Connect Thinking

JULY 27, 2013

stands for Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0. Level A compliance by 31 December 2012, and are now required ensure all externally and internally web-based content achieves Level AA compliance by 31 December 2014. Ensuring WCAG compliance extends to any content within the e-learning, including attachments and links.

Compliance Training 178

Compliance Training Compliance Informal Guidelines 178

Connect Thinking

MARCH 31, 2012

We also need to consider what is lost when we move training out of the workshop and into a self-directed modality, such as e-learning or video. Tip: When you are training a process, be sure to provide simple “how to” guides that can be revisited at the point of need. E-Learning courseware.

Strategy 149

Strategy Video Virtual Classroom Courseware 149

Connect Thinking

APRIL 6, 2012

I am personally very concerned about the ‘one size fits all’ approach of typical e-learning courseware for training staff on soft skills – skills that are associated with ambiguity and bias. Of course it’s not – they need to be able to ‘apply’ the content into specific contexts.

Virtual Classroom 166

Virtual Classroom Courseware Social Media Simulations 166

Connect Thinking

JANUARY 11, 2013

No longer can most organisations afford staff to attend 3 day classroom training programs. Before the classroom: Webinar pre-brief, foundation content delivered via video, pre-work completed in the workplace with manager as coach. Some training companies and not-for-profit organisations look to develop e-learning as a revenue stream.

Blended Learning 119

Blended Learning Social Networks Streaming Performance Support 119

Connect Thinking

JANUARY 16, 2013

With the promise of faster national and global broadband networks comes opportunities for entrepreneurs in the training industry. Not to mention your content may become redundant due to new legislation and new practices. You can imagine the answer is complex. Once implemented, e-learning requires constant attention.

Streaming 140

Streaming Diversity Training Develop Instructional Design 140

Connect Thinking

DECEMBER 1, 2012

I will also try to distinguish different business models such as Corporate, Not-for-profit and external Training Provider. “If This means content must be relevant and fresh, and new information, courses, features or community members made obvious. “Is If we build it, why will they come?”. i.e. RETURN > EFFORT.

Change 198

Change Management Adoption Adopt 198

Connect Thinking

MARCH 1, 2013

Putting training online doesn’t mean the end user will automatically want to access it - it may simply not be as attractive any more. Such systems-based record keeping and associated consequences needs to be explained to end users – it is more transparent than a paper-based sign-in sheet for classroom-based training. .

Change 142

Change Management Association Learning Management System Wiki 142