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whitepaper The True Value of Learning2008-06-27 SkillSoft
  Yogi Berra, that paragon of word manipulation, exposition and baseball, is often quoted as saying, "The future ain't what it used to be." And, surprisingly, so it is in the world of learning measurement. Training departments cannot be sustained based on how well they do against their training budgets. This only leads to the budget being cut on a year by year basis. If training is measured as an expense, so it shall be treated like an expense. That means it is the first to go when funds are needed elsewhere.

Read this article for more insights on how to measure training and learning in your organization.

Tags: Training, Training and Certification, Career Development		   
whitepaper 2008 IT Salary and Skills Report2008-04-07 Global Knowledge
  Gain insight from over 7,000 IT professionals on topics such as compensation, job satisfaction, certifications, and why they seek training. Learn the top paying industries, job functions, and certifications as they relate to IT. This joint report from Global Knowledge and TechRepublic is an essential reference guide for IT professionals and managers alike.

Tags: Training, Certification		   
whitepaper Integrate Technology Into Your Lesson Plans2007-12-01 Microsoft Tips
  Integrating technology into the classroom doesn't mean scheduling a monthly class trip to the computer lab. For students, technology integration is about incorporating easy-to-use tools and program features into the lesson plans and activities to enhance learning. When technology is used wisely, it can improve critical thinking and communication skills, and increase motivation in students. The user can choose one of the five ideas mentioned in the paper as the first step in getting started.

Tags: Learning Management Systems		   
whitepaper Plan Effective Lessons2007-12-01 Microsoft Tips
  All teachers use lesson plans in one form or another. Some teachers merely organize the lesson of the day in their heads. Others jot down a few bullet points about what they plan to do each day. And still others write detailed instructions by using lesson plan templates or guides. Depending on the experience level of the teacher or the complexity of the lesson, any one of these three methods may work. However, creating a detailed written lesson plan can help even the most experienced teacher prepare and present a more effective lesson. High-quality written lesson plans can help one organize and communicate a strategy so that students can reach a stated learning objective.   
whitepaper Create Tests, Rubrics, and More to Assess Student Performance2007-12-01 Microsoft Tips
  One of the most important jobs a teacher has is measuring the knowledge and understanding of his or her students. Teachers can determine whether a student has grasped the concepts of a lesson in a variety of ways. Some widely used forms of assessment include tests/quizzes, rubrics, checklists, and growth or mastery charts. The type of assessments that one uses in the classroom will determine the range of tools that one will have to aid one when they evaluate the students.   
whitepaper Getting to Know You: Activities for Young Students2007-12-01 Microsoft Tips
  Teaching is all about borrowing ideas, and the author would give credit if he or she remembered where or from whom they originally came (some ideas actually are the authors), but now these suggestions are of the users too. Each idea can give the user some insight into who that new eager face is when September rolls around. The user can make these activities simple fill-ins that he or she can print and hand out to the students, or the user can create a template that students can fill in by using the computer.   
whitepaper Get Started With Project-Based Learning2007-12-01 Microsoft Tips
  Project-based learning emphasizes long-term, multidisciplinary assignments and activities that are student centered and focus on real-world problems and issues. The teacher serves more as a facilitator and assigns students tasks that need to be solved by conducting independent or group research. Project-based learning encourages students to think analytically and incorporate current technologies in their assignments. It also encourages students to use inquiry to understand the world around them and construct meaning from their own experiences.

Tags: Learning Management Systems		   
whitepaper Match Training Tools and Learning Objectives2007-12-01 Microsoft Tips
  New technologies such as CD-ROMs, digital video, and the Internet have exploded the tool sets that are available to training and development managers. In fact, there are now so many tools available and so much pressure to employ technology-based solutions that it's hard to know which tool is the best one for one's training needs. At the same time, on-the-job training is more important than ever. Studies show that well-trained employees feel more confident in their jobs, demonstrate better time management, seek greater responsibilities, and generate innovative ideas at work. To ensure that one's work force is receiving the most effective training possible, a careful evaluation of learning objectives is essential.

Tags: Learning Management Systems		   
whitepaper Recruiting Specialists: Tips for Successfully Marketing Your Open Positions2007-12-01 Microsoft Tips
  As a hiring manager, one may have recently been given the okay to hire new people for the team. What steps will one take to ensure that the job descriptions stand out amid all the other similar open positions on the market? The job posting needs to sell to potential employees one's group, one's mission, and the key function that the job plays in the company's success. The company's public image also benefits when its advertised positions seem to be exciting and interesting. Before one begins crafting the next job advertisement, check out the following tips on how to write engaging and stellar job postings.   
whitepaper Evaluate the ROI of Recruiting Software2007-12-01 Microsoft Tips
  Technology investments in the recruiting process help organizations achieve their business goals. Because these investments are large, organizations need to carefully evaluate the Return On Investment (ROI). If the organization uses or is considering using recruiting software, one needs to be able to measure the ROI of this technology and present the analysis to management in the organization. One can also use ROI analysis to evaluate other components and tools in the recruiting process.

Tags: ROI - TCO