This month marks the end of an era. After nearly a decade and 500+ posts, we are shuttering the Learning Circuits Blog and posting exclusively on the ASTD Learning Technologies Blog. It has been a tough decision, especially with the LC Blog getting some of its highest traffic ever—thanks to the amazing group of guest bloggers who have contributed their ideas and expertise over the past 10 months. So, why are closing it down?Well, ASTD’s website redesign in April enabled us to publish blogs through our own Communities of Practice—rather than externally house them. For the past few months, we have been dual posting new content in both places, but that was never intended to be a long-term solution. So this month, we’re making the transition to post new content solely to the ASTD Learning Technologies Blog. It will still be the same great content, just on a different—and more dynamic—platform that is searchable from anywhere on the ASTD website, making it easier for users to find technology-related content. This isn’t the first time ASTD has revamped the LC Blog into a more serviceable offering. Excited about the new communication tool, we actually started our first blog somewhat ambitiously in 2002 as an experiment lead by informal learning guru Jay Cross and Learning Circuits editor Ryann Ellis. After a few years of misfires and restarts, Jay helped us relaunch the blog as we now know it on January 5, 2005, with a post laying down ground rules for a group-generated blog. In short, the rules were, no self-promotional posts, no personal attacks, and keep it brief—all good advice to heed today, no matter the platform. Indeed, over the years, the blog has seen several incarnations and a parade of learning technology thought leaders contributing content, including Clark Aldrich, Karl Kapp, Donald Clark, Dave Lee, Clark Quinn, Clive Shepherd, Harold Jarche, and most notably Tony Karrer, who was at the helm for nearly four years. We thank them and everyone else who shared their ideas, expertise, and dedication to the field. [And have no fear: For those looking for an older post, the LC Blog will remain live with all its content intact.]The final post on the LC Blog, Let’s Stop Pretending, is a fitting one. It’s been the most commented on post we’ve had in years. Written by Craig Wiggins, the post is a rally cry to all learning professionals and instructional designers. Thanks for sending us out on a high note, Craig.For August, our guest blogger is the wonderful Mayra Aixa Villar, who will share her insights on mobile learning.

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Tuesday,Aug 2, 2011- Time: 11:00AM Pacific / 2:00PM Eastern (60 Minute Session)Joe Ganciwill discuss the factors involved with creating or repurposing eLearning forhandheld devices and show how to use Adobe Captivate with Adobe Device Central(both included in the Adobe eLearning Suite) to create, test and deliverexcellent eLearning. Users will be able to access interactive, media-richlearning experiences wherever and whenever desiredhttp://www.trainingmagnetwork.com/welcome/joeganci_aug2

The Institute for Simulation and Training at the University of Central Florida has published an online database known as the Instructional Strategies Indicator (ISI). The ISI contains 150 instructional strategies, indexed by when and where instruction occurs, the evidence for instructional efficacy, the size of the group being instructed, the expertise of the learner, and... Read More ›

Part 2 in a 4-part series on what the Human Capital Community of Practice can learn from neuroscienceNeuroscience is a field buzzing with new findings that are indisputably attention-grabbing. But what practical value do these findings offer for those in ASTD’s Human Capital Community of Practice? In part two of this four-part series on what neuroscience can offer to the Human Capital CoP, Dr. Erika Garms examines two related functions critical for our success in the workplace—focus and attention. Readers will learn what supports and challenges focus and attention so they can improve their own performance, and coach or train others in their organizations to improve their performance. We will also explore the facts and fiction surrounding multitasking, which may change the way you allocate your time and energy... continue reading

Help! And I thought I’d sneak through July without being tagged!Well it just isn’t going to happen!Paul Cornies’ recent post, 4 R's Meme: Favourite Posts, asks those tagged to select 4 of their favourite posts from their own blog, one from each of the categories: Rants, Resources, Reflections and Revelations.The posts are then listed with a brief summary on each describing:why it was important,why it had lasting value or impact,how you would update it for today.The intrepid bloggers are to tag all of their selected posts with the label postsofthepast and then select five (or so) other bloggers to tap with this meme.Here are my 4 selected posts, not all of them directly related to education:Rants - What Do You Do With A Fan Of Links?Infowhelm is ubiquitous and can even exist within a single post in the form of numerous links to dozens of associated and not so related resources. This rant-category post raged about the problem and brought forth sympathy, further discussion and some solutions. I’d like to be able to write more posts like this one.Resources - Ship-shape and Bristol FashionI needed to write 'Ship-shape and Bristol Fashion' to find out, firsthand, that bloggers have their own strong beliefs about their practices in publishing a post. I was aware that some readers may not have been familiar with the possibility of hazardous html and how it may be introduced. What I did not anticipate was that in the territory of other experienced bloggers, this topic could be hallowed ground.Reflections - Collective behaviourGroup dynamics is a current issue that’s the subject of numerous studies at different levels in society. The behaviour of the group, as opposed to the behaviour of its component individual acting as an isolate, is a paradox. This was a popular post that didn’t really put forward enough questions to stimulate further engagement through comments.Revelations - In Praise of Plaudit Positive feedback is such an important encourager for the learner and especially the isolated distance-learner. It is one of the cornerstones of learner engagement.'In Praise of Plaudit' sparked a discussion in comments that affirmed the need for teachers, tutors and elearning technologists to embrace the importance of learner encouragement through feedback.What I didn’t take into account when I wrote the post was that every educator has their own perspective on the learner. It is perhaps unclear to those who have not experienced distance-learner contact firsthand, the important differences between learners who have face-to-face contact with tuition and the needy situations so often experienced by isolated distance-learners.I tag the following intrepid and much respected bloggers:Andrea HernandezCafé ChickKen StewartManish MohanVirginia YonkersRemember to tag your post with the label postsofthepast.

Have you ever wonder what has been going on in your alma mater after you graduated? Eliademy recently partnered with Aalto University School of Economics, Mikkeli Campus to launch their student Bulletin online. Mikkeli Campus houses the one and only International Business … Continue reading →

Here is a free, Open Source eBook from The MASIE Center: Learning Strategies!Including articles from CNN, CIA, Farmers Insurance andothers.104 Pages - Edited by Nigel Paine. Download: http://www.learning2011.com/strategies.

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Saying "thank you" to each one of you is not enough. Eliademy is happy to announce its nomination for the Edison Awards, related to innovation and innovators. Edison Awards have recognized the most innovative new products, services and business in … Continue reading →