Video production tips: Lighting
Colin Burgess, Head of Content at Video Arts, shares more great 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 more great video production […]
Insight: Lack of skills hindering Big Data uptake
A new survey has identified resourcing issues as the top barrier preventing businesses from successfully managing and exploiting the possibilities opened up to them by Big Data solutions. The research, carried out in Spring 2014 and sponsored by Talend, found that nearly two out of every five (39%) organisations cited a lack of skills or […]
Big data skills for big IT jobs
If you think there’s no connection between home improvements and big data, think again. Today, big data is a big deal – especially if you’re looking for employment. Few would argue that technology has raced ahead of the ability to analyse the information we generate. A tidal wave of big data is upon most industry […]
Five new technologies your office should be using
One of the best ways to get ahead of your competitors and become an industry leader is to make sure you are using the latest office technologies. Nick Williams looks at five new technologies and how you can benefit from them. Tablet technology Although desktop and laptop computers still serve a purpose in the office, […]
L&D news round-up: 16 October
News time again – enjoy! Cloud skills certification can add zeros to your pay cheque – The Register Changes ‘damage skills policies’ – The Berwick Advertiser What’s Best: Individual Or Team Leadership? Lessons From Apple, Google And More – Forbes UK Skills Charity: Political Parties Should Shun Short-Term Election Pledges – International Business Times Why is the UK […]
Video production tips: Framing
Colin Burgess, Head of Content at Video Arts, shares more great 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 more great video […]
Has running a business from home become easier?
Despite Marissa Meyer’s best efforts, remote working is becoming more commonplace. Tom Chapman takes things a step further – why not run your own business from home? The last few years have shown exceptional growth in new businesses starting up in the UK. In July 2014 alone there were a staggering 2,900,000 home businesses. The […]
Getting more value from technology training
Self-taught skills can only go so far, says Kirstin Donoghue of Connect. The ultimate aim of any training scheme must be to ensure that a business optimises performance and, therefore, reduces overheads and increases revenue. However, it’s surprising how many companies actually waste their training budget – or at least postpone return on investment – […]
Six BYOD issues not related to security
Nick Williams doesn’t want to bore you with yet another list of the security issues surrounding BYOD. So here’s some advice on some of the issues you may not have thought about yet. According to market research by Gartner Inc, by 2016 it is predicted that almost four in 10 organisations will rely on ‘Bring Your […]
The TrainingZone podcast – August 2014
No guest interview this month, so Jon and Kate take an extended look at the news from around the web. Apprenticeships, gadgets, GCSEs, Skillsoft, is there nothing these two can’t cover? Links to the stories: face-to-face or online?, infographics for learning, self-employment in UK is booming, gadgets or sleep?, top 30 apprenticeship employers Subscribe free […]
Insight: Skills shortage putting engineering and tech businesses at risk
Over half of employers in the engineering and technology sector are struggling with skills shortages, putting the future of their business at risk, according to a new study. Findings from the Institution of Engineering and Technology’s (IET) annual report on skills have revealed that demand for staff remains high, with 51% of employers in the […]
L&D industry insight: Rob Caul
Recently we met up with Kallidus CEO Rob Caul to talk about mobile learning. Is it right for your business? How do you embed a strategy in your business? How do you adapt existing content? All these things were addressed and more. L&D industry insight: Rob Caul on mobile learning by Trainingzone on Mixcloud […]
Collaboration in the corporate classroom
Jan Willem Brands has a few ideas about how to make meetings more productive and collaborative. There is no doubt that technology has revolutionised training, development and education in the corporate world. Virtually every trend, innovation and invention has had an impact on the workplace, improving efficiencies, time management and making employees far more productive. From […]
Learning Technologies Summer Forum 2014 [LIVE COVERAGE]
Are you going to Learning Technologies Summer Forum this week? If not , don't fret, we'll be covering all the best content from the event right here on TZ. 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 == ‘http:’ || document.location.protocol […]
After the break: Boosting your IT skills
How do you brush up on your skills after a career break or after marking time during the recession? Kirstin Donoghue recommends IT training and certification. Our work lives used to be far simpler than they are today. More often than not, entire careers were spent at one company and a break was nothing more […]
The confidence to improve online training
Terry Erdle outlines how employing confidence-based learning, grounded in neuroscience, could help online training fulfill its potential. Online learning tools are changing the face of training, providing improved accessibility, flexibility and mobility. MOOCs, the poster children of online learning, often receive thousands of registrations. However, there is an alarming disparity between enrolment and completion numbers […]
The challenge of CPD and learning technology
Tying with our monthly theme, Tony Sheehan suggests a redefinition of the abbreviation 'CPD'. Continuing professional development (CPD) is seen as a critical component in the performance of many professionals, yet it continues to be interpreted in many different ways. The term highlights three critical and perfectly reasonable requirements to ensure the quality of professional […]
Beyond the brick in the wall
Naveen Narayanan gives the community an insight into how online courses are changing corporate learning and development. The student population is in the middle of a massive mindset shift. Take your typical Gen Y student today. He/she is non-traditional and needs flexibility due to family and work demands. As one can imagine, they form a […]
MOOCs: Research shows employers love them
To add some weight to the MOOCs and CPD discussion, Donald Clark has turned to some research from Duke University. Read on… Despite the sneers from a minority of academics, people continue to make and take them. The MOOC phenomenon is clearly driven by demand, and we can now add ‘employer needs’ to that demand. […]
The future of mobile recruitment: Are you ready?
Mobile is increasingly being used in every part of the HR and training process, as Lumesse's Liliya Apostolova explains. The global talent pool is steadily becoming mobile; using smart devices to search for relevant jobs and even apply for them through mobile apps. According to a recent article in Forbes, 'over a billion job searches […]
