eLearning isn’t training
I recently attended a health and safety seminar and was astounded to hear one of the presenters announce that computer bsed training (CBT) isn’t training. At the time I thought that this was a rather sweeping statement to make about a training medium that a recent survey by the CIPD showed over 50 per cent […]
eLearning isn’t proper training!
I recently attended a health and safety seminar and was astounded to hear one of the presenters announce that computer bsed training (CBT) or as it is called now days eLearning, isn’t training. At the time I thought that this was a rather sweeping statement to make about a training medium that a recent survey […]
Software Satisfaction Award 2007 Nominees Announced
The nominations for the UK’s most comprehensive user-driven awards scheme for business software have been revealed.Nearly 2,000 people cast their votes for the 2007 Software Satisfaction Awards, which cover products in 19 business software categories ranging from accounts and customer relationship management packages to payroll and learning management programs. The annual awards scheme is run […]
What E-Learning Style?
Only some personality dimensions actually suit e-learning, according to research by SHL, a leading psychometric testing provider. SHL’s investigations established that individual personalities greatly affect the ways that they learn most effectively – and neither a pure e-learning approach nor 100 % classroom learning suits most. SHL based its research on findings from its Occupational […]
Take Control of Your E-Learning
Patrick Fitzpatrick, director of e-learning strategy at Xperience, the IT solutions provider that recently won an e-learning contract with Deloitte, reveals how to manage your programme to produce optimum results. The e-learning industry has taken many different twists and turns over the last 10 years. We have witnessed great successes one day – followed by […]
Ask the Expert: Which Learning Management System?
A learning management system (LMS) is a big investment, and one not to be taken lightly. Mike Morrison has some advice on how to choose the one that is right for your organisation. Question: We are looking to implement a large LMS system for about 1000 users for a blue chip company (up to possible […]
It’s Time to Drop E-Learning
For some, e-learning is only now coming into its own. For others, the word smacks of an obsession with technology. Donald H Taylor argues that it’s time to drop the ‘e’ and start concentrating on the ‘learning’. It’s time to drop e-learning. Let’s be specific. It’s time to drop the ‘e’ in e-learning. It’s time […]
The Rise of Rapid E-Learning
Mike Alcock, MD of Atlantic Link Ltd, argues that the landscape of e-learning has changed out of all recognition as a result of rapid e-learning authoring software. He also argues that with e-learning consultants beginning to use the tools themselves to aid collaboration with clients, the industry will look entirely different again in five years […]
The Difference Between Light and Knowledge
Mike Ditchburn looks at when e-learning is at its most effective and identifies its limitations. “Someday, in the distant future, our grandchildren’s grandchildren will develop a new equivalent of our classrooms – they will spend many hours in front of boxes with fires glowing within. May they have the wisdom to know the difference between […]
Ask Techno Fred
Dawn Smith examines the role of technology in informal learning, and asks whether employers should take initiatives to encourage it in the workplace, or just leave well-enough alone. There are several debates raging around the topic of informal learning. While most people in the training world agree that it’s important, there is far from a […]
The Serious Game of Learning
There is a great deal of hype around “serious games” and their impact on learning. Is it really going to change training or is this just another technological flash in the pan? Donald Taylor gives his take on the prospects of this use of games for learning. Serious games are suddenly news. According to recent […]
Skillsoft Completes Purchase of NETg
E-learning company SkillSoft has completed its $270 million acquisition of NETg from The Thomson Corporation.SkillSoft announced the takeover in October, and the move will add 1,000 NETg courses, to its courseware library. The company will now offer over 6,000 e-learning courses in 19 languages, over 14,000 unabridged IT and business books, summaries and executive reports, […]
Spotlight on Informal Learning and Technology
The eLearning Network (eLN) is set to hold an event investigating how wikis, blogs, forums and other technologes impact on informal learning.‘Informal Learning – Learning Despite the Training Department’ will be launched by Karen Ver, e-learning business manager from the CIPD, with speakers from the BBC, Skillsoft, ING and others. Case studies and presentations will look […]
New Certificate in Convergence Technologies
The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) a new certification in convergence technology.CompTIA Convergence+ certification is designed to help information technology (IT) and communications professionals ensure that they are qualified to support and maintain convergent systems such as voice-over-IP (VoIP) telephony, unified messaging and web conferencing. It validates knowledge and skill in the area of communications […]
Institute Targets ‘Cowboy’ IT Trainers
The Institute of IT Training (IITT) is to launch its new accreditation programme specifically aimed at training providers who sell directly to the public. The move follows increasing complaints, the IITT said, about unscrupulous providers with hard sales techniques often promising unrealistic jobs and giving the commercial training market a bad name. Colin Steed said: […]
Connective Learning and Development
I took part in an on-line connectivism conference recently. A session run by Will Richardson enabled me to make connections between connective teaching and the connective learning & development specialist. Although the contexts for Richardson’s thoughts were based on the educational sector, I believe that there are similarities with the corporate sector and our developing […]
E-learning and the Power of Images
The growth of e-learning has been driven by the demand for faster and effective learning processes. Although many organisations use these technologies and processes for learning, do they really accelerate the learning process? Keith Bound explains his research journey into using imagery and technology to accelerate learning. Most learning is focused on linguistics such as […]
Steady Growth in E-Learning Market
The UK e-learning market is growing at 18% a year, according to new research.The study, commissioned by e-learning company Epic shows steady growth, improving productivity, but poor profitability in the industry. Researchers looked at 157 companies providing e-learning product and services in the UK, and examined in detail the financial performance of 34 major e-learning […]
Samaritans E-Learning Takes Gold
The Samaritans has won the International Visual Communications Association (IVCA) gold e-learning award for its Worklife CD-Rom – an interactive learning resource to help busy managers tackle the causes of stress in the workplace. The IVCA judges’ described the charity’s e-learning as: “An engaging and well-produced package bringing credible scenarios to life with a light […]
Inductions Failing to Address Security Risks
European SMEs are leaving their businesses vulnerable to security risks due to poor inductions, according to a new report.The study, Employee Education Gap, of over 1000 SMEs (50-250 employees) across Europe, found: Only 32% of those surveyed have IT security as an aspect of employee induction. UK businesses are the most likely to hold induction […]