Bridging the Digital Divide for Adult Learners: Observations Over 8 Years
In my book, The Seven Year Education Itch: Adult Learning in Vocational Training, published in 2016, I explore the various hurdles that adult learners face when grappling with technology. The chapter, “How Adults Struggle with Technology,” discusses a concept I developed to summarise the challenges adult learners encounter with technology. These include biases, digital literacy […]
Samsung Power Up Education Summit
I was recently fortunate to be selected to represent Independent Schools Queensland and attend the Samsung Power Up Education Summit in Seoul. The concept behinds the Summit, the first of its kind for Samsung, was to connect with other educational experts in the Oceania region and gain a better understanding of how Samsung integrated systems […]
Recognition and Awards 2022
This year has seen a lot of growth in my learning and achievements and some awards. I have built a team around the globe to deliver training on DCFC Chargers and implemented a Global Certification Program for all Technicians to be part of a program to service and maintain DC Chargers. I also presented at […]
Digitally literate and being digitally fluent are two different things
I read recently a very interesting article on https://edtechfactotum.com/ about Digital Fluency vs Digital Literacy by Clint Lalonde. Why this was so interesting to me was in relation to that in my writings on Adult Learning with technology I discuss the challenges that an adult learners faces when entering the world of learning after a […]
AR / VR in eLearning
Recently I came across this article on eLearning Industry that talks about AR and VR in the eLearning space. However, in spite of all the benefits, eLearning also poses a plethora of challenges which Virtual Reality (VR) aims to solve. VR brings with it a realm of simulations and real-life knowledge that makes retaining content and applying […]
The Learning and Performance Institute Capability Map
After listening to a The Good Practice Podcast on What Makes a good Learning Leader, a discussion was had on the Learning & Performance Institute (LPI) Capability Map. The tool aims to provide a global view of the skills needed to deliver modern workplace learning and development. As a Learning and Development professional, I’d recommend […]
Common Problems eLearners Face
When I read this article How To Solve The Most Common Problems eLearners Face, I couldn’t help but links this back to my theories that Adult Learners face when learning with technology – Bias, Literacy, Experience and Exposure, Fear and social / cultural exposure 1. Resistance To Change It’s common to see some initial resistance […]
Learning Leader Type – What are you?
I came across the article titled What’s Your Learning Leader Type? at eLearning Industries and got me wondering what Learning Leader I am. Learning leaders are trailblazing, driving, focusing, and strategizing corporate training solutions. Read all about the 4 character types who make up these learning leaders and discover which one you identify with most. […]
Increasing Learner Engagement And Motivation In Moodle
Original article: https://elearningindustry.com/learner-engagement-moodle-4-ways-increasing by Ben Young Gaining the interest of learners and maintaining it throughout the training experience is one of the main goals of every learning professional. Here are some Moodle key features and functionalities that will help you increase learner engagement in Moodle LMS. 1. Badges In Moodle The Harvard Business Review named […]
LMS User Experience: Does It Really Matter?
Original Article: LMS User Experience: Does It Really Matter? – eLearning Industry Why LMS User Experience Matters For Both Front And Back-End Users Many organizations thinking about onboarding a new LMS have clearly defined expectations. This usually includes support services, reporting capabilities, and pricing structure. However, many overlook one of the most crucial aspects of […]
