2013 Global Trends in Training Part 1: Global Training Delivery
As international companies cope with cost and competitive pressures, many will embrace new ways to increase efficiency and effectiveness in their workforce training operations this year. Among their challenges is the harnessing of technologies that can develop and deliver fast-changing content to populations that span geographic regions, cultures and languages. A related priority is the...
Read moreTraining for the 140 Character Attention Span: How Learning Professionals Can Keep Up
Attention span is defined as the length of time a person can concentrate on a task, activity or idea without becoming distracted or having the mind wander off. This is a consideration that learning professionals must constantly be aware of when designing a training course for their audience. How long do we have to get...
Read moreMobile Divorces Flash...And What It Means For Training
It’s no secret that HTML5 has taken over when it comes to digital content development for mobile devices. In November of 2011, Adobe announced that it would no longer continue to develop their Flash Player for mobile device browsers. What does this mean for training professionals? It means that anyone developing eLearning content intended for...
Read moreStandardized Variation – The Key to Multilingual Training
While “Standardized Variation” may sound like an oxymoron, it may also hold the key to effective multilingual training. The topic has emerged as an important consideration for trainers when developing a standardized course master that ensures consistency across the entire training population, while also accommodating the appropriate cultural variations of local audiences. Too much standardization...
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