We academics have a record of being rather insular; we think all important education and research occurs in an academic environment. Nothing could be further from the truth. If you are looking for effective professional education and for educational innovation, look at Corporate Education.

One source I continually review and find useful is Learning Circuits – ASTD’s online magazine covering e-learning. They frequently have reports of cutting edge innovation and education. For example, the current issue has “Informal Learning: Overlooked or Overhyped,” by Andrew Paradise and “The Way We Learn Now,” by Amy Christen. Check it out! http://www.learningcircuits.org/