Research into success factors for introducing learning technologies
The MASIE Center and the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD) have formed a partnership to understand the critical success factors behind learning technologies through a series of high-caliber research studies. The first joint effort — the Learning Technology Acceptance Study — is to improve understanding of how organizations can increase learner use and […]
Seven principles of good practice
This page of information has been brought to our attention recently. Although focused on good practice in student learning, it seems highly relevant to most forms of tutor-led development – and in this version, has been extended to explore the use of the principles in computer-related learning.This is from the introduction to the paper:-“In March […]
Training Needs Analysis for Microsoft Office ’97 users
I would like to post a request for a company who has developed a Training Needs Analysis for Microsoft Office ’97 users.The TNA needs to address user knowledge matched to user job requirement. It could then produce tailor made courses for that person.This Training Needs Analysis needs to sit on 3 desktops in our Open […]
Online Learning News – 30 November issue
A news and idea service of Bill Communications Inc. (Lakewood)Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999 Vol. 2, No. 36__________________________________________________________________For leadership, customer loyalty, sales performance and teamworktraining, turn to AchieveGlobal at http://www.achieveglobal.com.__________________________________________________________________THIS WEEK:1. Can you foil online cheaters?2. K-12 solution: Linux plus used Pentiums3. When consultants don’t know4. Showdown at Gender Gulch5. Cries for help: Hot spots? Cheap […]
learnOnline
learnOnline is a commercial internet-based online learning system launched in 1999 with a range of large public and corporate clients providing standard and tailored online learning technology systems, learnOnline is a commercial internet-based online learning system launched in 1999 with a range of large public and corporate clients providing standard and tailored online learning technology […]
Online course in Online Chats and Discussions in Education
Utah State University is offering a unique 3 credit online course at the department of Instructional Technology:INST 6780: Online Chats & Discussions in EducationThis course surveys a broad spectrum of tools and instructional designs for online chats and threaded discussions. Learning activities include posting regularly to different types of discussions, taking part in a weekly […]
Skillgate.com online learning
Skillgate take an interesting approach to online learning. This is from their own briefing:“What is the key to the SkillGate learning?SkillGate learning is proactive.By this we mean training comes to the delegate over time. Bit-by-bit by email every day (or at least regularly).Short learning “bites” fit easily into busy schedules, offer the primary lessons and can […]
Online Learning – conference report
Learning in Business hosted a two day event on ‘Online Learning: exploiting technology for training’ in London on 23/24 November. TrainingZone were invited to provide a speaker and this article reports some reactions and observations from the second day.The attendance at the event was not large, but included directors, IT staff and training managers from […]
Online Learning News – 23 November issue
A news and idea service of Bill Communications Inc. (Lakewood)Tuesday, Nov. 23, 1999 Vol. 2, No. 35*****************************************************************Register for TRAINING 2000 in Atlanta at http://www.training2000.com*****************************************************************THIS WEEK:1. Good CBT: ‘Like touching a hot iron’2. What online learning CAN’T do3. Laptop as loungewear …4. … But is price the issue?5. Cries for help: Completion rates?6. Window shopping: A […]
Learning Technologies promotes others’ on-line courses
This message came through recently on hr.trends.ca:We would like to give visitors to our webpage some value added services. We are redesigning it to allow for more links to other on-line course sites and latest developments in adult education. So if you would like to promote your courses or your writing, or products, through our […]
Online Learning News – 19 November issue
A news and idea service of Bill Communications Inc. (Lakewood)Friday, Nov. 19, 1999 Vol. 2, No. 34*****************************************************************Help us revolutionize learning! Share your expertise at Hungry Minds: http://www.hungryminds.com/experts/fl/expert/index.html.*****************************************************************THIS WEEK:1. Don’t know how? Own up …2. … And no bozos3. How laptops help training4. Online at any speed: Your ideas5 Art-safety courses6. Cries for help: Foiling cheaters? […]
Employees embrace online learning
An article by Jilly Welch on the new Software Source website (run by People Management) reports on the growing uptake of online learning by emplyees:“Online learning habits of thousands of large global organisations show CBT will soon have the edge. “ An article by Jilly Welch on the new Software Source website (run by People […]
Using facilitators within online learning
In an opinion piece in the current issue of People Management, Iain Mackinnon explores how facilitators could be used within online learning networks to increase levels of participation. He argues that there is a fundamental split between ‘participants’ and ‘lurkers’ in online events at present. He goes on to explain how identifying these roles in […]
Online Learning News – 9 November issue
ONLINE LEARNING NEWSA news and idea service of Bill Communications (Lakewood)Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999 Vol. 2, No. 33*************************************************************Productivity starts here! Win a FREE Palm Pilot V from AtkinsPerformance Programs: http://www.stuartatkins.com/index1.html*************************************************************THIS WEEK:1. ‘Mining’ e-mail: Chill factor?2. Giving learners structure3. Architecture U4. Cries for help: Retention rates?5. A tightwad’s guide to training-management software_____________‘MINING’ E-MAIL FOR KNOW-HOWSoftware that […]
New software source available online
People Management magazine has launched a new website featuring news, product reviews and information about a wide range of computer software to assist HR professionals and others find the right IT solution of their workplace. I searched on a couple of programmes and failed to find a reference, but there was a fair amount of […]
Fast moving developments in online learning
The past few days have seen some very significant new developments in the world of online learning. Already industry reports are suggesting that around 40% of all staff development will be delivered online by 2002, and these new product launches go a long way to making this a reality.At the end of October, Harcourt General […]
Collaborate ’99 – organisations of the future – online event
The OD Network website is running a major event from 1 – 19 November entitled ‘Collaborate ’99 – organisations of the future’.The introductory blurb states:“Join hundreds of participants from all over the world for our three week collaborative and interactive exploration of the future of organizations and impacts on the Individual, the Organization and the […]
Online Learning News – 2 November issue
ONLINE LEARNING NEWSA news and idea service of Bill Communications (Lakewood)Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1999 Vol. 2, No. 32*************************************************************Productivity starts here! Win a FREE Palm Pilot V from AtkinsPerformance Programs: http://www.stuartatkins.com/index1.html*************************************************************THIS WEEK:1. Why mobility matters: Laptops vs. desktops2. Design, execution, coordination3. Lugging Word to your intranet4. Getting them to try online learning5. Counting on Kirkpatrick6. Cries […]
European conference on technology-supported learning
The fifth annual Online Educa Berlin conference takes place November 24-26, 1999, in Berlin. It’s for an international community of technology-supported learning users, researchers, service providers, and managers. The fifth annual Online Educa Berlin conference takes place November 24-26, 1999, in Berlin. It’s for an international community of technology-supported learning users, researchers, service providers, and […]
What tips and resources would you suggest for novices to online learning?
Can you suggest any useful on-line learning sites / resources for first time managers who are new to the concept of using ICT for their own professional development.Main areas of interest are: management skills & learning to use the Internet.Also any useful introduction to pros & cons of on-line learningThanksChris FardonPlease post any suggestions to […]