The Rise of Learning Technology Ecosystems

One increasingly important role for L&D professionals is the selection of learning technologies. If you're considering any kind of new tools for your organization, you'll be glad to know there is some great information from RedThread Research that can give you a huge helping hand.

Before you go down the rabbit hole of extensive online searches and less than helpful reviews, you should read their "The Art and Science of Designing A Learning Tech Ecosystem" report. This excellent report gives you an overview of how learning technologies are becoming more focused and increasingly interconnected to form a learning technologies ecosystem. *

Did you know that the average organization is using 11 different learning technologies?

As you consider your next learning technology move, this infographic outlines the 8 tech functionality categories – both those used to engage employees with their own development and those that L&D functions use to manage their work.

https://redthreadresearch.com/2020/03/17/choosing-learning-tech-infographic/

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About the Author 

With over two decades of real-life, in-the-trenches experience designing and delivering learning experiences, Mike Taylor understands that effective learning isn’t about the latest fad or trendy new tools. Known for his practical, street-savvy style, Mike is a regular and highly-rated speaker at industry events, and consults on organizational learning design and technology at Change 4 Growth in Columbus, Ohio. Mike holds an MBA degree from Ohio University and a master’s degree in educational technology from San Diego State University.