Scrimmage Logo
Mobile Learning. Anytime. Everywhere.
Menu
Platform
OverviewMobile LearningMeeting SolutionsSocial CollaborationGamificationIntelligence
Solutions
StakeholdersIndustriesOnboarding Sales EnablementContinuous Learning
Success
AwardsCase StudiesOur ClientsScrimmage Cares
Resources
NewsEventsBlogLearn to Win Podcast
Company
The TeamContact UsJoin Our Team
FacebookLinkedInTwitterInstagramYouTube
Back to Scrimmage Blog
Build Learning For Now ... For All
Sharon Steeley on 4/23/2020
Tweet
Let’s Build ... Learning

This blog is inspired by a recent, even controversial essay, It’s Time To Build, from Silicon Valley stalwart, Marc Andreessen, recently published on the site of his venture firm, Andreessen Horowitz. Controversy and politics aside, it also holds a message for our Learning and Development sector. 

In terms of today's pandemic and our "New Normal," Andreessen advocates for building something — anything — that moves society forward from here. He stresses the importance of not throwing up one’s hands and feeling helpless. Instead, to “reboot the American dream,” he writes, "we’re all necessary, and we can all contribute, to building.”

Andreessen goes on to note that much of the relevant technology is in the world right now. He highlights education. He even asks why we haven’t used technology more, to reach more people, or even deploy the methodologies we know are effective based on the mountains of existing research to accomplish student success. As a whole, he observes “that many of the tools needed to massively accelerate each into a bright new future already exist, but that it’s easier to stick with the systems that once served us well...." Further, he believes it takes "will" and "desire" to innovate and to push the envelope.

Mobile Learning: Innovating, Innovation, Innovators

These motivators – will and desire - have been the cornerstones of Scrimmage over the past decade. We were advocating for mobile learning with the dawn of the Apple iPad in 2010.  Our groundswell only continued with the improved capabilities and mass adoption of smartphones (Android and iOS) and laptops. We have been supporting mobile, remote learners for the past decade – and not just the past few weeks, as we shelter-in-place and work-from-home. 

Beyond the early adopters and enduring advocates, mobile learning has for a decade been almost too innovative. On many levels and for many reasons, it was probably “easier” to stick with the standard operating procedures of in-person trainings and learning technology, stopping at an LMS. Except, how does this strategy support learners today?   

Build For Now … Build For All 

Looking forward, Andreessen, among others, including the editors at TechCrunch, call on Silicon Valley to lead the way in “building” and supporting our talent.  After all, immense resources are available there, both knowledge-based and financial.  

However, the same idealism, innovation and tech entrepreneurship is found around the world, with similar drive and ability to lead. I even say it, as I hail from Silicon Valley and yet, I see it in Minneapolis with our own team. I see it with one of our partners in Paris, as another example, along with countless other innovators across the learning and development space – across the globe.     

It goes without question our collective goal is to always offer the best education, along with the best learning technologies to best fit our many learner communities. But, let’s continue to have the “will” and the “desire” to push the envelope, among all of our stakeholders.  From design to technology, let’s build learning that is continuous, easily accessible, encourages employee development and supports vast success. Let's realize it is not a one-size fits all. Let's use today's technology and innovation to tailor education, diversify learning, re/imagine training for further engagement and better outcomes.  It is proving more important, than ever.   

About the author:

Sharon Steeley Portrait
Sharon SteeleyLinkedIn Profile
Sharon is Vice President, Marketing and Communications located in the Philadelphia office.

Further Reading

  • 6/16/2020
    The What, How, And Why of Gamification for Sales Teams, for Remote Teams
  • 5/4/2020
    On-Demand Learning Resources – Why They Translate To The Bottom Line!
  • 4/29/2020
    Virtual Work, Virtual Life Are Still In Session
  • 4/13/2020
    Etiquette Rules For A Virtual World
  • 1/21/2020
    What’s In A Name? Check out the story behind our company name, Scrimmage.
  • 7/24/2019
    Scrimmage EXTRA - Live @LTEN 2019
  • 6/27/2019
    Scrimmage EXTRA - LIVE @ATD2019
  • 4/29/2019
    On-Demand Learning Leads To Success
  • 4/3/2019
    What Is The Purpose Of Gamification?
  • 3/14/2019
    Mobile Learning: The Secret to Sales Success?
  • 1/9/2019
    Oh What Fun!
  • 12/18/2018
    The Top 7 L&D Trends for 2019 Are Here!
  • 5/28/2018
    Are You Really Ready For The Digital Age? For The Digital Generation(s)?
  • 5/14/2018
    Special Gamification Edition
  • 3/26/2018
    Welcome to Scrimmage EXTRA – #ScrimmageSlamDunk:
  • 2/21/2018
    Welcome To Scrimmage EXTRA – Special February #RedTeam Edition
  • 1/30/2018
    Welcome to Scrimmage EXTRA – #ScrimmageKickoff2018 Edition
  • 12/28/2017
    Scrimmage EXTRA – December 2017
  • 11/28/2017
    Scrimmage EXTRA - November 2017
  • 10/23/2017
    A Roadmap To Success...At Dreamforce
  • 10/5/2017
    Scrimmage EXTRA: Special Edition Newsletter
  • 8/29/2017
    Scrimmage EXTRA - August 2017 Newsletter
  • 8/25/2017
    Gen Z – Are You Ready?
  • 7/13/2017
    Onboarding And Its Connection To Retention
  • 6/20/2017
    Could Agile Work For You?
  • 5/31/2017
    Scrimmage EXTRA - May/June 2017 Newsletter
  • 4/27/2017
    Scrimmage EXTRA - April 2017 Newsletter
  • 3/24/2017
    Scrimmage EXTRA - March 2017 Newsletter
  • 2/6/2017
    Scrimmage EXTRA - February 2017 Newsletter
  • 8/23/2016
    Crowdsourcing Knowledge
  • 8/13/2016
    Thinking beyond the Checked Box
  • 8/3/2016
    Is ROI forgotten? Let’s get back to remembering it!
  • 7/15/2016
    Individualized Learning … in the Cloud
  • 6/19/2016
    Move Fast & it’s Ok to get it Wrong … or, Move Slow & always get it Right?
  • 5/13/2016
    Making Disruption a Business Strategy
  • 4/25/2016
    Be a Coach, Request a Mentor, Develop Your Skills, Grow
  • 4/8/2016
    The Slack Phenomenon: Enables Learning Too
  • 3/25/2016
    To "B" or Not to "B-Corp"
  • 2/27/2016
    Gaming In Business, Consumers in the Enterprise
  • 2/15/2016
    Turning The Tables: Have You Encouraged Feedback From Your People...Recently?
  • 2/5/2016
    The Mobile Mainstream, In the Enterprise
  • 1/29/2016
    An Investment In Knowledge Always Pays The Best Interest.

Check Out More Success Stories To Learn How Scrimmage Empowers Teams, Drives Performance.

With over 625 Million interactions to date, our technology is proven to be easy & engaging.

Biopharmaceutical Firm – From In-Person Trainings & A Rigid LMS To A Mobile Learning App With Cost Savings, 92% Learner Engagement Gamification For Dedicated Training Sprints, Skills Gap Analysis Learning Beyond The LMS: How To Modernize Your Training TechnologyGame On! Gamification Is A WIN For The Terumo Sales Team

Ready for a better learning solution?

Simple Access to All Your Content — on One Platform, on Any Device.

Let's get started

Info

  • Support
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Platform Privacy
Request a Demo

Contact

225 South 6th Street, Suite 3900
Minneapolis MN, 55402
info@wescrimmage.com
1-866-941-3388

Connect with us

© Copyright 2022 Scrimmage, All rights reserved. Various trademarks held by their respective owners.