Problem: Gaming technologies are capturing the imagination of training managers just as they always have the "Nintendo generation" now entering the workforce. But how does one determine if game-based learning is appropriate for their organization, and whether it's worth... More »

Learning & Development

Delivering Training , Designing Learning , E-Learning , Human Performance Improvement , Training and Development - General

Ambient Insight analysts track eight types of learning products, one of which is mobile learning. Ambient Insight restricts the definition of mobile learning to events, content, and applications accessed on handheld devices. Mobile learning is starting to gain traction ... More »

Career Development , Learning & Development

Business Impact , Career Development , Credentialing , Delivering Training , E-Learning , Mobile Learning , Training and Development - General

They say that content is king. But in the world of e-learning, it takes more than content to make a good training program. You must first have a way to get learners engaged and then keep them engaged. In other words, you need interactivity. Unfortunately, interactivity ... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Delivering Training , Designing Learning , E-Learning , Simulations and Serious Games , Training and Development - General

Spring cleaning might make you think about doing taxes or organizing your office, but I have something else in mind. As consultants, our role with clients is to facilitate their learning, growth, and improvements. But how much time do we invest in our own professional d... More »

Career Development

Career Development , Career Planning , Coaching and Mentoring , Training and Development - General

Keeping a results-based evaluation and ROI process on track is one of biggest implementation challenges for evaluation professionals. In many ways, it's equivalent to training for a marathon. You start small with manageable goals, stretch your muscles, change your habit... More »

Learning & Development

Advanced Level Content , Business Impact , Managing the Learning Function , Measuring and Evaluating , Training and Development - General