1. The classroom – no longer 4 walls and rows of desks Once, the boundaries of the classroom, and the roles of students and instructors, were clearly delineated. Today, technological advances and pressures from students mean that “lectures” may happen live, in a formal classroom, or on-demand on a student’s computer. Blended learning is becoming the norm with education-on-demand for students. This presents some wonderful opportunities for learning but necessitates a fundamental shift in the Read more

Traditional methods of recruiting such as job boards and employment fairs are proving less successful in the current oversupplied workforce.  These traditional and costly methods are generating a large number of applicants who are under-qualified for positions and are effectively wasting recruiters’ time in vetting their applications.  Organizations are taking advantage of social media and embracing it as an effective method to attract and retain employees. Social media offers a largely free and far more Read more

The Internet has become indispensable in the modern world.  It is the number one source for media content while at work and the number two for gathering consumer information while at home.  The number of people using social media platforms on the Internet is growing at a rapid rate.  Facebook, the most popular social network is closing in on one billion active users.  Sophisticated mobile devices make it very convenient for individuals to stay connected Read more