Back to School Vibes?

As a kid, the last part of August was exciting for me, as I was ready to go “Back to School!”

I would annoy some of my friends, as I sang "School Days” and prepared myself for the start of 3rd grade at PS 173 in Manhattan. My parents would buy me a few school supplies, including a compass and ruler. And, as a predictor of my role as event producer later in life, I was excited to put colorful “reinforcements” on the holes of each page of a loose leaf notebook:

“Back to School” for teachers and administrators was focused on planning their teaching strategies for the upcoming year. Would the curriculum change? How would they introduce new technologies into the classroom? Are the learners needing different approaches to mastering the materials.

So, how are we, as Learning, Talent and HR professionals getting ready for “Back to School” as Labor Day approaches? How are we evolving our learning content, skills focus, delivery and engagement strategies for the coming “school year”? Is AI going to be a large, medium or zero part of our learning plans? And, how will we keep ourselves motivated and innovative in these changing times?

I am excited about leveraging the “Back to School” energy for learning transformation. And, wondering what to do with all of the loose leaf reinforcements in my desk drawer. Please add your comments below:

Yours in Learning,

Elliott Masie, Chair
MASIE Learning Foundation
www.masie.com
emasie@masie.com

PS: There are a few spaces remaining in my AI & Learning event in Saratoga Springs, NY on September 10 and 11. Info at http://ww.masie.com