Learning Research & Science
Insights culled from analysis and inquiry that keep learning professionals up-to-date on how people learn, technologies, approaches, and performance improvement practices.
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The State of Sexual Harassment Training in the #MeToo Era
Ineffective sexual harassment training is endemic. A recent content analysis looks at why and suggests ways to innovate.
By Pamela Hogle • -
New Research Director Bozarth to Focus on Practicality
The eLearning Guild’s new research director, Jane Bozarth, looks forward to sharing practical, accessible research with the Guild community.
By Pamela Hogle • -
Using Video for Learning: New eLearning Guild Research
Video for learning is growing in importance, and designers are finding more ways to use it. The latest eLearning Guild research puts numbers to the trend.
By Stephen Haskin • -
Marc My Words: I Predict More Predictions for 2018
We have come to the silly season of predictions for 2018 about our field. Here are Marc’s 15 predictions about what will be predicted.
By Marc Rosenberg • -
Using Video for Learning
In fall 2017, The eLearning Guild conducted a survey with its members on how they are using video for learning. This research report delves into the data collected from the survey and shares key findings.
By Stephen Haskin • -
Six Key Executive Gamification Questions for Karl Kapp
Respected expert Karl Kapp shares trends and research in gamification, why learning executives should invest in it, and how to present it in the C-suite.
By Susan Jacobs • -
Five Psychological Principles Fueling Gamification
Gamification satisfies fundamental human desires such as competition and the need for recognition, and bolsters a sense of community in the workplace.
By Susan Jacobs • -
Is Instructional Design a Dying Art? Renewing the Conversation
This research report delves into the future of instructional design and the evolving role of instructional designers.
By Sharon Vipond • -
Promote Active Learning; It Sticks!
Active learning is more “sticky” than passive learning, and it’s a better way to improve engagement—and results—than buying into persistent myths about how people learn.
By Pamela Hogle • -
Microlearning in China
Relying on pervasive smartphones, microlearning is playing an increasingly vital role in the corporate learning ecosystem. Corporate microlearning has made a great leap forward in China since 2015. The following results from a 2016 national survey capture the microlearning practice in Chinese companies today and make suggestions for how firms should move forward.
By Wei He, Zhaoliang Qiu •