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Affectivism and Predictive Analytics at the Learning and Performance Crossroads
A basic tenet of learning and performance (L&P) is that it subsumes the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains. The most mature of the three in modeling human behavior have traditionally been behavioral science and cognitive science. In the July 2021 issue of Nature Human Behaviour (VOL 5 | JULY 2021 | 816–820 | www.nature.com/nathumbehav), authors of “The Rise Of Affectivism” ponder “…whether we have moved beyond the eras of behaviourism and cognitivism, into the era of affectivism.”

Toward a Learning and Performance Science
Have you heard the buzzwords around big data? You know, digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), scalability, low-code/no-code solutions, predictive analytics, shift-left, contextualization, and so many more. An expert recently published a list of 101 terms that data analysts should know.

Unlocking Creativity
Experienced HR leaders and learning experts discuss how the business of education and training can help learners tap their creative potential, why a snapback to pre-pandemic teaching approaches is a no-go, and why the future of learning is interactive.


How are Corporate and Education Learning and Development the Same?
L&D will never be the same. The last year has redefined training. Corporate and Education training both moved online. Our experiences with the move differed. We can learn from each other and make our jobs easier by having a mutually beneficial relationship.

Lessons Learned from an Unexpected Pandemic
The good news is that we appear to be nearing the end of the pandemic at least in some parts of the world. There is clearly much more to be done to make vaccines available to everyone, but in some countries the transition to post-pandemic life has begun and abandoned masks, those items that were precious just months ago, are beginning to appear in the streets.

Dynamic Tips for Networking at The Learning Ideas Conference and Beyond
You've signed up for The Learning Ideas Conference 2021. Now what? No doubt, you want to network. Since the conference is virtual, you won’t have those random run-ins with interesting people in the hallway or lunch with a random table of people. Who says you won’t? Here are some ways you can successfully network at The Learning Ideas Conference this year

Design in Education: Creating Effective Learning Experiences
The concept of design is gaining attention in the education industry. Bringing the complex idea of design into learning experiences takes courage, deep reflection, perseverance, and lots of practice. Here’s how educators can learn from designers.