Delivering results with learning technology in the workplace -new research from Becta

Date: February 17, 2010  Posted by: Laura Overton   Keywords: Evidence for Change, benefits, measuring value, productivity

New research from Becta consolidates evidence for employer efficiencies and tangible business benefits.

How does UK learning technology use really compare with the US?

Date: February 10, 2010  Posted by: Laura Overton   Keywords: Going Global, e-assessment, informal learning, web 2

We take a look at latest research from the ASTD to see how UK application of learning technology compares with the US.

Impact - Journal of Applied Research in Workplace E-learning

Date: January 15, 2010  Posted by: Laura Overton   Keywords: free stuff, measuring value, small business, strategy

Towards Maturity benchmark research has been published in inaugural copy of new journal from ELNET Australia.

‘Determining the ROI of an Online English as a Second Language Program’

Date: October 20, 2009  Posted by: Nige Howarth   Keywords: Evidence for Change, Going Global, culture, productivity

‘Determining the ROI of an Online English as a Second Language Program’ research paper

Towards Maturity Benchmark for Third Sector

Date: September 30, 2009  Posted by: Laura Overton   Keywords:

Towards Maturity has teamed with the Charity Learning Consortium to provide e-learning benchmark to 3rd Sector.

New Towards Maturity Impact Indicator

Date: September 28, 2009  Posted by: Laura Overton   Keywords: Evidence for Change, Next Generation Learning @ Work, gathering feedback

New research investigating the bottom line business benefits from investing in learning technologies

Evidence for Change

Date: September 12, 2009  Posted by: Laura Overton   Keywords: Evidence for Change, measuring value

Towards Maturity's research programme to consolidate evidence to support the business case for learning technology in the workplace

EU Skills reports ROI from soft skills development

Date: August 10, 2009  Posted by: Howard Hills   Keywords: benefits, culture, leadership skills, productivity

EU Skills Research Proves Link Between Productivity and Soft skills

How would you rate your web conferencing skills?

Date: June 22, 2009  Posted by: Laura Overton   Keywords: blended learning, learner support

The use of Web conferencing tools is increasing but how confident are you to take advantage of them?

e-learning Survey Results from LMMatters & Training Zone

Date: June 08, 2009  Posted by: Nige Howarth   Keywords:

Latest e-learning survey findings from LMMatters & Training Zone confirm trends in current economic climate.

Comparing attitudes of staff and training professionals

Date: April 27, 2009  Posted by: Laura Overton   Keywords: Going Global, learners

This great research from Cegos highlights the gap between what employees across Europe want from learning and what HR are delivering

Embedding elearning in large companies - Ufi Oct 2004

Date: March 31, 2009  Posted by: Laura Overton   Keywords:

Delivering more with less - Masie Centre Barometer findings

Date: March 31, 2009  Posted by: Laura Overton   Keywords: strategy

We compare L&D spend between Q4 08 and Q1 09 using latest findings from the Masie Centre

Serious virtual worlds and immersive learning

Date: March 23, 2009  Posted by: Nige Howarth   Keywords: innovation, serious games

Two recent research reports from JISCinfoNet into Serious Virtual Worlds and Immersive Learning provide invaluable background.

Driving Business Benefits - 2009 Towards Maturity Benchmark Review

Date: January 28, 2009  Posted by: Laura Overton   Keywords: Next Generation Learning @ Work, about this project, benefits, free stuff, getting started

Driving Business Benefits – 2009 e-learning Benchmark review. Research to help you deliver more from your investments.

Driving Business Benefits - 2009 Towards Maturity Benchmark Review

Date: January 19, 2009  Posted by: Laura Overton   Keywords:

Driving Business Benefits - The latest Towards Maturity Benchmark review will be released on the 28th of January.

Games in the Military

Date: December 10, 2008  Posted by: Donald Clark   Keywords: custom content, platforms, serious games

Looking to make robust decisions on games for learning? Check out research from defence sector which has lessons for all

Essential Learning - the employee perspective

Date: December 04, 2008  Posted by: Laura Overton   Keywords: Going Global, involving managers, learner engagement, learners, managers support

New research from Skillsoft provides valuable insights into employee motivation across the globe.

Effective Blends for Busy Managers

Date: October 28, 2008  Posted by: Laura Overton   Keywords: blended learning, involving managers, leadership skills, qualification

The latest research from Chartered Management Institute shows how blended learning is taking off for busy line managers and leaders.

e-learning benefits lessons from Higher education

Date: July 20, 2008  Posted by: Laura Overton   Keywords: benefits, blended learning, measuring value, qualification

Evidence from Higher education on exploring the tangible benefits of e-learning provides interesting insights for business

To Buy or Build Survey

Date: July 14, 2008  Posted by: Nige Howarth   Keywords: culture, custom content, location, rapid development

Research Evidence from Red Tray supports 'Towards Maturity' findings.

Hidden Skills - employee's perspective on untapped potential

Date: July 08, 2008  Posted by: Laura Overton   Keywords: Motivation, learner engagement, learners

Insights into motivation and engagemnt from Learndirect Business survey with 1950 learners

Linking Learning to Business - original research 2004

Date: June 11, 2008  Posted by: Laura Overton   Keywords: benefits, blended learning, empowerment, informal learning, involving managers, learner engagement, learner support, managing change, marketing, productivity, strategy

Original research looking at the characteristics of successful e-learning implementations and what learners in the work place thought.

e-learning standards - let us know what you think

Date: May 19, 2008  Posted by: Fiona Leteney   Keywords: platforms

e-learning standards are useful tools but how do we really use them - your opportunity to contribute to the debate

CIPD annual research

Date: April 27, 2008  Posted by: Laura Overton   Keywords: blended learning, learner engagement

CIPD launch 10th annual survey this month

Megatrends in e-learning provision

Date: February 18, 2008  Posted by: Laura Overton   Keywords: FE&Skills, qualification, strategy

NEW IT &Telecoms Insights report 'Technology Counts'

Date: January 28, 2008  Posted by: Laura Overton   Keywords: FE&Skills, IT skills, productivity, qualification

Making the most of technology could boost UK economy by £35 billion - new research highlights critical importance of IT & Telecoms to UK and ...

Online Learning and leadership development - CMI research October 2007

Date: January 07, 2008  Posted by: Laura Overton   Keywords: FE&Skills, blended learning, leadership skills

Meeting needs of small businesses

Date: August 20, 2007   Keywords: FE&Skills, informal learning, learner support, managing change, productivity, small business

Latest research from e-learn2work looks at how small businesses are using technology and their attitudes to developing skills with technology

Learners of the Future

Date: July 13, 2007   Keywords: benefits, learners

Additional evidence for learner preferences in the workplace

Date: March 27, 2007   Keywords: learners

Towards Maturity - technology boosts workplace skills

Date: February 06, 2007   Keywords: FE&Skills, about this project, benefits, informal learning, learners, marketing, measuring value, strategy, web 2

e-learning at work - systematic literature review

Date: January 01, 2007   Keywords: benefits, blended learning, strategy

Beyond e-learning Practical Insights from the USA

Date: December 03, 2006   Keywords: benefits, informal learning