Beyond the Buzz Episode #13: Adaptive Learning

Moderator Tom Petro and his guests discuss social learning. Questions asked include: Is social learning the same as social networking and collaboration? What kinds of technology are used for social learning?

Moderator Tom Petro leads the discussion about adaptive learning. Questions asked include: What is adaptive learning? Is adaptive learning a philosophy or a technology? How does artificial intelligence factor into adaptive learning?

Moderator Tom Petro leads the discussion about content curation. Questions asked include: What should learning professionals pay attention to when it concerns content curation? What steps should be taken to effectively curate content for learners' needs?

Moderator Tom Petro leads the discussion about design thinking. Questions asked include: What is design thinking? Why is design thinking so popular? Does design thinking have staying power?

Moderator Tom Petro leads the discussion about mobile learning. Questions asked include: How does mobile differ from traditional e-learning? Can traditional e-learning just be converted into mobile?

Moderator Tom Petro leads the discussion about agile. Questions he asks include: What is the agile process? How does agile compare to ADDIE? What are the risks and benefits to using an agile approach?

Moderator Tom Petro leads the discussion about informal learning. Questions he asks include: What are the different forms of informal learning in the corporate environment? How do we track informal learning?

Moderator Tom Petro discusses mindfulness. Questions he asks include: What is mindfulness? How can mindfulness be applied to learning? Is mindfulness here to stay or a passing trend?

Moderator Tom Petro leads the discussion about gamification. Questions he asks include: Why is gamification a valuable (or effective) technique in learning and development? What are some good applications for gamification techniques in learning and performance support?

Moderator Tom Petro leads the discussion about augmented and virtual reality. Questions he asks include: What are some good applications for AR and VR? What are the concerns regarding cost and implementation of AR and VR?