Increasingly, "research" is not being conducted in a separate group in an organization; rather, it is being integrated into the fabric of the organization. Google recently described such an integrated, "hybrid" model of software research that is characterized by cycles of short duration and small-scope activity that is ongoing…

The research and development in Europe of new educational technologies and methodologies is in continuous progress. We are not, however, seeing at the same time an equally wide diffusion of these technologies and methodologies in organizational contexts (Blain, 2011). In short, there is a quite marked difference between the speed with which…

This article reflects on the basic notions of user-design as they have been expressed through the preparation of a text, "User-Design", published early in 2007. It takes up several issues as extensions of the original work, including its usefulness for schoolteachers, the role of expertise in instructional design, and the role of design and design…

Discusses attempts at educational reform and suggests that solutions to educational problems must be based on solid research. Topics include paradigm shifts for performance improvement; the need for new organizational structures; educational policy; programmatic research and development; performance support systems; and the effective use of…

Based on preliminary evaluation data of a pilot program, a description of a modified content-process model for R & D training, and the proposed methods of evaluation is presented. (Author)