Learning at Alstom

Learning is a cornerstone of Alstoms people care strategy. People are at the heart of our
business, thats why developing their potential and competencies through learning experiences
and career opportunities is a key factor of our global success.

We believe that there is a positive and significant relationship between motivation and performance, and
that having opportunities to learn is part of this motivation.
Developing all our employees is part of our People Management cycle which guides our managers in
empowering their teams. For each employee a training plan is designed annually with his/her manager
and HR and put into action throughout the year.

What Alstom offers to contribute to these development plans are:

high quality learning and development programs

various ways of learning approaches
support to employees empowerment and autonomy in their development through specific actions
like mentoring or coaching

Internal and external Learning Central Offer

Alstom Central Offer proposes top quality and mostly customized programs.
Carefully chosen expert partners universities, external consultants and internal specialists - collaborate
on these programs.

A wide range of training methods are used, including classroom-based learning, distance learning,
seminars, workshops, simulations and events.
Additionally, our distance learning offers a wide variety of courses, as well as training in foreign
languages through pure e-Learning and virtual classrooms.

Alstom cares for training and wants to foster sharing of best practices, developing networking and
continue to grow knowledge within the organization.
Reference source: http://www.alstom.com/careers/learning-at-alstom/
A culture shift by training

Alstom employees reflect the company's commitment to ethics and compliance. When conducting
business on Alstom's behalf, they are responsible for ensuring that their conduct and that of
those reporting to them fully comply with the Code of Ethics and all applicable Instructions.
Employees can refer at any time to our Code of Ethics, to the Alstom's Instructions and to a
number of resources that are made available on Alstom's intranet. Training is central to adopting
good practices and developing ethical conduct.

Combining face to face and distance learning

All the employees are made aware of the Alstom's Integrity Programme on their arrival within the
company.

The Ethics & Compliance training offer comprises comprehensive compliance sessions regularly held
throughout the Alstom by the Ethics & Compliance Department. Face to face training sessions are
dedicated to delivering deep knowledge and appropriate conduct to employees potentially exposed to
difficult professional situations. Distance learning is based on several modules.

The e-Ethics module aims at ensuring that employees understand the principles of the Code of Ethics. It
is based on practical business scenarios. The e-Ethics module is mandatory for Managers and
Professionals. The "Sourcing & Procurement Compliance" modules provide background on the risks of
non-compliance in the Sourcing and Procurement functions, and further information on Alstom policies
and procedures. For all distance learning modules, a Certificate of Completion is awarded to the trainee
right after the quiz is correctly answered.
Key resources accessible to all employees
Alstom's intranet site provides key resources and information about E&C. A practical guide to the Code of
Ethics is also available to all Alstom employees through the intranet-based e-learning programme e-
Ethics.

To ensure that employees are well informed, Alstom regularly feeds the Ethics & Compliance reference
section with information on the prevention of corruption as well as a clear summary of the Alstom's
commitments.

A complete set of links to a selection of reference materials on its intranet site is updated.

Regarding anti-corruption, Alstom advises its employees to refer to regional and international
conventions, to the principle NGOs in the sector, to government authorities and to principle money
laundering prevention organisations. Alstom's presence in a number of countries means that the company
is exposed to various regulations and cultural practices. So that each employee can easily have access to
information that is relevant to the country in which he or she operates, Alstom provides reference sheets
that explain anti-corruption issues, international engagements and regulations for countries where Alstom
does business.

Reference source: http://www.alstom.com/integrity/integrity-programme/training/

Reference video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcZCpP5zxt4

 GE E-learning

Online Learning

GE Water & Process Technologies provides online learning for customers, channel
partners, plant managers and operators. The online courses are grouped in curricula to
provide you the set of courses that meet your needs. Each course is 20-30 minutes in
duration including a knowledge pretest, course content and post-test.

Online Curricula include:

Fundamentals of Water Treatment
Thirteen courses provide the fundamentals of four areas: basic math, basic chemistry,
properties of water and safe handling of chemicals.
Cooling Fundamental Program
Five courses provide an overview of the basics of cooling water treatment, cooling
towers, equipment and the water treatment triangle.
Advanced Cooling Program
Eight courses provide an in-depth review of the cooling including: microbiological
control, deposition fundamentals, and corrosion.
Reverse Osmosis Program
Three courses review the fundamentals, operations and maintenance of basic Reverse
Osmosis systems.
Water and Waste Program
Seven courses including filtration processes, sludge dewatering, and clarification
fundamentals
Boiler Program
Three courses cover the fundamentals of boiler treatment.
Reporting
Each customer will receive completion reports for their participants. Upon completion of
each course, an 80% score on the test is required to pass. Students will be given two
attempts to pass. A non-passing score after two attempts requires the course to be
reset and the student to take it again.
Our commitment
GE Water & Process Technologies offers our customers and partners access to high-
quality online and classroom training to educate you on the fundamentals and efficient
use of your GE products and solutions.
GE Demo
https://www.gewaterlearning.com/momentum/demo/start.htm

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Top 8 Future eLearning Trends of the Global eLearning Industry

Based on what we know now and by closely following the new eLearning technologies that keep evolving, I believe the following eLearning
trends will be established or further developed in the near future:

1. Massive Open Online Courses are the hottest trend right now in eLearning
This flexible and diverse concept sounds simple -online videos of real-life lectures-, but not when it involves the astronomic number of
36,000 students, which is how many people enrolled in one of Harvards first massive online courses. And its not just Harvard that
jumped on the MOOCbandwagon. Other world famous Ivy League universities, such as MIT, Caltech, Berkeley and Princeton, have
similarly climbed aboard. I believe that the changes and disruptions to traditional form of university teaching will be wide and profound,
since institutions that mainly rely on disseminating information in traditional classrooms will have fewer resources to such an evolution
and therefore will be pressured to cut costs. So the only way to deal with that will be by investing in blended learning, using the flipped
classroom model which is getting wildly popular all over the world, by the way. Here are some effective blended design approaches for
your consideration - 8 Effective Blended Learning Design Approaches.
2. Credits & fees for MOOCs
Its only natural that MOOCs will eventually stop being a free service, since they do require the presence of an instructor, the use of
technology, and quite soon content providers will have to enrich them with webinars, discussions, wikis, etc. All this will also lead to the
necessity of official grades, as well as credits that can also be transferred from one school to another. How would you like a Masters
degree in a growing field, from a well-regarded university, all for less than $7,000? On first glance, that doesnt sound too bad at all.
(Georgia Tech unveils first all-MOOC computer science degree). Also, check out the following informative articles to learn more about
the Business opportunities around MOOC. Last but not least, if you are wondering about corporate MOOCs you may want to read
the MOOCs and the e-Learning Industry article.
3. Micro-Learning, or in other words mini bytes of learning content
This is yet another trend gaining growing popularity in the sector and will most probably be a big hit in the future, especially in the
corporate world. Five minute videos, one page documents, focused lessons, small chunks of information, and other flexible activities
that will be easily incorporated in a busy persons daily life, since the cognitive load is considerably lighter. And lets not forget that
micro-learning is perfectly suited for mobiles, something that partially explains its popularity. I highly encourage you to read the 4 Steps
to Micro-Learning Mastery article.
4. The importance and greater recognition of informal learning
Accessibility and availability of social media tools enable and encourage people to gain the information they need. This is bound to
continue and evolve in the future, thanks to the plethora of free learning resources, such as podcasts, videos, blogs, webinars, etc. You
may want to read the Social Learning Best Practices for the Workplace and the 5 Sexy Steps to Informal Learning, Content Curation &
Knowledge Hustling.
5. The role of the instructor will change
Open Educational Resources (OER) are freely accessible documents and media, quite often written by the worlds best authorities on
any subject and sector. This can only mean one thing. The role of the traditional educator will be transformed. And all this knowledge
available should be used wisely, creatively and effectively to support learning in or outside the traditional classrooms.
6. The concept of research will be upgraded
This is linked to the above-mentioned role of the instructor/educator. Tedious publications, worn lectures, and absence of updated
material will soon come to their very end, if they have not already come to an end! Students participation in knowledge building is the
new comparative advantage for those who want to stand out in the education field. Knowledge is easily accessible and we need to let
our students/learners create knowledge autonomously. To truly involve and engage them in active learning. To encourage and believe
in student generated content. I highly encourage you read the Progressive Education: The Rising Power Of Student Voice and the 3
Reasons To Encourage Student-Generated Content.
7. The majority of students will be overseas
There is no longer need to study in another country, when you may as well receive the same or even better- level of education through
distance learning, even from an Ivy League university. Sure, the experience wont be the same, but the cost savings will be substantial.
8. Growing influence of learning communities
The term is multifaceted, implying extending classroom practice, curriculum enhancement, student tasks, engagement of students,
teachers and administrators, etc. They support learning, promote collective creativity and shared leadership, and unite learning groups
with shared values, vision and practices in a global perspective.

Top 7 Future eLearning technologies of the eLearning Industry

As well put by many field experts, there are four forces that will rock the waters of eLearning in the future: Cloud, Social, Mobile and
Information. These forces will drive change and create demand for advanced IT infrastructure that subsequently will profoundly affect the
sectors path, trends, initiatives, plans and programs. Lets see the most influential eLearning technologies of tomorrow:

1. mLearning with a native app

Just to be clear, mobile learning is not eLearning in a mobile device, since the proper content conversion requires skillful instructional
design and development skills. The differences between mobile web apps and native apps is that the latter requires development for
multiple platforms, i.e. specific operation systems and machine firmware, the application is stored locally on the device, and user data
can be stored on the device, in the cloud, or in both. According to Deloitte, "the cost of developing an app for 2 OSs is 160% higher
 than for 1 OS." The concept of Mobile combined with the BYOD trend- changes the way the next generation of learning experiences
will be designed, since learning will no longer target people who are chained to their desk in front of a PC. The continuous development
of mobile devices, which are equipped with digital compasses, dual cameras, incredible audio, etc., coupled with their obvious
advantage of mobility will lead eLearning to a whole new level.
2. Cloud-based learning
Cloud-based learning has a dual effect; on a school level and on a corporate level. One-time downloads and installs of course materials
will no longer be the default methods of obtaining a courses content. Providers will be able to offer cloud-stored individual eLearning
modules, or even full eLearning courses as packets that can be purchased and downloaded on demand. On the other hand, the
increasing demand for affordable, global training will be addressed by cloud-based technology, which will streamline corporate training
processes and create tailor-made solutions for smaller businesses. You may want to check Sugata Mitra's TED Talk on How Can We
Build A School In The Cloud.
3. Use of game-play mechanics for non-game applications, aka Gamification
Gamification is not a new trend, but rather one that will certainly evolve. Its a powerful tool that enables technological innovation,
develops student/learner skills, crafts behaviors and enhances problem solving. Gamification has proven to be an invaluable instrument
to improve employee performance, upgrade education, customer engagement, as well as personal development. And I believe its
possibilities and applications are endless.
4. SaaS authoring tools
Yet another hot trend on the rise. SaaS is basically enterprise software hosted in a cloud, which translates to easily downloadable
software, virtual updates, massive savings in costs and time and so much more. According to a recent survey by MintJutras, more than
45% of all software will be SaaS by the year 2023. I highly encourage you to check the following list of 54 Cloud Based eLearning
Authoring Tools.
5. Notification systems in LMS
These systems begin to become the core of distributed mobile and omnipresent learning support. They are used to draw attention to
important events, give instructions and information, raise awareness regarding various activities, or to directly and instantly provide
information related to the users training/learning material. You may want to check the LMSs Comparison Checklist of Features.
6. HTML5
According to Gartner, within 2014 improved JavaScript performance will begin to push HTML5 and the browser as a mainstream
enterprise application development environment. The benefits include, but are not limited to, better performance, multimedia and
connectivity. BuiltWith.coms trends data indicate that "in 2013 of the top 1 million websites worldwide, there was a 100% increase in
the use of HTML5 compared to 2012." HTML5 seems to be the favorite platform of mobile developers, because it eradicates the need
for multiple apps. The very existence of one single HTML5 app guarantees, inter alia, better maintainability and quicker updates.
7. Tin Can API, aka xAPI
One of the most exhaustively analyzed topics amongst learning professionals today. It enables the collection of data about a wide
range of learning experiences a person goes through. It relies on a Learning Record Store, and it overcomes the majority of limitations
of SCORM, which was the previous standard. For more information about what you can do with the Tin Can API please see Discover
Simple Communication with Tin Can API. I believe it has innumerable practical implementation aspects and will evolve even further,
revolutionizing the way we learn, creating more personal and richer learning environments. Maybe is the technological solution for
the Individualized Learning Plans in eLearning. Last but not least, I highly encourage you to read the How Tin Can is Making Tools
Better, Together article.
Conclusion
All these can mean one thing only. The future of eLearning is bright. All we have to do is encourage new eLearning methods to flourish and
older eLearning techniques to evolve.

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ELEARNING PROJECT MANAGEMENT

6 Traits Of A Successful eLearning Team

Theres a lot of focus on eLearning courses and their ability to boost eLearning ROI. But how important is the eLearning team behind
eLearning courses, and what characteristics does it need to embody?

Top Traits A Successful eLearning Team Should Have

eLearning teams come in all shapes and sizes, depending on the scope of the eLearning course. The dynamics of an eLearning team also
depend on budgetary restrictions. However, certain key elements are non-negotiable when youre gathering eLearning collaborators. The
members of your eLearning team need to be on the same page and speak the same language to lead to eLearning course success. They
may have different paths and tactics, but they need to be headed in the same direction. In short, they must all have the same vision for the
eLearning course to produce high quality eLearning content.
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1. Clear Hierarchy Of Tasks

In the modern world, flat leadership systems and open-plan workspaces are all the rage. The idea is that every team member is on the same
level. There are no corner offices or opportunities to pull rank. Every team member has an equal say. Thats all well and good, but when it
comes to eLearning there needs to be an effective chain of command. In order for the eLearning course to be developed efficiently and
effectively, there must be a clear division of tasks. Everyone should know who is in charge of specific eLearning challenges. Its also
important to know who has the final say on important decisions like eLearning course design, upgrades, and eLearning course material. Its a
key facet of quality control.

2. Strong Team Ethics

The eLearning development machine consists of a number of moving parts, and they all need to run smoothly. You must think about the
eLearning course design and breakdown of eLearning content. Tone is important, and so is layout. There are hundreds of tiny decisions to
make throughout the eLearning course development process. Often, these decisions are made concurrently, and one choice may interfere
with another. For example, the graphic designer might make a color choice that is not in accordance to the design document approved by the
client. Because of all the tiny interdependent cogs involved in eLearning course development, teamwork is the biggest defining bond. It holds
everything together and ensures optimal work flow.

3. Diversified Strengths

Weve already highlighted some of the task segments involved in putting together an eLearning course. A lot of them might be taken for
granted but they are all essential to the final product. You know that you need a top-notch eLearning content author to write eLearning
content and a brilliant Instructional Designer to structure the eLearning content in a learner-friendly manner. You need a graphic designer to
make it pretty, and at least one eLearning developer dedicated to testing eLearning content to check for bugs. Each of these roles are filled
by an expert in their field. You should take the time to identify the key strengths of your collaborators and then assign tasks accordingly.

4. Effective eLearning Project Management

When you have so many creative people working together, tempers can flare and styles can clash. A good eLearning Project Manager will
help all the different elements fit together. They also help to maintain timelines and resolve conflicts, as well as spot any hold-ups in the
system and find a way to work past them. The eLearning Project Manager has the duty of keeping everyone motivated. They need good
communication skills and the ability to work well with others. The role of an eLearning Project Manager stretches into quality control, as well.
They will monitor progress and tweak the system as necessary for optimal results.

5. eLearning Course Development Guidelines

The content of any eLearning course has several subsets. The Instructional Designer, with the help of a Subject Matter Expert, decides what
the eLearning course is about and what exactly will go into it. They decide what topics will be taught, how many modules there will be, and
how it will be broken down. Then an eLearning content author takes all that course material and puts it in written form. They write the actual
text that will go into the eLearning course, as well as the script for the narrative sections. After that's wrapped up, the Instructional Designer
reviews the eLearning content to ensure that its clear and concise. A storyboard is developed, and eLearning developers create and test the
eLearning course based on it. This is teamwork. Everyone needs to be able to follow pre-determined eLearning course development
guidelines to stay on track. This process also upholds the continuity of the eLearning content so that online learners receive a cohesive
eLearning course that's fragment-free.

6. Purpose-Driven Visual Design

Visual design handles the final look and feel of the eLearning course. It covers illustrations and graphics, but it also deals with page layout,
choice of color, and font type. The graphic design team may include photographers, sketch artists, graphic designers, and even web
developers. Especially, in the case of gamification, visual design is very important because its the first thing online learners notice about an
eLearning course. Besides setting the right tone, it can inspire, encourage, or demoralize an online learner. A strong visual design team is
the basis of any eLearning course.

eLearning teams cover a wide range of expertise, and each area of expertise is essential to the success of the eLearning course. Mandatory
team members include Instructional Designers, eLearning content developers, graphic artists, eLearning course developers, QA testers, and
administrative personnel, under the supervision of an eLearning Project Manager, who is the go-to person in any particular situation. These
team members need to work together to facilitate the smooth flow of the eLearning project.

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Management And Planning to learn more about the characteristics of a successful eLearning team and how to start planning, determine
goals, and pick up the most suitable ID Model for your eLearning project.

THE TOP 11 LIST

Here is a quick look at the top 11 disruptive technologies that we expect to lead the next great e-
learning revolution!

1. BIG DATA
Big Data is first in the list since we believe in its most promising disruptive nature. Big Data refers to
the large amounts of unstructured data flowing through numerous sources in our digital world every
second. In the e-learning scenario, Big Data is the data produced by learners interacting with the
learning content and collected through Learning Management Systems (LMS), Content Management
Systems (CMS) and other media, including social networks via which the learners interact with our
learning programs.

Big Data analytics can help us make well-informed decisions about the learning programs that we
develop. However, the real strength of Big Data lies in its power to help forecast or predict scenarios
and take preventive actions (such as learners performance and outcomes before they start a
training program). Big Data is set to revolutionize the way e-learning is designed, developed and
delivered.

A more detailed article from us on Big Data is available at:

http://learnnovators.com/big-data-a-game-changer-for-e-learning/
If you want to learn more about Big Data in Education, here is a free course from Coursera:
https://www.coursera.org/course/bigdata-edu
2. APPLICATION PROGRAMMING INTERFACES (API)
Application Programming Interfaces or APIs is one of the most promising technological possibilities
that hold a great promise for education and learning. The disappointing thing is that these
opportunities available are not being exploited enough by the market yet (except the Tin Can API
and few others, of course).

An API is basically a web-based applications interface that allows other applications to interact with
it to provide improved or added functionality to their users. APIs are useful for extending the data or
functionalities of one application and create other applications or mashups. There are a number of
highly popular mashups available on the Internet today, including ones that cater to learning and
education.

APIs offer incredible possibilities for learning professionals to extend the power of present day
learning systems and tools. They could also help us share data about learners (their progress
levels), learning resources, ideas, and much more. This technology, we believe, is going to play a
crucial role in the learning scenario of the future.
Some of the most popular APIs related to education and learning available on the Internet are After
the Deadline API, Khan Academy API, Blackboard Collaborate API, Knewton API, etc. If you would
like to take a closer look at other APIs and their associated mashups, check the following searchable
API/mashup repositories:

ProgrammableWeb: http://www.programmableweb.com
APIHub: http://www.apihub.com/
3. TIN CAN API
Tin Can API is a new and evolving learning technology specification (from ADL the SCORM
people). It addresses many of the limitations of SCORM such as the following:

SCORM needs a web browser (no support for apps).

It requires a constant Internet connection.
It requires an LMS to initiate learning.
It could track only formal learning activities (and not informal learning experiences)
It does not support platform transitions (such as computer to mobile)
It has limitations in sequencing, interoperability, and ensuring security of the learning content.
Tin Can API (also known as the Experience API) is touted as the next generation of SCORM. It has
removed all the barriers (listed above) that existed with the previous standards. In addition, it offers
lot more features opening up the door to a whole lot of possibilities that make learning professionals
excited. It allows track informal learning experiences such as playing games and simulations, and
also real-world activities (such as visiting web sites, attending conferences, etc.) and not just digital
ones!

In this knowledge era where 90% of learning is happening informally, this standard is going to make
us change the way we even think about e-learning. It is expected to bring in more disruptive changes
in the way learning is conceived, designed, delivered, and tracked, thereby helping us take
performance improvement to the next level. Last but not the least, combined with the power of Big
Data, Tin Can API could help us turn learning to more personalized and adaptive experiences. Tin
Can API has already started creating an impact on the tools in the e-learning industry with more and
more companies adopting this new standard.

If you would like to experience a few interesting prototypes using Tin Can API, check this link
(below):

http://tincanapi.com/prototypes/
4. HTML5
HTML5 is a new version of the Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML) from the Web Hypertext
Application Technology Working Group (WHATWG) and the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). It
is an evolving programming language that could lead the future of mobile web. Its potential is so
huge that it is fast becoming the standard for e-learning delivery. The most important features of this
disruptive technology are its support for:

Mobile devices and platforms that do not support Flash

More accurate formatting
More interactive experiences
Greater Flexibility (than Flash)
Better Performance
Takes less processing power and (hence battery life)
No plug-in required
Most of the authoring tools today (such as Articulate Presenter, Storyline, Captivate, Lectora,
Raptivity, etc.) are already HTML5 compatible to a great extend while many others are working hard
to provide true compatibility. It is interesting to note that even the desktop browsers are moving
towards standardizing on HTML5 in the near future.

In case you are interested to master this emerging standard, here is a course from the American
Society for Training and Development (ASTD) that is specifically designed for e-learning
professionals:

http://www.astd.org/Education/Programs/HTML5
5. RESPONSIVE E-LEARNING DESIGN
In this new multi-device-learning world that we live in, our learners spend most of their time in front of
multiple screens a computer, laptop, smart phone, tablet, etc. to learn or to perform other learning-
related our tasks/activities. They move between these different types of devices in sequence (called
Sequential Screening) or use them simultaneously (called Simultaneous Screening). It is
interesting to note that, as per Googles Report The New Multi-screen World, 90% of our media
interactions are screen based.
This scenario makes it very challenging for learning designers to ensure that the learning solutions
they design work on all these devices with different screen sizes, shapes, resolutions, or Operating
Systems (OSs). Responsive e-Learning Design (RED) is the solution to address this challenge. It is
the technology that helps us design and deliver learning solutions that work across a broad range of
devices smoothly. It follows and adapts the standards laid out by Responsive Web Design (RWD).
Like other technologies that weve discussed, Responsive Web Design is also in its early stages and
is evolving with a potential to reshape the learning landscape.
If you would like to check a sample website that supports responsive design, check the link below:
http://www.thesearethings.com/
6. WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY
Wearable Computing technology is finally leading to the possibilities of Wearable Learning.
Wearable digital devices with an electronic performance support system can provide continuous
learning and support for mobile workers. These devices are going to create a breakthrough in the
way we look at the convenience of (continuous) learning. Though wearable devices such as Google
Glass are raising privacy concerns presently, it promises a multitude of new learning opportunities
for future learners. Though this technology is in the very early stages, the possibilities are enormous
and could help transform learning.
If you would like to see how Google Glass could help learning, here is a short promotional video of a
physics teacher taking his students on a virtual trip to visit the Large Hadron Collider at the
European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) in Switzerland.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRrdeFh5-io
7. VIDEOS
Videos are going to explode in a big way! They are one of the best mediums for effective learning
simply because they offer better engagement. They are going to evolve from the simple formats
available today to more complex and interactive ones that make learning still more engaging. User
generated videos are already making the rounds (going viral) that clearly indicates the potential of
using videos in innovative ways for learning and education. Video production has become easy and
cost effective. They could help bridge the challenge with respect to different screen sizes and
multiple platforms. With more and more video learning solutions and platforms emerging in the
market, there are going to be radical changes in how we manage (conceive, design, develop, deliver
and track) video-based learning solutions. Due to the convergence (TV with Internet) that is
happening with the emergence of devices and services like Google TV and Apple TV, the demand
for highly interactive video-based learning solutions is going to grow significantly in the future.

If you would like to know how videos are being used in innovative ways in e-learning programs,
please check the links below:
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8. DIGITAL TEXTBOOKS
Digital Textbooks are expected to grow in a big way this year. Many schools and universities around
the world have started using this new technology as an effective learning tool not just because of the
comfort it offers but also because of the instructiveness and engagement that it offers. Moreover,
schools and colleges are getting more excited about the cost advantage these offer. These will make
school and higher education the world over more affordable. We see more and more publishers
coming in to this market (including Google!). Digital Textbooks, wired for Big Data Analytics, is going
to revolutionize the learning landscape by bringing in personalization and adaptation to the learners.

If you would like to read an early success story on this topic, please check the link below on
Knewton Technology:

http://www.knewton.com
9. 3D PRINTING
3D Printing is another explosive technology that is coming to revolutionize many aspects of our life.
It is a technology that helps turn a digital design (a 3-dimentional file) into an actual three
dimensional physical product just with the click of a button! This technology is already creating
waves in the market with the innovative and immense possibilities it offers for developing consumer
models.
Though 3D Printing technology is in its very early stages, the impact that it is going to create in the
learning and education landscape is expected to be intense and powerful than many other
technological innovations that we witnessed in recent times. 3D Printers offer learners greater
opportunities for powerful practical experiences and also promote their creative thinking. In short,
this technology is going to help educationists and learning professionals adopt a much larger
experiential approach that provides a truly productive experience for learners. It is powerful enough
to change the learning dynamics of future learners.
If you would like to take a quick look at the possibilities that this technology offers, check out this
video (link below):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=X5AZzOw7FwA
10. MOBILE LEARNING
Mobile Learning offers the flexibility to learn across contexts using a wide range of digital devices. As
per most of the market research reports, mobile learning is poised to grow at an incredible rate due
to the following factors:

Higher sales (growth) rates of smart phones and tablets the world over
Higher adoption rates of smart phones and tablets for business related activities in the work place
Smart Phones and tablets are poised to take a greater role in the following types of learning in
organizations:

Smart Phones: Just-in time learning / performance support

Tablets: Extended learning
In short, this is another disruptive technology that is all set to re-shape the learning and education
landscape.

Here is an interesting infographic (from Interactive Services) that depicts the future of mobile
learning:
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content/uploads/2013/06/Mobile_Learning_That_Works_Infographic_2013.pdf
11. CLOUD COMPUTING
Cloud Computing is a technology that has started revolutionizing the way we deliver learning. The
concepts of Cloud Learning, Cloud Classrooms, and Cloud Campuses are catching up like wild fire
today. More and more universities and institutions are gearing up to move on to embrace this
innovative technological opportunity that promises many fascinating features and benefits over the
traditional brick-and-mortar model that they had been following.

Cloud Learning refers to learning in a virtual world that is interconnected through the web or mobile
networks. Many universities and higher education institutions are moving towards Cloud Campuses
virtual campuses through which they could deliver learning programs in a highly efficient way.
Cloud Learning Systems, with the combined power of Big Data, could transform education and
learning to the most personalized and adaptive levels. Cloud technology offers a powerful and smart
system that could help mould our learners into highly productive citizens of today in the most cost
effective way.

Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) is a recent development that is powered by Cloud Computing
technology. MOOC promoters (such as Coursera which is known as the Amazon of education)
offer a wide range of educational programs from leading universities online for free. Though there
are questions being raised regarding their pedagogical qualities and effectiveness, this surely is
going to evolve as one of the most effective delivery models for education, if properly planned and
designed by including engaging e-learning components. In fact, MOOCs have started threatening
the rigid and inflexible model that the higher education institutions follow presently. Many predict that
the future of learning delivery lie entirely within the cloud. We believe that Cloud Technology is one
of the most disruptive technologies that is set to transform education and learning.

If you would like to take a quick look at the possibilities that cloud technology throws open for
training, check the link below:

http://www.walkme.com/
THE BOTTOM LINE
This certainly is an exciting time for us learning professionals. Most of the market research reports
portray a very positive picture for e-learning. Below are the key points that they make regarding the
growth opportunities:

More and more e-learning companies are being established!

More and more people are going mobile (smart phones and tablets)
The corporate e-learning market is growing incredibly due to the increased awareness of the
benefits of its adoption
More and more companies have started accepting the significant role of informal learning
It is also an equally challenging time for us. Many reports highlight the fact that organizations are too
slow in adopting emerging trends and technologies, thereby missing the benefits and advantages
they offer. This brings us to an important question: What is the space that learning professionals
have to address this challenge thrown open by dynamic situations such as these?

We strongly believe in, and practice continuously, the following three-step strategy, to be a thought-
partner and grow with our clients in evolving scenarios:
1. Focus on research and development to keep ourselves abreast in the latest educational
technologies and trends
2. Constant sharing of learning experiences with the community and the industry on various e-
learning technologies
3. Recommendation and adoption of the best technologies in the solutioning stage of our business
What are your research findings on these disruptive technologies that could create wonderful
impacts on e-learning? What are the other emerging technologies that you think could be disruptive
for e-learning? Let us know