer of travel website Expedia — as the company’s next CEO. Dan's Related Posts: How To Build A Truly Purpose-Driven Company Through The Example Of Stocksy Rise of the Woman? Fifteen Years After My MBA Why I Removed A Recent Post Book Review of WORK RULES: Insights From Inside Google. CEO leadership Dara Khosrowshahi uber
top tools 2017
Harold Jarche
SEPTEMBER 14, 2017
Jane Hart compiles a list every year of the Top 100 Tools for learning. This is the 11th year! Voting closes on 22 September 2017. Here are my top tools this year, with the past five years shown below. It’s interesting to note that my preferred tools have not changed that much over the years.
Developing L&D
Clark Quinn
SEPTEMBER 7, 2017
One of the conversations I’ve been having is how to shift organizations into modern workplace learning. These discussions have not been with L&D, but instead targeted directly at organizational strategy. The idea is to address a particular tactical goal as part of a strategic plan, and to do so in ways that both embody and develop learning and a collaboration culture. The topic was then raised about how you’d approach an L&D unit under this picture.
Virtual Meetings: 5 Tips for Nonprofits Working Across Time Zones
Beth Kanter
SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
My work as a trainer and facilitator has brought me to many places in the world. Often, the training on-site is the beginning of project which includes facilitating sessions remotely across time zones.
Thoughts on doctrine & inclusion
Dave Snowden
SEPTEMBER 9, 2017
Over the years I have had various emails, social media links and other links to various versions of the Cynefin framework, use of my work without attribution and the like. Often accompanied by suggestions that I issue a condemnation for heresy.
A $5m bet you don’t need more training, Tom Friedman on learning, and more …
Jane Hart
SEPTEMBER 3, 2017
MWL Newsletter No 29 News and articles about Modern Workplace Learning (MWL) for the week 27 August – 2 September 2017. Social learning
The Rise, Fall and Rise of Detroit and its Higher Purpose
Dan Pontefract
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
<Author’s Note: This is a long-form essay previously only available for purchase. It is now free and can be read in its entirety below or.
preparing for perpetual beta
Harold Jarche
SEPTEMBER 17, 2017
The latest technology gadget or silicon valley ‘disruptive’ business model is merely incremental change. But I am convinced that we living in the middle of an epochal change.
Why AR
Clark Quinn
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
Perhaps inspired by Apple’s focus on Augmented Reality (AR), I thought I’d take a stab at conveying the types of things that could be done to support both learning and performance. I took a sample of some of my photos and marked them up.
Mindful News Consumption Tips for Nonprofit Professionals
Beth Kanter
SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
This week I was honored to teach a Happy Healthy Nonprofit Workshop at the 1440 Multiversity Nonprofit Service Week. This beautiful retreat center is located in the Santa Cruz Mountains and offers professional development on a wide range of leadership, wellness, and other topics.
The “R” words
Dave Snowden
SEPTEMBER 3, 2017
I started to make some real progress on the development of constraint mapping when I realised the typology I was developing split into resilient and robust categories. Inevitably when you use those words the question arises as to Taleb’s anti-fragility and there are other issues.
10 days left to vote for your Top Tools for Learning 2017
Jane Hart
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
The 1lth annual survey closes on Friday 22 September 2017. Social learning
Why we need to get better at critiquing psychiatric diagnosis
Mind Hacks
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
This piece is based on my talk to the UCL conference ‘The Role of Diagnosis in Clinical Psychology’ It was aimed at an audience of clinical psychologists but should be of interest more widely.
thinking critically
Harold Jarche
SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
Every fortnight or so, I curate some of the observations and insights that were shared on social media. I call these Friday’s Finds. “Experience plus reflection is the learning that lasts.” ” —Charles Handy, via @olliegardener.
AI Reflections
Clark Quinn
SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
Last night I attended a session on “Our Relationship with AI” sponsored by the Computer History Museum and the Partnership on AI. In a panel format, noted journalist John Markoff moderated Apple’s Tom Gruber, AAAI President Subbarao Kambhampati, and IBM Distinguished Research Scientist Francesca Rossi. The overarching theme was: how are technologists, engineers, and organizations designing AI tools that enable people and devices to understand and work with each other?
8 Fantastic Facilitation Playbooks for Designing Productive Nonprofit Meetings
Beth Kanter
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
Meetings are a big part of our work week, whether it is a recurring staff, team, or board meeting or informal check-in. Our meetings are face-to-face, virtually, and a combination of the two known as “hybrid” meetings.
A dark review for United’s Boeing 787
Doc Searls
SEPTEMBER 16, 2017
I’ve been wanting to fly on the Boeing 787 “Dreamliner” ever since I missed a chance to go on an inaugural junket aboard one before Boeing began delivery to the airlines. But three days ago I finally got my chance, aboard United Flight 935 from London to Los Angeles.
Networking
Euen Semple
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
The topic of networking has come up a couple of times over the past few days and it is clearly a word that carries baggage. Some people associate networking with those uncomfortable professional events where people thrust their business card into your hand before you have even finished the introductions. Or even worse it conjures up horror stories of outrageous nepotism or cronyism. But the world works through networks. It always has.
[bkc] Hate speech on Facebook
David Weinberger
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
I’m at a Very Special Harvard Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society Tuesday luncheon featuring Monika Bickert , Facebook’s Head of Global Policy Management in conversation with Jonathan Zittrain. Monika is in charge of what types of content can be shared on FB, how advertisers and developer interact with the site, and FB’s response to terrorist content.
our collective learnscape
Harold Jarche
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
In 2009 the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that journalism is no longer the sole domain of professionals [my highlights]. [96] 96] A second preliminary question is what the new defence should be called. In arguments before us, the defence was referred to as the responsible journalism test.
Transparency
Clark Quinn
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
I believe that transparency is a good thing. It builds trust, as it makes it hard to hide things. And trust is important. So, in the spirit of transparency, it occurred to me to share a little bit about me and this blog. Here I lay out who I am, why I write it, and what I write about.
Running Effective Virtual #Nonprofit Meetings: 9 Best Practices for Facilitating Engagement
Beth Kanter
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
Amazon's New HQ
Stephen Downes: Half an Hour
SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
Originally published on CanTech Letter. Amazon.com is inviting proposals for a second North American headquarters from states, provinces and metro areas. The presumption by many ( example here ) is that this means a U.S. location. But Amazon should consider a Canadian location. Here's why: Amazon wants size. The Request for Proposals (RFP) identifies a desire for a metro area of a million people or more "with the potential to attract and retain strong technical talent."
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