Real-World Transformation of Higher Education through Skills-Based and AI Literacy
Remote Learner. On a scale of one to 10, where one is the worst word you can come up with to describe online learning in the education sector, aka EdTech, and 10 is where the word you should have used to describe it, education, and I’m looking at you, colleges and universities, scored a one.…
Top 75 Learning Systems in 2022
I remember the very first time. The first time that I saw myself appearing in ads in Mexico with some pretty spiffy bell bottom jeans, striped no less. Then there was the entire ensemble, shirt and jeans. I was only seven. A star in the making. Just as I remember those fond memories (okay, I…
Synthesis plus content plus granular data – It’s all there for your learning
My name is Craig, and I’m working in a job that requires me to learn about Microsoft Word because I’ll use it often. You know some things but not everything. You might be interested in using AI, like Copilot, with Word or learning to use macros or VBA in Excel. You can learn to create…
UpSkilling – Change the Mindset
Remote workers. Deskless workers. Regardless of the preferred term, your employees, your customers are likely working from home. They are not coming into your office or some other facility. And with that, becomes a challenge for L&D and Training. The Good Old Days – As in early Feb. 2020 Let’s look into our crystal ball…
Looming Gap in The Education Sector In SA
South Africa is a country alive with possibility. Despite its unrivaled beauty, the dramatic landscapes, ocean views, rich history and culture, South Africa remains a largely unequal society. A reality perpetuated by the broken and unequal education system. The start of the new school year brings back into focus the looming gap that’s prevalent in…
My dinner with GPT-4 – The Q&A
If you have ever been unfortunate enough to watch my Dinner with Andre, you will recall it is two people across from one another talking. That’s it. Yes, I know, Academy Award material. Anyway, this won’t be that. I met up with GPT-4 earlier this week. The sun was out for our midday discussion. GPT-4…
AI’s Impact on Workforce: Emphasizing Skills Over Roles
Skills, Gig Economy, Training, Learning, Employee Onboarding, Job Role, Workforce Development, and AI-these are not just random words. They are interconnected elements that shape the future of our workforce. What do these seemingly disparate elements have in common? How do they intersect in the context of AI and workforce development? What if we added corporate…
Skills for The Future
The Future of Skills. I’m sure you have heard this phrase. It’s everywhere. Some sites provide the answer to the question – “What are the skills of the future?” Yet, that shouldn’t be the question. What should be the first question – “What do skills of the future mean?” “How does it apply to those…
Do You Have Good Listening Skills?
The authors of a new book believe that changing our conversations may improve our relationships and our lives. Could that help you?
The Focus – Reskill, not upskill
I suspect it is similar to other sports around the world. Whereas one player is selected/signed for one position on the team, then the team decides they want them to be at another position. The problem though is that the person has never played that position before. What happens then? Well, the player agrees to…
