There are enough vendors who are not going into the widget space, but are enabling the integration possibilities of APIs, which are really offers a powerhouse potential (a future emerging technology topic). Tablets – Ipad (first and foremost), then other tablets. The Ipad’s next rendition includes the capability of 3G. Firefox, Opera and IE9 are in the pipeline. Adapt to the marketplace and be willing to embrace social media and emerging technology. MORE

A lot of technological advances support this pull method, with most LMSs permitting the embed of multimedia content files in the online courses. The last few years had witnessed a strong debate over the two technologies that make possible the embedding of multimedia content files in a web page: Flash and HTML5. Flash is a mature technology that runs well on all browsers, including older versions of Internet Explorer, which some businesses still use. MORE

A good starting point is our blog post – 5 Rapid Authoring Tools to Publish Courses For Your iPads – where we talk about some of the authoring tools that can be used to develop HTML5 courses for iPads. And if HTML5 is key to delivering eLearning on the iPad, but unless your organisation is adopting the iPad as the ‘preferred’ device, HTML5 may not be the best option for developing your eLearning. Apps for iPads – Native or Web-based? MORE

There are a number of alternative reading systems based on Readium technology (ReadiumJS, Readium SDK and/or Readium LCP) available. These are some of the recent, native Readium test apps on mobile platforms created to demonstrate the current Readium technology. It is currently available on both the App Store for iPhone and iPad as well as on Google Play Store. Evident Point strives to make sure that Readium always stays ahead in terms of technological development. MORE

There is an urgency to adopt HTML5 and begin the journey away from Flash.". To commit to Flash to HTML5 conversion, organizations must be sure the latter technology is ready for prime time. The source noted that the occasion for the data's release is the fifth anniversary of the iPad, one of the devices that helped make Flash less relevant to content creators. The main reason goes back to the iPad and its fellow Apple devices. Firefox joins the crowd. MORE

If the technology infrastructure does not enable internet connection and the only availability is mobile, then m-learning on a smartphone is workable and clearly acceptable. Fastest growing markets for early adopters: tablets & PGPs. Plus the iPad. HTML5 will be available on every one of those tablets, plus they will offer Flash (notable exception the iPad). The technology is saying it. MORE

More and more companies are turning to collaborative Virtual Reality (VR) training and education environments, while early adopters are already seeing impressive results. Large and small companies alike need access to innovative technology to better prepare employees for both the virtual workspace and real-world applications. It works hand-in-hand with Microsoft’s leading technology to offer the world’s most accessible experiential learning. MORE

If the technology infrastructure does not enable internet connection and the only availability is mobile, then m-learning on a smartphone is workable and clearly acceptable. Fastest growing markets for early adopters: tablets & PGPs. Plus the iPad. HTML5 will be available on every one of those tablets, plus they will offer Flash (notable exception the iPad). The technology is saying it. MORE