Ancient meets EmergentTraining in the Digital Age
Challenges
The New Learner
Time to usefulness
Distributed workforce
Increasingly complex tasks
The Ancient
We have been learning for thousands of years
There is solid evidence about how we learn
We ignore years of learning research at our own risk
We can stand on the shoulders of giants
design Constructivism social learning schema
problem-based learning human cognitive load scaffolding knowledge
retention development motivation
activation integration demonstration social
evaluation authentic assessment
The Emergent
Web 2.o principles for teaching and learning
openness user-contributed information identity
reputation management social information sharing
Venues for training delivery & learner participation
blogs wikis community forums chat podcasts
virtual conferencing RSS aggregators Second Life
Blending the natural environment with technology
virtual communities simulations livescribe
Human is Good