The Present and Future of Work

By: annebb
TrendsLeave a Comment on The Present and Future of Work

This is a “MUST SEE”! Follow the link and register to view the webcast – it’s about 1 hour long – it’s FREE – and it’s fascinating from 2 perspectives! Firstly, the content is really engaging and very relevant to all educators and learning professionals. These ideas and predictions about work will influence and shape…

Read More

The Present and Future of Work

By: annebb
BooksLeave a Comment on The Present and Future of Work

By Thomas Malone I haven’t read this book yet – I’ll be reading it over the semester break – however, I have downloaded this free chapter from the link below and it looks fascinating…! http://www.groove.net/default.cfm?pagename=webcast_fow_resources Or buy the book through Amazon. Have you read this book? Why not send us your review?

Read More

Q&A with Saul Carliner

By: annebb
TrendsLeave a Comment on Q&A with Saul Carliner

By Lisa Neal, Editor-In-Chief, eLearn Magazine While we’re looking at future issues and trends – this recent interview with Saul Carliner highlights some interesting observations: Few observers are as astute as Saul Carliner, an e-learning veteran who examines data and trends to predict where the industry is going and why. Saul has a foot in…

Read More

Aristotle – The Knowledge Web

By: annebb
TrendsLeave a Comment on Aristotle – The Knowledge Web

The link below is from Danny Hillis’ “Edge – the Third Culture” website. There are some interesting essays on the future of learning. Scroll down, past the essay on “The Reality Club” (you can read that later) to “Aristotle – The KNowledge Web” – some thought provoking comments for learning professionals! http://www.edge.org/3rd_culture/hillis04/hillis04_index.html

Read More

Bus Drivers Are Honing Their Skills with E-Learning

By: annebb
Case Study1 Comment on Bus Drivers Are Honing Their Skills with E-Learning

By Paul Harris It’s easy to garner accolades about e-learning from members of the workforce who are familiar with computers. But what about those who aren’t? How successful is online or CD-ROM learning for workers who aren’t especially computer literate, and how can you overcome their natural resistance to it? Learner readiness has become the…

Read More

Can Multimedia Enhance Learning?

By: annebb
Editorial Comment1 Comment on Can Multimedia Enhance Learning?

Before I attempt to address the question, I thought it may be appropriate to identify my position – from a learning context. That was an interesting exercise that I would encourage all learning professionals to review from time to time, particularly when considering designing a new learning event! So – what am I trying to…

Read More