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News
From ASTD's The Buzz - Worldwide Training Industry News (Nov
07)
Abstract News ©2007
Information Inc
From ASTD's The Buzz - Worldwide Training Industry News (Dec
07)
Abstract News ©2007
Information Inc
Quick News Digest from IT Skills Research
(Dec 07)
Industry News from IT Skills Research
(Dec 07)
IT Training Press Releases (Dec 07)
Industry News Headlines from CLOmedia (Dec 07)
E-Learning Market Briefing from
Kineo (Dec 07)
Many of those big predictions became a reality in the e-learning
market, and as a result it’s been quite a year. Steve Rayson looks
back over the big developments of 2007 in the e-learning market in
the UK and US.
©2007 Kineo.co.uk
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Reviews and Current Trends
The e-Learning Guild
2008 Salary and Compensation Report (Dec 07)
The USA report
©2007
The eLearning Guild
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2007 e-Learning Predictions - How did the Experts do? (Dec 07)
You know how
it goes. Start of year, get out crystal ball. Ask experts what is
going to happen. Then promptly forget to check predictions at end of
the year. Fortunately, we set an Outlook reminder…we’ve dusted off
those grand predictions from Jane Hart, Donald Clark, Charles
Jennings and others to see if their January wish has come true this
Christmas.
©2007 Kineo.co.uk
The Future of Learning and Work (Dec 07)
Big thinkers forecast
the next big moves.
T+D Magazine,
©2007 ASTD
How to Buy E-Learning Systems, Tools, and Services (Dec 07)
This report looks at the
key things to consider when purchasing learning technology products
and services, and provides the ability to create short lists based
on requirements then comparisons to make informed buying decisions.
©2007 Brandon Hall Research
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2007 (Sep 07)
This list has been compiled from the Top 10 Tools
lists submitted by learning professionals throughout the world. Here
are the
tables.
©2007 Centre for Learning & Performance Technologies
The Future of Learning and e-Learning - Six Drivers and Trends (Dec
07)
Marc Rosenberg explores
the trends that that he sees for the future of workplace learning.
What is the new definition of blended learning? How will Web 2.0
revolutionize learning? ASTD Webinar,
©2007 Marc J Rosenberg
Raising the Bar for Training and Productivity with Web
Collaboration (Nov 07)
A Frost and Sullivan
report on synchronous e-Learning.
©2007 Frost and
Sullivan
Web Conferencing's Expanding Role in Training (Mar 07)
This Wainhouse
Research report looks at how Web conferencing is creating a
fundamental paradigm shift in the training world.
©2007 Wainhouse
Research
360°
Report on Synchronous Learning Systems - Full Report (Jun 07)
This report
underscores the significant variations among the available tools,
highlighting differences in features, ease-of-use, Guild member
satisfaction, and costs. As varied as the tools are, the
techniques for deploying engaging synchronous learning are also
varied, and the report unveils differences in practice among
organizations that report a strong ROI vis-a-vis those that report
a poor ROI. The report also examines future directions in
synchronous learning, and in particular, the integration of
synchronous learning with 3D virtual social worlds.
©2007
The eLearning Guild
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360°
Report on Mobile Learning - Full Report (Aug 07)
Mobile technologies
are having a profound global impact on business, education, and
culture. As an e-Learning professional you must consider the
learning possibilities made available by mobile devices. Your
e-Learning strategy may not require it now, or even soon, but
m-Learning is quickly becoming a reality that business,
government, and education cannot ignore. Mobile Learning, or
m-Learning, is moving beyond the innovation stage and into full
implementation among corporate, education, and government
institutions.
©2007
The eLearning Guild
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The Big Shift - Who's in charge of Learning? (Dec 07)
Pat McLagan discusses
how will the diverse new worker generation change learning in the
workforce. ASTD Webinar,
©2007 McLaganinc.com
Training 2008 - World
View, Focus on India (Dec 07)
India has adopted an
amalgam of "what has worked in the past" when it comes to
training—combining both Western and traditionally Indian approaches.
Training Magazine,
© 2007 Nielsen Business Media, Inc
What things cost (Dec 07)
What does it cost to perform a
personality assessment.
T+D Magazine,
©2007 ASTD
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Training
Manager/Director Development
Dealing With Difficult
Issues In Training
Dealing with difficult
issues in training is not easy, nor is there a ready-made formula
for how to deal with them, but responsibly leading a group through
difficult issues is one of the most rewarding, humbling, and
deepening experiences we can have as trainers. Links,
©2007 ASTD
Training 2008 - Say
What? (Dec 07)
Posting announcements on the intranet, holding teleconferences, or
scheduling half a dozen meetings is not the same as substantive
communication. Here are some simple but solid strategies to make
communication a reality rather than an illusion around your office.
Training Magazine,
© 2007 Nielsen Business Media, Inc
Instead of Changing with the Times, Shape the Future (Dec 07)
Leaders must take control of changing
times by strategically transforming the organization.
Chief Learning Officer,
©2007 Media Tec
Publishing Inc
Training 2008 -
Welcome to the New Global Frontier (Dec 07)
Successful global leaders share a set of core values, such as
integrity, excellence, respect, and perseverance, and a set of
traits such as desiring to learn, enjoying differences, and seeking
to understand others.
Training Magazine,
© 2007 Nielsen Business Media, Inc
Corporate Learning in 2008 (Dec 07)
The new challenge is to
develop content rapidly, make it highly accessible and integrate it
into workflow.
Chief Learning Officer,
©2007 Media Tec
Publishing Inc
Training 2008 -
Beyond Training (Dec 07)
The definition of
learning must be changed from just providing knowledge and skills to
identifying and removing all barriers that impede effective
individual and organizational performance.
Training Magazine,
© 2007 Nielsen Business Media, Inc
Forever Beta (Dec 07)
Everything is
connected to everything else. That’s the heart of the network age.
And it’s why every product is beta.
Chief Learning Officer,
©2007 Media Tec
Publishing Inc
Training Millennials (Dec 07)
Who are the millennials? And are you
designing and developing the “right” mix of learning to reach this
generation?
Chief Learning Officer,
©2007 Media Tec
Publishing Inc
Training 2008 - The
Power of Influence (Dec 07)
If trainers learn to assemble six sources of influence, they can
help leaders produce profound, rapid, and sustainable behavior
change in their organizations.
Training Magazine,
© 2007 Nielsen Business Media, Inc
Political Mapping
(Dec 07)
Political
Mapping is a way of assessing the importance of various
stakeholders in a meeting or other presentation and determining
the impact they may have on your desired outcomes. The technique
involves considering every individual’s degree of potential
influence on a decision or direction while also taking into
account his or her existing position on the matter.
©2007 Tony Jeary
Training 2008
- Choosing to Change (Dec 07)
Ownership, capability, and persistence are the three attributes
people need to embrace and/or lead change.
Chief Learning Officer,
©2007 Media Tec
Publishing Inc
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Selling and Marketing
Education
Using Your Website to Build Your Brand (Dec 07)
Wouldn't it be great if you could put the right words into the
mouths of everyone who works for your company—from receptionist to
sales representative to customer service representative to the
person who actually delivers the service? Your website offers you
just that opportunity. Links,
©2007 ASTD
Training
in Direct Marketing (Dec 07)
While direct marketing
is subject to ridicule for its unwanted solicitations through the
mail or by phone or email, direct marketing ensures your contact
with clients and springs clients into action.
Links,
©2007 ASTD
Training 2008 - Have
It Your Way (Dec 07)
How to use fundamental
selling principles to get what you want.
Training Magazine,
© 2007 Nielsen Business Media, Inc
Training 2008 - Brand
Your E-Learning (Dec 07)
Lance Dublin explains how to prepare your organization and market to
your learners to ensure the ROI on your e-learning investment.
Training Magazine,
© 2007 Nielsen Business Media, Inc
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Learning Methods and Media
Beyond the Basics of Experiential Learning (Dec 07)
Adequate preparation,
before and after a learning exercise, can make all the difference.
T+D Magazine,
©2007 ASTD
Training 2008 -
Going Multimodal (Dec 07)
Remembering the three golden rules when creating multimodal
courses can lead to learners' behavioral change and improved work
performance.
Training Magazine,
© 2007 Nielsen Business Media, Inc
The World of Learning Evolves Globally (Dec 07)
Trainers should assess
training globally using learning styles, not culture.
T+D Magazine,
©2007 ASTD
The Next Generation of Instructional Designers (Dec 07)
As the world changes
around them, instructional designers continue to approach their jobs
in the same ways that they have for decades. We need key changes,
but they have less to do with technology than with re-examining the
designer’s role and how we fulfill it. This article presents ideas
about how the instructional designer’s job needs to evolve away from
content development.
©2007
The eLearning Guild
Threaded Discussion Tips for Designers (Dec 07)
Distance education
presents many challenges to the instructor. Threaded discussions, or
forums, are a powerful tool, but there is relatively little advice
for using them effectively. This article follows up an earlier
overview of threaded discussions with specific “how to” points for
instructors and for students.
©2007
The eLearning Guild
Learning 2.0 - Using Web 2.0 to Create Effective Informal Learning
(Dec 07)
Organizations eager to
leverage people management solutions to enhance performance may be
surprised to discover that informal learning has the potential to
have an even greater impact on an organization’s success than
classes and classic training offerings. This seismic shift, made
possible by the emergence of so-called Web 2.0 technologies, has
resulted in a concept frequently referred to as Learning 2.0,
described in this webinar.
Chief Learning Officer,
©2007 Media Tec
Publishing Inc
162 Tips and Tricks for Working with e-Learning Tools (Dec 07)
This is an amazing
collection of tips from 162 professionals. Nowhere will you find a
more comprehensive set of tips that you can use for working with
e-Learning Tools.
©2007
The eLearning Guild
Here's How to Save Time and Money Building Your Next E-Learning
Course (Dec 07)
Unless you work for
the Count of Monte Cristo, you most likely have limited resources
to build your e-learning courses. So any opportunity to save time
(and money) is a good thing. Rapid E-Learning Blog,
©2007 Creative Commons
Training 2008 -
Building Engaging E-Learning Modules (Dec 07)
Although e-learning
activities can vary significantly in complexity, form, and
learning engagement, the most effective activities include
elements that motivate the learner to attempt, succeed, and
actually learn.
Training Magazine,
© 2007 Nielsen Business Media, Inc
Product Review -
Adobe Acrobat Connect Professional (Dec 07)
As high-speed internet
access and computing power increase, more organizations are
turning to collaborative and synchronous software for e-Learning.
Here's an in-depth look at one of the market leaders in this area.
©2007
The eLearning Guild
Using the Wrong
Images Can Confuse Your Learners (Nov 07)
Studies show that
using images and text to represent your ideas is more effective
than just using text. The key is choosing the right images
because those same studies show that images with no purpose can
actually make learning harder.
Rapid E-Learning Blog,
©2007 Creative Commons
Lessons From a Second Life Tour of IBM's Almaden Island (Dec 07)
Virtual
worlds such as Second Life are attracting interest from
organizations as platforms for learning. Also known as immersive
environments, these systems can provide many significant
advantages over other learning strategies. As with anything,
knowing the basics is crucial before deciding. By understanding
what virtual worlds are, their uses as a learning technology, what
differentiates them from other learning technologies, and their
pros and cons, businesses are
able to make a more informed decision regarding using virtual
worlds for learning.
©2007 Brandon Hall Research
How to Use a Learning Community for Support (Dec 07)
This rapid guide explains why you should establish a learning
community, the benefits learning communities can deliver, the
critical success factors involved,
the role of the facilitator/moderator, and the barriers and
how to overcome them.
©2007 Kineo.co.uk
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Case Studies and Projects
Extending your LMS beyond internal learners (Dec 07)
In webinar, CA shared how they are using a single LMS to provide
learning to their worldwide audience of employees, partners and
end-user customers.
©2007 CA
Training 2008 - Leaner E-Learning (Dec 07)
The University of Toyota applies its parent company’s "lean"
approach to developing e-learning courses, utilizing a single set of
development standards, benchmarks, and best practices.
Training Magazine,
© 2007 Nielsen Business Media, Inc
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Measuring Education Value
Evaluation, ROI and True Professionalism (Jul 07)
Comparing learning to a course of drugs and training professionals
to doctors, Paul Kearns questions how often the 'medication' is
working. He argues that evaluation is a test of professionalism in
L&D.
©2007
TrainingZONE
Training 2008 - Evaluation Time (Dec 07)
Here are seven keys for unlocking Kirkpatrick's four levels of
evaluation, by Kirkpatrick himself.
Training Magazine,
© 2007 Nielsen Business Media, Inc
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Processes/Managing
Costs/Outsourcing
Training 2008 -
Supporting Roles (Dec 07)
Looking for a tenfold return on investment throughout your
electronic performance support system's lifecycle?
Performance-Centred Design (PCD) may be the answer.
Training Magazine,
© 2007 Nielsen Business Media, Inc
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Training Professional
Topics
Adventures in Teaching (Jan 08)
Success as a
teacher requires the ability to command the respect of a classroom
full of students. But, methods to accomplish this can vary widely,
as can their effectiveness, as one computer instructor found out
the hard way.
CertMag,
©2007 Media Tec
Publishing Inc
The Payoff for
Being Both a Practitioner and a Performer (Dec 07)
“How do you
yourself keep balance in your life?” attendees frequently ask me
after a speech. “I don’t—I just TALK about it.” That flippant
line typically gets a chuckle before I attempt to give a more
“serious” response. But through the years, I’ve noticed that the
most successful presenters practice and perfect what they preach.
Audiences, whether internal or external, expect a
practitioner—someone who’s developed deep expertise from their
actual work in the topic area—not just a performer.
©2007 Dianna
Booher
Emotional Eloquence
(Dec 07)
As a speaking
coach, I work with speakers of all levels on their stories and
speeches. I coach them on content and delivery – what I call the
mechanics and the dynamics of speaking. The end goal is for my
students to become more persuasive and effective speakers. My
challenge has been to help them make the shift from talking at
people to having a meaningful conversation. It’s the difference
between persuasion and motivation vs. command and control.
Persuasion is an invitation, not a command.
©2007 Doug Stevenson
Twelve Tips for Training Transfer to the Workplace (Dec 07)
Can you turn your
training participants into learning magnets who can’t wait to
attend their next training opportunity? What participants do
during the training session makes all the difference to training
transfer to the workplace. Use these twelve ideas to address
complaints about training (I don’t have time; it’s a waste of
time; my boss won’t let me do anything I learn anyway) and spark
improved performance with training transfer to your workplace.
©2007 About, Inc
Phoning It In - Telecommuting Systems and Networks Engineer (Jan
08)
Ever wish your
morning commute could be whittled down to a distance of 50 feet or
less? With fuel costs headed ever upward, it makes sense that IT
pros are telecommuting more. But, it takes discipline and solid
remote access to work a high-tech job from home five days a week.
CertMag,
©2007 Media Tec
Publishing Inc
Band of Brothers - Why You Should Join an IT Association (Jan 08)
Joining an IT
association is worth much more than the various discounts and
benefits you will likely be offered with your membership. Doing so
can also provide a crucial boost to your career, from a networking
perspective and beyond.
CertMag,
©2007 Media Tec
Publishing Inc
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Education Administration
No
articles this month.
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Skills Gap/Technical
Certification
Training 2008 - Testing Tips (Dec 07)
Creating a fair test or certification requires more than asking the
first 20 questions that come to mind. Here are some important
questions to ask yourself before you consider what to ask your
learners.
Training Magazine,
© 2007 Nielsen Business Media, Inc
Making the IT Leap - How to Move Into the Industry (Jan 08)
It’s not just
fledgling techies and students getting into IT: Professionals from
all different industries look to get into the field. So, here we
present tips on how individuals in other industries can best market
themselves to enter IT, as well as discuss what will likely greet a
person upon initial entry to the industry.
CertMag,
©2007 Media Tec
Publishing Inc
Enterprise WLAN - Still Growing (Jan 08)
The CWNP family
of enterprise WLAN certifications - CWNA, CWSP and CWNE - can help
you keep pace with the growing enterprise market for 802.11 WLAN
products.
CertMag,
©2007 Media Tec
Publishing Inc
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