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	Using Google for Online Learning: 25 Easy-to-Use Applications New! Google Search has become a valuable learning and performance support tool. More often than not, it's the tool we turn to to find out about things. But, Google Search is just one of many tools provided by the software company that can be used for learning. This report presents 25 Google tools you can use for employee training. More>
	Learning Technology Products 2009 FREE REPORT! This free, 526-page report contains short one- to three-page profiles of the authoring tools, learning management systems (LMS), and learning content management systems (LCMS) featured in our research KnowledgeBases. More>
	100+ Free E-Learning Tools for Employee Training and Personal Learning New! People commonly believe that you get what you pay for. This report, however, will prove that adage wrong. Co-written by Jane Hart, social media and learning advisor at the Centre for Learning & Performance Technologies, and Brandon Hall Research Analyst, Janet Clarey, this report covers the top 100 free tools that should be part of your learning initiatives. Continue>
	Mobile Learning: Tools and Technologies for Creating Engaging Content One challenge surrounding online learning is rapid technological change. This is especially true with mobile learning. Mobile devices, like computers, quickly become outdated and are then replaced. This report is a snapshot of the mobile learning landscape today. It provides the key information you need to expand beyond a desktop-based learning strategy toward one where people can learn anywhere, anytime. More>
	LMS Central Looking for information about LMS products? We now have a special section of our Web site devoted to LMSs. It collects publications we sell, free resources, consulting options – all kinds of resources. More>
	LMS KnowledgeBase 2009 Containing 40-60 page profiles of 92 systems, Brandon Hall Research's LMS KnowledgeBase is the most comprehensive resource available to help you compare learning management systems and select the system that best meets your needs. More>
	How Learning Management Systems are Integrating Social Learning Technologies: Review and Outlook This report provides you with an understanding of how new social learning technologies such as blogs, wikis, peer rating of content , and tagging/bookmarking are being integrated into learning management systems, making adding Web 2.0 technologies to your learning strategy easy. More>
	Learning Management Systems for Blended Learning Many organizations are beginning to blend new learning experiences with more traditional learning experiences. One of the current barriers for delivering a blend of different learning methods is the technology itself. Increasingly, organizations need a learning management system platform that is able to manage blogs, collaborative and cooperative learning, informal learning, instructor-led classroom training, and many other established and emerging technologies. We’ve pre-selected 38 systems that provide support for blended learning. More>
	LMS Snapshot Profiles 2009 Newly Updated! This 589-page report contains shorter profiles of the same 90+ learning management systems covered in-depth in the LMS KnowledgeBase 2009. "LMS Snapshot Profiles" provides a concise yet informative executive summary of each system and an understanding of the 2009 LMS landscape. More>
	Low-Cost Learning Management Systems 2009 Newly updated! Many people are convinced that only large, affluent corporations can afford an LMS. The truth is, an LMS exists for almost any budget. The 34 systems profiled and reviewed in this report consistently price below average for small, medium, large, and very large implementations. More>
Talent management systems
	The Push for Talent Management The first report in the Brandon Hall Analysis Series, "The Push for Talent Management: Analyzing Trends, Processes, Solutions, and Systems" provides a concise yet deep analysis of the issues surrounding the important topic of talent management today. In just a couple of hours of reading, you'll be up to speed on the key issues related to talent management today. More>
	Talent Management: A Complete Guide to Strategies, Systems, and Issues To maintain a competitive advantage and to meet the demands of business, organizations need to identify, select, and develop their employees in a way that both supports the company’s business goals and provides employees with a clear career path. In other words, organizations must become deliberate and strategic in their programs for managing their talent. More>
Content development tools, systems, and providers
	Authoring Tool KnowledgeBase 2009 Newly Updated! This online resource contains 20 to 30-page profiles of 122 tools used to create almost any type of online learning content. Looking for a product to create online tests? Need a tool to create software simulations? Looking for an application to jazz up your old PowerPoint presentations? The Authoring Tool KnowledgeBase allows you to find the product you need and compare it with similar tools to find the one that best meets your needs. More>
	20+ Low-Cost, SCORM Conformant Rapid E-Learning Authoring Tools New! Rapid development of e-learning has become a standard operating process for e-learning professionals. This report assists you in finding tools that are low-cost, SCORM conformant, and designed to develop e-learning rapidly. More>
	Custom Content Developers You may be surprised to learn that almost all custom content vendors are chosen via word-of-mouth. In a survey, purchasers of outsource custom development were asked to name ten custom courseware development companies. Most couldn't name five. A need clearly exists for more resources to help organizations locate custom content development vendors that create superior and compelling training content. To fill that need, we are proud to announce the 2007 edition of the "Custom Content Developers" KnowledgeBase. More>
	Creating Content in Flash Format Adobe® Flash Player® is one of the world’s most pervasive software platforms and has gained quite a foothold as a format for delivering e-learning. This report features in depth profiles of 41 content authoring tools used to create engaging, interactive content in this bandwidth-friendly format. More>
	Simulation Development Tools for Soft Skills Why is so much e-learning for teaching soft skills often text-based? Perhaps it’s because technology-based soft skills simulations can be difficult and costly to create. New content development tools specialize in creating soft skills simulations. This report highlights 19 of the best products. More>
	LCMS KnowledgeBase 2009 A learning content management system can elevate your content creation to a new level. An LCMS stores your content as small bits of information that can be modified and reassembled as needed. These systems also act as single-source authoring platforms that can output content to many different formats. This online resource contains profiles of 42 of the best systems. More>
	Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning in Education and Training: Tools and Technologies A new set of Internet technologies, known as E-learning 2.0, is having a major impact on furthering computer-supported collaborative learning. These technologies are transforming learning as a classroom phenomenon to something that takes place at any time and any location. This report provides a survey of tools and technologies that can be used to support collaborative learning in training and development. More >
	Virtual Worlds for Learning: An Analysis of Eight Immersive Environment Platforms When people hear the terms virtual world or immersive environment, they often think of Second Life. Second Life is by far the most well-known virtual world. But, you may be surprised to hear that others exist. This report profiles eight virtual worlds to consider for workplace learning and presents standards for evaluating virtual worlds, to help you select a suitable platform. More>
	Virtual Worlds for Learning: An Analysis in the Use of Immersive Environments for Training Virtual worlds such as Second Life are attracting interest from organizations as platforms for learning. Also known as immersive environments, these systems can provide significant advantages over other learning strategies. This report provides the key information you need to understand virtual worlds and evaluate their benefits. More>
	Creating Online Tests and Assessments: 19 Easy-to-Use Tools Your courseware may be well-organized, instructionally sound, and full of “wow” factor, but, without the right kind of testing, you’ll never know how effective your learning really is. This report can help you quickly see which tools will be right for your organization. More>
	PowerPoint to E-Learning Development Tools Organizations with limited budgets or who can’t obtain the buy-in to make learning as important as they would like often turn to PowerPoint to jump-start their training initiatives. There’s nothing wrong with that model. More>
Directory of providers
	Directory of E-Learning Providers This sourcebook provides the names and contact information of over 1,000 companies that provide training products and services. More>
	E-learning 101 This report provides basic knowledge and an understanding of e-learning that will enable readers to describe the e-learning “space” to others and to understand the foundation and tools for making decisions around, and gaining support for, their organization’s e-learning strategy. SPECIAL PROMOTION: Find out how you can get this report for free.