Upside Learning To Help Organisations Design eLearning For iPads Through A Session At Learning Technologies 2013

While designing eLearning for iPads may appear relatively straight forward, given somewhat similar display areas to laptops and PCs, the context in which the iPad will be used, the ever increasing usage on the move and the changing user preferences, makes designing for iPads different and challenging. Further, the dilemma over whether to convert existing eLearning courseware into tablet compatible format or to create fresh courseware adds to the challenge.

Some key topics to be covered in the session include:

Key factors to consider for designing fresh, effective eLearning for iPads
Simple and cost–effective solutions for ‘mEnabling’ existing eLearning for iPads
Few examples showing how Upside Learning’s clients are using eLearning for iPads

Upside Learning will be addressing these and other such significant challenges related to tablet learning at its Learning Technologies 2013’s learning session. Titled ‘Designing eLearning for iPads’ the session will be delivered by Upside Learning’s Co–founder and Director of Custom Learning Solutions, Amit Garg, and Director – Client Solutions (Europe), Alan Samuel. Designing eLearning for iPads is slated for 29^th January at 12:30 p.m. in Seminar Theatre 3.Commenting on the upcoming session, Amit Garg, said, “eLearning on iPads is seen as one of the fastest growing and upcoming trend in workplace learning, but when it comes to designing eLearning for iPads, the battle is still on. We see Learning Technologies as a perfect platform to share our views and experience pertaining to this topic, recommend some effective designing ideas and at the same time, learn what others are thinking about it.”

Besides attending this insightful learning session, attendees can get a copy of ‘eLearning on iPads – 10 Bright Ideas’ at Upside Learning’s stand #55. This leaflet will unveil the 10 key tips to be kept in mind while creating eLearning for iPads (and other tablets). The company is also giving a chance to a few, lucky individuals to get their mLearning related queries answered by Amit Garg. Interested individuals can mail their queries along with a suitable time to alan.ukinfo@upsidelearning.com.

To know more about Upside Learning’s session and other activities planned by the company for Learning Technologies 2013, please visit – Upside Learning

The Upside Learning Blog Hits 1 Million Views

With 2500+ subscribers and 575 posts, The Upside Learning Blog hit 1 million views on 15^th July 2013. The blog which is owned and maintained by Upside Learning, a leading provider of learning technology solutions, was started on 3^rd March 2009 as a platform to share thoughts and views pertaining to eLearning. Over a period of 4+ years, this has turned into a knowledge hub for people in the eLearning industry and otherwise to gain knowledge.

Today, the company has an internal blogging team of over 10 employees, apart from the founders – Amit Garg and Amit Gautam, who actively contribute to the blog. These employees with their diverse educational qualifications and work experience add a unique flavor to the posts. This is further underlined by their area of work in Upside Learning which helps them leverage their knowledge and expertise.

While sky is the limit for the various categories that are generally targeted on the blog, Mobile Learning, eLearning, Learning Management Systems, Blended Learning and Social Learning are some of the most popular ones. The blog carries over 140 posts on Mobile Learning alone.

Some other Upside Learning Blog stats worth noting:

1,000,000 Views All Time
2500+ Subscribers
1500+ Comments
31,624 Best Ever Views In A Month
1,693 Best Ever Views In A Single Day

The Upside Learning Blog can be accessed at https://blog.upsidelearning.com/

Upside Learning To Deliver A Session On Mobile Learning Implementation at ASTD TK 2013

Organisations, the world over, are increasingly adopting mLearning as a part of their L&D activities. While some have already implemented mobile learning, others are still battling with the common myths surrounding it or are unaware about the key elements to consider while implementing a mLearning solution. With a view to helping these organisation implement mLearning in way that works for them, Upside Learning will be presenting an insightful learning session titled ‘Mobile Learning Implementation: Need, Myths & Success Factors’ at ASTD TechKnowledge 2013 in San Jose, CA. The session to be presented by Amit Gautam, Co–founder and Director of Technology Solutions at Upside Learning, is scheduled on 31^st January at 11:55 a.m. in Exhibitor Demo Area 1, Hall I.This 30 minute session will establish the need to consider mLearning, debunk the common myths surrounding it, and detail the 6 key strategic decision areas to be taken into consideration before implementing it in the workplace. It will conclude with a list of success factors that will ensure a successful mLearning implementation.Attendees at ASTD TK 2013 can also visit stand #315 where Upside Learning will be showcasing its wide range of mLearning solutions, including its revolutionary platform for Mobile Learning, Upside2Go, and some truly innovative Mobile Learning Solutions for smartphones, iPads and other tablets. A complimentary copy of ‘eLearning on iPads – 10 Bright Ideas’, unveiling the 10 key tips to be kept in mind while creating eLearning for iPads (and other tablets), will be also available at the stand.Upside Learning’s representatives will be present at the company’s stand (#315) throughout the event. Interested attendees can pre–arrange a meeting with a member of the Upside Learning team to discuss their learning problems/ requirements by sending an email with the preferred time and date at sales@upsidelearning.com

Passmore Duff Initiates Blended Learning With Upside Learning’s End–To–End Solutions

Based in Australia, Passmore Duff, a training company specialising in the field of workplace violence and critical incident risk management, has collaborated with Upside Learning for commencing a new chapter in blending learning. This marks a new beginning for Passmore Duff as it moves from its current internally hosted LMS platform, developed in 2004, to Upside Learning’s multi award–winning Learning Management System, UpsideLMS. to deliver training to its clients. As a part of the relationship, Upside Learning will also help Passmore Duff to convert its existing ILT sessions into eLearning courses.

With an aim to make information and knowledge resources accessible to its clients anywhere and at anytime, Passmore Duff wanted to convert some of its ILT sessions into eLearning courses. These resources were to support the delivery of its nationally accredited competency based training programs. With 3000+ hours of custom learning developed and more than 500 projects completed, Upside Learning used its expertise and experience to develop Flash–based eLearning courseware for Passmore Duff.

UpsideLMS is now used for the delivery of these Flash–based and its other tailor–made eLearning courses, and also as a reinforcement tool for its ILT sessions, thus delivering a unique blended learning experience to its learners. The ILT sessions too are managed via UpsideLMS’ Classroom Training Module, which is complete with training scheduling, nomination workflows, venue and vendor management, and training costs management. Moreover, UpsideLMS’ 3 tier or multi–portal architecture (having a Client Manager, a Learner profile and a Site manager) enables Passmore Duff to create and host different portals for each of its clients. For its clients, it allows them to brand their individual portals according to their corporate identity as well as make use of it for delivering training to their workforce.

About Passmore Duff

Established in 1996, Passmore Duff is a training organisation, imparting specialised training services dealing with aggressive and violent behaviours, de-escalating aggression in the workplace as well as workplace conflict.

Passmore Duff’s advisory, planning and training services develop skills within organisation during critical incident risk management. It provides its clients with industry best practice as well as innovative approaches and techniques for managing these risks.

For more information, please log on to – http://www.workplaceviolence.com.au