Real-World Application: Revolutionizing Learning and Skill Acquisition
Where were you? I’m sure you heard this phrase where someone said, “Where were you when ABC happened?” “What was your reaction?”The same can be applied to the first time you heard of whateverX. I remember sitting on a bench in Mexico City, where I saw three teens lip-synching to a song and posting it…
Knowledge Acquisition? Skill Develop? Go COP
Routines. We all have them. It may be as simple as drinking coffee each morning, watching the news. Perhaps, it is having tea, reading the latest news on the Internet or in the newspaper. We can’t seem to break this routine. We may try to mix it up, and there are days where we can’t…
Employee Training with a Learning System (Forecast)
The idea of talent management becoming an integral part of learning, with such a high level of intertwinement, made me shudder. I am okay with the fact that talent/performance management, as well as learning, should be separate. TM systems needed learning simply because without it, the substance of workforce development was limited. Additionally, it was…
From Istanbul to New York: Nejla Gul-Saglam’s Inspiring Path to Education and Empowerment
When Turkish native Nejla Gul-Saglam began her journey in Computer Programming at Sakarya University, in Turkey, back in 2007, she didn’t yet know how many times her dreams would evolve—and be tested. Today, as a full-time engineering management professional, mother, and proud 2025 graduate of the Master of Engineering in Engineering Management from CU Boulder,…
The Learning Library
For those folks under the age of 35, a library is a place where one goes to find this ancient things known as books. And Audio Books, and lots of index cards – do they still use them? Growing up, the only place to find and read books, magazines was to go to the library.…
Best Practices in RFP and Content Creation
This month’s questions include best practices for creating content/courses; RFPs/RFIs, Relevance of Learning in 2026. Q: We are new to creating courses and see the terms you use – “content creator” and what others use “authoring tools.” Is there a difference? We have a lot of videos we want to use as separate courses –…
Discovering Your Learning Style
Here’s what we know for sure. When it comes to learning, what works for you may not necessarily for me. We all learn differently. You need to discover your learning style and what method works best for you to not just make the grade to progress, but to enjoy the learning process. Keep reading to…
Dr. Eurika Mogane: “Online education helps change our perceptions on a number of topics,...
Dr. Eurika Mogane is a doctor and Alison student from South Africa. Motivated by her medical expertise and her belief in the universal good of free education, Eurika took part in the Alison Coronavirus Course Translation Project last year, translating the life-saving course into Zulu. As well her great work on the online learning front,…
Alison acquires Indian edutech company Dash Beyond
Alison is delighted to announce the acquisition of Dash Beyond, an Indian edutech company that aids job-seekers in achieving their desired career by helping them make informed education and career decisions. Through its interactive career encyclopedia, Dash Beyond uses educational cinema and gamified career exploration to help individuals make better choices about their future education…
From Exile to Empowerment: How Nejla Gul-Saglam’s Determination Led to a Degree
When Turkish native Nejla Gul-Saglam began her journey in computer programming at Sakarya University back in 2007, she didn’t yet know how many times her dreams would evolve—and be tested. Today, as a full-time employee, mother, and proud 2025 graduate of the Master of Engineering in Engineering Management from CU Boulder, Nejla’s story is one…
