Here are a few highlights: Average training expenditures per learner in 2010=$1,041. 32% of training budgets decreased in 2010. The average expenditure for training outsourcing was $257,871 in 2010. Every year Training puts out a “state of the industry report&# well worth the read. Average hours of training per employee=40.1 (up up 9 from 2009). 61% of Mandatory or Compliance Training is delivered online. 23% of Executive Development is delivered online. MORE
Related posts: eLearning: Top Posts of 2009 – Upside Learning Blog Top 25 Rapid eLearning Blog Posts Game Based Learning 2010 – Recap: Day 1. With 29 new posts, April has been the most active month on our blog. MORE
Over the last two weeks I've introduced PowerPoint 2010's Shape Union and Shape Subtract tools. by AJ George. Now I'd like to give a quick example of how you could incorporate this into your eLearning projects made with PowerPoint. MORE
In the latest version (2010), uploading videos from the web is easier than ever. Unfortunately I don't think it's quite right yet, as many of the new, fancy video formatting options included with PowerPoint 2010 will not work on embedded YouTube videos. by AJ George. MORE
We win more awards. This time for Instructional Designer of the Year and Best Custom Content for projects with BT MORE
Are you going to ASTD TechKnowledge this week in Las Vegas? Join me on the Expo floor Wednesday and Thursday. Just stop by Kineo Booth #407 and say hi. I’ll perform showtunes by request and talk eLearning shop talk by default. MORE
The Big Question for January in the Learning Circuits Blog is, rather predictably, what are your predictions for 2010? In 2010, the pressure will reduce in many areas of the private sector, as the economy starts to recover and fear ceases to drive decision making. MORE
The following was recently announced by Ankur Jain , Product Manager, RoboHelp on the Technical Communication blog : "Many of you must be wondering about Adobe's plans to support Microsoft Word 2010 in RoboHelp. Some of you have submitted requests for RoboHelp to support Word 2010, and many others have asked me about it in various forums. Please note that we haven't made any announcements about updating RoboHelp 8 for Microsoft Word 2010." MORE
In continuation to our series of monthly roundup posts, here is a collection of our top 10 posts for May, each accompanied by a quick brief. Future of Learning Technology – 2015. Predicts what the future holds for Learning Technology. MORE
In case you missed this, the eLearning Guild has recently released the 2010 Salary and Compensation Report (United States) by Temple Smolen, culled from data provided by eLearning Guild members. MORE
by AJ George. When you work with PowerPoint frequently, every little tip could help improve your productivity time. A quick Google search will turn up a list of common keyboard shortcuts for working in and presenting with PowerPoint, but here are a few lesser known tips I'd like to share. MORE
Tags: Game Based Learning Augmented and Alternate Reality games Augmented Reality games Game Based Learning 2010 Games for Healthcare GBL Learning Games Medical Simulation MORE
by AJ George. Last week we learned how to find and use the Shape Unite tool. This week we're going to shift focus to its partner command, the Shape Subtract tool. MORE
Join us at the Learning Solutions Conference & Expo 2010 in Orlando, March 24-26. Back in June, I asked if the corporate Moodle was at a tipping point ? People were on the fence. And then the eLearning Guild published their LMS report in the fall of 2009, with Moodle clearly gaining a foothold in the corporate market. Hear my October 2009 interview with Ellen Wagner , one of the report’s authors). So is Moodle still gaining traction in the corporate market? Surely seems to be. MORE
This great little video from SimplyZesty , an agency specialising in Online PR and Social Media based in Dublin, contains some fascinating stats about social media usage in the UK. Check the website out because they have a free e-book too MORE
That’s the message I’ve been hearing loud & clear from Learning Technologies 2010. He cited Deborah Compeau’s ( a professor at Richard Ivey Schools of Business) Jan 2010 research to bring up six types of learners. Learning is fast turning Social, Informal, & Mobile. MORE
By Shelley A. Gable. Though a variety of models guide our instructional design work, I’d argue that ADDIE functions as the basic backbone of the process. Just about every model, trend, and best practice in the field supports one of the phases of ADDIE. So with this in mind, it seems appropriate to take a look at the articles posted to this blog over the past year and organize them according to how they jive with ADDIE. A = Analysis (analyze the problem/opportunity and its causes). MORE
This is a free webinar that will cover a specific topic each month – the debut session is October 14th, 2010 at 4 p.m. LMS Top 10 Forecast and Trends 2010 (885.7kb). Coming at the end of October 2010. A lot of news happening this month, so let’s get started right away. 911 E-Learning Webinar Series Kicks Off. EST. Social Learning – C the New, the Possible, the Evolution – to register, click Social Learning Webinar. MORE
As 2010 draws to a close, I thought I’d take a moment to recap my blog posts during the year. • My 1-liners from LearnX 2010. • My 1-liners from TEDxCanberra 2010. blogging 2010 cartoons e-books engagement events government 2.0 MORE
Before I start with any of my actual predictions, let me throw in an overall prediction that the year is going to start off slow for most people, but by the end of the year, we will all be thinking: “Wow, 2010 was a crazy year!” For example, Harold Jarche tells us 2010: Year of the CM. MORE
The Big Question for December is: What did you learn about learning in 2010? We are going to continue a tradition in the Big Question. MORE
I was pleased to receive a complimentary copy the other day of the Economist’s Pocket World in Figures for 2010. As someone who revels in statistics, this was an irresistible read. There’s lots of great stuff in there, but I’ve pulled out a few which are of relevance to learning and technology (excuse my UK focus): Of the world’s top 10 universities, four are British and the rest American. Canada and Japan are the only other countries to appear in the top 20. MORE
If you have tried to print handouts in PowerPoint 2010 that include the slide notes, you may have noticed a bit of a shortcoming. by AJ George. You can print handouts with multiple slides per page, or you can print handouts that include the notes. MORE
by AJ George. Last week I shared a couple of the lesser-known PowerPoint tricks to help speed up your workflow. This week, a few more. Change Your Point of View. Faster You can switch your View options by using the View tab on the Ribbon. MORE
Related posts: Game Based Learning 2010 – Recap: Day 1 Patterns at Play – Fundamental to Games What are Serious Games? Tags: Game Based Learning DGBL Game Based Learning 2010 GBL GBL 2010 Getting Serious About Games Patient Rescue Triage Trainer MORE
I think there is little doubt that it will grow further in 2010, but I also expect it to find more of a foothold in corporate training departments where its adoption been a challenge. Informal learning (a.k.a. social learning) grew immensely in 2009. Now I know there are corporate training departments that have embraced informal learning, but those are the more innovative companies. MORE
I had an interesting conversation the other day about whether there’s that much new going on in eLearning here in 2010. That said – I’m still under the impression that my central eLearning Predictions for 2010 is going to come true. At the end of the year, we will be saying: “Wow, 2010 was a crazy year!” But I also thought I’d cheat and use what eLearning Learning is telling me the hotter topics are for the first 3 months of 2010. MORE
Two of the coolest new tools in PowerPoint 2010 (especially if you like to make your own graphics) are the Shape Union and Shape Subtract tools. If you've been playing around with PowerPoint 2010 but have no idea what I'm talking about, this is by no fault of your own. MORE
The final list of top 100 tools for learning for 2010 is now out on Jane Hart’s website. Top100 Tools for Learning 2010. MORE
After having a great first day at the Learning Technologies 2010 I was looking forward to an exciting second day. Source: Predictions for Corporate Learning & Training 2010 by Bersin. MORE
So, I took a look at my most popular posts during 2010. Here are the top 10 posts written in 2010: My e-Learning Don’ts A Few Practical Tips on Storyboarding Development Tools I Would Learn If I Were You - June’s Big Question Looking for THE SCORM Resource? MORE
The Big Question. What are your biggest challenges for this upcoming year? Take advantage of convergence of informal learning and social networks. Make the case for learnscapes in HBR, CIO, other management arenas. Become a tip-top webinar leader and public speaker. MORE
Whenever this particular eLearning Guild announcement hits my inbox, I blush a little and feel very, very special: Hope you’re coming to DevLearn this year and be sure to connect. MORE
LMS Products of the Year 2010. Extended Enterprise 2010 System of the Year. A lot of great products out there this year, new updates and latest versions; new companies, new services and just some real innovation. These standout to me. I include Learning Portals, LCMSs, as part of the mix. Categories. Big Dog (Saba, SumTotal, Plateau, Cornerstone OnDemand, Learn.com). Open Source Systems – That have to be 100% free to be considered. MORE
January's Big Question at the Learning Circuits blog asks for our 2010 predictions. Tablets will be very popular in 2010 and eventually some will add ability to effectively display reader friendly book text. So, here we go; m-Learning continues to grow. I think the growing popularity of social media apps on mobile devices will assist with a growth of social learning (I consider social/informal learning on mobile devices m-learning too). MORE
by AJ George. Sometimes it would really save time if you could reuse a slide from an existing presentation rather than have to copy and paste all of its elements to a new slide. Here's how to do that. MORE
Had a great time at ASTD 2010 conference, saw lots of friends and made some new ones. MORE
Tags: ASAE 2010 MORE
And finally, Professor McGorry (yes, the 2010 Australian of the Year) outlined his revolutionary approach to the treatment and prevention of mental illness. I was lucky enough to attend the inaugural TEDxCanberra last weekend. MORE
2010 Related Topics E-Learning Provocateur
DECEMBER 27, 2010
As 2010 draws to a close, I thought I’d take a moment to recap my blog posts during the year. • My 1-liners from LearnX 2010. • My 1-liners from TEDxCanberra 2010. blogging 2010 cartoons e-books engagement events government 2.0
The Logical Blog by IconLogic
NOVEMBER 19, 2010
In the latest version (2010), uploading videos from the web is easier than ever. Unfortunately I don't think it's quite right yet, as many of the new, fancy video formatting options included with PowerPoint 2010 will not work on embedded YouTube videos. by AJ George.
The Logical Blog by IconLogic
OCTOBER 1, 2010
Two of the coolest new tools in PowerPoint 2010 (especially if you like to make your own graphics) are the Shape Union and Shape Subtract tools. If you've been playing around with PowerPoint 2010 but have no idea what I'm talking about, this is by no fault of your own.
The Logical Blog by IconLogic
DECEMBER 9, 2010
by AJ George. Sometimes it would really save time if you could reuse a slide from an existing presentation rather than have to copy and paste all of its elements to a new slide. Here's how to do that.
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Upside Learning
FEBRUARY 4, 2010
After having a great first day at the Learning Technologies 2010 I was looking forward to an exciting second day. Source: Predictions for Corporate Learning & Training 2010 by Bersin.
Tony Karrer
JANUARY 18, 2010
Before I start with any of my actual predictions, let me throw in an overall prediction that the year is going to start off slow for most people, but by the end of the year, we will all be thinking: “Wow, 2010 was a crazy year!” For example, Harold Jarche tells us 2010: Year of the CM.
Learning Visions
JANUARY 23, 2010
Are you going to ASTD TechKnowledge this week in Las Vegas? Join me on the Expo floor Wednesday and Thursday. Just stop by Kineo Booth #407 and say hi. I’ll perform showtunes by request and talk eLearning shop talk by default.
E-Learning Provocateur
OCTOBER 25, 2010
And finally, Professor McGorry (yes, the 2010 Australian of the Year) outlined his revolutionary approach to the treatment and prevention of mental illness. I was lucky enough to attend the inaugural TEDxCanberra last weekend.
Tony Karrer
APRIL 13, 2010
I had an interesting conversation the other day about whether there’s that much new going on in eLearning here in 2010. That said – I’m still under the impression that my central eLearning Predictions for 2010 is going to come true. At the end of the year, we will be saying: “Wow, 2010 was a crazy year!” But I also thought I’d cheat and use what eLearning Learning is telling me the hotter topics are for the first 3 months of 2010.
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Jay Cross
JANUARY 5, 2010
The Big Question. What are your biggest challenges for this upcoming year? Take advantage of convergence of informal learning and social networks. Make the case for learnscapes in HBR, CIO, other management arenas. Become a tip-top webinar leader and public speaker.
Upside Learning
MAY 5, 2010
Related posts: eLearning: Top Posts of 2009 – Upside Learning Blog Top 25 Rapid eLearning Blog Posts Game Based Learning 2010 – Recap: Day 1. With 29 new posts, April has been the most active month on our blog.
Learning Visions
OCTOBER 1, 2010
Whenever this particular eLearning Guild announcement hits my inbox, I blush a little and feel very, very special: Hope you’re coming to DevLearn this year and be sure to connect.
Upside Learning
JUNE 1, 2010
In continuation to our series of monthly roundup posts, here is a collection of our top 10 posts for May, each accompanied by a quick brief. Future of Learning Technology – 2015. Predicts what the future holds for Learning Technology.
Upside Learning
APRIL 19, 2010
Related posts: Game Based Learning 2010 – Recap: Day 1 Patterns at Play – Fundamental to Games What are Serious Games? Tags: Game Based Learning DGBL Game Based Learning 2010 GBL GBL 2010 Getting Serious About Games Patient Rescue Triage Trainer
The Logical Blog by IconLogic
DECEMBER 3, 2010
by AJ George. Last week I shared a couple of the lesser-known PowerPoint tricks to help speed up your workflow. This week, a few more. Change Your Point of View. Faster You can switch your View options by using the View tab on the Ribbon.
The Logical Blog by IconLogic
DECEMBER 1, 2010
The following was recently announced by Ankur Jain , Product Manager, RoboHelp on the Technical Communication blog : "Many of you must be wondering about Adobe's plans to support Microsoft Word 2010 in RoboHelp. Some of you have submitted requests for RoboHelp to support Word 2010, and many others have asked me about it in various forums. Please note that we haven't made any announcements about updating RoboHelp 8 for Microsoft Word 2010."
eLearning Cyclops
JANUARY 14, 2010
January's Big Question at the Learning Circuits blog asks for our 2010 predictions. Tablets will be very popular in 2010 and eventually some will add ability to effectively display reader friendly book text. So, here we go; m-Learning continues to grow. I think the growing popularity of social media apps on mobile devices will assist with a growth of social learning (I consider social/informal learning on mobile devices m-learning too).
Spicy Learning
JUNE 22, 2010
We win more awards. This time for Instructional Designer of the Year and Best Custom Content for projects with BT
Learning Visions
MARCH 8, 2010
Join us at the Learning Solutions Conference & Expo 2010 in Orlando, March 24-26. Back in June, I asked if the corporate Moodle was at a tipping point ? People were on the fence. And then the eLearning Guild published their LMS report in the fall of 2009, with Moodle clearly gaining a foothold in the corporate market. Hear my October 2009 interview with Ellen Wagner , one of the report’s authors). So is Moodle still gaining traction in the corporate market? Surely seems to be.
Integrated Learnings
DECEMBER 29, 2010
By Shelley A. Gable. Though a variety of models guide our instructional design work, I’d argue that ADDIE functions as the basic backbone of the process. Just about every model, trend, and best practice in the field supports one of the phases of ADDIE. So with this in mind, it seems appropriate to take a look at the articles posted to this blog over the past year and organize them according to how they jive with ADDIE. A = Analysis (analyze the problem/opportunity and its causes).
Upside Learning
APRIL 1, 2010
Tags: Game Based Learning Augmented and Alternate Reality games Augmented Reality games Game Based Learning 2010 Games for Healthcare GBL Learning Games Medical Simulation
Clive on Learning
JANUARY 8, 2010
I was pleased to receive a complimentary copy the other day of the Economist’s Pocket World in Figures for 2010. As someone who revels in statistics, this was an irresistible read. There’s lots of great stuff in there, but I’ve pulled out a few which are of relevance to learning and technology (excuse my UK focus): Of the world’s top 10 universities, four are British and the rest American. Canada and Japan are the only other countries to appear in the top 20.
eLearning Cyclops
JANUARY 9, 2010
I think there is little doubt that it will grow further in 2010, but I also expect it to find more of a foothold in corporate training departments where its adoption been a challenge. Informal learning (a.k.a. social learning) grew immensely in 2009. Now I know there are corporate training departments that have embraced informal learning, but those are the more innovative companies.
Upside Learning
JANUARY 30, 2010
That’s the message I’ve been hearing loud & clear from Learning Technologies 2010. He cited Deborah Compeau’s ( a professor at Richard Ivey Schools of Business) Jan 2010 research to bring up six types of learners. Learning is fast turning Social, Informal, & Mobile.
Learning Visions
MAY 9, 2010
In case you missed this, the eLearning Guild has recently released the 2010 Salary and Compensation Report (United States) by Temple Smolen, culled from data provided by eLearning Guild members.
The Logical Blog by IconLogic
NOVEMBER 23, 2010
by AJ George. When you work with PowerPoint frequently, every little tip could help improve your productivity time. A quick Google search will turn up a list of common keyboard shortcuts for working in and presenting with PowerPoint, but here are a few lesser known tips I'd like to share.
The Logical Blog by IconLogic
OCTOBER 6, 2010
by AJ George. Last week we learned how to find and use the Shape Unite tool. This week we're going to shift focus to its partner command, the Shape Subtract tool.
Clive on Learning
JULY 28, 2010
This great little video from SimplyZesty , an agency specialising in Online PR and Social Media based in Dublin, contains some fascinating stats about social media usage in the UK. Check the website out because they have a free e-book too
eLearning Cyclops
DECEMBER 31, 2010
So, I took a look at my most popular posts during 2010. Here are the top 10 posts written in 2010: My e-Learning Don’ts A Few Practical Tips on Storyboarding Development Tools I Would Learn If I Were You - June’s Big Question Looking for THE SCORM Resource?
Clive on Learning
JANUARY 13, 2010
The Big Question for January in the Learning Circuits Blog is, rather predictably, what are your predictions for 2010? In 2010, the pressure will reduce in many areas of the private sector, as the economy starts to recover and fear ceases to drive decision making.
eLearning 24-7
SEPTEMBER 9, 2010
This is a free webinar that will cover a specific topic each month – the debut session is October 14th, 2010 at 4 p.m. LMS Top 10 Forecast and Trends 2010 (885.7kb). Coming at the end of October 2010. A lot of news happening this month, so let’s get started right away. 911 E-Learning Webinar Series Kicks Off. EST. Social Learning – C the New, the Possible, the Evolution – to register, click Social Learning Webinar.
Kapp Notes
NOVEMBER 22, 2010
Here are a few highlights: Average training expenditures per learner in 2010=$1,041. 32% of training budgets decreased in 2010. The average expenditure for training outsourcing was $257,871 in 2010. Every year Training puts out a “state of the industry report&# well worth the read. Average hours of training per employee=40.1 (up up 9 from 2009). 61% of Mandatory or Compliance Training is delivered online. 23% of Executive Development is delivered online.
eLearning 24-7
DECEMBER 27, 2010
LMS Products of the Year 2010. Extended Enterprise 2010 System of the Year. A lot of great products out there this year, new updates and latest versions; new companies, new services and just some real innovation. These standout to me. I include Learning Portals, LCMSs, as part of the mix. Categories. Big Dog (Saba, SumTotal, Plateau, Cornerstone OnDemand, Learn.com). Open Source Systems – That have to be 100% free to be considered.
Kapp Notes
MAY 20, 2010
Had a great time at ASTD 2010 conference, saw lots of friends and made some new ones.
The Logical Blog by IconLogic
OCTOBER 14, 2010
Over the last two weeks I've introduced PowerPoint 2010's Shape Union and Shape Subtract tools. by AJ George. Now I'd like to give a quick example of how you could incorporate this into your eLearning projects made with PowerPoint.
The Learning Circuits
DECEMBER 1, 2010
The Big Question for December is: What did you learn about learning in 2010? We are going to continue a tradition in the Big Question.
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