How On Target Were My 2011 Predictions? It’s time once again to take stock of what happened in enterprise mobile learning and see if any of my 2011 predictions hit their intended targets. One year ago today, I offered nine predictions running the gamut of hardware, software, industry players and general market movements based on trends we were experiencing in the commercial mobile learning marketplace; here’s my analysis of where these predictions landed twelve months later. If 2010 was the year of the pilot, 2011 will be the year of the deployment. a.k.a. MORE >>

This summer I attended the 2010 Distance Teaching and Learning Conference in Madison, Wisconsin. Opinions from educational leaders attending this conference lean towards unprecedented interconnectedness of global audiences, better methods for incorporating blended learning techniques, the rise of custom degrees, and a movement away from static textbooks as a primary source of learning content. Technologies like the iPad, Android tablets and, of course smart phones, are creating what looks to be a bright future for eLearning, in general. MORE >>

Last month Xyleme had the pleasure of presenting a webinar with none other than elearning luminary Elliott Masie on “iPad, a Game Changer for Blended Learning”. During this webinar event Elliott Masie shared valuable insights on how the iPad is transforming learning within organizations, and why organizations need to offer training on the iPad. Elliott Masie and Xyleme’s CEO, Mark Hellinger, covered a lot of ground so rather than giving a synopsis I have selected the most insightful “iPad-isms” to give readers a taste of what was discussed.  . MORE >>

It is time once again to ponder the research, extrapolate on recent experience, and attempt to read the tea leaves so we can predict the future of enterprise mobile learning in 2011. After such an exciting and rewarding 2010, my predictions for the coming year seem broader and more varied given the fast changing dynamics of the marketplace and accelerated adoption of mobile learning by organizations of all sizes. If 2010 was the year of the pilot, then 2011 will be the year of the deployment. Meanwhile, next generation iPads and Android 3.x Buyer, beware! MORE >>

The tablet is a disrupter for Learning & Development. Today, the iPad is the undisputed leader both for massive corporate deployments and usage in schools. Since Apple launched the iPad in April 2010, the first in the new generation of media tablets to hit the market, it has sold more than 30 million units. According to  a study by Gartner published in April, 70 million tablets will be sold in 2011, 300% more than in 2010. These stats are shocking if we realize that before the iPad this market did not exist. March – Apple releases the iPad 2. MORE >>