Big data and data analytics are big news in the learning industry, but how solid is our understanding of the concepts and their practical use? This high-level view will solidify what you know about data analysis and its use by learning professionals.

What kindergarten teachers can teach us about helping learners through times of change and transformation.

The kindergarten classroom can teach us a lot about what to consider when we’re designing effective learning experiences.

Design Thinking is changing how we create learning experiences by putting learners at the heart of any innovative solution.

Intentional, human-centered design allows you to emphasize with your learners before you ideate on ideas that will help you create relevant experiences for everyone.

As you think about creating learner personas there are three P’s to keep in the back of your head as you work through the process: personal, partnership, purpose.

Learner personas are more than a checkbox exercise. If thoughtfully created and used in learning and development, they are the foundation of good human-centered design.

There is not much more rewarding work than tackling the very human-centered initiative of upskilling or reskilling to support your organization’s efforts to reduce attrition, implement an enterprise transformation, or to build value, trust, and loyalty.

As we look to the rapidly shifting future, upskilling is the secret to build a future-ready workforce that benefits individuals, businesses, and our community.