Using metrics is a smart way to formalize informal and collaborative learning methods without waste, and attain the alignment you need. For U.S. businesses, maintaining a competitive edge (or even just staying in business at all) is as complex as the rush of economic ne... More »

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Delivering Training , Designing Learning , E-Learning , Informal Learning , Measuring and Evaluating , Social Learning

Video content not only helps people learn; it saves resources and puts learning just a click away for global organizations. As video cameras become more affordable and easier to use, more trainers are looking to add video production skills to their professional toolkits... More »

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Delivering Training , Designing Learning , E-Learning , Informal Learning , Innovation , Social Learning

Research indicates that as much as 70 percent of workplace learning is informal, occurring outside the classroom and in the spaces between formal training events. Social media is one way for the training department and the training practitioners to get into those spaces... More »

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Beginner Level Content , Delivering Training , Designing Learning , E-Learning , Informal Learning , Mobile Learning , Social Learning , Students

Changes to the workplace, the competencies for leadership development, and technologies will alter the way learning professionals approach training design and delivery. Change can be scary. If you agree, then 2010 has been a scary year. Along with the challenges of the ... More »

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Business Impact , Change Management , Delivering Training , Designing Learning , E-Learning , Global Workforce Development , Informal Learning , Innovation , Mobile Learning , Social Learning , Training and Development - General , Trends

Lets review the common features available in most virtual classroom software programs. Well briefly discuss each tool, its common uses for virtual training, and any unique characteristics to be mindful of when using it. This is not an exhaustive list of all featuresjust... More »

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Beginner Level Content , Delivering Training , E-Learning , Informal Learning , Managing the Learning Function , Mobile Learning , Social Learning , Training and Development - General , Training for Multiple Cultures