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Mobile Solutions for Corporate Sectors

In this blog, I want to point out that wireless mobile technology along with internet enable people to access and exchange information with others easily. This concept when exploited properly would allow work force to be more knowledgeable resulting in better interaction among themselves with customers and clients. Areas requiring training through mobile devices How can this technology be used by corporate sectors? This technology can be used for • Finding opinion of people before lau… Continue

Added by Dr.Kumuda Gururao on December 27, 2009 at 9:02am — No Comments

The False Promise of Training as a Driver of Performance

Certainly, this title may sound like blasphemy to some of us in the training business. On the other hand, it may be even more of a shock to those who depend upon those of us in the training business to drive performance in the organization. Following is a deceptively simple formula that illustrates why a successful training solution may render a false promise of improved performance: Value of Training = Performance Concept – Tactical Application Okay, I confess to mak… Continue

Added by Gary Wise on December 22, 2009 at 3:38am — No Comments

Free Learning for the Workplace

ALISON is a for-profit social enterprise based in Galway, Ireland. We are a resourceful and determined multi-national team of socially-aware technologists, educationalists and marketers who understand that today, we have the opportunity to make universal education free to access via the Web. Through ALISON, we believe we have a sustainable and scalable business model to make education free online. Our starting point is basic skills for the workpl… Continue

Added by Kevin Chilton on December 18, 2009 at 6:17am — No Comments

LEEF 2010 1/2 price registration through December 31st

http://www.leef2010.net With its focus on Games, Simulations & Virtual Worlds for Learning LEEF 2010 will explore how educators and trainers are changing their approach to learning and instruction through innovative games and simulations. LEEF is an event that brings together trainers, multi-media developers, teachers and game designers to explore the innovative uses of technologies in which learning and entertainment goals converge. W… Continue

Added by Andy Petroski on December 14, 2009 at 9:00pm — No Comments

Backlog of medical and healthcare training- Year 2009 to accumulate on 2010?

The year 2009 marked a significant haul of corporate initiatives to move with the sense of budget preservation. There was not much that corporate could do. Most impacted were training budgets and pertinent training initiatives. While I, as a business development professional continuously worked towards helping my healthcare and pharma clients in execution of desired initiatives, even within stringent budget restriction; organizational mid-year plans almost gave no way to training imperitives. R… Continue

Added by Ben Nayak on December 14, 2009 at 12:11pm — No Comments

Curriculum Designing and Evaluation for Autonomous Colleges

I recently participated as Resource Person in a workshop organized by Center for Educational Research, MKUniversity, India. The workshop was conducted at V.V.V.College for Women (Autonomous) I explained the following topics: 1. Concept Map as the Basis for Curriculum Development 2. Curriculum Development Models The main points I covered for both the… Continue

Added by Dr.Kumuda Gururao on December 5, 2009 at 9:05am — No Comments

My 2009 Edublog Awards Nominees are…

It’s tough to choose from among the array of excellent contributors to the e-learning blogosphere. Nevertheless, the people listed below are my Top of the Pops. Here are my nominees for the 6th annual Edublog Awards 2009.

* Best individual blog: Virginia Yonkers / Connecting 2 the World * Best individual tweeter: Karyn Romeis * Best resource sharing blog: Jane Hart / C… Continue

Added by Michael Hanley on December 1, 2009 at 8:30am — No Comments

Metaverse Roadmap

What happens when video games meet Web 2.0? When virtual worlds meet geospatial maps of the planet? When simulations get real and life and business go virtual? When you use a virtual Earth to navigate the physical Earth, and your avatar becomes your online agent? What happens is the metaverse. Taking its name from the immersive virtual world imagined by Neal Stephenson in his visionary novel, Snow Crash, the Metaverse Roadmap (MVR) is the first public ten-year forecast and visioning survey of 3… Continue

Added by Kevin Chilton on December 1, 2009 at 12:00am — No Comments

Second Life 101 Session for LearnTrends Attendees - December 11, 2009

Hi everyone - during the LearnTrends conference, several folks mentioned wanting to learn more about Second Life. My colleage, Robin Yarmovsky, and I would be delighted to schedule a few 101 sessions for you. We've chosen December 11 at 8am PT and 12pm PT - please let me know if you'd like to join: christy.confetti@sun.com Here is what you need to do to join: 1. Get an avatar (free) at www.secondlife.com 2. Download SL client software at… Continue

Added by christy confetti higgins on November 30, 2009 at 6:21am — No Comments

Technically Speaking

Technological literacy, a broad understanding of the human-designed world and our place in it, is an essential quality for all people who live in the increasingly technology-driven 21st century. This website explains what technological literacy is, why it’s important, and what’s being done to improve it. Much of the material on the site is adapted from Technically Speaking: Why All Americans Need to Know More About Technology, the report of the Committee on Technological Literacy. The committee… Continue

Added by Kevin Chilton on November 27, 2009 at 4:51am — No Comments

Computer Games and Traditional CS Courses

Integrating computer games into existing CS courses may help attract students to the field, but there are guidelines to be considered. Since computing is the foundation of modern society, a proficient computing work force is essential for maintaining the country's leadership and competitiveness in the global economy. The recent decline in enrollments across computer science (CS) departments and the decrease in student diversity pose significant challenges to the continuation of the nation's pro… Continue

Added by Kevin Chilton on November 25, 2009 at 2:30am — No Comments

Social Media Optimization

Today I am going to present how TFLB (Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin and Blog) can be used effectively to promote your business.

Twitter Use Twitter 1. To drive traffic by providing useful information with links. 2. Monitor your brand on Twitter using Twitter Search Tool. 3. In search results add all positive tw… Continue

Added by Dr.Kumuda Gururao on November 19, 2009 at 8:53am — No Comments

Nominate your favorite online video for Learning

Berlin Learning Video Fest

by Jay Cross on October 31, 2009

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Added by Jay Cross on November 19, 2009 at 7:30am — No Comments

Conferencia Internacional e-Learning 2010 - Online Madrid (España)

Conferencia Internacional e-Learning 2010 - 100% Online Promoción Especial: 70€ + IVA antes del 31-12-2009 * Una conferencia internacional e-Learning impartida 100% en modalidad e-Learning! * ¿Por qué las conferencias e-Learning son presenciales? - ¡Que paradoja no! * Los verdaderos competidores de IBERIA, Air Europa, y en general de las líneas aereas, será la tecnología online. * La educación y formación online están de moda. Sino "pregúntele" a Wikipedia. * La denominada Web 2.0, impu… Continue

Added by Jose Valentin on November 17, 2009 at 1:00am — No Comments

WE WON! TOPYX was named "Best of Elearning 2009"

I am very happy to share with you TOPYX won “Best of Elearning 2009”! For more information please visit our website: http://www.interactyx.com/interactyx-limiteds-topyx-is-named-best-of-elearning-2009-award-winner Please let me know if I can answer any questions or send you more details. Best wishes! Jodi Continue

Added by Jodi Harrison on November 13, 2009 at 9:23am — 1 Comment

Is ROI Input, Process Or Output?

It seems that online and off line conversations are consumed with measuring the ROI from social media. Much of the dialog is a waste of time and focused o… Continue

Added by Jay Deragon on November 5, 2009 at 3:22am — 1 Comment

Various Ways of Engaging Students

In my earlier blog titled ‘Is Blended Learning the Future of Educational Scenario?’ I had mentioned that instruction offered through blended mode enhances learning. It is not enough that technology is utilized for offering instruction. The instruction must be designed in such a manner that enhances recall, application and retention of knowledge that has been imparted. ....... For details, please visit the URL http://bit.ly/381LnD and share your views. Continue

Added by Dr.Kumuda Gururao on October 29, 2009 at 4:13am — No Comments

Moodle is now certified SCORM 1.2 compliant

Article on the e-learning curve blog: http://michaelhanley.ie/elearningcurve/moodle-is-now-certified-scorm-1-2-compliant/2009/10/23/ with some nice information about SCORM. Continue

Added by Tanja Udelhofen on October 24, 2009 at 2:55am — No Comments

Social Media n Learning

Let me first explain what ‘Social Media’ is and then explore the possibilities of using them for enhancing learning. Social Media represents the online tools that enable anyone to interact in one-one, one-many and many-many conversational format deviating from typical one-way broadcasting options offered by media. The real-time, borderless interaction offered to participants provide an opportunity to make use of 3Cs Collaboration, Community, Communication effectively to enhance learning and pav… Continue

Added by Dr.Kumuda Gururao on October 15, 2009 at 8:03am — No Comments

mobile learning

please, visit this excellent website for mobile learning !!! www.abjade.com Continue

Added by Ammar Alshami on October 12, 2009 at 12:00am — No Comments

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