great place to start with a broad picture of LMSes is Connie Malamed’s eLearning Coach interview with Tom Werner of Brandon Hall Research, “Learning Management Systems: Expert Advice.&#   . ASTD offers this “Field Guide to Learning Management Systems.&#. The E-Learning 24/7 Blog: The Truth and Realities of E-Learning , written by Craig Weiss, elearning and training development specialist and consultant, is a constant source of great info on LMSes. “Product Review: MyUdutu, Udutu Teach, Udutu Learn&#. I know, I know. MORE >>

Here are the slides from an online session I did yesterday on Multi-Generational Learning in the Workplace.  To learn, I sat in a classroom for years, so it would be normal to expect to sit in a classroom to learn at work. Because I watch YouTube videos, have a Facebook, and text doesn’t mean I expect you to use those to train me at work). As IDs we need to use educational technology to gain wisdom FROM it and we need to enhance our capabilities of our understanding so we can use it IN our learning activities. Multi Generational Learning. Don’t do this! MORE >>

Until then, I’m going to go to bat for corporate learning departments by talking about what’s working.  I’m starting with the Learning Management System (LMS) [insert scary teen horror movie music here]. It’s all about learning, blah blah blah they’ll say. It’s about learning - yes- AND reporting, performance management, skill gap analysis, online training, and automation (so you can HAVE TIME TO WORK ON THE LEARNING PART and incorporate all the new innovative methods for learning). Some never have. It depends. MORE >>

And hence more opportunities to help you in managing your learning better! We are kick starting the year with a Brandon Hall Research webinar on ‘ How to Select the Right LMS for Your Small/Medium Business’. This FREE webinar will be sponsored by Upside Learning and will address the critical problems and questions faced by most Small- and Medium- Businesses (SMBs) while selecting an LMS. Learning Management Brandon Hall Learning Management System LMS LMS For SMBs LMS Webinar Training Companies MORE >>

ASTD ’s Learning Circuits Blog has a monthly ‘Big Question.&# I’m responding to this question from the perspective of a person looking to get a job in the field of e-learning vs. a person who knows little about the term. think one place to start is to look at the competencies and skills needed for various “e-learning&# jobs. learning, of course, encompasses many areas - courseware designer, curriculum development, online trainer, blended learning specialist, Flash programmer, game designer, research, etc. What should I do first? Tweet! MORE >>