The ASTD Distance Learning Yearbook - 2001 edition

Staying current with the ongoing changes and new technologies in distance learning­­the hottest trend in the corporate training industry­­is a daunting task for HR professionals and trainers. The 2001/2002 ASTD Distance Learning Yearbook brings together the "best of the best" articles and information, summarizing industry trends, data, and statistics in one convenient volume. Also included is an annotated directory of web-based learning resources; a guide to all major conferences, periodicals, and professional associations; and more.
With complete listing of conferences and events scheduled in 2001-2002!
More than 50 Current Articles on Distance and E-Learning­­With Case Studies from IBM, Ernst & Young, BellSouth, and Other Distance Learning Leaders
Distance learning and other related technology-driven approaches are replacing the traditional classroom model for corporate, academic, and government training. However, reading dozens of magazines and journals to stay current with the continuous changes and new technologies can be a formidable­­if not impossible­­task for the trainer or HR professional.
The 2001/2002 ASTD Distance Learning Yearbook­­published in conjunction with the American Society for Training and Development­­provides the "best of the best" thinking from today's most accomplished distance learning researchers and practitioners. Articles from professional journals including The Journal of Distance Learning, The Multimedia Training Newsletter and other magazines, books, and websites provide practitioners with the one-stop distance learning information they need, including:

• Developing a Strategy for Creating E-Learning Courses
• Tips to Help Decide if Your Organization is Ready for E-Learning
• Ten Facts of Life for Distance Learning Courses
• E-Learning: Benchmark Study of Best Practices

Information processing demands ... Asynchronous distance learning ... User interface design ... Interactive learning models ... It's all here. Let The 2001/2002 ASTD Distance Learning Yearbook enhance your organization's distance learning knowledge­­and increase the cost-efficiency and overall effectiveness of your training program.
"The 2001/2002 ASTD Distance Learning Yearbook is designed to help you understand the problems, approaches, successes, failures, and distance learning 'lessons learned' from training professionals and from leading experts in the field of technology. If you can take one idea from this book and turn it into a profitable, productive learning experience for the learners in your organization, then your investment will be returned many times over."
­­Tina Sung
President, American Society for Training and Development
From the Foreword
Today's technologies have made distance learning the method of choice­­both economically and logistically­­for delivering training and instruction to virtually anyone, anywhere, at any time. The 2001/2002 ASTD Distance Learning Yearbook delivers practical, technique-packed articles­­written by leading distance learning practitioners and experts­­that will show you how to deliver live instruction to geographically dispersed locations, tailor training programs for off-site effectiveness, and train students and employees across the country or around the world.
For all professionals responsible for the learning programs in their organizations, or even those who simply require timely and accurate information and guidance on the latest developments in distance learning, The 2001/2001 ASTD Distance Learning Yearbook provides:

• Wide-ranging, authoritative discussion of e-learning developments and issues
• Case studies and profiles of innovative companies in action
• In-depth coverage of latest technological developments, including web-based training, virtual universities, and teletraining

In addition to ten completely distinct sections focusing on different aspects of distance learning, an added section lists valuable resources and references­­featuring directories of associations, websites, journals, magazines, and more. An all-inclusive calendar of major events, meetings, and conferences scheduled in 2001 and 2002 makes The 2001/2002 ASTD Distance Learning Yearbook the only book to combine detailed information and facts with can't-miss dates for networking and gathering important contacts and information.
The 2001/2002 ASTD Distance Learning Yearbook is essential reading for all training and HR professionals. Use it to access immediate problem-solving information, read articles to keep you up-to-date on changing standards and practices­­and learn instantly useful techniques and ideas that will add value to your organization's internal education efforts for years to come.

Contents

• Part I: The State of Distance Learning.
• Part II: Technology Overview: E-Learning Leads the Way.
• Part III: State of the Art: Corporate Distance Learning.
• Part IV: State of the Art: Distance Learning in Government.
• Part V: State of the Art: Distance Learning in Higher Education.
• Part VI: Instructional Design for Distance Learning.
• Part VII: Teaching Strategies for Distance Learning.
• Part VIII: Evaluating Program Success.
• Part IX: Distance Learning Case Studies.
• Part X: Benchmarks for Successful Distance Learning Programs.
• Part XI: A Distance Learning Resource Guide.