An open, accelerated flow of information is fostering greater collaboration and improving performance across all levels of government. A revolution is happening in government as the result of a new generation of government employees, the rise of Web 2.0 technologies, an... More »

Government , Learning Technologies

E-Learning , Informal Learning , Innovation , Mobile Learning , North America , Social Learning , Training and Development - General , Trends

Simulations, which are often used in the training of pilots, military personnel, and health professionals, are turned to when it is too expensive or dangerous to allow students to use the real equipment and when a mistake would be costly. For example, flight simulators ... More »

Government , Learning Technologies

Assessment , Human Performance Improvement , Jobs , Measuring and Evaluating , Simulations and Serious Games , Students

The F-35 pilot flies stealthily through the dark night sky over enemy territory en route to his assigned target. His wingmen are out there as well, though they aren't close enough for him to see. The pilot knows where they are and what they're doing through his intra-fl... More »

Government , Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Advanced Level Content , Assessment , Competencies , Delivering Training , Designing Learning , Innovation , Measuring and Evaluating , Simulations and Serious Games

Last time you heard from the Joint Strike Fighter Program IT Learning Team, you read about the breadth of integrated learning opportunities available across the country. They've been successful--and helpful--to those who've attended. And yet, we have folks who haven't c... More »

Government , Learning Technologies

Delivering Training , Informal Learning , Students

Here's a non-technical look at evolving e-learning standards, what the standards intend to achieve, the key players involved in developing the standards, and some implications for the future. The e-learning industry continues to expand every day, and the methods and too... More »

Government , Learning Technologies

Advanced Level Content , Delivering Training , Designing Learning , E-Learning