The Workplace Logic Model: A method to address authentic work problems through workplace learning actions

Abstract

Digital Technologies open opportunities to work and learn in new ways as work environments and practices are transformed. To keep pace with these transformations, professionals have to learn continuously, amplifying demand for professional learning. Learning supported by digital systems, AI and analytics offers benefits in terms of access, scale and scaffolded support for learning. However, the learning often is separated from the context of the work environment, making it difficult for professionals to learn and then apply the knowledge learned to their work. To address his problem we question: How can the design of digital professional learning be connected to authentic workplace problems in-context? We propose a novel method - Workplace Logic Model - that brings together knowledge of various stakeholders to pinpoint workplace problems and negotiate actions to address these issues. The Workplace Logic Model method provides a way to bridge the persistent gap between workplace problems and learning actions.