L&D industry insight: Martin Addison
We interviewed Martin Addison of Video Arts recently about a survey that threw up some very interesting about the way companies use – and plan to use – video in their learning strategies. L&D industry insight: Martin Addison on video learning in 2016 by Trainingzone on Mixcloud We interviewed Martin Addison of Video […]
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 […]
Why does the discussion feature not seem to be landing with users?
Having regularly used the old Training Zone ‘any answers’ area and attempted to engage with the new ‘discussions’ area it would appear that the new section is not landing with people and I just wondered why that is? For me the new version of ‘Training Zone’ seems clunky and not as straight-forward to use. It may be […]
Nurse Re-Validation – How has the new guidelines set by the NMC effected you?
The NMC have recently published the final checklist for Nurse Re-Validation. Some NHS Trusts are looking to external providers to supply online portfolios – where as others are using the old fashioned method of folders, clipboards and training sessions and workshops. With the introuction of these new regulations, has it affected your company or trust? […]
What is Java and Specifications of Java EE
Java can be referred to as the sort of programming language designed especially to allow the implementation of certain programs to function normally. A series of JAVA codes can be used easily in or to perform a certain function according to the user’s preference. Java applications comprise of byte code that are designed to function […]
Survey results: What is the training industry looking for?
As a supplier it is crucial to understand your buyer’s pain points, wants and needs. That is why, before demonstrating our training management software we undertake a needs analysis to try and understand the current situation. The categories include: Current pain points Triggers for change Key objectives The information we have collated over the last […]
What do I need to support and maintain my elearning process?
The elearning journey can be very daunting for organisations to embark on, particularly when the individuals leading the path are unsure as to how the process will work, what to expect, which elearning provider to use and whether the respective organisation’s employees will be enthusiastic about learning. Committed organisation First and foremost, in order to choose, […]
Why Adding a Digital Arm to your Training Business is Good for Business
As L&D wrestles with how to modernise in a world where most employees go to Google as a first port-of-call, what’s the opportunity for suppliers and coaches in all of this? In short: Greater value and increased revenue. Let me explain… I’m seeing more companies are now asking their suppliers to include a digital learning […]
How will L&D affect the jobs of the future?
I was in my gym a few days ago with a father of one of my son’s friends discussing their careers. Both are in jobs that didn’t even exist a few years ago but are now an important part of the new technology-based working landscape. My son is an e-commerce assistant and his friend works in […]
UK tech apprenticeships: Where they’ve come and where they’re going
Edward Arnold takes a look at the future of one of L&D’s hottest topics. ‘Apprenticeships’ was a buzzword for all the parties in the 2015 UK general election. Manifestos primarily portrayed the desire to increase the number of apprenticeships as a way of improving job prospects for school leavers – a section of the workforce […]
How can the HR department protect against cyberattacks?
How secure is your business against hackers, and how can the HR department help? Denise Hudson Lawson investigates. It seems that every week there’s a news story about a hacking attack on a household name. The hacking of Ashley Madison highlights just how serious a data breach can be, with the company’s CEO stepping down […]
L&D news round-up: 15 Oct
Is it Thursday already? Well it must be news time then. Read on for all the L&D news (and one climate change story) from the last seven days. Learning Behavior Change From Criminals – Chief Learning Officer 5 Things To Adopt On Day One As A New Leader – Forbes Apprenticeships are crucial in developing key skills […]
Nine takeaways from DevLearn 2015
Laura Overton recently spoke at one of the most prominent L&D events in the US – here’s her experience from across the pond. We hit the ground running in Las Vegas at the end of September as we joined 2800 L&D professionals at DevLearn for the first time. First impressions? The event was extra large from […]
The human face of robotics
Forget Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lance Henriksen; Neil Bentley talks about the positive side of AI. It’s perhaps not surprising that a recent TV drama about robots was called ‘Humans’. As people, one of the more thought-provoking aspects of current and future technology is the implications that robotics has for us, particularly as more sophisticated robots […]
Four simple ways to engage an online community
Are you creating an online L&D community in your business? Rebecca Faulkner outlines four quick tips to hit the ground running. Creating a buzz around your brand has to happen from the inside out. Gone are the days where it was enough to create a kick-ass product, sit back and watch it sell like hot […]
A new plugin for Moodle: Shaping the future of learning?
A world-first Moodle plugin, being created by Jerrett Fowler at the Charity Learning Consortium, is causing excitement. So what exactly is it? And what does it mean for L&D professionals? So what is this hotly anticipated new Moodle plugin? What does it do? Put simply, we’re enabling Moodle to export information about learners’ behaviour into […]
Motivating the workforce does not mean big brother surveillance
Every business needs to ensure its staff are as productive as possible, but is it really necessary to monitor their every keystroke to ensure company time is not wasted? A lot of workforce management (WFM) technologies would have businesses think so. Their solutions are constructed around the belief that staff must be spending minute after […]
L&D news round-up: 6 August
News time! Oh yes it is. Read on for the best stories on wearable tech (for and against), leadership and whistleblowers. 5 Leadership Fallacies To Dispel – Forbes ‘Brain training’ game helps people with schizophrenia live a normal life – The Independent Japan Rethinks Higher Education in Skills Push – The Wall Street Journal 7 Ways to Improve […]
L&D industry insight: Liam Butler
Liam Butler from Skillsoft tells us about the company’s new directions, his thoughts on future tech and what might surprise us about corporate learning in five years’ time. L&D industry insight: Liam Butler on future learning technologies by Trainingzone on Mixcloud Liam Butler from Skillsoft tells us about the company’s new directions, his thoughts on […]
L&D news round-up: 30 July
News time! Read beneath for the week’s news of leadership, skills and Facebook benevolence. 6 Really Simple Ways to Boost Learning and Development – Excellence in Government What Donald Trump’s outbursts say about leadership – Fortune HR needs to rethink M&A tactics to boost its influence and impact, says study – CIPD Digital skills for a digital generation; […]
