TZ soundbites: An intro to serious games
Why would you use serious games for training? We asked Sarah Kraiem of KTM Advance what it’s all about. bits://v/8hV2tDMZ-kCMmvSXN KTM Advance are experts in the field of bespoke elearning solutions and serious games. For more information click here Why would you use serious games for training? We asked Sarah Kraiem of KTM Advance what […]
The TrainingZone interview: Jamie Thomson
At the DPG conference recently, TrainingZone interviewed Seltra’s Jamie Thomson about serious gaming, virtual worlds and their application in the realm of L&D. bits://v/EnuRRMR0-kCMmvSXN At the DPG conference recently, TrainingZone interviewed Seltra’s Jamie Thomson about serious gaming, virtual worlds and their application in the realm of L&D.bits://v/EnuRRMR0-kCMmvSXN
How global virtual conferences can build learning networks
David Wortley looks at the role of conferencing technologies and virtual worlds like Second Life in hosting major international learning conferences and building collaborative networks. The recent Virtual Worlds 2010 Conference organised by the Open University and Serious Games Institute was the latest example of how conferencing technologies can support highly cost effective and environmentally […]
Learning technologies: Improving education for children in developing nations
Steve Dineen explains why those with expertise in learning technologies should apply their knowledge in the developing world and how lessons learnt from corporate training can be applied to help the children of developing countries. Of the 2.2 billion children in the world, 1 billion live in poverty. Over 115 million children between the ages […]
A framework for social learning in enterprise: Part 3
In the third part of a series on social learning, The Internet Time Alliance discuss how to use social media in your job to benefit yourself and others. Are you confused with all the talk about social media and want to find out how it can help you? Social media is not something you just […]
A framework for social learning in enterprise: Part 2
In the second part of a series on social learning, The Internet Time Alliance discuss the role of trust in social learning and the how it fits in with other types of more traditional learning. Analysing social learning Most 20th Century workplaces had two types of learning: formal learning through training, and informal learning […]
What makes bad elearning? Part 2
Concluding this two-part feature on the pitfalls of elearning, Robin Hoyle, head of learning at Infinity Learning, tells us that separating the wheat from the chaff might be harder than you think. Just replicating a PowerPoint presentation does not make good elearning. In fact, one of the real indicators of poor elearning is the extent […]
Learning and development at the crossroads: part 3
In the final part of this three-part series, Donald Taylor examines how the change in executive understanding has affected L&D as a whole, and the impact of the industry in future. Executives have changed Back in January 2009 I predicted – along with many others – that L&D departments in the UK would be hard […]
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 […]