On September 30, 2009, Oxford Union hosted an e-learning debate that centered around one question: "Is the e-learning of today essential to teach the important skills of tomorrow?" It's an intriguing question that continues to spark emotions on both sides of the issue. ... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Beginner Level Content , Designing Learning , E-Learning , Social Learning , Training and Development - General

Every company values quality training, and many say it is paramount to organizational success. Companies in the security services industry are no exception. Training is critical to ensuring that security officers and the managers who support them are properly prepared f... More »

Learning & Development

Beginner Level Content , Career Development , Curriculum Alignment , Delivering Training , E-Learning

Although mobile phones have become an extension of the workplace, questions persist about how organizations can best leverage them to improve employee performance and development. To answer some of these questions, IBM conducted a study to examine how its employees actu... More »

Learning Technologies

Delivering Training , E-Learning , Human Performance Improvement , Mobile Learning

It sounds simple: e-learning. That is, learning with an "e," for electronic. Every study reveals more about it, including ASTD's 2008 State of the Industry Report, which found that nearly one-third of training content is now delivered electronically. But what is e-learn... More »

Learning & Development

Designing Learning , E-Learning , Human Performance Improvement , Trends