There is a lot of talk about types of learning experiences you develop and deliver, which LMS you use, and the devices your learners prefer. However, there are a few common threads you should weave through your learning programme make it meet the needs of a modern workforce. What does today’s workforce want? It wants […] Read more
Skop, an architecture firm in Zurich, Switzerland, has completed a self-sufficient school in the Swiss village of Port. Using prefabricated timber construction methods, sustainably sourced wood has been used throughout the school’s design. From an environmental perspective, the building has an air-tight envelope with an energy-efficient ventilation system. Also, operable windows allow natural cross ventilation […] Read more
You must have heard the modern learning buzzwords: agile, embedded, micro-learning courses that are gamified and social. And how about creating learning journeys enhanced by artificial intelligence to empower people on their learning paths? All of these capabilities and concepts may be useful, interesting and perhaps effective. But at the end of the day, what are […] Read more
Students from the Bergen School of Architecture in Norway have built a school building in a Mozambique village using sand bags, bottles and grass. It took 19 architect students five weeks in Southern Africa to build this school building in 12 days. The building consists of an enclosed room for computers and a more flexible space with […] Read more
Self-directed workplace learning sounds like a utopian vision. Especially, since management support and direction is one of the key factors in workplace learning according to LinkedIn’s 2018 Workplace Learning Report. Talent developers name “increased manager involvement” as the #2 challenge they face. Work and learn from anywhere However, with co-workers able to work from anywhere, they can […] Read more
American architect firm Ennead has completed a new building for the engineering programme at the University of Texas in Austin, USA. Two towers are linked by a central glass volume with diamond-patterned structural supports across its facade. Located on the university’s campus in central Austin, the Engineering Education and Research Center (EERC) houses part of the Cockrell School […] Read more
We came across two interesting articles by Hans Mangelschots, owner of HRTOOLZ.online, Panel Expert at the HRTech.Community and contributor at the HR TrendInstitute. In these articles, Hans primarily focuses on co-worker engagement by providing a digital experience to new recruits and co-workers. He then explains what this could mean for HR. The below is a summary, […] Read more
Even though shipping containers are commonly seen on the backs of trucks, they make perfect schoolrooms as well. You can find them for sale in Perth, New York, London, Cape Town, and just about any other major town or city throughout the world. Their durability makes them ideal for long-term building projects. From North America to Africa and […] Read more
On June 7, 2018, Tom Haak, Director of the HR Trend Institute, delivered a speech on “HR trends and the opportunities for learning organisations”. Although some people seem to be tired of trends (which Tom included in the transcript of his presentation), we focus on the opportunities that trends present. Here’s a summary of these […] Read more
Masahiko Fujimori Architects have designed a creative learning space with colourful façade for the Morinoie Nursery School in Sendai, Japan. ‘We designed an “urban-style” nursery school building that can efficiently accommodate increased numbers of children, while also encouraging their curiosity, creativity, and connection with the local community,‘ the architects describe. Source
