Obsidian Blog
Topics range from elearning tools and resources, to instructional design and the science of learning.
xAPI, CMI-5, and Mobile Learning: What Do You Need to Know?
Posted Apr 22, 2015 by Stephen Victor
A few members of the Obsidian team went to the ATD Houston Technology Expo recently. It was a great networking experience, and we learned a lot (and had a yummy lunch).
What’s My Motivation? Building Learner Interest.
Posted Mar 31, 2015 by Stephen Victor
Why do learners choose to learn? What keeps them going in an eLearning course? We all want our courses to be engaging and effective. We want our learners to want to take our courses. In other words, we want them to be motivated to learn.
Will Chat Replace Email? Slack Thinks So.
Posted Mar 24, 2015 by Stephen Victor
In a recent New York Times blog post, Farhad Manjoo writes about a new messaging app that “may finally sink email.” The app, called Slack, is intended to facilitate group discussion and collaboration, and it works across a wide range of devices.
Making Connections: Trends in Social Learning
Posted Mar 11, 2015 by Stephen Victor
As instructional designers, we're aware of various theories about how and why people learn. And, of course, we've heard about social learning. As mobile technology advances, learning has moved from the classroom and the desktop computer, to the world. And just as technology has advanced, learning theory has advanced. So, where are we going with learning theory in the 21st century? Here are some possibilities.
That’s Not My Style: Learning Preferences and Instructional Design
Posted Mar 5, 2015 by Stephen Victor
Why do we still speak of people (or ourselves) as having a "visual" or "auditory" (or "tactile" and so on) learning style? Let's take a look at what the research literature has to say on "learning styles" and how they apply to instruction.
Informal Learning in the Workplace
Posted Feb 26, 2015 by Stephen Victor
How can you make learning continue to be effective after the learner closes the browser window or leaves the classroom? Here are a few ideas for encouraging informal learning in the workplace.
Adult Learning Theory and Training Design
Posted Feb 20, 2015 by Stephen Victor
In this article, we'll take a look at the assumptions of adult learning theory and explore ways in which to apply it to the design of corporate eLearning.
ATDTK 2015 Mobile Learning Session
Posted Feb 19, 2015 by Monica Savage
I love the learning conferences, and ATD TechKnowledge is one of my favorites. Having the opportunity to speak there about mobile learning was a great experience and we received a lot of great, valuable feedback.
Executive Insight into the New Blend of Learning
Posted Feb 18, 2015 by Monica Savage
I had an interesting conversation at the ATD TechKnowledge conference last month. I was speaking with a team of CEOs on learning and development issues, and they were sharing what’s important to them in learning and how they choose their learning avenues. Here are some highlights:
What Are You Doing to Support Your Online Learners
Posted Feb 13, 2015 by Stephen Victor
We all know that online learning is on the rise. But what are we doing to support learners in the online environment?
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