DC: So how might this impact the learning ecosystems out there?https://t.co/tMl5ouSX1x#learningecosystems #learningfromthelivingclassroom #careers #careerdevelopment #education #highereducation #change
— Daniel Christian (he/him/his) (@dchristian5) November 25, 2020
On 11/25/2020,
in Alternatives, career development, change, changing business models, colleges, community colleges, cost of getting a degree, credentialing, dangers of the status quo, Daniel S. Christian, disruption, economics, future, future of higher education, game-changing environment, higher education, intelligent systems, learning ecosystem, Learning from the Living [Class] Room, marketplaces, parents/guardians, society, trends, United States, workplace,
by Daniel Christian
On 11/25/2020,
in career development, corporate / business world, staying relevant, student-related, surviving, workplace,
by Daniel Christian
LinkedIn Top Voices 2020: Job Search & Careers — from linkedin.com by Andrew Seaman
Also see:
- What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received? — from linkedin.com by Andrew Seaman
On 11/24/2020,
in business, career development, change, corporate / business world, future, game-changing environment, health, society, workplace,
by Daniel Christian
Employers May Drastically Change Benefits in 2021 — from insights.dice.com by Leslie Stevens-Huffman
Excerpts:
As employers continue to rethink all aspects of business and strategy in the wake of COVID-19, many are also exploring major changes to benefit programs and perks for 2021.
…
After access to routine health services became an issue during the lockdown, some 32 percent of employers are planning to add virtual care or telehealth services to existing health coverage, according to a study by Mercer, an HR consulting firm.
On 11/18/2020,
in 21st century, career development, change, changing business models, future, game-changing environment, ideas, innovation, law schools, Legal operations, legal reform, legal technologies, legislatures / government / legal, workplace,
by Daniel Christian
Bloomberg Law 2021 — from pro.bloomberglaw.com
Excerpt:
Our Bloomberg Law 2021 series sets the stage for a new year, previewing the themes and topics that our experts will be watching closely, so you can effectively navigate the dynamic legal landscape. Our team of experienced legal analysts leverages the latest data and technology to deliver expert perspectives on the legal market to the legal market.
On 11/17/2020,
in active learning, Amazon, career development, cloud-based computing / apps / other cloud-related, corporate / business world, corporate universities / corporate training, platforms, workplace,
by Daniel Christian
Amazon Expands AWS Cloud Training Program — from campustechnology.com by Dian Schaffhauser
Excerpt:
Each tuition-free program is intended to help unemployed and underemployed people — especially those in underrepresented demographics — gain new skills in cloud computing to help them get entry-level jobs in a high-demand field. Students work through scenario-based learning, hands-on labs and coursework.
The training is provided by three organizations: Year Up in San Jose and San Francisco; New College Institute in Martinsville; and Per Scholas in Boston, Washington, DC, New York and Newark.
From DSC:
Very interesting…
On 11/16/2020,
in 24x7x365 access, A/V -- audio/visual, Augmented Reality (AR), career development, education technology, emerging technologies, engagement / engaging students, platforms, Virtual Reality (VR) / worlds / learning, web-based collaboration, workplace, XR - extended reality,
by Daniel Christian
Purdue Project Tackles AR/VR for Workforce Ed — from campustechnology.com by Dian Schaffhauser
Excerpt:
Purdue University has received a $3 million grant from the National Science Foundation to continue development of a prototype that will facilitate workforce education being done through augmented reality and virtual reality.
On 11/11/2020,
in 21st century, 24x7x365 access, adult learning, Artificial Intelligence/Agents/LLMs/and Related, career development, cloud-based computing / apps / other cloud-related, colleges, community colleges, computer science, content development, aggregation, repositories, corporate / business world, corporate universities / corporate training, credentialing, curriculum, Daniel S. Christian, digital learning, distance education, elearning, emerging technologies, entrepreneurship, future, future of higher education, game-changing environment, global / globalization, higher education, ideas, informal learning, innovation, intelligent systems, intelligent tutoring, internet, IT in HE, learning, learning agents, learning ecosystem, Learning from the Living [Class] Room, lifelong learning, microlearning, Microsoft, mobile technologies, more voice more choice more control, New "Amazon.com" of Higher Education, online learning, online media, online tutoring, personalized/customized learning, platforms, professional development, programming, smart/connected TV, social learning / networks, society, staying relevant, streams of content, technologies for your home, technology (general), telepresence, television, tools, training / L&D, trends, United States, universities, vendors, videoconferencing, virtual tutoring, web-based collaboration, workplace,
by Daniel Christian
The Dice Q3 Tech Job Report: Tech Hiring and COVID-19: What You Need to Know — from techhub.dice.com
The report, issued quarterly by Dice, provides
From DSC:
One can quickly see how valuable this information would be as a data feed into an AI-based, next-generation learning platform.
The platform would connect the marketable skills with the courses, websites, blogs, RSS feeds/streams of content, etc. that would help a learner quickly and affordably build such in-demand skills. Given the shortening half-lives of many kinds of information, such a service is needed desperately…especially now with the impact of the Coronavirus.
Also relevant: See how ISTE built its upcoming virtual event!
On 11/10/2020,
in 21st century, adult learning, change, collaboration, communications, corporate / business world, corporate universities / corporate training, digital learning, digital video, engagement / engaging students, experimentation, ideas, innovation, instructional design, learning, learning ecosystem, Learning Experience Design, Learning from the Living [Class] Room, learning hubs & pods & microschooling, lifelong learning, motivation, professional development, staying relevant, strategy, streams of content, training / L&D, using teams, Virtual Reality (VR) / worlds / learning, web-based collaboration, workplace,
by Daniel Christian
Lincoln Financial CIO: How to build a learning culture – even in a pandemic — from enterprisersproject.com by Ken Solon
Lincoln Financial CIO Ken Solon shares how he’s bringing a virtual perspective to his longtime commitment to prioritizing the people behind the technology
Excerpt (emphasis DSC):
In the spirit of test-and-learn, we created “Lean In and Learn IT,” an interactive digital program that provides a deep dive into one key IT strategy each month. Topics include digital and architecture, agile and DevOps, cloud, big data, and cybersecurity.
Based in our virtual collaboration platform, each topic features a kick-off video followed by a drip of content and interaction, including snackable articles, video clips, quizzes, and prizes to keep the team engaged. The month wraps up with a webcast focused on a key business application of the strategy, featuring subject matter experts both from within the IT organization and our business partners.
The involvement of partners is key, as our surveys tell us that few things motivate our teams as effectively as seeing the impact of their work.
From DSC:
Love their use of “streams of content.”
On 11/10/2020,
in 21st century, change, changing business models, collaboration, communications, corporate / business world, creativity, experimentation, ideas, innovation, pace of change, UK, web-based collaboration, workplace,
by Daniel Christian
Digital transformation: 5 ways to balance creativity and productivity — from enterprisersproject.com by Andrew Parker
Creativity and productivity shouldn’t be opposing forces in your digital transformation efforts. Consider these tips to tap the power of both
Excerpt:
Creativity and productivity might sound like they’re poles apart: One is about thinking in new ways; the other is about making things happen.
But in successful digital transformation programs, the two go hand in hand – a perfect marriage of creative thinking that takes the latest technology innovations into account and productive action that brings those new ideas to life.
Today, creativity is more important than ever. As a result of the pandemic, organizations have been forced to think differently and to adapt quickly in order to stay relevant and survive. It’s a case of do or die.
In the wake of the pandemic, creativity is more important than ever.
From DSC:
Another important element here is developing/establishing a culture that is willing to innovate, adapt, experiment, and change. That is SO key in this type of transformation.
It’s clear to me that our people, and their willingness to be agile, innovate, test, and learn, were one of the “secrets” behind those successes. (source)
Also see:
- Remote work: How the pandemic is reshaping the office of the future — from enterprisersproject.com by Raju Vegesna
Having shifted to remote work, more businesses are considering a future with lower-cost office models that give employees choice in how and where they work. Good news: It’s a win-win.
By decentralizing the workforce, companies can attract talent anywhere in the world.
From DSC:
This means that our students must be able to collaborate and to create their deliverables — digitally/virtually/online.
On 11/05/2020,
in business, career development, change, changing business models, health, Learning from the Living [Class] Room, lifelong learning, new business models, society, using teams, workplace,
by Daniel Christian
The Gap Between What C-Suite Leaders Think And What HR Executives And Employees Know About Their Workplaces — from forbes.com by Kathy Caprino
Excerpt:
- C-suite executives now rank organizational complexity, inadequate skills and employee burnout as the top 3 greatest challenges their businesses will face in the next 2 years, and 84% of CHROs say over the next two years they will prioritize agility and flexibility in the workforce. Yet only 19% of HR executives say their HR function has the proper business acumen or capabilities to do so
- 74% of executives believe they’re helping their employees learn new skills needed to work during the pandemic yet only 38% of their employees believe the same
- Despite nearly 80% of C-suite executives say they’re supporting the physical and emotional health of their workers right now, only 46% of employees agree
On 10/31/2020,
in business, corporate / business world, trends, videoconferencing, web-based collaboration, workplace,
by Daniel Christian
State of Remote Work 2020 — from owllabs.com
Excerpts:
- Almost 70% of full-time workers in the U.S are working from home during COVID-19
- 1 in 2 people won’t return to jobs that don’t offer remote work after COVID-19
- 77% of respondents agree that after COVID-19, being able to work from home (WFH) would make them happier
- 75% of people are the same or more productive during COVID-19 while working from home
During COVID-19, on average, people are saving $479.20 per month.
On 10/29/2020,
in adjunct faculty, Canvas - and other Instructure-related items, CMS/LMS, colleges, community colleges, education technology, engagement / engaging students, faculty, higher education, remote teaching and learning, society, sociology, student teaching/teacher education, student-related, teachers, teaching & learning, teaching online, trends, United States, universities, workplace,
by Daniel Christian
State of Student Success and Trends in Higher Education — from instructure.com
2020 Global Research Study and Trends
Excerpt (emphasis DSC):
In the following report, we’ve identified six leading trends for student success and engagement in today’s world:
- Career readiness is the number one priority for students.
- Institutions need to think beyond the lecture.
- Faculty-student engagement is critical.
- Online learning needs to be intentionally designed.
- Socioeconomic disparities impact engagement.
- Democratisation of education begins with equitable access.
On 10/26/2020,
in career development, health, higher education, law schools, parents/guardians, United States, universities, workplace,
by Daniel Christian
Goodbye, Guilt! Exchanging Guilt For Gratitude During COVID-19 And Beyond — from abovethelaw.com by Joseline Jean-Louis Hardrick
Shift your focus from the guilt and what is missing to what is present and helpful.
Excerpt:
Do you often feel guilty, drained, conflicted, or like, no matter what you do, it’s never enough? You aren’t alone. One poll on WorkingMother.com discovered that 57 percent of women feel guilty every day!
The pandemic has changed how we live and work. And now, more than ever, you may be getting worried and guilty about everything! This article provides one simple trick to release all that guilt and achieve peace, positivity, and assertiveness.