David Wilkins has been a thought leader in the online community and in corporate e-Learning industries for more than 15 years. Through the development of simulation technology, LMS solutions, and community offerings, he has pioneered many innovative approaches to solve common workplace challenges, such as employee productivity and performance, recruiting and retention, and corporate communications.

In his current role as Learn.com’s Executive Director of Product Marketing, David is responsible for product strategy and communication of Learn.com’s vision and direction. David is an active speaker at industry conferences, and has written articles for CLO and Learning Solutions magazine among many others.

 

Articles by David Wilkins

Social Media in Learning

(10/5/09)
A frequent question on Twitter and LinkedIn is, “Do social media have a place in learning?” Many trainers think the answer is, “No.” Read this article to learn why that’s the wrong answer, and how to implement social learning in your e-Learning designs!

Self-Efficacy in Social Learning

(9/21/09)
E-Learning designers sometimes show the same fascination with social learning that a moth has with a flame, or an acrophobic with a cliff ledge. Fascinated, but wary of getting too close. The secret to success is dealing with the real challenges: self-confidence, self-esteem, social proof, trust, cultural awareness, and technical knowledge and aptitude. Make the change without fear!

E-Learning's Long Tail: Leaving Walmart to Buy From Amazon

(8/17/09)
Because of the way the media have presented it, most people think of the Long Tail as a strategy for retailers to maximize sales. But there are many not-so-obvious parallels between online retail and online learning, and we can leverage this idea to focus our resources and deliver more value. Read this article to learn how!