-
American Society of Training Directors
Leadership in training became important and the term "Training director" began being used. The American Society of Training and Directors was founded. -
Science and Human Behavior
B.F. Skinner published the book and it started the idea of behavioralism. Behavioralism lead to the method of "Individualized Instruction". -
Preparing Objectives for Programmed Instruction
The book helped to shine light that objectives though have three main components. The three components are behavior, condition and standard; which were used with programmed instruction. -
The Adult Learner: A Neglected Species
This book helped shape the idea that adults learn differently from children. This book coined the five key principles that affect the way adults learn. -
Career development
Career development started being added to the repertoire of training within organizations. This was a great step in advancement because it helped employers develop their employees for long term. -
1990's & Technology
Technology really helped to advance the training profession with e-learnings, more ways to communicate, and ways to minimize costs. -
America and the New Economy
The book really started the focus on how economics impact learning and performance within the workplace. -
Electronic Information Service
ASTD launched an electronic information service. This service helped to incorporate the Internet and discussion of the cyber chapter. -
Job Bank Created
The ASTD created the Job Bank, which is a job site for workplace learning professionals. -
1st Magazine for Learning Executives
ASTD launched their first magazine that was directed towards the learning executives.
