A look at technology and training pt2
Stephen Walker concludes his feature on how technology changes have impacted the training market. 'Learning to teach' skills Imparting knowledge to another is not something many experts find natural. Teaching, training is a special skill in itself. Standing up and doing it is not usually going to work. The technology allows anyone to stand up […]
Four secrets of successfully outsourcing L&D
Can’t build your learning strategy in-house? Follow Danny Roberts’s outsourcing tips. Although there is plenty of evidence that implementing learning and development initiatives benefits companies, the fact remains that many companies lack the infrastructure and general knowledge needed when it comes to actually producing a workable, measurable plan. If this is the case within your company, […]
L&D news round-up: 12 March
News time again – we got leadership, IT skills, tech and, um, Terminator-related stories. Enjoy. NHS England’s Tim Kelsey says unions can help develop digital skills of health professionals – Chartered Society of Physiotherapy 9 Lesser Known Leadership Quotes That Inspire – Forbes Apple Watch: Three reasons new device ‘could be a game changer’ – The Independent Give pupils […]
A look at technology and training
Stephen Walker looks at the impact of technology on our training products and how the market has changed as a result. We get terribly excited by the latest 'i' this, that or other, but what has really changed? Is that the only technology we should be keeping an eye on in our training businesses? In 100 […]
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 […]
Technology, work and management pt2
Stephen Walker concludes his piece about the highs and lows of embracing technology. Read part one here. Wisdom What the technology doesn’t do is guide us in the sensible use of the information. That requires wisdom. The expert who can judge between the competing theoretical descriptions to choose the one most relevant right now. When knowledge is […]
L&D industry insight: Laura Overton
We recently talked the Laura Overton, MD of industry benchmark experts Towards Maturity, about Generate, our collaboration at Learning Technologies, and the evolution of the Towards Maturity benchmark. We recently talked the Laura Overton, MD of industry benchmark experts Towards Maturity, about Generate, our collaboration at Learning Technologies, and the evolution of the Towards Maturity […]
How to test elearning across multiple devices pt2
Amit Garg concludes his essential feature on multi-device testing in elearning. The multi-device testing process The sheer number of device-OS-browser combinations makes the testing process complex. Here’s a simplified process for testing multi-device/responsive projects: Target environment and approach For a precise, limited specification, i.e. a very specific and narrow target device range, defining a testing […]
Technology, work and management
Nearly everyone has been affected by the technology, which has both positive and negative effects. Vastly improved communication systems mean we no longer meet face to face as much. Stephen Walker looks at the impact of computing power and online communication on work. Introduction Better communication is leading us to being more isolated. That isolation brings management […]
How to test elearning across multiple devices
How does your elearning work across different devices? Upside Learning founder Amit Garg give us a decent checklist to ensure it all goes smoothly. Elearning development is not the same as it was a few years ago. Flash used to be the default development environment, which insulated your elearning from the vagaries of browsers and […]
GivebackUK: Increasing learner engagement with new technologies
GivebackUK is a new branch of the Charity Learning Consortium, centred around a programme called Clear Lessons: inspirational videos for the third sector from the best in L&D. First up, it’s Towards Maturity’s Laura Overton. Go to the GivebackUK homepage for more info GivebackUK is a new branch of the Charity Learning Consortium, centred around a […]
The rise of elearning is set to continue in 2015 pt2
Tony Willson concludes his piece about the key trends for the coming year in elearning. Improved efficiencies Learning times are also significantly reduced with elearning. A study by the Brandon-Hall Group reported that elearning typically requires from 40-60% less employee time than when the same material is delivered in a traditional classroom setting. This impacts […]
How to work more effectively in 2015
As February kicks in, Bostjan Bregar tells us how to work smarter without the need for any extra limbs. The continual development of digital technology, coupled with the improving accessibility to it, means that companies of all sizes are now able to compete globally more than ever before. In such a competitive environment it is […]
Five benefits of mobile learning solutions for your business
Mobile technology has made major advances in the few short years that cell phones have come on the scene. In a relatively short time, computers have gone from being the size of a small apartment to fitting snugly in your pocket. Now we’re seeing learning go mobile as well. We’re no longer forced to carry out […]
Learning Technologies 2015: Live Coverage
It's here again! Learning Technologies 2015 kicks off on Wednesday but if you can't attend, get all the best soundbites right here. We go live at 9am GMT. Live Blog Learning Technologies 2015 window.cilAsyncInit = function() {cilEmbedManager.init()};(function() {if (window.cilVwRand === undefined) { window.cilVwRand = Math.floor(Math.random()*10000000); }var e = document.createElement(‘script’);e.async = true;var domain = (document.location.protocol […]
Video production tips: Sound
Colin Burgess, Head of Content at Video Arts, shares his latest video production tips. This edition focuses on sound. Video Arts specialises in video for learning and runs regular workshops for anyone who wants to make their own videos for learning. Learn more about making your own videos Colin Burgess, Head of Content at Video Arts, […]
Is email dead?
We know you might have come to this via a news bulletin, but nevertheless, read on. It is now 43 years since the first ever email was sent. The technology that is now part of our day-to-day lives has moved on remarkably in this time and has completely transformed how we interact in both our […]
Video production tips: Setting
Colin Burgess, Head of Content at Video Arts, shares his latest video production tips. Video Arts specialises in video for learning and runs regular workshops for anyone who wants to make their own videos for learning. Learn more about making your own videos. Colin Burgess, Head of Content at Video Arts, shares his latest video production […]
L&D industry insight: Glyn Davies
Recently, we caught up with ILX’s Glyn Davies to talk about gamification. Is it finally starting to cross over? Listen and find out. Recently, we caught up with ILX’s Glyn Davies to talk about gamification. Is it finally starting to cross over? Listen and find out.
Private Training Provider Owner / Director – a question…
I'm currently developing a training management solution and I want to put the power back into your hands. The system will give you one simple and transparent central hub from which you can identify new opportunities, market your courses, manage enquiries, schedule your courses and resources, communicate course information with delegates, manage exams and qualifications and […]
