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News
Industry News from IT Skills Research
(Feb 07)
IT Training Press Releases (Feb 07)
E-Learning Market Briefing from
Kineo (Feb 07)
The e-Learning Marketplace Update from Just Learn
(Feb 07)
New Contracts and Partnerships from Learning Circuits (Feb 07)
Wilson Learning Makes Available Newly Enhanced Leader Navigator
Measurement System in Japanese (Feb 26)
Circuit City Extends Learning Services Contract with Convergys (Feb
26)
Plateau Systems Acquires Compensation Management Pioneer Nuvosoft
Inc (Feb 21)
Ashridge Expands Virtual Learning Offer (Feb 21)
RapideL to Enable Creation of Courses Based on Adaptive Learning
Techniques (Feb 20)
Makau Launches Series of Training Courses Formatted to Play on Video
iPod (Feb 16)
Bersin and Associates Releases Study of US Corporate Learning Market
(Feb 15)
Kaplan Acquires EduNeering Holdings Inc (Feb 15)
eLearn Campus Peer Network for E-Learning Professionals (Feb 15)
KnowledgePlanet Leads Market in Collaborative Authoring with Firefly
Publisher (Feb 12)
Reuters Selects Plateaus Hosted Solution (Feb 1)
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Reviews and Current Trends
Predictions for 2007 (Jan 07)
A myriad of new
technologies impacts our daily lives in 2007. This fact is clearly
on the minds of our experts this year as they consider how
e-learning will be affected by these widespread changes.
eLearn Magazine,
©2007
ACM
The Times They Are A-Changing (Feb 07)
We have some concerns
about the sustainability of the market models currently used within
e-learning. We do see the technology as providing opportunities to
revolutionise the way we do training, development and education.
Traditional education and training delivery was developed for an era
of mass production. But society and expectations have changed, and
the traditional methods now focus on the wrong people. It is now
the learners who should be the focus of attention and not the
gatekeepers of knowledge.
©2007 Just Learn
The Need for Speed (Feb 07)
Training can be delivered much
faster, thanks to numerous technological innovations, but whether it
is more effective is another question.
T+D Magazine,
©2007 ASTD
LC Express,
©2007 ASTD
The Role of Competencies in Driving Financial Performance (Jan 07)
Using actual usage data from more than 300,000 performance
appraisals, this research shows how four different industries
(manufacturing, high technology, retail, and financial services) use
competencies in their talent management processes. It compares the
competencies used in high growth and high profit companies against
those used in low growth and low profit companies to illustrate
which competencies really make a difference.
©2007 Bersin and
Associates
Budget and Staffing Trends - What they mean to you for 2007 (Feb 07)
Sometimes, taking a look back can be a productive step when planning
for the future.
Chief Learning Officer,
©2007 Media Tec
Publishing Inc
IT Hot Spots - Niches, Industries, Regions (Mar 07)
When it comes to
growth in the IT industry, it looks like we’ve finally turned the
corner. Yet, this growth has not been spread evenly: Certain
regions, industries and niches are hiring more IT professionals than
the rest.
CertMag, ©2007 Media Tec Publishing
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Training
Manager/Director Development
Strategically Aligning Learning and Performance Efforts (Feb 07)
In today's lean
operating environment, it is vital that the HRD function not
continue to support and deploy any initiatives that don't add
value.
Chief Learning Officer,
©2007 Media Tec
Publishing Inc
You Have a Seat at the Table - Now
What? (Feb 07)
If you need to create
a metric to prove value, you might not receive the credibility you
deserve.
Chief Learning Officer,
©2007 Media Tec
Publishing Inc
Leading Virtual Teams (Feb 07)
While technology is the lifeline of the virtual team, building the
relationship provides the most challenges.
T+D Magazine,
©2007 ASTD
Card Tricks (Feb 07)
Cards are inexpensive, portable learning tools that engage
learners, facilitate decision making and improve recall.
Chief Learning Officer,
©2007 Media Tec
Publishing Inc
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Selling and Marketing
Education
Tips to Help CLOs Market Learning (Feb 07)
Imagine designing one of the best regional sales leadership training
programs ever. The content is solid, assessments were done
beforehand to determine competency needs, people signed up and many
came to class on time. Then, the first question a learner poses is,
“Why are we here?”
CLOmedia,
©2007 Media Tec
Publishing Inc
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Learning Methods and Media
The Long and Short of Learning (Feb 07)
IBM study uncovers link between line length and retention.
T+D Magazine,
©2007 ASTD
Less Learning, More Often (Jan 07)
Smaller, more
frequent learning spread over time and interwoven in the workplace
is dramatically more effective than traditional single hit training
delivery.
Inside Learning
Technologies,
©2007 Principal
Media Ltd
Blended Learning: Embracing Individualism (Feb 07)
Today's knowledge workers frequently have to take on new job roles
and responsibilities for which they were not trained. The key to
ensuring easier adaptation and productive cooperation is using a
blend of informal and formal training that keeps the "I" in
"learning."
Chief Learning Officer,
©2007 Media Tec
Publishing Inc
Final Word - Informal Learning (Jan 07)
Sambit Mohapatra
discusses how informal learning could be better suited to today's
dynamically changing workplace.
Inside Learning
Technologies,
©2007 Principal
Media Ltd
The Changing Face of Learning and Technology (Jan 07)
If we did 'learn
something every day' we would all be better at it. Technology is now
bringing that about.
Inside Learning
Technologies,
©2007 Principal
Media Ltd
LC Express,
©2007 ASTD
Five Ways to Love your SME (Feb 07)
The SME and the
designer: Why can't they just get along? We examine why this
relationship is more complex than Romeo and Juliet and how you can
avoid a tragic end with just a little love and understanding.
©2007 Kineo.co.uk
Choosing the Best Authoring Tool (Feb 07)
Because I'm very
interested in instructional authoring, I get asked this question at
least a few times a week. When asked the question in person, the
asker inevitably looks at me like I must be stupid because I'm
rarely, if ever, able to quickly answer this "simple" question
without hesitation. Here's the problem: It's NOT a simple question!
Online Learning News and Reviews,
©2007 VNU Business Media
The Problem with Rapid E-Learning (Feb 07)
LC Express,
©2007 ASTD
Rapid Authoring Tool Speed Dating (Feb 07)
We put the call out to
some of the tools out there that we thought you’d like to know more
about. We asked them a few simple questions. They were nothing if
not, um, forward! To hear what they had to say, launch this engage
animation.
©2007
Kineo.co.uk
Mohive - Collaborative E-learning Tool (Feb 07)
Mark Harrison looks
at how Mohive shapes up as an e-learning development tool. ©2007
Kineo.co.uk
The Demands for and Demands of Simulations, Scenarios and Serious
Games - Synopsis (Feb 07)
This 340+ page report,
authored by noted industry experts, is based on survey results from
more than 1,000 e-Learning industry professionals and includes the
Guild’s exclusive online analytical tools and survey data. These
online analytical tools, provided by Tableau Software, enable
readers to drill down into the live data to find answers to
questions about their specific situations. Here is a detailed 84
page Synopsis & Resource Guide.
©2007 eLearning Guild
Effective Business Requirements for the LMS
(Feb 07)
To develop an LMS successfully, organizations must have a clearly
defined learning strategy. By proactively aligning the LMS with
business goals, organizations can make sure their learning
solutions meet the needs of every department.
Chief Learning Officer,
©2007 Media Tec
Publishing Inc
Swapping Notes? From Google with Love (Feb 07)
If you’ve been logging
on to the Kineo site for a while, you’ll know there’s plenty from
Google that has excited us for its potential application to the
world of learning. Now there’s a new tool on the block called Google
Notes and we're swooning again - we think it has a lot to offer in
the performance support and knowledge sharing space.
©2007 Kineo.co.uk
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Case Studies and Projects
RR Donnelley - Pull versus Push at the Press (Feb 07)
At RR
Donnelley, consolidated learning is key to the success of the
business. With more than 60,000 employees, it's up to Jim Graham,
vice president of training and development, to ensure that everyone
onboard has the knowledge and capabilities necessary to provide the
company's wide range of printing services.
Chief Learning Officer,
©2007 Media Tec
Publishing Inc
The Carphone Warehouse get connected to TAP (Feb 07)
Trainer accreditation at the Carphone Warehouse.
©2007 The Training Foundation
Computeach ensures top quality training through TAP (2006)
Trainer accreditation at Computeach.
©2006 The Training Foundation
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Measuring Education Value
Learning Analytics Dashboards (Nov 06)
Survey research report of data compiled in November 2006 on the need
for, usage of and future plans for learning analytics
dashboards/scorecards.
©2006 KnowledgeAdvisors
Need to show ROI on your LMS projects? (Sep 06)
Return on investment
(ROI) calculations need to be seen as a practical tool that should
be regularly revisited in order to measure the success of system
implementation, and get the most from your LMS, your software
supplier and your team.
©2006 CS Group
Seven golden rules for calculating ROI (Jan 07)
Here
are seven golden rules worth bearing in mind if you want to
create really workable and convincing ROI calculations.
©2007 CS Group
Levelling the Levels (Feb 07)
Instead of lamenting about learning and its influence on
practice and outcomes, let’s examine how changes in learning grant
an opportunity to rethink the ways we plan and measure.
T+D Magazine,
©2007 ASTD
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Processes/Managing
Costs/Outsourcing
The Top Enterprise HRO Deals of 2006 (Jan 07)
While IBM led the provider pack in
the number of large deal signings last year, Accenture claimed the
biggest contract in 2006 by landing Unilever. In a year of slowing
deal growth, there were still enough big buys to keep HRO in the
headlines.
HRO Today,
©2007
Outsourcing Today
Top Providers of Training and Development Outsourcing in 2006 (Jan
07)
Some of the vendors are
purely learning providers, while others have business process
outsourcing divisions which include learning services. They run the
gamut from multi-national corporations to privately held firms.
HRO Today,
©2007
Outsourcing Today
Are your Training Partners living up to their Promises (Feb 07)
According to Training Magazine’s 2006 Industry Report, 27% of small
and 71% of large companies outsource some or all of their custom
content development. Therefore, selecting the right outsourcing
partners is critical. Equally important is that companies
continually reassess their established partners. What are the six
indications that your outsourcing partners are living up to their
promises? What metrics can you establish up-front to keep your
expectations on track?
©2007
O/E Learning
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Training Professional
Topics
Always On - The Elevator Speech (2006)
Simply put, Always On is a philosophy that master presenters adhere
to in order to be prepared for unplanned presentation
opportunities. It's the idea that we can, and should be prepared
for those unscheduled situations where effective delivery of our
messages must be done on an extemporaneous or impromptu basis.
©2006 Presentation-Pointers.com
Twenty Tips for Handling Tough Questions (2006)
Questions are an important tool for both learning and teaching.
Good questions, answered clearly, can help you make your point.
Tough Questions, answered candidly and skillfully, can demonstrate
you've done your homework and have a proposition that holds together
under fire.
©2006 Presentation-Pointers.com
5 Methods to Becoming Memorable (2006)
Most people can count on just a few fingers the presenters that were
truly memorable. Not because so many presenters are really that
bad, it has more to do with that many presenters not being memorably
good.
Reprinted from Presenters University, ©2006 InFocus
Corporation
Three Essential Open Source Tools for Presenters (2006)
If you are a die-hard PowerPoint, Visio and Photoshop pro you may
not even be aware that open source software tools exist for
presenters. But they do.
©2006 Earthlink
11 Tips for Using Flip Charts More Effectively (2006)
While everyone seems to be interested in creating
high-tech computer generated presentations, the flip chart still
continues to be the most effective presentation media of all.
©2006 Presentation-Pointers.com
Considering A Consulting Career (Mar 07)
With the
employment market for IT workers continuing to improve, you might
feel ready to take your career in a new direction. Perhaps you have
dreamed of being your own boss and having the flexibility to set
your own hours. Or maybe you want exposure to assignments that push
the limits of your talents. If this describes you, one option to
consider is consulting.
CertMag, ©2007 Media Tec Publishing
Newbies: How to Break Into the IT Industry (Mar 07)
From technicians to CIOs to professors, the path to an IT career
includes twists, turns, redirections and fresh starts. Although
there is no pre-determined path into this industry, with a few
skills and a little know-how, any newbie can break into IT.
CertMag, ©2007 Media Tec Publishing
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Education Administration
No articles this month.
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Skills Gap/Technical
Certification
Trainer Certification - Necessity or Luxury (Mar 07)
Because getting
certified takes time and money (two things everyone lacks), it’s no
surprise IT pros spend so much time debating the relevance and
practical application of certifications. For certification trainers,
however, this debate is much less robust — because most major
technology companies require trainers to get their specialized
trainer certifications before they can teach, these instructors have
little choice in the matter.
CertMag.com
©
2007 MediaTec Publishing
Cisco Updates CCDA
(Mar 07)
Cisco is embarking on a major revision of its Network Design
Learning and Certification program. Focusing on the foundational
Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA) certification, the updated
program ensures that Cisco network design principles and strategies
remain current with today’s increasingly complex network
infrastructure needs. CertMag, ©2007 Media Tec Publishing
Incentra Solutions - IT Pros Focused On Storage Services (Mar 07)
With 40 percent
of its employees in the IT department, Incentra Solutions
understands the value of highly skilled and certified information
technology professionals. Although the company focuses on storage
solutions, its IT job roles run the gamut of the industry.
CertMag, ©2007 Media Tec Publishing
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