Further exploring the Technology Adoption Model www.meganstrant.com/putting-tam-...

Rolling out new technology in the workplace? That’s the easy part. Getting people to actually use it? That’s where the real work begins. I’ve shared a breakdown of TAM, common pitfalls, and practical detail to boost engagement in my latest blog. www.meganstrant.com/what-is-the-...

I used copilot for a project at home with my tween today. We asked it for a plan, materials, and steps to reupholster our dining chairs. It was easier than watching YouTube. We reviewed steps and tweaked. Structured, very helpful, and happy with the outcome #copilot #aiadoption

When I considered what I could share as a new blog on technology adoption for ENow, what immediately came to mind are the common mistakes organisations make. These thoughts are shared in a new blog on their Microsoft Adoption Blog. www.enowsoftware.com/solutions-en...

Some days I feel like I'm on a crusade to teach people about Executive Functions. It really does help in personal life and the workplace. It's a positive journey, so I'm happy on this crusade. A bit of general info in my latest blog: www.meganstrant.com/how-educatin...

Today polishing a new intro guide to help workplace managers know more about neurodivergence, workplace obligations and support. Even getting down to things like how an online meeting can impact someone, or key terms to help them be more equipped when someone discloses. So important, and so lacking.

Meeting free day, deadline looming. Diving into the right headspace.

Limited options limit learners. Truly #inclusive and #accessible learning enables everyone to participate. We need to reflect and evaluate. And revamp.

Just wanted a brief video about building more inclusive schools discussing importance of 'casting a disability lens across the school ground, processes and environment'. So many organisations should consider this and review things like physical space along with work habits and workplace learning.

Oh my. Just saw this in Target. Such a bad idea. Do you fill it in and just leave it on your desk? Just... no.

Tech husband recently saw some of my Copilot use and confessed he didn't know some of the ways I use it. Well that's new.. me teaching him something! I finally got around to creating some M365 Boosts and a blog all about the ways I have been using Copilot: www.meganstrant.com/my-top-4-cop...

Easter Sunday road trip. Family. Treats. Then fish n chips sitting looking over Nagambie lake with late afternoon sun.

My dog fell asleep looking out the window. Clearly not much going on in the burbs today.

Sunset and smoke from safe burning off over regional Victoria.

Daylight savings has kicked in. Dogs are a bit confused.. they're waiting for access to the kids.

Today I am exploring TalentCards, using short microlearning content, similar to TikTok or Instagram, for a grad program. Giving younger employees short content on their mobiles to access anywhere, even if offline, to boost confidence. Definitely value in snippet content just before site visits.

Sunday. Labradoodle style.

Catching up on some research today applying the TAM method (Tech Acceptance Model) to review LMS solutions for a client to innovate their learning from old #M365 videos to watch in a library, to moving to a more interactive engaging solution. I love the tools available these days to drive learning.

From a 2011 article by Mell & Grance: Cloud-based and SaaS solutions present unique challenges for support and maintenance. These service often roll out updates and new features on their own schedule, which can be out of sync with the needs or timeline of users. What a ride it has been!!!

I'm taking time today to review a custom learning hub I created for a client during the pandemic, with a library of fully customized learning, all #M365 content. It is interesting to see how out of date it becomes to consider more broadly how to create sustainable learning in this space for clients.

Deep in AI prompt content, really thinking about how it can work better for creation of learning outcomes in line with official frameworks and establishing structured prompts to build strong adult learning content. Will resurface at some point, interesting though. www.launchnotes.com/blog/masteri...

Have you ever thought about the CO2 emissions related to training an AI model? There are many people globally diving into promptathons and excited about AI, which is not surprising with all the benefits. It's also useful to consider the environmenal impact: thesustainableagency.com/blog/environ...

I have been doing some reading the last week into AI and using it in designing adult learning - for creating tasks, objectives, outcomes. For anyone exploring use of AI and experimenting with prompts, this article has some great tips: drphilippahardman.substack.com/p/structured...

Today I am reflecting, looking at what I want to get out of March, and this year. But narrowing in on what I want to with clients. Trying to contain what is whirling around my head and be intentional. Helping people have a better day at work, through tech and inclusion, really is what drives me.

In education, assessment plays a crucial role in driving learning and motivating students. In the workplace after learning some tech skills, we are left to integrate into our work and master, often without feedback and further guidance. #moderwork #technologyadoption

4:50pm. How dare I relax into an armchair and scroll when dinner is due at 5pm.

So... husband tried to sneak out this morning and take just the Labradoodle for a walk.

This afternoon I am reading about Community of Inquiry and the value in learning - the collaborative nature of community and how it extends learning. People share and challenge each other. Makes me think how an LMS lacks deep learning and connection. #workplacelearning #adultlearning

Help people not just learn technology or ways of working, but to know what is expected of them. Be clear with the goals and purpose of a tool in the #modernworkplace. #learning #adoption #enduserexperience #waysofworking

Where my brain is today - considering how some workplace programs could incorporate more social elements to drive learning and change. #sociallearning #workplacelearning #technologyadoption www.meganstrant.com/how-social-i...

In the pandemic, the need to shift to wfh was closely linked to a persons job and basic needs. For survival. People were highly motivated to change rapidly. Fast forward to now with modern work, or copilot & AI. No urgency. No impact necessarily on well-being. Motivation to enhance or change?

'Feedback may not promote learning unless students engage with it and act upon it'.. source forgotten but message so important. In the workplace we need to move beyond formal feedback to micro opportunities when it comes to ways of working and digital literacy, continually growing ideas and skills.

That line in Hamilton "life doesn't discriminate between the sinner and the saints, it takes and it takes and it takes..." seems all too applicable some days. Perhaps I can find motivation in the next section: "And we keep living anyway We rise and we fall and we break And we make our mistakes"

Yesterday while reading #TheAge online I showed my husband the below image which can be adjusted to compare greenery in 2 suburbs of Melbourne. His immediate response "I can't tell". He is colour blind, and the image doesn't have enough contrast. I am blown away how often this happens.

Aussie road trip. Blue sky, bush, hot sun.

I love this site and visual mapping of #learning&development #L&D trends, with current trends, those that are new, and emerging or future trends. It helps reflect and also consider how your strategy needs to plan for future rather than designing for right now. www.offbeat.works/l-d-trends-m...

Slowly getting into holiday mode #labradoodlelife #christmakah

In education, assessment is key and central to subject design. In the workplace we often lead with a product or tool, teach people about it with that being the end in mind. But the purpose should be more integrated into ways of working not just surface level training. #workplacelearning #adoption

Play or snooze... play or snoozzzzzzzzze.

Reviewed my priorities, looked at what is on next week, then realised it's time to setup my journal for Jan. Eeek! Time for the next 6 month plan... and thinking about 2025. Wowza!

I have a deadline approaching. Is 'procrastibake' a word? It should be.

Spent today comparing frameworks for authentic assessment in course design to enhance a course i created. Phew! Long day. Tired brain.

Sunday. Window gazing. Snooze. Pats. Snooze again. #schnauzelife

I've been reading about self and peer evaluation in tertiary education. If we used peer evaluation in workplace performance reviews in relation to digital literacy and how people work, it would be interesting to see if we all tried harder and bothered to improve skills and transform.

Yesterday I heard someone say "AI is a new shiny thing that will fade like a lot of previous tech", and likened it to digital whiteboards. He he.

When did it become ok to sit in a waiting room watching things on your mobile on speaker. Or at a cafe, or on the train? I don't want to hear loud conversations or videos. Hmph.

Over the last few years I've been amazed at how my work with #M365 has shifted by the more work I do outside of it. Understanding different tech and industry, mixing outside of a specific world, teaches so much to take back into it.

Given that @loryanstrant.com is currently walking the labradoodle, this definitely fits my ideal type according to my blueskyroast.com

Morning commute. Wet and windy. #nobluesky

Christmas time can be hard. Family can be complicated... or worse. I'm finding lately with children more aware of what we've lost, I'm carrying them through the festive season and trying to look after their mental health along with my own. Today took a pause to bake Gingernuts. A small pleasure.