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“What is the return on my investment?”

smtwebadmin — Tue, 02 May 2017 19:01:04 +0000

Understandably, potential clients are concerned with the value of eLearning options. It’s easy to explain how increased access, convenience for the learner, and competency assurance can be achieved with less investment and reduced overall training time than traditional classroom learning. This standard list of benefits, however, often leaves out something those new to eLearning might … Continue reading "“What is the return on my investment?”"

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Which Tools for the Job?

smtwebadmin — Tue, 02 May 2017 19:00:45 +0000

It’s difficult to imagine how crude Michelangelo’s tools might seem to a modern-day sculptor. Or, if not his, certainly Praxiteles’ workshop. Nevertheless, these artists managed to create great works of art. As the old saying goes “it’s a poor craftsman who blames his tools”. Over at www.articulate.com, Tom Kuhlmann has done a good job explaining … Continue reading "Which Tools for the Job?"

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Virtual Classroom Tipping Point

smtwebadmin — Tue, 02 May 2017 19:00:05 +0000

Last year, Tony Karrer predicted that 2009 would see the “Virtual Classroom Tipping Point“. This would be the point at which providers of computer-based learning solutions would be able to stop trying to justify their efforts, and proponents of traditional classroom-based instruction would have to start making an argument for its position in education: … … Continue reading "Virtual Classroom Tipping Point"

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Apple’s iPad, Adobe’s Flash, and eLearning

smtwebadmin — Tue, 02 May 2017 18:59:45 +0000

If you’ve been following the dispute between Apple and Adobe, you already know that Adobe has abandoned its attempts to port Flash applications to the iPhone and iPad. Adobe feels that Apple is tying down developers. Apple is claiming that allowing Flash on its devices would seriously hinder their performance. In this latest battle, it’s … Continue reading "Apple’s iPad, Adobe’s Flash, and eLearning"

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eLearning and the Developing World

smtwebadmin — Tue, 02 May 2017 18:59:15 +0000

In the eLearning industry, we tend to think only about the effectiveness and quality of our courseware for our organizations and clients. There’s another benefit of our easily-accessible work, however, and it’s one that we ought to think about more often. There are many places in the world where classroom education is not just inconvenient, … Continue reading "eLearning and the Developing World"

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Bill Gates on eLearning and Custom Courseware

smtwebadmin — Tue, 02 May 2017 18:58:49 +0000

A lot of people ask me what I’m reading and how I learn about new topics that interest me. I am fortunate to have time to read a lot and I also like to view courses online from MIT’s OpenCourseware, Academic Earth, and others. These courses have ignited a passion of mine, which is to … Continue reading "Bill Gates on eLearning and Custom Courseware"

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