“Have you ever experienced meeting over 10,000 professional peers from all over the world in one place during four days?”

Ger DriesenMay 31, 2017Learning Notes

Ger’s Learning Notes #09
ATD 2017

Have you ever experienced meeting over 10,000 professional peers from all over the world in one place during four days? I feel privileged that I had the opportunity to join ATD 2017 in Atlanta last week (May 21-24).

Hot topics at ATD were micro learning, all things ‘brain science’, adaptivity and personalised learning. All things related to ‘impact’ seem to be popular every year.

The four learning notes in his edition are all related to the ATD conference. You’ll find that one note is from yours truly: the presentation of one of my ATD sessions on ‘How to create a learning & performance ecosystem’.

It was my fourth visit to ATD and every year the event provides an amazing experience. If you ever have the opportunity to attend, go. Next year, early May is the next opportunity.

Hope to see you at the next ATD in San Diego!

(1) Micro Learning in micro time: Creating just-in-time learning

by Shannon Tipton

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What’s it about?

At the start of the conference ATD President and CEO Tony Bingham focussed on the importance of micro learning during his opening speech. Micro learning instantly became the hot topic of the conference. Shannon Tipton gave a very good, well structured and thought through overview of micro learning during her session.

Why read it?

Get a clear and clever overview and understanding of what micro learning is and isn’t.
Learn that ‘micro’ in fact should be ‘right sized’ depending on the actual situation.
Discover the 6 markers and the ‘Discover-Develop-Deliver approach for micro learning.

Where to find it?

Shannon Tipton on micro learning

(2) Activators – How to make learning stick

by Sebastian Bailey

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What’s it about?

There were many sessions related to brain, brain science and the application of brain science in different areas. Sebastian Bailey holds a PhD in Psychology and Education and introduced ‘the Activator’. The Activator is a person who knows what to do when he knows not what to do. He presented the characteristics of an Activator and how learning works best for them.

Why read it?

Learn more about the concept of Activators and their characteristics.
He debunks some myths about effective learning by stating that almost everything works.
He gives concrete and interesting clues – backed up by science – how to make learning stick.
The presentation contains relevant principles that you can apply for effective learning design.

Where to find it?

Sebastian Bailey’s presentation

(3) How it’s made: Create a learning and performance ecosystem

by Ger Driesen

What’s it about?

To handle fundamental strategic learning and development needs, quick fixes won’t do the job. A well-designed learning and performance support ecosystem is needed to yield relevant and sustainable results. What exactly is a learning and performance ecosystem and how can you create one?

Why read it?

The principles and building blocks of learning and performance ecosystems are explained.
Learn about the importance of interconnections of different interventions for additional value and sustainability.
Find clues on how to create and successfully implement a learning and performance ecosystem that fits your context.

Where to find it?

Ger Driesen’s presentation on learning ecosystems

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(4) The 2017 ATD ICE Backchannel: Curated resources #ATD2017

by David Kelly

What’s it about?

David Kelly is a master ‘curator’ who creates a great overview of backchannel resources of major conferences. He does so for many years now (great work!). In this overview you’ll find the most relevant resources of the ATD 2017 conference.

Why watch it?

You’ll find a well structured overview of the most relevant resources related to the conference.
Find general info, session specific info and additional resources that relate to the conference themes.
Be sure that you know of the good work of David Kelly – explore his website for curated resources of many other events

Where to find it?

David Kelly’s curated resources for ATD 2017

About the author

Ger Driesen

Loves to connect people, ideas and inspiration in the global learning community.

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“Have you ever experienced meeting over 10,000 professional peers from all over the world in one place during four days?”

Ger’s Learning Notes #09
ATD 2017

(1) Micro Learning in micro time: Creating just-in-time learning

(2) Activators – How to make learning stick

(3) How it’s made: Create a learning and performance ecosystem

(4) The 2017 ATD ICE Backchannel: Curated resources #ATD2017

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“Have you ever experienced meeting over 10,000 professional peers from all over the world in one place during four days?”

Ger’s Learning Notes #09 ATD 2017

(1) Micro Learning in micro time: Creating just-in-time learning

(2) Activators – How to make learning stick

(3) How it’s made: Create a learning and performance ecosystem

(4) The 2017 ATD ICE Backchannel: Curated resources #ATD2017

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