UK: The Interactive Possibilities of the Latest Digital Tools

Through the Portal into Interactive Learning

By John Stokdyk, HR Zone (Opinion)

1/18/08

The world of training can play with the preconceptions for anyone more used to frontline operations. Someone anticipating a quieter, less frenetic environment of worthy textbooks, classroom sessions and role-playing exercises is in for a big surprise.

Opening the door into the training community, I carried with me an assumption that I had already seen the most interesting and innovative use of mobile devices, business intelligence and online tools in sectors such as manufacturing, distribution, finance and design. I expected to explore the nuances of learning management systems and programs for recording and assessing personal development activities.