Selling eLearning Modules
Hello again All. I seem to find myself here a lot recently. But you guys are so helpful! I’ve been looking into the possibility of selling some eLearning modules to create some extra revenue. If i’ve used an “off the shelf” authoring tool, will I end up breaking any copyright laws etc? Does anyone have any […]
17 Books & Resources to Read For The Cissp
CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) is the most recognized certification in InfoSec (Information Security). It’s practiced by hiring managers, recruiters and HR staff alike. All-in-One Exam Guide, 6th Edition by Shon Harris This is the only CISSP certification exam guide you will need to clear the exam. Everything is covered in the ample amount of detail. It also provides great examples […]
Point of Use Training
I am looking for a device that will allow our workforce to view job aids and other training tools at the point of use. I need it to be mobile and preferably battery operated. My company will not allow us to use traditional tablets so I need something made specifically for manufacturing. We will not […]
How to Conduct Effective Webinar Training Sessions
In order to remain competitive, finding ways to cut costs is key. This impact every area of the organization. Training and development is no different. Flying employees out to attend conferences, seminars, and training sessions creates significant expenses. Worse, it can make valuable human resources unavailable for significant periods of time. One solution that corporate […]
Three tips for improving navigation in e-learning
If you’re like us, you spend hours upon hours designing your e-learning course to make sure it looks great, but do you spend as much time making sure it runs great? While it’s true that everyone prefers a course that is easy on the eyes, it doesn’t do anyone any good if that course is […]
Virtual worlds are teaching better lessons
When virtual reality content is experienced using a VR headset, the outcome is a virtual world. In that world, the possibilities are limited only by the imagination. This approach has given education an opportunity to leapfrog existing teaching practice by providing immersive experiences. The first among these is that VR allows students to be absolutely […]
Training Schedules
Hi Training Community, I'm having a nightmare with a two week training schedule. As you can imagine, if the slightest thing changes in the agenda this has a knock on affect on the entire agenda. Is anyone aware of an automated way of producing long training schedules. I'm thinking there's a system out there whereby you […]
Trends in the training industry
I am always interested to learn about current and upcoming trends in the training industry and to get the most accurate results I would appreciate if any training providers could complete this short survey: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/training-industry-survey-2017 The survey provides the chance to win a Discovery Workshop session (or remain anonymous) which looks in detail at your current […]
Whose job is it anyway? How to spearhead digital change in your company
A digital shake-up is sweeping through the workplace, changing decades-old ways of working. This isn’t just an issue isolated to the IT department; digital transformation will change every part of your business. While this is a period of uncertainty for many, it is also a huge opportunity for the HR department. That’s because among others things, enterprises need their […]
Will AI send us hurtling towards ‘learning magnolia?’
At the Learning Technologies Conference and Exhibition last week there was much excited talk about Artificial Intelligence (AI). I suspect many of those in attendance have a vague inkling of AI but pretty little else. What really is AI? If you’re not entirely sure, Artificial Intelligence is the ability of computers to ‘learn’ how to do things. This […]
Mindsets, machine learning and the next frontier for L&D tech
It's time for another of our weekly updates on the news, opinion and blogs from across the world of L&D, so make sure you're sitting comfortably! Tell us what you think of the articles we've shared, and let us know what you've enjoyed reading too. Performance – Debunking five growth mindset myths (Jeremy Frith, LinkedIn) […]
How can L&D keep up with constantly changing tech?
Keeping tabs on new technology and media platforms can be a big challenge for Learning and Development departments. Will a training strategy designed for PC users in the office still be applicable to mobile device users in the field? How are the social and technological habits of employees shifting, and can these changes guide us […]
New Year, New Skills
As we sink our teeth into a new year, we’ve now become all too familiar with the short, dark days of winter. But the beginning of a new year also brings the optimism of a fresh start. People are keen to face new challenges and experiences. With January comes thoughts of professional and personal […]
Reskilling for the age of digital work: what do we need from a modern employee?
Virtually every industry is being impacted by the rise in automation and an increased reliance on data analytics. As a result, businesses are being forced to rethink the way they work and turn to new technologies to remain successful. One consequence of this trend is that technology is poised to take the place of humans […]
10 eLearning Trends You Need to Know for 2017
L&D professionals have a lot to keep up with, the change of pace isn’t slowing down that’s for sure! Staying up-to-date on industry trends allows you to be in the best possible position to made any necessary informed decisions about strategy and plans going forward. In what is now becoming an annual tradition, under the […]
Can’t decide what to do at Learning Technologies 2017? Here are some suggestions…
Somehow it's already that time of year – time for vast swathes of the L&D world to congregate at Olympia in London for the Learning Technologies exhibition and conference. This year the event is taking place on 1st & 2nd February and is packing the venue to the rafters with talks, exhibitors and learning professionals […]
Expectations, experiential learning and the power of Kanban
Time to take five to catch up on some highlights of this week's L&D news and opion, which we've spent the past week gathering together from our favourite sources. Let us know what you think of the articles we've shared, and tell us what you've enjoyed reading this week too! Skills – Strong leadership: does […]
How to get off your smartphone and start being super-productive
We live inside our smartphones. I can’t be the only one to be aware, every time I walk down the street, commuting or just at my local sports club, that most of the time we are completely bound up in our devices. Our smartphones have become Swiss army knife–like appliances that include a dictionary, calculator, […]
Learning goals, collaboration and modernising L&D
We hope you're ready for the week ahead – to help you along we've shared our picks of the most interesting and thought-provoking articles from across the L&D world. Let us know what you think of the articles we've shared, and let us know what you've enjoyed reading too. Personal development – A post about blogging as an […]
Critical thinking, VR hangovers, and what being human means for L&D
Happy new year! We hope your first week back at work isn't too bad – allow us to get you up to speed with our picks of L&D news and opinion. Let us know what you think of the articles we've shared, and tell us what you've enjoyed reading recently too. Learning – What makes us human and […]
