Learning Technology
15 articles on Learning Technology.
Lessons to be learned from CIPD 2015
For some seventeen years now, the Chartered Institute for Professional Development (CIPD) have published an annual survey, highlighting trends in Learning and Development, and identifying issues and potential challenges for L&D professionals. The 2015 survey is no different, as it views the industry at a time of change. While the public sector draws back, experiencing considerable cuts to budgets, the private sector is looking towards further growth and recognises the need for investment in L&D services, either in-house or externally. The world of the workplace is in constant flux, subject to advances in technology, and, as a result, a changing marketplace. This change seems more pronounced in times of financial difficulty, and as a result, the survey presents several interesting matters and anomalies. Embracing technology – or are we? Three-quarters of the organisations involved in the survey are already accessing learning technologies, however, the way they use these methods varies hugely. Overwhelmingly, organisations report that face-to-face provision continues to be prevalent, and there is an expectation that this will remain the case going forward. Additionally, the survey reports the existence of a confidence gap with regard to e-learning provision, with only a quarter responding that they feel either
How can technology help your L&D issues
More so than ever before, learning and development (L&D) professionals need to juggle a range of diverse skills. In addition to their training priorities, they must fulfil project management duties while recognising the increasing importance and growing influence of technology at the same time. Technology for L&D purposes can include but is not limited to LMS (Learning Management Systems), eLearning, webinars, social media, mobile learning, and online tools. All of which can be used to establish objectives, track results, provide support, and administer feedback. But in spite of its extensive applications and the ability to enhance every learner’s experience, technology can also present a number of challenges. However, suitable solutions do exist, which can address your L&D issues simultaneously too. Integrating social into LMS In order for a Learning Management System to stay on point with the ever-changing requirements of corporate training, it must start to embrace social media. Even though LMS has moved away from administration and towards performance in recent years, the learning industry has realised that an individual’s development is not solely based on formal training, be it online or in the classroom. There still needs to be an option to track formal sessions, but by
Top tips for learning professionals when looking at new learning technologies
Over the past few years, both educational institutions and corporate enterprises have been given access to an increasing number of learning platforms, which are effectively self-service. This is in stark contrast to the days when IT departments were in complete control of every tech-orientated device or program an organisation utilised. As a result, end users can use advanced learning platforms with the greatest of ease and even create their own content or build their own courses. But this doesn’t mean IT departments are no longer required, as they must now act as the contact point between the learning technology provider and the learning technology user, regardless of whether its an academic- or business-based. However, this also means that new job roles are being created, which bridge the gap between technology teams and HR departments. Greater integration is required due to the fact that IT assets are joining forces with the long-established responsibilities of staff, such as creating and delivering training. To give an example, instructional designers are now on hand to blend modern tech-based skills with traditional learning and development requirements. You would think this needs to be someone with an IT background and knowledge of coding or support, but
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