Are virtual worlds a breakthrough technology that will forever reshape learning and business? Or are they this season's over-hyped fad? You'd have to try very hard to avoid exposure to the virtual world phenomenon in America these days. More »

Human Capital , Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Delivering Training , Designing Learning , E-Learning , Global Workforce Development , Simulations and Serious Games , Social Learning , Training and Development - General , Trends

Three important words characterize the LMS market in 2006: growth, expansion, and change. Bersin & Associates's newest research study, "Learning Management Systems 2006: Facts, Practical Analysis, Trends, and Vendor Profiles," analyzes the LMS market from multiple p... More »

Human Capital , Learning Technologies

E-Learning , Global Workforce Development , Integrated Talent Management , Trends

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Human Capital , Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Assessment , Business Impact , Designing Learning , Engagement , Global Workforce Development , Students , Trends

Champions of the technology claim that it's enabling HR and training departments to realign and leverage information across functional areas to maximize organizational effectiveness. How we got here How did the industry get to this point? The path is instructive. The ge... More »

Human Capital , Learning Technologies

Business Impact , E-Learning , Integrated Talent Management , Intermediate-level Content , Managing Organizational Knowledge , Trends

At TechLearn 2004, I interviewed industry analyst and futurist Elliott Masie to find out how he thinks the e-learning industry is evolving. Here's what he had to say. RE: I wanted to start by asking you how you learn? EM: I learn through conversations. I learn by aggres... More »

Human Capital , Learning Technologies

E-Learning , Intermediate-level Content , Managing the Learning Function , Trends