Professionalize Video

Jonathan Halls

Picture this:  Your training department has just formed a five-person “multimedia team.”  Each team member is competent in IT, and they are self-taught when it comes to video. Within a few weeks the unit is buzzing with everyone busy working on p... More »

Toolbox Tip: Production Times for Popular Tools

Kevin A. Siegel

One of the more common questions that I receive from new e-learning developers is how much time it will take to produce published content. The answer: It depends on which tool you are going to use to produce the lessons and how many minutes of e-learning playtime are ... More »

Tools for M-Learning – A Myriad of Possibilities

Vanessa Bailey

The concept of “m-learning” is the inevitable next step in the training and development field. M-learning, or mobile learning, is the act of viewing and accessing learning, coursework, performance support, or supplemental materials on a mobile device. Using... More »

TechKnowledge 2014 Request for Proposals is Now Open

Justin Brusino

Next year’s ASTD TechKnowledge Conferenece will be held in Las Vegas from January 22 – 24. We will be at the iconic Caesar’s Palace, right on the strip. We are now accepting session proposals. So if you have some fresh ideas or new approaches, we wa... More »

Gamification: Adding to the Learning Experience

Vanessa Bailey

One concept that seems to have come into prominence as I entered into the instructional technology field is the idea of “gamification.”  Gamification is the integration of game elements into courses and instructional materials.  This rather broad u... More »