T&D articles from February 2002

T&D archives from February 2002

T + D Online
February 1, 2002... Community The Olden Ratio I've heard the following training development metric thrown around for years: 40 hours of development per one hour of training. Is that for instructor-led training or e-learning? That's an old metric, and it's...

The heart of the matter. (Front Page).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Like most people everywhere, we continue to react and respond to a changed world and a changed workplace. In particular, our cover story by Shari Caudron tells how technology is soaring as a solution to the economic downturn and...

Mailbox
February 1, 2002... RESPONSES sent to Mailbox are considered available for publication and may be edited for length and clarity. Please send comments to Email: mailbox@astd.org. Provide your name, organization, and location. Your email address will be published...

A Love Match: Do You Love Your Job? Does It Love You? (News You Can Use)
February 1, 2002... Are you and your job a match made in heaven? Or is it more like a match made in, well, the other place? In this month of kisses and candy, we invite you to take a closer look at one of the most important relationships in your life. In the...

Training drafted. (News You Can Use).(trends)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Last month, we confirmed the importance of training in an economic downturn. Demonstrating in greater detail the role training will play in the post-September 11 world and economy are these training trends from Herb Cohen, president of...

Global 360. (News You Can Use).(information technology training, electronic learning in Asia)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... China is speeding ahead on the information technology train. The Register * www.theregister.co.uk a UK online magazine whose slogan is, "Biting the hand that feeds IT," recently reported on China's decision to make information technology...

Congressman Kirk and Department of Labor officials attend Public Policy Council meeting. (Policy News).(American Society for Training and Development)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Illinois Congressman Mark S. Kirk (R-IL) and the Department of Labor's special advisor to the assistant secretary of employment and training spoke to ASTD's Public Policy Council in Lake Forest, Illinois. Vince Seritella, chairman of the...

Aviation Security Act mandates new training requirements. (Policy News).(baggage screeners)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... In response to the September 11 terrorist attacks, the Aviation Security Act sets training standards for baggage screeners. By September 2002, the newly created Transportation Security Agency must hire and deploy 28,000 screeners. The Agency,...

"The Third Shift." (E-News).(women and distance education)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Distance education is harder on women than on men, says a recent report by the American Association of University Women. The report, "The Third Shift," says that U.S. women taking distance-education classes must squeeze study and online time...

The Trainer's Ally: E-Learning Doesn't Mean Any Harm. It Just Wants to Help. (Training 101)
February 1, 2002... Solve this training and development riddle: What do some t&d professionals view as both an opportunity and a threat? The answer: e-learning. While some trainers view it as preying upon their insecurities, others understand that e-learning...

Bully Boolean. (@ Work)
February 1, 2002... Power users may be familiar with the system of BOOLEAN operators for finding specific bits of information quickly on the Web or in large databases. But for those of you who aren't, it's a form of logic created by distinguished 19th-century...

Surf shorts.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Clark Aldrich Co-founder, Simulearn, a Norwalk, Connecticuit-based company focused on advanced computer simulations for corporate training. * www.simulearn.net The Zen of Surfing. We never should assume that the strengths and...

BlackBerry ripens.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... They're not new, but away from Wall Street and Silicon Valley, BlackBerrys are still associated with jam rather than email. The palm-sized email device, with its built-in QWERTY keyboard, just hasn't reached the same popularity with casual...

Training in the Post-Terrorism Era: The Events of September 11th Changed Employee Attitudes and Priorities, and Vastly Accelerated the Popularity of All Forms of Learning Technology
February 1, 2002... On September 11, most Americans listened on their way to work as the horror unfolded of the worst terrorist attack ever to occur on U.S. soil. The assaults on the World Trade Center and Pentagon resulted in thousands of lost lives, the shutdown...

Like Life? Simulations Are Poised to Change the Direction of E-Learning. but Who Will Take the Wheel?
February 1, 2002... My father calls to tell me that he has just flown from Orlando Executive to Charlotte/Douglas International, a night flight in bad weather. And despite an instrument landing, he set his Cessna down like a feather on water. He's excited; I'm...

Put Your HeartMath into It: Use This Set of Business Tools to Link You Head and Your Heart-So You Can Think More Clearly, Perform Better, and Be Healthier
February 1, 2002... Are you stressed? Would you like to perform better at work? Could your health use a tune-up? If you answer yes to any of those questions (and who wouldn't these days?), read on. Techniques developed by the Institute of HeartMath may be just what...

Helping Organizations Building Community: A Sense of Community at Work Can Make All the Difference
February 1, 2002... September 11 changed how many employees view their jobs and workplace. People may find it difficult to focus on learning. Building a sense of community in Organizations can help refocus people on shared values and create an environment of...

Expatriate Training: Don't Leave Home without It. (Passport)
February 1, 2002... Organizations worldwide often react to economic downturns and uncertainty abroad by cutting training for expatriates and international business travelers. That shortsighted response is unwise and counterproductive. But don't take my word for it....

An American Expat's View: You're Not in Kansas Anymore. (Passport)
February 1, 2002... "Remember, this isn't America; we do things differently here in Europe." If I hear that phrase again on the job, I'm likely to froth in a fit of fury. After working for three years across six different European countries for three different...

Looking Inside the Supplier Arena: How to Translate Strategy to Results through People. (Supplier Savvy)
February 1, 2002... Strategy plays a crucial role in moving an organization forward. Everyone understands the importance of a well-thought-out plan that includes clearly defined objectives, detailed tactics, and expected results. But time and again, experience has...

Insight on Valuation. (E-Finance)
February 1, 2002... Valuation is the topic we get the most questions on: What metrics do we use? How did we arrive at that target price? Valuation is an art not a science. There's no exact formula. You have to asssess many factors to determine fair valuation for an...

Cultivating Communities of Practice. (Books).
February 1, 2002... By Etienne Wenger, Richard McDermott, and William Snyder If you want to turn your training strategy into a knowledge strategy, take a look at communities of practice- "groups of people who share a concern, a set of problems, or a passion...

On the night stand. (Books).(One-Minute Manager/101 Media Marketing Tips for the Sole Proprietor/How to Run Seminars and Workshops: Presentation Skills for Consultants, Trainers, and Teachers)
February 1, 2002... My days are long, so to relax at night I read. When it comes to reading professional development books, I like the KISS concept: Keep it simple, (Stupid). It's the best way to keep my attention. Here are some titles that I'd recommend to...

Connecting flight. (In Gear).(AirPort by Apple Computer Inc.)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
February 1, 2002... Surf the Internet wirelessly with Apple's new AirPort. Unit features an 11 Mbps data rate, 56k modem, and two Ethernet ports. Meets IEEE 802.llb wireless standards, compatible with 802.11-compliant PCs. Security features include 128-bit...

In your ear. (In Gear).(cellular phone microphone and EarSet by Jabra Corp.)(Brief Article)(Evaluation)
February 1, 2002... Stick this in your ear, and put your hands back on the wheel. The Jabra EarSet offers integrated microphone and speaker for hands-free mobile-phone use in a lightweight, rugged earpiece. EarSet includes three EarGel sizes for a comfortable...

Thin air. (In Gear).(network interface card Sierra AirCard 300)(Brief Article)(Evaluation)
February 1, 2002... Connect while on the go with Sierra's AirCard 300. This first-ever, wide-area wireless network interface card provides access to email, intranet, and Internet for handhelds and laptops alike. Features include automatic cellular data...

Girding for Trial by Fire. (Media Reviews)
February 1, 2002... The dramatic foundation of this video set consists of a theater company preparing a production of Hamlet. The director serves as the manager, and the actors are the employees. The principal characters occasionally use the Bard's words to suggest...

E-Course Reviews
February 1, 2002... Java was developed by Sun Microsystems to provide a platform-independent and object-oriented development environment. The e-learning industry is familiar with Java, and most publishers with IT catalogs have Java offerings. The language has many...

Stop the Ma'amness: Ma'am This. (Working Life)
February 1, 2002... "Can I help you, ma'am?" "Here's your soy extra-foam double latte, ma'am." "Would you like fries with that, ma'am?" "Can I show you something in a walker, ma'am?" Arghh. Let's just cut to the chase: Calling any woman on the sultry...

Park University and e-learning company VCampus have joined together to produce a series of free course. (E-News).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... We've known that e-learning can help people's career and educational endeavors, but now it can also help their family life. Park University and e-learning company VCampus have joined together to produce a series of free course modules for...