New developments in educational technology and increasingly sophisticated learning technologies are beginning to have a major impact on multi-national organizations. It is clear that local organizations need to change to accommodate the impact of technology on learning. Learning Technology has a main challenge which is “resistance to change”. While technology brings change, individuals and societies […]
In many ways, technology advances in the training field have revolutionized the methodology of creating, presenting and evaluating training and development programs. Online learning offers many benefits to both employers and employees, considering factors such as cost, time, convenience, accessibility, and subject matter variety, and enables both a simple delivery system coupled with unfettered geographic […]
With the summit of Expo 2020 visible in the horizon of Dubai, the peak can be scaled only by talented manpower that would imbibe the spirit of its vision into its core. The success of the event is directly dependent on acquiring, developing, sustaining and rewarding the talent that is required. The global expanse of […]
Learning and development is too often a discipline relegated to the back burner of organizational priorities. As a result, many organizations still rely on an outdated programming model: one-off sessions that are face-to-face, instructor-led, content-heavy and low technology. There are several issues with the ‘traditional’ model of learning delivery. Firstly, a one-time session rarely is […]
By now, most of us are quite comfortable using virtual meeting platforms like Zoom or Microsoft Teams. While these are great tools for connecting with people remotely, it’s becoming increasingly difficult for us to stay engaged throughout these virtual interactions. When we can’t clearly see or hear the person we’re “connecting” with, this virtual experience […]
Can you imagine a day without technology? I surely can’t. The jaw-dropping development of technology has evolved companies to understand the insights of the market, latest trends and to boost customer base in the business environment. Do you remember pre-internet times when accessing information or communicating with customers was so resilient? According to EDF’s second […]
Personal Learning Networks (PLNs) is a relatively new term, however, the concept has existed in different forms for a long time. A PLN is where a group of individuals meet online to discuss topics, share knowledge, ask questions and provide references related to a particular domain and area of focus. People always learn best when […]
Twitter arrived on the scene in 2006. In thirteen short years, Twitter has established itself as a social media powerhouse. The company currently boasts over 255 million active users with over 500 million tweets sent per day. The company is closely linked to the growing mobile revolution with over 78% of users on mobile, which […]
In many respects, Elearning has matured as a technology and industry. Today we will look at how web-based learning management systems can and are being used as part of the customer support function in a company or organization. What is a Learning Management System? Learning management systems (LMS) are web-based software application platforms used to […]
“Why would I want to use audio and video as part of my learning program?” is a question that you may be asking yourself. There are plenty of reasons to like audio and video for learning: Supports Varied Learning Environments: Face-to-face, blended, and online learning in synchronous and asynchronous environments. Engages Learning Styles: Caters directly […]
