Twenty years ago, experts started discussing the new information & communication technology paradigm. Ten years later, the integration of ICT into education and training systems captured the interest of researchers. The generalization and practical usage of ICT within training and learning processes are becoming major issues in our countries, so-called developing ones. The opulence of the vocabulary (such as eLearning, online training, distance learning, virtual training centre, synchronous, self paced or blended learning, tutor, instructional design, pedagogy and so on) is proofs of how confusing it can be.
We live in an increasingly interconnected economic landscape. More than ever, our colleagues and customers might be half a world away. BM spoke with Deepak Desai of GlobalEnglish Corporation about the need for business to make itself understood.
What has been a reality in the area of marketing for years, now also applies to corporate education: internal and external suppliers of trainings are feeling pressure to demonstrate to senior executives that training is an effective instrument to drive business. Therefore a close alignment to business strategy, goals, and metrics is a must.
AVANZO is a company founded with Spanish capital and specializing in eLearning solutions.
It’s boom time across the Gulf and yet many otherwise successful economies are struggling with a looming unemployment crisis. BM’s Huw Thomas investigates.