Making the most of HR software
‘Workforce’ for October 99 has several long but valuable articles on how HR departments can best use the software now available to them. One of these, entitled “HR software projects are rarely finished”, urges better understanding of what functions and processes are possible, and examines three types of organisation with varying levels of successful usage. […]
Online Learning News – 5 October
A news and idea service of Bill Communications (Lakewood)Tuesday, Oct. 5, 1999 Vol. 2, No. 28*************************************************************Got content? Get e-commerce! Visit Saba at OLL99, booth #401,to win an $8,000 learning e-Store. http://www.saba.com/*************************************************************THIS WEEK:1. Performance support: Where to start …2. … and who’s on the team3. Prodding online learners to finish4. How training keeps IT pros5. Window […]
‘Visual Concept’ software from Inspiration Resources
Avialable from: Inspiration Resources, High Trenhouse, Malham Moor, Settle, N. Yorks BD24 9PRhttp://www.cmcsite.com1-4 licences £205.00 +VAT per licenceAs a kinaesthetic auditory type of person I have been trying to improve my visual thinking by forcing myself to create mind maps and so on. I was eager to load this software to see how it compared […]
Online Learning News – 28 September
A news and idea service of Bill Communications (Lakewood)Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1999 Vol. 2, No. 27************************************************************* Anyone. Anytime. Anywhere. http://www.click2learn.com*************************************************************THIS WEEK:1. Adapting Kirkpatrick2. Who is Trainer 2000?3. More about re-using games4. Who’s going to the shows?5. Window shopping: Free demos, sales horror stories_____________ADAPTING KIRKPATRICK ONLINEGauging the effectiveness of training online means applying Kirkpatrick with a […]
‘Perception Software Suite version 2’ from Question Mark Computing
The Perception Software SuiteAvailable from Question Mark Computing Ltd5th Floor, Hill HouseHighgate HillLondon N19 5NATel: (+44) 0171 263 7575E-mail: info@qmark.co.ukPerception V2 from Question Mark Computing enables users to create tests, surveys, questionnaires, and assessments for use via the web or an Intranet. Perception contains both Windows and web-based software ˆto install the web-based components you […]
BBC launches self-development channel
This week Alert! Detective investigates the BBC’s new interactive TV channel, BBC Knowledge.“BBC Knowledge is about participation and involvement,” explains Michael Bedward, the project manager for Knowledge’s website. “Our programmes and websites are designed to give practical help to people wanting to get ahead in life.”So what’s on? “There’s a real entertaining mix,” explains Michael. […]
Anyone got experience of designing CBT systems for in-house training?
I am interested in talking to anyone who has experience of designing/developing CBT or e-support systems for in-house bespoke systems. We are redeveloping our large client database with a Windows/Visual Basic front-end and plan to introduce some CBT to aid implementation. Thanks Gareth Jones Training Consultant Hertfordshire Social Services I am interested in talking to […]
Online Learning News – 28 September
A news and idea service of Bill Communications (Lakewood)Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1999 Vol. 2, No. 27************************************************************* Anyone. Anytime. Anywhere. http://www.click2learn.com*************************************************************THIS WEEK:1. Adapting Kirkpatrick2. Who is Trainer 2000?3. More about re-using games4. Who’s going to the shows?5. Window shopping: Free demos, sales horror stories_____________ADAPTING KIRKPATRICK ONLINEGauging the effectiveness of training online means applying Kirkpatrick with a […]
Can you recommend a cross-platform online authoring tool?
Can anyone recommend an authoring tool for making on-line training applications which are capable of running cross platform on Netscape Communicator. Most on-line authoring tools I have evaluated only generate content for IE or for Windows.Thank youAlison MacdonaldSuggestions please to Comments below. Can anyone recommend an authoring tool for making on-line training applications which are […]
Fourth collaborative learning experiment
Bob Foster has announced the start of his fourth collaborative learning experiment to take place online:“I have made a few changes ready for CLE#4, the most important of which is the inclusion of an online ‘Leader Learner Guide’ which will be available when Leader Learners start to formulate their Learning Campaign Strategies (LCSs).The LL Guide […]
Hungry Minds – individualised web-based learning in a cyber university
With so many opportunities and dollars to be grabbed in online learning, why have so many attempts failed? Stuart Skorman thinks he has it figured out in an article on the ebusiness site. “Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, and Scott McNealy, to name just a few high-tech bigwigs, have all said that distance learning will be […]
Which online learning technology would you recommend?
We exploring various options for adding online learning courses to our various community sites. We might do this in one of several ways:– We could provide the software to course providers, ask them to load their course material, and return to us for publishing online, or– we might make a version of the software available […]
Online Learning News – 21 September issue
ONLINE LEARNING NEWSA news and idea service of Bill Communications (Lakewood)Tuesday, Sept. 21, 1999 Vol. 2, No. 26*************************************************************Need to manage your Web-based training? PHOENIX Web is here!See us in booth #413 at OLL ’99 ( http://www.pathlore.com).*************************************************************THIS WEEK:1. Getting learners to finish2. Cognitive Web site: A big job?3. Up against the firewall4. Comparing authoring tools5. Carpenter […]
Do you know of any comparative studies on RoI for actual use of online learning materials?
Does anyone know of any independent comparative studies on RoI for actual use of CBT/on-line learning materials in the workplace (ie not students, research staff etc)Colin Russell, International Training ManagerInternational Support CenterSiemens IT ServiceAny suggestions by clicking Comments below. Does anyone know of any independent comparative studies on RoI for actual use of CBT/on-line learning […]
Set up and run your own online learning courses
An article in an issue of last week’s Washington Post relates to the Blackboard.com website where anyone can design their own online learning course and offer it to anyone using the site. So far, more than 9,000 courses are available and it’s growing every day.Would you like us to do the same at TrainingZone?Answers to […]
LeTTOL – skills and support to become an online tutor
Over 400 people have completed LeTTOL to date, from all over the world, from the private and public sectors, and from schools, colleges, and universities. The LeTTOL course was developed in the UK under the Further Education Development Agency’s “Quality in Information and LearningTechnology” Programme, by the South Yorkshire Further Education Colleges’ Consortium, a collaboration […]
Online Learning News – 14 September
A news and idea service of Bill Communications (Lakewood)Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1999 Vol. 2, No. 25*************************************************************Go! OnLine Learning ’99 and Performance Support ’99 inLos Angeles Oct. 17-20 ( http://www.onlinelearning99.com).*************************************************************THIS WEEK:1. Slow training managers? Here’s why2. MS Office competency3. Voice attachments again4. About Gloria …5. Gooey sticks on your firewall6. Window shopping: Fall courses, passing notes […]
Technologies for Training
Technologies for Training (TfT) is a national information and advisory service, developed on behalf of the Department for Education and Employment. It aims to ensure that technology makes an effective contribution to the development of a skilled and international competitive work-force for the UK. TfT achieves this by providing readily available advice and information to […]
What software would you recommend to manage a training programme?
I work as an IT Development Officer for the Dundee City Council Social Work Department. A user in our Training Section has asked me to advise them on an appropriate package to display graphically and manage course dates over a 3 – 4 month period. The first solution is to use MS Project (or like) […]
Online Learning News – 7 September 1999
A news and idea service of Bill Communications (Lakewood)Tuesday, Sept. 7, 1999 Vol. 2, No. 24*************************************************************Check Performance Support ’99 sponsors’ sites in our footer!And hurry to register at http://www.performancesupport.com*************************************************************THIS WEEK:1. Recycling: How much is too much?2. New online-learning trade group forms3. Training managers SLOW?!?4. Voice attachments: .wav or RealG2?5. Cries for help: Carpenter math, authoring […]
