• August 19, 2021 • Hi, reader! This week, we’re tackling questions related to online learning. Specifically, the questions addressed in this issue are: Do particular pedagogical factors play a role in learner persistence culture differences? Does mobile microlearning increase...
• August 12, 2021 • Welcome! This week, we’ll be chatting about a couple of ways to improve your assessment strategies. Our articles ask the following questions: Should learners have access to content during assessments, study sessions, and practice tests? Is...
• August 5, 2021 • This week, as the title suggests, we’re talking about robots, avatars, and mice. A bit more specifically, the following questions are addressed: Are there gender differences in learning with educational robots? Do we perform better...
• July 29, 2021 • Today, we’re interested in a couple of questions: Do physical movements, specifically circling and pointing, improve learning? How do consumers learn while using configuration tool kits?
• July 22, 2021 • This week, we’ll be talking about the social influences on learning, in a couple of different forms. The questions of interest are: Does group learning help improve self-directed learning? Which social media functions impact learning performance?
• July 15, 2021 • This issue of LSW is focused on self-directed learning and learner engagement. The questions we’re focusing on this week are: How do instructional design factors impact independent online learning? In a self-directed learning context, what are learners' intentions for further...
• July 8, 2021 • This week, we’re talking about fun in the workplace and connecting with others. The questions we’ll be asking and answering this week are: Do fun activities promote informal learning? How can technology boost informal learning?...
• July 1, 2021 • This week, I'm featuring two articles that focus on the following questions: Does immersive virtual reality increase learning? Do interpolated questions improve podcast listeners' knowledge acquisition and retention?
• June 17, 2021 • Someone recently asked me about “learning in the flow of work,” a “new” concept “coined” by a popular L&D consultant; based on what I’ve heard, this concept sounds like a shiny new way to say “informal learning,”...
• June 11, 2021 • This week I’m revisiting some of my favorite reviews of articles related to gamification. Topics we’ll cover include: Gamification and motivation One-time badges vs. streaks Gamified learning for behavior change
• June 4, 2021 • This issue is all about blended learning. Is it effective? What's the impact on knowledge and practice? Is it cheaper?
• May 28, 2021 • This issue is all about the use of humor in instruction. Enjoy!
• May 21, 2021 • This week’s issue of LSW highlights research on one topic: gamification. Specifically, we’ll focus on the following questions: To what degree does gamification impact perceived motivation in learning? How do prizes influence learner performance? Do learners involved...
• May 14, 2021 • This week, we’re highlighting two questions: How can you use sound instructional practices in workplace learning? How can distributed practice enhance learning outcomes?
• May 7, 2021 • This week, we’re highlighting two questions: What strategies have been identified for providing effective adult education? How can you create effective instructional videos?
• April 30, 2021 • Happy Friday! This week we're focusing on two questions related to learning objectives and course design: Where should you put the learning objectives for an online course? How can learning objectives be optimized to enhance...
• April 23, 2021 • Happy Friday! This week we're focusing on two questions: Text or video: what's best for learners? Does the YouTube comment section have value for learners?
• April 16, 2021 • This week we're focusing on two questions: Can enterprise social media use improve organizational learning? Do interesting but irrelevant details impair learning?
• April 8, 2021 • This week we're focusing on the following questions: Does the presence of a social robot, combined with gamification elements, encourage learning? How do notifications impact learning? Can background music enhance learning efficiency?
• March 25, 2021 • This week, we're taking a look at three topics: Learning analytics and user behavior Note-taking using devices Training transfer
• March 18, 2021 • This week, we're slightly obsessed about the following questions: How can we optimize informal workplace learning? What's the impact of managerial coaching on workplace engagement? Why has no one sent in any pet photos this week? Would...
• March 11, 2021 • This week, we're tackling the following questions: How does an instructor's mood in a video lecture impact learners? What does a learner's cognitive load tell us about potential training transfer? How can instructors reduce the impact of seductive...
• March 4, 2021 • This week we're answering the following questions: Does incorporating gambling into an LMS increase learner engagement? Can spaced practice using a flashcard app improve test performance? What are the most common assessment mistakes made by...
We’re dedicating this week’s issue to a singular topic: diversity training.
