Tom Spiglanin

I try to write a few times each month on topics related to learning in the workplace. Inspiration for writing usually comes from one encounter or another that starts me thinking and synthesizing new thoughts, merging the new with prior knowledge. Lately, my thoughts are often tangential to the organizational training function but still relevant (like speaking in public or writing). My posts are intended to be easy to read and follow, but often this comes at the cost of less detail. Where appropriate, I’ll include reference to other, often longer posts, for those who want that additional detail. If ever you find you need more information, please don’t hesitate to ask or post a reply. My post topics will vary with what I’ve found interesting, but I’ll try to stick with the theme of this site as much as possible: workplace learning.

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Posts by Tom Spiglanin

My DevLearn Experience (video) – Days 2 and 3

These are my experiences on Days 2 and 3, a few seconds at a time. Thanks for watching! @tomspiglanin This work by Tom Spiglanin is licensed […]

The Making Of Microvideos with Friends at DevLearn

I had quite a few people asking how the videos we made at the DevLearn conference came about (see video 1 and video 2). This […]

It’s Not Personal

I recently witnessed several surprising examples of  miscommunication on Twitter and Skype. Tension rose between people I thought were friends and harsh words were typed. […]

Integrity

David Kelly recently wrote a post about, “How to Recognize Snake Oil in Your Personal Learning Network.” Seldom do I read a post beginning to end more […]

The Mobile Handset, an Inflection Point?

Today I feel like rambling a bit. This time my thoughts are about wearable technology and the mobile handset (smartphone). Wearable technologies are coming, with many […]

Microlearning Video on a Shoestring – Introduction

Welcome to this introduction to Microvideo on a Shoestring. I’m planning a series of these videos to discuss the “how’s and why” of short form […]

Of Metaphors and Perception

I love metaphors. They, along with analogies, serve many purposes in learning as evidenced by a quick scan of the #lrnchat transcript on analogies earlier this year. Metaphors […]

Microlearning Video on Shoestring – Script Formatting

Part 2 in the Microlearning Video on a Shoestring series, an examination of how to format a video script, the four key elements you will […]

Microlearning Video on a Shoestring – Pacing

This is the third installment in my Microlearning Video on a Shoestring series, this focused on the concept of pacing. Seven tips are shared here: Focus on […]

The New Nerd

100-year-old wearable technology, circa 1915 In a recent post I wrote about the wrist watch as a century-old example of wearable technology. Knowing the time of day […]

Ten Things I Believe About Workplace Learning

For nearly three years, I’ve been exploring social learning, informal learning, and the changing workplace. My  beliefs about workplace learning have evolved quite a bit over those […]

I Believe in the 70:20:10 framework

Charles Jennings promotes a 70:20:10 framework for organizational learning, where on-the-job experiential/informal learning and social learning represent the preponderance of each employee’s overall learning. Only […]

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