Is your LMS “old skool”?
A technological revolution in electronic learning has seen sizeable changes over the years. Many years back, companies used to distribute eLearning content to customers by CD ROM, so that it could be handed over to learners to use on their PCs or, if the infrastructure was there, on an internal server for learners to access […]
History and trends of learning management system [Infographic]
Online education isn’t the newest trend in the world, but it’s been evolving quickly and thoroughly. The following infographic highlights the key e-Learning history facts starting from the introduction of the computer and the Internet in the late 20th century. Also, you can learn the evolution of Learning Management Systems (LMS) described by Bersin and […]
From F2F to Faster Pace: Moving Into Elearning
This article aims to combine the ideas and trends of adding eLearning as a strategic new business revenue stream. It discusses the advantages of transitioning from traditional face-to-face-delivered training to a truly eLearning-based, eCommerce-delivered online learning experience. Setting Some types of training are suited to face-to-face delivery only: Health & Safety, Industrial Driver training, […]
Content provider for LMS….help and ideas needed
Hi, We are currently in the process (early stages) of finding an LMS provider and content providers alongside it to provide training modules for my company. We have over 1000+ staff who will have access to the LMS and content will vary from off-the-shelf (finance, health and safety, etc…) to fully customised learning using content […]
Is your learning in the dark ages?
The New Year always starts with a fresh sense of optimism. Most of us have an idea of what we are looking to achieve this year in our work and personal lives – some more than others. For L&D departments, some will be continuing with their current programmes of learning and some will be striving […]
Have we failed L&D?
I just wrote an article on Linkedin; we’ve been talking about the need for change in L&D for sometime now, but there seems to be little improvement. So what is going on? Are we not getting our message out clearly enough? Are we not doing enough to support? You can read the article here. I […]
5 Cloud-Based Learning Platforms To Leverage In-House Education
Online learning platforms are a flexible, frame worked solution to ensure that the entire team is getting the training they need, plus has as all the training materials at hand whenever needed. Unlike the traditional workshops or seminars, or static software-based courses, your workforce can attempt learning in their own pace and choose any device […]
The big five learning technology trends for 2016
There’s nothing more certain about the future of learning than the potential for technology to transform the learning experience and help nurture talent. 2016 will bring plenty of new challenges for the L&D function in preparation for Generation Z entering the workplace and the next wave of baby boomers retiring. How will learning technologies help […]
Learning platforms and business development content for law and accountancy firms
Hello, We are looking to turn our face to face business development workshop material into online learning content. We specialise in training lawyers and accountants in business development skills Can anyone recommend learning platforms and content providers? Or anyone with past experience who would be interested in joining forces with us? Thanks,Matt Hello,We are […]
Managed learning: how to get it right
Joanne Casson summarises research findings on the secret of success in training outsourcing. Outsourcing training activity, commonly known as managed learning, is a growing phenomenon. According to the global learning portal TrainingIndustry.com, the number of organisations now supplementing their in-house training capability – by contracting out selective assignments to an external provider – is at […]
Introducing: Coursecheck
“It’s like TripAdvisor for training courses,” says CEO Chris Wigglesworth. Here’s a short video from this year’s Learning Technologies event. For more info, have a look at their site here “It’s like TripAdvisor for training courses,” says CEO Chris Wigglesworth. Here’s a short video from this year’s Learning Technologies event.For more info, have a look […]
Life without Wikipedia – imagine that?
As we approach 2015, members of the Charity Learning Consortium look back at the huge changes in learning technologies over the last 15 years, and talk about their hopes for learning in the future. What were you doing in 2000, the start of the new millennium? I was at primary school watching chunky VHS tapes, […]
TrainingZone interviews: John Batten
Recently our sister site Sift Talent interviewed John Batten, senior development consultant at St. James’s Place, about what the day-to-day life of a training department in financial services looks like. Tell us about St. James’s Place and your role there. John Batten I have been with St. James’s Place in the Partnership Development function for […]
TrainingZone interviews: Easygenerator’s Kasper Spiro
Thinking of going down the e-learning authoring route? Read our interview with Easygenerator CEO Kasper Spiro first for some great advice. A theoretical headline from 2019. ‘The LMS is dead. Tell us about the future of the learning’. We are in the middle of a big change. By 2019 the learner will be in control, […]
What really matters in learning: features, benefits, or emotions?
Technology may be the enabler, but a deeper appreciation only happens when your learning has some heart, says Toby Harris. These days, whizz-bang platforms in the world of elearning are aplenty. The problem is that enough good content to fill those platforms really isn’t. In fact, the typical experience of elearning content has become so […]
How to keep trainees engaged with your LMS
For our final 'how-to…' piece of the month, Jordan Barrish focuses on making the most of your learning management system. Spending money on a learning management system and then not having it meet your goals is like buying a car and letting it sit in your driveway; it’s a complete waste of money. While every […]
Social learning: What does the future hold for the LMS?
How will social learning affect your business LMS in future? We've received a handy infographic from talent management specialists SilkRoad. For the latest whitepaper from SilkRoad click here How will social learning affect your business LMS in future? We've received a handy infographic from talent management specialists SilkRoad. For the latest whitepaper from SilkRoad click […]
Get to grips with your training strategy by using an LMS
Gary White explains why an LMS is the key to getting to grips with essential new technologies. The evolution of learning is all around us. It’s inescapable. Take a look at the way your children are learning in school and you will see it as clear as day. The teacher will explain a concept in […]
How do you embed a learning culture in a franchise business?
In advance of the upcoming Saba webinar we caught up with Bernie Green, operations training and development manager, Yum Restaurants chain for KFC UKI. What is your advice on how to monitor learning progress across such a large organisation? Initially it is essential to have agreement on why learning is important and instrumental in improving […]
Moodle myths, busted
Is Moodle coming of age? Elearnity‘s Adrian Jones tells the community how best to put the software to use. For the last ten or more years, the corporate learning management market has been dominated by specialist LMS providers. Whilst new entrants emerge on an ongoing basis, corporate LMS procurement projects are dominated today by the large […]
