Thank you for taking the time to visit our new website.  We have completely re-written this site to provide you with more in-depth information about our training development services, our LearnPoint Learning Management System (LMS) and the Lectora suite of elearning authoring tools.

We have also included more information about training in general.  This includes information about Instructional Design, Adult Learning Theory, asynchronous and synchronous elearning, instructor-led training (ILT), blended learning, software simulations and serious games.  Our new website also includes more information about LMSs and elearning authoring tools.  In addition, we have posted a number of valuable training white papers including:

• Focus on the Learner:  As Instructional Technology continues its rapid advance we must resist the temptation to focus on the technology rather than on the learner.  We must remember that the various Instructional Technologies are just tools that need to be properly mapped to our business objectives and training needs, not used simply because they are the next big thing.  This white paper will help you maintain your focus on the learner to ensure that your training projects satisfy their learning objectives and achieve your business objectives.
• What’s required of eLearning Subject Matter Experts (SMEs):  SMEs sometimes feel anxious when they are asked to participate in the design and development of elearning because they are not sure what will be required of them.  This white paper will help ease their anxiety by setting clear expectations for what will be required of them while also providing some practical tips on how they can use their time as efficiently as possible.
• How Long Does it Take to Create Training:  This white paper summarizes a 2010 study conducted by the Chapman Alliance that researched how long it takes to develop ILT, eLearning (broken down by level 1, 2 and 3 elearning) as well as Blended Learning.  The study also provides average costs for developing ILT, eLearning and Blended Learning.  This information will help you budget for your next training project.
• Best Practices for PowerPoint-based Training:  This two part series provides guidance on best practices for using PowerPoint to support ILT (whether it is live or virtual) as well as for using PowerPoint to guide learner’s self-directed training such as for distance learning.

Later this month we will be posting additional white papers on the skill sets required to create effective asynchronous elearning, elearning authoring tools and how to justify your elearning investment.  We invite you to download these valuable resources and provide us with your feedback.  We also welcome your comments on the rest of our website.  Thanks again for visiting.