eLearning Trends

Find here the latest news and trends in eLearning. Read articles about the future of the learning industry with forecasts, written from our e-learning experts

September 19, 2013

5 Key Trends in Mobile Learning

Learners today depend on the latest technology—like smartphones and tablets—to help them fit online training into their busy lives. Statistics show that we check our smartphones an average of 150 times per day; it makes sense that we would want to have access to e-Learning content on our phones. 
by Christie Wroten
January 4, 2013

New Learning Opportunities Create Self-Directed Learners

What if learning took care of itself in your organization? What if your staff knew what they needed to know, or learn, to do their job successfully? Would you say, great! Go for it. Or would you say, wait a minute not so fast. And then start thinking to yourself; I am (fill in the blank) director of training, or HR, or sales director, and I need to provide you with what I think you need.
by Ruth Kustoff
December 28, 2012

Trends In Learning Technologies To Watch In 2013

Social/Informal Learning, Mobile Learning, Video – these three items have been “hot” for several years now, both in education and the corporate sector. Many are excited about them but the adoption of them has been slower than predicted.  Barriers include cost, technology issues still not resolved, confusion about the differences between formal and informal learning, design factors, cultural factors, concerns about security, etc.
by Don McIntosh