Here is a recap of some facts assembled by the Entertainment Software Association : A total of 254 universities and other institutions of higher learning in 37 states and the District of Columbia now offer courses and degrees in computer and video game design, programming, and art. California is home to 46 institutions of higher learning offering such courses or degrees. Other states in the top 10 are: New York (21); Texas (20); Florida (19); Illinois (16); Pennsylvania (12); Massachusetts (11); Washington (9); Georgia (8); Arizona, Michigan, and Colorado (7). billion. MORE >>

Every year Training puts out a “state of the industry report&# well worth the read. Here are a few highlights: Average training expenditures per learner in 2010=$1,041. Average hours of training per employee=40.1 up 9 from 2009). 32% of training budgets decreased in 2010. 61% of Mandatory or Compliance Training is delivered online. 23% of Executive Development is delivered online. 76% of companies do not use podcasting as a method of training. 51% of companies do not use application simulation tools for learning. The average expenditure for training outsourcing was $257,871 in 2010. MORE >>

Lately I've posted a number of entries related to statistics for video games, Web 2.0 Learning Statistics Video Games, Education and Entertainment Statistics Learning Statistics from ASTD 2009 State of the Industry Report Random Web 2.0 Statistics Training Industry Statistics _ Catalog of Recommended Books, Games and Gadgets Recommended Games and Gadgets Recommended Books Content Guide. and the learning industry. Here are a list of the entries. MORE >>

When comparing numbers, statistically valid methods such as Analysis of Variance are required to get significant results. Effective Learning evaluation Learning measurement science statisticsEvaluation is notoriously under-done in the corporate sector. And who can blame us? With ever increasing pressure bearing down on L&D professionals to put out the next big fire, it’s no wonder we don’t have time to scratch ourselves before shifting our attention to something new – let alone measure what has already been and gone. Pseudo echo. The workplace is no exception. MORE >>

Misguided use of statistics, even by authorities, is not unknown in disciplines other than education. People statistics In the late eighties, the Plunket movement was very enthusiastic, as it is today. It looks like John Hattie’s words of wisdom may well have been said in vain. Implementation of the New Zealand National Standards for primary and intermediate school pupils starts today. School boards and principals are not convinced that there is much to be gained by applying the standards. They have numerous reasons for their beliefs. m amused at what I hear. Here’s an example. MORE >>