Dive Brief:

• Agylia has upgraded its LMS and mobile learning applications to feature several social learning features like integrated commenting and communication capabilities, HR Technologist reports.
• The company says its research shows users want social features that are closely tied to individual pieces of content.
• The changes include the ability to comment and provide feedback on content, according to HR Technologist.

Dive Insight:

The company appears to be capitalizing on several pieces of research that show that learning outcomes improve when training is social.

Improved completion rates alone may make social additions worthwhile. For example, a recent Dutch study indicated that students who were required to interact with classmates, converse over social media and participate in student-led presentations had a dramatically higher completion rate in courses than those who learned independently.

The research suggested the same things that motivate students in traditional classrooms translate to virtual learning. Students compare themselves to others in the class and are motivated to adapt their learning strategies to keep pace.