I read through a number of articles and blog posts each day as part of my ongoing professional development. Each week, I curate a few of my favorites, including a brief introduction explaining why I find the post valuable and recommend you read it.
Here’s a summary of this week’s content:
- Analytics elevate employee learning experiences
- Reflection boosts knowledge application measurement
- AI revolutionizing higher education experience
- Embracing mistakes promotes continuous improvement
- Quick strategy to combat procrastination
Analytics and Data: Improve Your Results
This article by Bill Brandon highlights the value of learning analytics in improving learning experiences for employees, emphasizing its potential to provide actionable insights for optimizing training programs, personalizing learning pathways, and integrating emerging technologies like AI and VR for immersive training experiences in the field of learning and development.
Building Reflection and Accountability into the Learning Process
This article by Karl Kapp highlights the value of incorporating reflection into learning and development programs and explores a process that actively promotes reflection, commitment to action, and knowledge application measurement.
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Reshaping Education
This article by Seraine Page explores how AI tools, including ChatGPT, are being integrated into higher education to enhance the learning experience, prepare students for the job market, and improve efficiency in tasks like writing and communication, making it valuable for learning and development professionals seeking insights into AI's role in education and workforce readiness.
The art of making good misstakes
This article by Tim Harford is valuable to L&D professionals because it highlights the importance of creating an environment where individuals and organizations can openly acknowledge and learn from mistakes, emphasizing the need for both psychological safety and analytical tools to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
A 30-second tactic for overcoming mental resistance
This article by Chris Bailey emphasizes a simple yet effective approach to overcoming resistance and procrastination in tasks, helping us make progress on our projects and learning initiatives.
