Learning and development at the crossroads: Part 2
In this second part of the three-part series, Donald Taylor examines how changes in L&D technology has forced the industry to evolve with it. Technology has changed There’s a subtle change here in learning. Not only is technology used, frequently and in an ad hoc manner, but it’s used differently to the centralised, push mechanism […]
Learning and development at the crossroads pt1
How has Learning and Development changed since its inception ? Donald Taylor believes its not just a focus shift from simple knowledge delivery, and the whole industry has to evolve just to keep up. As I wrote in Training needs to change or risk irrelevance, I believe this is a crucial time for Learning and […]
How not to use social media for your training business
Avoid the pitfalls of social media with Chris Barling’s dos and don’ts guide. With a marketing hat on I look at the latest social networking usage figures and find it hard not to salivate. Facebook has more than 400m active users, and more than 500bn minutes per month are spent by users online. Reinforcing […]
Learning styles tool for call centre employees launches
New technology that caters to the different learning styles and preferences of call centre workers has been launched. ‘Love Your Agents,’ the new ‘user interface,’ created by Sword Ciboodle and Capgemini has been based on academic research into learning styles and provides the worker with the ability to choose the version that best suits their […]
Towards Maturity 2010 Learning Technology Benchmark study launches
The fourth Towards Maturity 2010 benchmark review has launched today at the Learning and Skills group event, Olympia London with outstanding support from the wider Learning & Development industry. The benchmark is now considered the most comprehensive, independent and authoritative review on the use of Learning Technologies in the workplace in the UK. The 2010 […]
Learning in the cloud
As the Cloud begins to become a reality for many organisations, Dr Dirk Thissen takes a look at the ‘Software as a Service’ model for learning technologies. Once the domain of the technical elite, cloud computing has developed into a major business trend, with many businesses and organisations accessing applications over the Internet on […]
Less is more: A different approach to L&D in a world awash with information
Charles Jennings argues that the adage ‘access to knowledge is power’ is more fitting in today’s information-swamped world. "In 2009, more data will be generated by individuals than in the entire history of mankind through 2008. Information overload is more serious than ever." Andreas Weigend, former chief scientist at Amazon.com writing in the Harvard Business […]
‘Selling’ elearning to senior management
How do you persuade management to buy into elearning? Tim Drewitt offers some expert advice on getting your top management team on board. Now is a really good time to be ‘selling’ elearning to a senior management team. The current economic and business climate has helped organisations focus on the most efficient ways to do […]
Charities to invest in learning technologies to boost staff retention
More than six out of ten charities intend to up their investment in learning technologies over the year ahead, with the focus being on improving learning delivery and its impact rather than simply cutting costs. These are the findings of a benchmark study among more than 80 charities employing over 50,000 staff and volunteers that was […]
10 dos of mobile learning
With m-learning continuing to gain a foothold, Nigel Paine outlines ten key tips in embracing learning on the move. I was standing on the tube last week observing everyone who was sitting down in my immediate vicinity. This is endlessly fascinating but also quite interesting. What was immediately apparent on the six seats, three facing three, […]
L&D plus TLC: Elearning at the Samaritans
Nigel Ross, training and development officer for Samaritans, explains how the charity has moved away from traditional training for its volunteers. Delivering accessible training to a diverse volunteer group in a third sector organisation can be a challenge. However the Samaritans, which is recognised throughout the UK and Republic of Ireland for its […]
e-Skills UK launches IT call to arms
e-Skills UK has published a manifesto setting out the actions needed to ensure the country can compete in IT and technology alongside the rest of the world. The document, supported by representatives from across the sector, has made several recommendations needed to make the target, including the reform of IT-related education, an update to the […]
The Virtual Classroom: The future of learning has arrived
Times are changing and so is our approach to the traditional learning environment. Joseph R Czarnecki explains. Whether you have been looking to guide your own professional development or your organisation’s, you will undoubtedly have noticed the trend away from the traditional classroom learning experience. That tradition is being replaced by a wide range of technology-enabled […]
Which training trends will be prevalent in 2010?
From bite-size learning to social media, we asked attendees at LT2010 what their top trends were for this year. Here’s what they said. bits://v/eMtqJVEZ-kCMmvSXN From bite-size learning to social media, we asked attendees at LT2010 what their top trends were for this year. Here’s what they said. bits://v/eMtqJVEZ-kCMmvSXN
The rise of the digital natives
David Wortley takes a look at how the immersive technologies of video games, virtual worlds and social networks might impact learning and development over the next decade. I first heard the phrase ‘Where the eyeballs are’ from Ron Edwards of Ambient Performance, a friend and fellow evangelist of the role of immersive technologies in learning […]
Christmas Gadget Countdown: The trainers’ choice
The countdown of trainers’ favourite tech toys has begun. Let us know what you think the best gadgets of 2009. When it comes to technology, trainers are a pretty sophisticated lot. But for the next couple of weeks on TrainingZone.co.uk, we’re asking you to set aside your laptops, projectors and PowerPoint presentations to consider the most […]
TED Talks: Alexis Ohanian on how to make a splash in social media
With social media gaining a footing in learning and development, this TED Talks by Alexis Ohanian of Reddit tells the real-life fable of one humpback whale's rise to web stardom. The lesson of Mister Splashy Pants is a shoo-in classic for meme-makers and marketers in the Facebook age. Watch the other TZ picks of the […]
Coming up clover: Elearning in 2010
After a blooming year for elearning, Bob Little predicts 2010 will be even rosier. The UK elearning market 2009 report published in December by Learning Light,Sheffield-based centre of excellence in the use of elearning and learning technologies in the workplace, paints an optimistic picture, stating that the sector is ‘flowering’ despite the recession. The principal […]
Learning heads into the Cloud at LT2010
Delegates at next year’s Learning Technologies 2010 will be introduced to the concept of ‘learning in the Cloud’ – a major trend for L&D next year. After a lot of hype and plenty of false starts, cloud computing is finally coming. With widely available broadband and web 2.0 applications, the cloud is set to hit […]
TrainingZone animation competition
Are you a closet animator, bursting with creativity? Well why not take part in our new competition to find the best short training animation using the free online animation program, XtraNormal. Just watch the short film below and be in with a chance of winning some great goodies including a bottle of wine and a […]