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Post by : Pushparaj Susairaj What is neuroscience? Neuroscience is the study of how the brain and nervous system function and change over time. It can provide insights into how people learn, develop, and adapt to…
Pushparaj Susairaj · 4 min read
Data analytics has the potential to create value across an entire organization, including in learning and performance. Data is everywhere. But how to find your way in a potentially overwhelming jungle of L&D data? Start…
Pushparaj Susairaj · 3 min read
Social media is part of our learners' daily lives. How can it be harnessed to improve their learning? In this Tech Spotlight, Kimberly Sziraky reviews the use case for social media in L&D. Read on by accessing the pdf…
Kimberly Sziraky, CTDP · 1 min read
If you’re sweltering and longing for a touch of breeziness, here are some (research-related!) ideas: Do some beach reading , maybe Confessions of a Corporate Trainer by Jonathan Halls (the easiest reading you’ll ever do…
I4PL Research Committee · 1 min read
For the past few months, our newsfeeds and timelines have been filled with talk of Artificial Intelligence (AI), ChatGPT, Bing Chat, Bard, and more. Many, including those in learning and development, have been…
Tami Zacharias · 1 min read
Learning and development as a function is playing a more central role than ever before. While every organization’s priorities may differ, when grounded in a strategic approach, L&D investments help grow, nurture, and…
Ankshika Punj · 3 min read
As AI-driven platforms grow by leaps and bounds, L&D leaders can’t avoid thinking about digital skills. In fact, Canadian businesses have been looking towards a future of rapid technological change long before ChatGPT…
I4PL Research Committee · 1 min read
Book: Brown, P.C., Roediger, H.L., & McDaniel, M.A. (2014). Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning . Belknap Press. makeitstick.net . Also available as an audio book and in multiple languages. Overview Have…
Tami Zacharias · 3 min read
Whether assessing needs, facilitating learning experiences, or partnering with clients, L&D professionals aim to support all learners, organizational performance depends on it. And there’s a lot to understand. People…
I4PL Research Committee · 1 min read
Interview: Dr. Robin and Patrick McGurk on Post-Pandemic Leadership Approach was provided by Dr. Robin Yap. For an accessible version or more information please contact Dr. Yap . As 2022 comes to a close, and the door…
I4PL Research Committee · 1 min read
Change is part of any learning and development role. So why not learn to manage it? In this I4PL Insight, Tami Zacharias provides a detailed case study of using change management principles to successfully implement a…
Tami Zacharias · 1 min read
Have you ever been asked to manage a learning and development project without much (or any) project management experience? Maybe you’ve wondered how to reduce the “I wish I’d known” moments and increase the number of…
Jennifer Moon · 4 min read
With five different generations in the workplace, creating effective training materials and optimal learning experiences for all learners can be challenging. Though each generation may have different communication…
Ava-Dawn Mair · 4 min read
Flow is the experience of being “in the zone,” completely absorbed in a task. Since Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi first began writing about flow in 1975, “it has become a widely studied and popular concept with broad…
Jen Rosenthal · 2 min read
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a string of new challenges to Canadian workplaces, requiring learning and performance teams to continually adapt. As we move into a stage where more and more people have had COVID,…
I4PL Research Committee · 1 min read
Five Good Ideas About Creating a Psychologically Safe Workplace Culture with Christine Yip is part of the Maytree Foundation's Five Good Ideas video series . Alternate formats are available on the Foundation's website .…
I4PL Research Committee · 1 min read
Today's leaders are recognizing the importance of diversity in the workplace. There is no better time than now for learning and performance professionals to explore new tools and frameworks, adjust strategies, and make…
Ava-Dawn Mair, MSC., CTDP, CAPM® · 1 min read
Interview: Dr. Robin Yap and Phil Speed on Learning Technologies, Assessments and Future of Learning was provided by Dr. Robin Yap. For an accessible version or more information please contact Dr. Yap . In this 8-minute…
I4PL Research Committee · 1 min read
As Canadian workplaces move into a post-pandemic (or living-with-the-pandemic) mode, it's a good time to reflect on what we've learned and where we're going. A good place to start is with the I4PL 2021 Perspectives on…
I4PL Research Committee · 1 min read
As companies start coming back to the office, leaders and facilitators must figure out how to run effective workshops in the new hybrid environment. The necessary adjustment will be even bigger than the one we had to…
Edmond Mellina · 1 min read
When you’re in university or college, drowning in weekly readings, it might seem unthinkable to miss academic literature. Then one day, there you are, a working professional, and you need information to reliable,…
I4PL Research Committee · 3 min read
Interview: Dr. Robin Yap and Christopher Nkambwe on Trans and Newcomer Experiences was provided by Dr. Robin Yap. For an accessible version or more information please contact Dr. Yap . With its Diversity, Inclusion,…
I4PL Research Committee · 1 min read
It’s common in instructional design to hear advice about making training easier, more attractive, more fun. In fact, a quick Google search will turn up plenty of advice on how to “think like a marketer” in L&D. There’s…
Melissa Pound · 3 min read
Interview: Dr. Robin Yap and Michael Bach on Diversity and Inclusion was provided by Dr. Robin Yap. For an accessible version or more information please contact Dr. Yap . On this episode of Yap with Dr. Yap, Robin…
Robin Yap and Michael Bach · 1 min read
After more than fourteen months of various phases and stages of COVID-19 lockdowns, many of us have likely participated in at least one live stream event on one of the many social media platforms. Whether a cooking…
Caroline Smith Bailey · 3 min read
Like many of our corporate clients, the learning industry abounds in jargon and acronyms. When we intersect with the technology sector, that compounds the problem! This I4PL Insight seeks to clarify some of the terms…
Robert Crooks, MSc, CTDP · 1 min read
“Accessible design is good design.” - Steve Ballmer, former CEO of Microsoft Understanding the foundational elements of accessible content development is the first step in enabling all learners to access what they need.…
Agnieszka Gorgon · 3 min read
As an accomplished learning and development professional, you’re really good at assessing performance needs and designing and delivering learning to improve performance. But sometimes: What you’re used to doing isn’t…
Shauna Fenwick and Michael Keller · 1 min read
Click here to purchase the Connections 2020 recordings. Send feedback to us in the comment section below, or by emailing [email protected] . Tags: Board Giselle Kovary What We Heard Share | Facebook X…
Administration · 1 min read
Interview: Dr. Robin Yap and Lorianne Weston on Changing Workplace Trends provided by Dr. Robin Yap, no transcript/caption is available. For an accessible version or more information please contact Dr. Yap . On this…
Robin Yap and Lorianne Weston · 1 min read
Trying to find balance when your home is now the workplace and the classroom? Check out the links below for tips and best practices for productivity, collaboration, and managing teams. PRODUCTIVITY Staying Productive…
I4PL Research Committee · 1 min read
Today’s new normal is not only about communication in a virtual work setup. It is all about working collaboratively while maintaining our physical distance. Check out the links below for ideas to help you video…
I4PL Research Committee · 1 min read
At the Institute for Performance and Learning (I4PL) conference this year, I, along with my lead student-researcher, James McGinlay , presented initial findings of our ongoing federally funded research on the impact of…
Dr. Robin Yap, LLB, MSc, DM, Fellow · 4 min read
Looking for some inspiration? Check out the links below to dip into some of the hottest trends in learning and development. 6 Steps to Follow to Master eLearning Design : This article covers the six basic steps to make…
I4PL Research Committee · 1 min read
In this third article on virtual learning software we will discuss, arguably, the most commonly used online learning platform: web conferencing. Given its popularity, we’ll focus the discussion on standard features and…
Lakshmi Puthanvedu and Caroline Smith Bailey · 2 min read
Subject Matter Experts or SMEs are critical to instructional design, but working with them can be a challenge. No wonder one blogger described them as “your ultimate frenemy” ( Working With Subject Matter Experts: The…
Melissa Pound · 4 min read
The way we think, learn, and act has changed enormously in the past couple of years. The change was slow, going at its own pace from classroom to blended to online education in both the corporate and educational…
Nidhi Jaitly · 3 min read
With different parts of the country in various stages of re-opening, learning professionals are expanding their online learning capabilities. In this article, the second in a four-part series on virtual learning…
Lakshmi Puthanvedu and Caroline Smith Bailey · 2 min read
American Psychological Association https://www.apa.org/helpcenter/road-resilience (en anglais) Introduction Comment les personnes s’y prennent-elles pour faire face aux événements difficiles qui changent leurs vies? Le…
Administration · 8 min read
Too often we associate resilience with extraordinary people while in reality, most of us are resilient and have the capacity to learn to be more so. In the fall of 2019, a colleague and I were contracted to develop and…
Dr. Mary Brodhead · 8 min read
During the past several months, we have had to reimagine the way we work, learn, shop, and interact. Organizations have learned the value of going virtual, and many are considering ramping up their online capabilities.…
Lakshmi Puthanvedu and Caroline Smith Bailey · 3 min read
With the global spread of the COVID-19 pandemic many organizations opted to move their meetings, training and learning to online environments. This transition happened seemingly overnight as virtual communication tools,…
Agnieszka Gorgon · 3 min read
10 Best Practices: Trust . To get to the hearts and minds of every member of your virtual team, you need to be trustworthy. Show you care. Clear norms . Identify what's expected of you, allow flexible work hours but…
Dr. Robin Yap, LLB, MSc, DM, Fellow · 1 min read
These resources were originally curated in the first days of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Many of the tips remain timely for virtual working and learning. Read the latest Information about the pandemic World Health…
I4PL Research Committee · 1 min read
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