Learning Technologies

December 31, 2020

The Human Machine Interface

Constructing a machine to attain or outstrip human intelligence is presently beyond technology. Throughout the intelligent machine system cycle, safe use is vital now they are acting as teachers, coaches, and companions. Many ethical questions arise about personal agency. Who are we?

by Rosemary Sage

December 22, 2020 | Sponsored

Introducing The xAPI

The Experience API or xAPI for short; is a specification document created by a consortium of learning experts led by the Advanced Distributed Learning Initiative (ADL), which is a US Government Programme. Whilst the document was being formed its prototype name was ‘project Tin Can’, but these days it is known by its official name, xAPI.

by Emma Whiteside

December 16, 2020

Reign Of Error, Reign Of Terror: Part 1

This two-part article assembles evidence to suggest that recent world changes, particularly in technology, have altered the way we communicate. This has positive effects for greater connectivity but negative ones for communication aspects which can cost lives. Part 1 looks at this background.

by Rosemary Sage

October 28, 2020 | Sponsored

9 Reasons To Use More Technologies In Learning And Development

There are so many reasons why you should be incorporating learning tech into your Learning and Development strategy. Here, we share our top 9.

by Neil Glenister

September 17, 2020

Artificial Intelligence And The Rise Of Personalized Organizational Learning

The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in organizational L&D has seen a steady rise given its range of benefits and ability to provide a truly personalized experience.

by Amit Gautam

June 11, 2020

Will The Rise Of AI Eliminate Instructional Design By Humans?—Part 1

One of the new advances that is now coming more into the spotlight in global business is Artificial Intelligence. The rise of AI has been accelerated as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on global business. Can AI in effect do what human Instructional Designers have done in the past?

by Ken Turner(LION)

May 20, 2020

Why AR And VR Are Struggling To Break Into The Classroom

With time, VR and AR may replace the classroom experience, but it will take a much more widespread dispersion of the technology to achieve this effect.

by Jai Paul

May 20, 2020

Role Of Virtual Humans In Healthcare Simulations

Virtual humans are proving to be increasingly helpful in the medical and healthcare industry. There are a growing number of institutions and hospitals making use of virtual humans in a multitude of ways to provide the best possible services to patients and their loved ones.

by Rajat Arora

May 13, 2020

AI Is Molding The Future Of eLearning: How Will It Impact 2020 And Later?

AI is expected to capture the entire eLearning industry. It will not only drive the education market but also automate the process to increase profitability for educators and students.

by Declan Lawton

May 11, 2020 | Sponsored

Improving L&D For Contingent Workers

A flexible workforce needs flexible training resources. This article discusses the present and future of freelancers, and why L&D should pay more attention to this subgroup of the workforce.

by Emma Whiteside

May 5, 2020 | Sponsored

The Evolution Of The Term "Learning Experience Platform"

The term "Learning Experience Platform" is not one that was commonly accepted overnight. In this article, we will try to understand how the term came to have the meaning it has today, and how it is interpreted by the eLearning niche.

by Emma Whiteside

April 28, 2020 | Sponsored

LXP: A Sustaining Or A Disrupting Innovation?

The arrival of the Learning Experience Platform is no doubt an important innovation in eLearning. But is it considered a disruptive or sustaining innovation?

by Emma Whiteside