by AJ George  A few weeks ago I talked about online training and posed the question: How big is too big? If any training method is too big, certainly it would have to be the one with "Massive" right there in its name, right? And while we're at it, how big is too big for online training classes in general? Online Training: How Big is Too Big? trainingThis week I want to focus on Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). Well, maybe not. I've been doing some research and have found that there is a LOT of information floating around out there. MORE >>

"We're dropping use of the word 'training.' Training materials? Training materials? We don't need any stinking training materials Training is a turn off! Training is what you do to me. Learning is what I do for myself I hope "training" is discontinued on an ongoing bases - requirements change. More sunset laws for training programs. It seems to me that training is fast becoming a taboo word. agree that a lot of training that we've seen is not just ineffective, but an absolute waste of time. Replacing it with learning? MORE >>

Why is everyone always picking on traditional training? It’s not that we dislike traditional training, we just think there are a lot more benefits to learning games. Traditional training is…not any of those. Make no mistake… our assertion that learning games are more effective than traditional training is not a matter of preference. So what do learning games offer over traditional training? Let’s face it – traditional training is BOR-ING. The social aspect learning games provide is unmatched through traditional training. MORE >>

'Delivering online training can be a bit overwhelming if you are unsure of where to begin. Online Training Software Tips and Tricks Build Your Course Online Training Sell Courses Online You may have a great online platform for your course, but need help creating some interactive, relevant course material. We have put together 7 tips to help you create an “out of the box” course. Follow these guidelines and you’ll be sure to impress! Prepare, prepare, prepare. Take your time building your course content and putting it online. Make it relevant. Engage your learners. MORE >>

Although I do know of at least one training company that offers assessments and feedback after the class, I am deducing that conducting assessments is not the norm. have read a couple of articles--and one book--saying that we will need to start proving that our training is effective by providing after-the-class assessment. Training on Trial , by Jim D. To begin to tap into these additional levels of assessment, we have to go back to the books and clearly define the goals of the training, and then assess whether measurable results have occurred. training MORE >>