... are leading the way in Europe by providing training to some 61% of their staff. In France, Germany and Italy, less than half has any training. Consider also that more companies in the UK are benefiting from technology-driven training programmes than their EC counterparts. To quote the article: "While the UK is training more people, it is running ... need to fit training in around day-to-day work are driving a trend towards shorter, bite-sized training programmes, with the rise in e-learning and blended learning playing a pivotal role in reducing costs." Apparently the UK ...

... an update on the 'training modalities' used by members. While Learning 2.0, asynchronous and synchronous e-learning and ... The eLearning Guild have recently released a new report on Learning 2.0 - Learning in a Web 2.0 World . The list of ... the report, the authors define Learning 2.0 as 'the idea of learning through digital connections and peer collaboration ... perspective: Learning 2.0 can play an important role in supporting formal learning in terms of active support and follow-through. Learning 2.0 is growing much faster than other approaches (albeit from a much lower base). It is ...

... between 25% and 50% of training will be delivered via e-learning' : I hate these percentages of percentages questions ... The Annual Survey Report for 2008 on Learning and Development from the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD) presents a confusing picture on the status of e-learning in the UK. The CIPD sent surveys to 5000 of their ... assume that all of the respondents work in HR and therefore are likely to be responsible for training that works across their organisations, e.g. management, induction and compliance. Few will be responsible for technical training ...

... unacceptable, for example, to talk of training rather than learning, even when that's what you're doing. He acknowledged that on-job training (sorry, learning) was still top of the pops and that the classroom is still prominent, albeit more ... central idea of e-learning had shifted from training packages to learning communities and blended solutions. Graham ... have to be able to compare it with something - how about 'ten years is no time at all in learning and development'. I enjoyed Daniel Wain and Graham O'Connell's session, Ten Years of Changing Trends in Learning and Development at ...

There's more fuel to the informal learning fire from a survey of 2076 employees in the UK conducted by the National ... they carry out their work 56% (26%) Training courses paid for by your employer or yourself 54% (20%) Reflecting on your ... are so ambiguous. Surely 'using trial and error' and 'reflecting on your performance' are learning by 'doing your job ... fact that 42% of respondents find the skills that they learn outside work very useful to them at work . What sort of ... helpful in supporting them to improve their job performance. Only 29 per cent of respondents cite this source of learning ...

Too many people have been talking about learning styles research lately for me to try to cite them all here. Many ... found two lengthy reviews of learning styles research: Learning styles and pedagogy in post-16 learning Should we be using learning styles? What research has to say to practice These are two related reports with some shared content. The first is a literature review of 13 often-cited learning styles; the second summarizes that research and ... learning styles research is weak, failing on external reviews of consistency, reliability, and validity. Some models are ...

I participated in the Train for Success weekly session today for the first time. Anders Grondstedt was traveling, but Eilif did a great job giving the attendees a quick review/update of the Virtual Worlds Conference held recently. You can get directly to the Secondlife location from his SLURL here . Read more about virtual worlds and learning in 2 of the elearning guild reports - Immersive Learning Simulations , Synchronous Learning . DevLearn - The eLearning Development Conference & Expo Co-located with the Adobe Learning Summit November 5-9, 2007 San Jose, ...

Neuroplasticity refers to our brains ability to change and reorganise itself through forming new neural connections. This is clearly at the heart of the learning process but also shows itself in the remarkable ability to move and redevelop brain function in the event of injury or damage. Indeed, as we specialise and become experts in a specific skill or knowledge area, then the brain area ...

... here is some research to back up my late night musings and anecdotal evidence. A study by the National Academy of Sciences indicates that it just might be possible to train people to be more intelligent, increasing the brainpower they had at birth. First the researchers trained subjects in a complicated memory task, an elaborate variation on Concentration ... designed learning event...No? Does your teaching, e-learning or training help people become more intelligent? Check out ... had to recall later. The result was that the longer the subjects trained, the higher their scores were. All ...

I'm playing a bit of catch up after a particularly busy month - although the way things are looking that'll be the pattern for the foreseeable future. The European e-learning market appears to be thriving in stark contrast to the ongoing financial crisis and what looks like an inevitable recession in the US. As I raised in an early post - training budget shock - e-learning is now very much ...

... project is to revamp our current "Manager Training Program" aka "MTP" certification course. Prior to becoming a manager we require that the employee is certified through the Management Training Program which is currently a 5 day, 100 ... cannot be converted because some of the topics are much more effectively covered through instructor led training. The ... managers because it's old hat and they want to learn something new as well as brush up on some of the important aspects of ... described is very flexible. I am starting out my research by going through the current version of the course as ...

At a panel at DevLearn. We have: Will Thalheimer, Work Learning Research Kevin Oakes, I4CP Claire Schooley, Forrester Chris Howard, Bersin Kevin Martin, Aberdeen Biggest trend is Learning 2.0 trend. Allow people to work faster ... ASTD research - 86% - web 2.0 technologies likely to use more in learning function than they do today 41% - using ... during tough times. Talent Management Where does learning fit in? Is training organization taking a back seat ... handle control of their own learning? What does research show? Some debate, but no research on this yet. Somewhat ...

Evaluating Learning 2.0 differs from evaluating traditional Learning 1.0 training for many reasons, one of which is that Learning 2.0 enables (encourages) learners to create their own content. Steve Wexler, Director of Research and ... I've been busy again thinking about the nexus between LEARNING and LEARNING MEASUREMENT. You can peruse some of my previous thoughts on learning measurement by clicking here . Here is a brand new article that I wrote for the eLearning Guild on how to evaluate Learning 2.0 stuff. Note: Learning 2.0 is defined (by the eLearning Guild) ...

... all enquiries are now for training in e-learning. The reasons for this increased interest in e-learning may not be the ... Cross reports, "... the magnitude of the financial meltdown is almost beyond comprehension ... I can foresee training ... 'recession report'. Figures showing the true extent of the damage are just starting to come through. Research by MTD Training , reported in e.learning age magazine shows that 61% of organisations are experiencing budget cuts and 42% of ... -learning still seems to be holding up well. Many developers have never been so busy;the awards dinners I've ...

Chris Brannigan of Caspian Learning alerted me to Cognitive Fitness , an article by Roderick Gilkey and Clint ... gist: "New research in neuroscience shows you how to stay sharp by exercising your brain." Now brain training is already in vogue, but Gilkey and Kilts (try saying that with false teeth) are aiming this at the executive ... studies bit! Nevertheless, if true, this validates the validity of learning through observation and through play; it also ... a new language, learn to paint, use new technologies, learn a musical instrument. Why I'm keen on all this is ...

Yesterday eLearning Guild announced their Member's Choice Awards for Learning Management Systems (LMS). Now I don't ... SumTotals was little ol' open-source Moodle: Award for market share - Small and Medium Corporate Learning Management Systems - Platinum award: Moodle. Award for market share - Education and Government Learning Management Systems - Gold award: Moodle (the Platinum went to Blackboard). Award for satisfaction - Small and Medium Corporate Learning Management Systems - Platinum award: Moodle. Award for satisfaction - Education and Government Learning Management Systems - ...

Workplace Learning Today Keep Informed: Read Workplace Learning Today , a daily summary of news, events, commentary, and research on all aspects of workplace learning. Research Analysts Blogs ... ; Sign up for "Brandon Hall News" and get free research downloads ... Research via RSS . Brandon Hall Research ...

... dissertation by creating a case study examining the use of wikis and podcasts for training and performance improvement within an organization.  The company he was working with changed leadership and decided not to participate in the research.  In ... podcasts, I can easily modify my research to focus on one or both of these tools.  The key is, I need to find an organization ... case study research.  The results of my research will be published.  But I am wiling to work with the company that ... . Wouldn’t it be cool if, through Web 2.0 methods, we could help Jim find a partner for his Web 2.0 research ...

In my last post on Flash Quiz Tools , I mentioned how I had used the eLearning Guild Research to streamline my ... also gives you several other nice things such as the eMag, access to data behind eLearning Buyers Guide, Training Modalities, the e-Learning Salary & Compensation Report, and the e-Learning Projects Database. And, if I'm not mistaken ... worth the price, i.e., the time it takes to fill in the profile. The PDF research reports include the following, but I believe that you also get access to some of the slightly older reports such as Informal Learning, Future ...

Recently we have seen the release of two annual reports - the ASTD's 2007 State of the Industry Report and Training Magazine's 2007 Industry Report . Both show similar growth in the use of e-learning in the USA. As a share of total formal training hours, the ASTD shows e-learning at approximately 25% (up from 11% five years ago), while Training Magazine shows e-learning at 30%. What caught my attention was how this 25-30% was made up, with about 2/3 asynchronous (self-paced) and 1/3 synchronous (live/real-time), although the majority of the non-e-learning elements are synchronous as ...

The eLearning Guild has released another must read report. Its also probably the hottest topic in eLearning that most of us don't really like to talk about. Okay maybe its just me, but the butts-in-seats metric and the other silly things we measure to make our training departments look busy is somewhat embarassing. If we are part of a company then we are part of the business. Let's start acting like it! Not sure how? Then check out the report for everything ... - The eLearning Development Conference & Expo Co-located with the Adobe Learning Summit November 5-9, 2007 San Jose, ...

... them to present their research at the Forum, and to participate in a training workshop on scientifi writing, to be hosted ... , facilitates and supports cooperation between higher education teachers and students, scientists, researchers and other ... regions, amongst others, supported by the European Foundation for Quality in E-Learning. The initiative focusses on ... framework initiatives, the locally working researchers, scientists, teachers and students in universities, academies and ... , USA, ( www.fullcirc.com ) | European Foundation for Quality in E-Learning, ( www.qualitiyfoundation.org ) | ...

... also found that transparency works better than highlighting certain parts. 2. Attack on Learning Styles...Again - I went to yet another paper session that discussed whether or not learning styles exist (see my previous post on this topic ). The presenters echoed the learning style skeptics' claims that the research does not support the claims people are attributing to learning styles. Specifically, they found that 1) there is no compelling empirical evidence that matching a style to instructional strategy or teaching style increases learning, 2) a discussion of learning styles ...

More eLearning Guild Research data hits mainstream media. Wallstreet Journal Article "On-demand e-learning, delivered over the Web or by audio or videodisc, has become the second most popular approach to learning and training for small businesses, after print-based materials, says Steven S. Wexler, director of research and emerging technologies for the eLearning Guild, a Santa Rosa, Calif., trade group." I noticed a linkback from someone giving me credit for the ... the credit. He makes everything tick with Research at the Guild and all I can do is try to keep up. I'm learning ...

Christine Greenhow, a learning technologies researcher from the school's College of Education and Human Development, said in a release Friday. Water woes, trouble, and training - Dave's Whiteboard A one-page guide to performance problem ... wisdom. Information Overload Research Group news wrapup - emaildashboard Wow. We publicly launched the Information Overload Research Group yesterday, ...

8220;eLearning” has an ambiguous definition. Personally, I consider eLearning to be the intersection of learning ... these people after the conference. Learn about them and learn from them. Don't be intimidated. There are hundreds of ... to give you feedback). Become familiar with the eLearning Guild's Research reports. You can find these on ... eLearning tools before purchasing them. This applies to authoring tools, simulation tools, Learning Management ...

... coming out is that corporate decision makers want EVIDENCE that Immersive Learning Experiences are more efficient and effective than traditional learning approaches. However, one of the issues we consistently run up against is that in order to measure “apples to apples” on the efficiency outcome variable (i.e. can you learn and retain as much in the virtual world as you can via instructor led training or web based training). The underlying issue here is that in ... the virtual world so special: Serendipitous, peer-based, discovery based experential learning. Put more curtly, it ...

... old firm Epic and Claire Little from leading psychometric test providers, SHL . SHL train something like 10,000 people ... delivery to a blend that involves self-study e-learning prior to the face-to-face event. Nothing unusual in that you might think. About time too! However, in my experience, HR is not the easiest audience to convince of the merits of e-learning - the typical cop-out response being that e-learning doesn't fit their learning style. Anyway, SHL, who are of course researchers by profession, did some investigating to find out what it is that HR people really want from a ...

Indeed that's a long time, but innovators discovered the questions keep getting better The Convergence of Learning and Knowledge Management - Mohamed Amine Chatti's ongoing research on Technology Enhanced Learning Learning and KM ... E-learning still has a long way to go if it is ever to take over traditional training methods, but as part of the ... 2007 Industry Report - Training Magazine U.S. organizations shelled out $58.5 billion for training this year (including payroll and training budgets). These numbers are up 4.8 percent Haman's Innovative Investigator ...

... the facts. Laurie Bassi's research shows that organizations that make large investments in training do much better than others. This is because training has both a direct and indirect effect upon the organization: The direct effect is ... ). Develop valuable relationships with customers. Her research is so powerful, that it actually shows that organizations that make large investments in training return 16.3% per year, compared with 10.7 for the S&P 500 index. In the Human ... training, and the amount of training provided by commitment as opposed to control-orientated management is ...