Upside Learning Schedules 2 Webinars On ‘eLearning On iPads’ In March

Earlier this year, Upside Learning had announced its key themes for the year – eLearning on iPads (tablets) and mEnablement; a term coined by Upside Learning that denotes the conversion of the existing eLearning courseware to a mobile compatible format. These themes were hinged on the growth of the smartphone and tablet market across the globe in 2013. Continuing with this theme, the company will be conducting two webinars, titled ‘Designing eLearning for iPads’. Upside Learning’s Director of Custom Learning Solutions and Co–founder, Amit Garg, will be presenting the same webinar on 12^th and 19^th March.The webinar on the 12^th March is scheduled at 11 AM EDT, while that on 19^th is at 11 AM IST. By conducting the webinar on two days at different time slots, the company aims to reach out to its key target markets, namely the US, the UK, APAC, ME and India, each operating in a different time zone.‘Designing eLearning for iPads (tablets)’ will help the attendees to understand tablets and their common usage, how eLearning on iPads(tablets) can serve as an entry point into Mobile Learning and the key factors to be kept in mind while designing new eLearning for iPads or while ‘mEnabling’ the existing eLearning courseware into a tablet compatible format.The webinar will be supported by a few examples of how some of Upside Learning’s clients are using eLearning for iPads and the value they have delivered in doing so. Amit Garg will also answer the questions posted by the attendees after the webinars.

Upside Learning Focuses On ‘eLearning On iPads’ For Learning Solutions 2013 Conference & Expo

This March, Learning Solutions 2013 Conference & Expo will open its doors to learning enthusiasts around the globe, welcoming them to explore the world of learning technologies. One of these enthusiasts is Upside Learning, which will be focusing on ‘eLearning on iPads’ for this event scheduled from 13^th to 15^th March, 2013 in Orlando, Florida. The company’s ‘eLearning on iPads’ theme will be supported by a learning session and display of its wide range of learning solutions for tablets and other mobile devices.Individuals with an interest in eLearning on iPads (and other tablets) and mEnablement can look forward to an insightful learning session – Designing eLearning for iPads (tablets). To be delivered by Amit Gautam, Director of Technology Solutions and Co–founder of Upside Learning, on 14^th March at 12 noon EDT, the session will detail everything about eLearning on iPads (tablets) and the best approaches in ‘mEnabling’ existing eLearning or creating new content for iPads or tablets.

Upside Learning will exhibit its wide range of innovative Custom mLearning Solutions, including eLearning on iPads (tablets) at stand #417. Also on display will be UpsideLMS, Upside Learning’s best–value Learning Management System. Complimentary copies of ‘Designing eLearning on iPads – 10 Bright Ideas’ will be available at the stand, which visitors can pick for some cool tips on ‘mEnabling’ existing eLearning or for creating new content.

To know more about the event and to register, please visit – https://upsidelearning.com/elearning-event-learning-solutions-2013

Upside Learning Explains Why Mobile Learning Is The Future Of Workplace Learning Through An Infographic

Upside Learning is one the few learning technology solution companies that has believed in the potential of mobile devices for workplace learning, even when mLearning was in its nascent stage. The company has also taken steps in this direction by doing robust investments in mLearning R&D and offering a wide range of solutions and services that leverage the capabilities of mobile devices. To strengthen this belief further and to help organisation understand why Mobile Learning is the future of workplace learning, Upside Learning has released an infographic that demonstrates this in a visually appealing way.The infographic is primarily divided into 3 sections – A Mobile World, Changing Workplace and A Great Opportunity, each having multiple sub–sections. The first section explains how the increasing sales of mobile devices, the whooping growth in the mobile share of web traffic, the growing adoption of mobile devices in the workplace, amongst other factors, has led to the evolution of ‘A Mobile World’. While the second section details how the changing nature of work, increasing number of mobile workers and the influx of the millenials in the workplace is ‘Changing the Workplace’. These two factors are together presenting a ‘Great Opportunity’ for Mobile Learning, which is captured beautifully in the third and the final section of the infographic.You can check out the infographic at the path below:

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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

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 – https://upsidelearning.com/elearning-event-learning-technologies-2013.asp

Upside Learning To Showcase Its mLearning Solutions At ASTD TechKnowledge 2013

For Upside Learning, it’s ASTD TechKnowledge 2013 calling. The company will be in San Jose, California from January 30 – February 1, along with other 70 odd exhibitors and learning enthusiasts from world over, showcasing its wide range of mobile learning solutions.

As the mobile workforce continues to grow manifold, it’s imperative that the organisational L&D strategy matures to accommodate the changing learning needs of the learners. Upside Learning has been helping organisation to embrace these changing needs and adopt or transition to mLearning in the most efficient way. In line with this, Upside Learning has planned its itinerary for the three–day event, comprising a showcase of its wide range of innovative custom mLearning solutions, a learning session on mLearning implementation, interaction with attendees for addressing their queries, amongst other things.

Upside Learning’s Director of Technology Solutions (and Co–founder), Amit Gautam, will be presenting a learning session, titled ‘Mobile Learning Implementation: Need, Myths & Success Factors’, on 31^st January at 11:55 a.m. in Exhibitor Demo Area 1.

Furthermore, those who are planning to ‘mEnable’ their existing eLearning for iPads or create new content for iPad (or other tablet), can collect a free copy of ‘eLearning on iPads – 10 Bright Ideas’ from the company’s stand (#315). Attendees can also interact with Upside Learning’s representatives, including Amit Gautam, who will be present at the stand and discuss their eLearning or mLearning requirements or queries.

More details about Upside Learning’s activities at the event can be found at – https://wwww.upsidelearning.com/elearning-event-astd-techknowledge-2013

Towards Maturity’s In–focus Report On mLearning, Sponsored By Upside Learning, Released

Latest addition to Towards Maturity’s extensive report library is its In–focus report on mLearning, titled “Mobile Learning at Work”. Released today, this report has been sponsored and supported by Upside Learning, one of Towards Maturity’s ambassadors.

‘Mobile Learning at Work’ is based on the core findings and analysis of the research data from Towards Maturity’s 2012 Benchmark Study released in November last year, and focuses on mobile learning at workplaces. The report examines key findings based on the responses received from participating companies from 37 nations belonging to a wide range of industries, sectors and sizes. With strong numerical data, the report also suggests how some companies are benefitting from mobile learning technologies, and lays a road ahead for organisations to adapt mobile learning.

Key topics covered in the report include:

Who is using mobile learning?
Audience demographics
Why go mobile?
Drivers for going mobile
Factors influencing mobile adoption
Maturity and mobile
Benefits of going mobile
Overcoming barriers
Challenges to implementing mobile learning

This is further supported by short case studies highlighting the effective use of mLearning technologies by various organisations. Upside Learning has also assisted in the making of this report by sharing inputs in the form of case studies, important tips relating to BYOD, unified learning to name a few.
Commenting on the release of the report, Amit Garg, Director of Custom Learning Solutions at Upside Learning, said, “Mobile learning is now on the agenda of many organisations, but there is a lack of independent research and evidence in the market to help organisations plan and execute their strategies appropriately. The in–focus report offers deep insights into learning scenarios, debunking some of the myths hampering the adoption of this technology and helping organisation adopt mLearning in a way that delivers results. Sponsoring and supporting this report was a great learning opportunity for us too.”

Towards Maturity’s In–focus reports examine the practical implementation areas brought out in the Towards Maturity Benchmark Studies. Highlighting evolving learning trends, these reports share collective analysis of the data gathered through recent and past studies, insights on actions top learning companies are taking to embrace new learning technologies and suggestions on what actions other companies should take to make the most of such evolving learning trends.

About Towards Maturity
Towards Maturity is a benchmarking research company that provides independent expert advice and support to help organisations use learning technologies to accelerate business performance. It leverages the data of its in–depth Benchmark Study, the largest learning technology benchmark in Europe. Since 2003 over 2200 organisations have contributed to Towards Maturity’s leading benchmarks.

To learn more, visit http://towardsmaturity.org/

Upside Learning To Conduct Free ‘mEnablement And Going Mobile’ Consultancy And Q&A Sessions

With the increasing penetration of tablets in the workplace, almost every L&D team is being tasked with ‘going mobile’ and is suddenly faced with the challenge of making its existing eLearning portfolio available across multiple devices. Upside Learning, a leading provider of workplace learning technology solutions, has been helping its clients make this move through its easy, 3–step process of mEnablement – a simple, efficient and cost effective methodology to make the legacy eLearning courseware run on iPads and other tablets. The company will be leveraging this experience as it helps L&D managers and organisation understand the ‘What, Why & How’ of going mobile through its free sessions.The company has announced a total of 3 free consultancy sessions which will be held onsite at the interested individuals’ offices‚ between 17^th and 21^st June‚ and will be strictly on a ‘first come‚ first served’ basis. These no holds barred sessions will be conducted by Amit Garg, Director and Founder – Upside Learning, Sonal Sheth, AVP Bespoke Solutions – Upside Learning, and Alan Samuel, Director Client Solutions – Europe – Upside Learning.

To win one of the 3 free consultancy sessions, interested individuals can mail alan.ukinfo@upsidelearning.com with ‘mEnablement’ in the subject line on or before 16^th June.

Learning Technologies Summer Forum will be held in Olympia 2, London on 18 June, 2013. To attend this free event, please register here.

To support its theme of ‘eLearning on tablets and mEnablement’, which Upside Learning will be promoting at the upcoming Learning Technologies Summer Forum, the company has announced 3 free, 90 minute consultancy and Q&A sessions on ‘mEnablement and going Mobile’.In line with these sessions, the company will also be presenting an insightful seminar titled ‘eLearning on Tablets – What, Why & How?’ at the LT Summer Forum on 18^th June at 1PM BST in Theatre 3.

Upside Learning To Present ‘eLearning On Tablets – What, Why & How?’ Seminar At Learning Technologies Summer Forum

Upside Learning, a leading provider of workplace learning solutions, will be under the same roof as other attendees of Learning Technologies Summer Forum as a sponsor, exhibitor and speaker. The LT Summer forum will be held in East Hall in Olympia 2, London on 18 June, 2013 simultaneously with the Learning and Skills Group Conference which is themed on Learning Technologies’ January event.The event which is intended to explore and emphasize on learning in practice and facilitate knowledge exchange, will see Amit Garg, Director of Custom Learning Solutions and Co–founder, Upside Learning, an acknowledged speaker and a mobile learning evangelist, sharing his insights on tablet learning in an interesting seminar titled ‘eLearning on Tablets – What, Why & How?’Today, tablets, including iPads, are not just stirring the mobile computing market, but the domino effect can be very well observed in the organisational learning and training domain. Increased dependency of the workforce on these devices is influencing the strategic decisions within organisation, almost compelling them to either deliver existing eLearni ng courseware on devices like iPads and other tablets, or create fresh tablet–compatible courseware for its mobile learners. Addressing these needs will be the seminar ‘eLearning on Tablets – What, Why & How?’ that will explain ‘what’ exactly eLearning on Tablets is and ‘why’ one should be considering it, concluded by the most important aspect – ‘How’ to do it for the best results. The seminar is scheduled on 18th June at 1PM BST in Theatre 3.Upside Learning’s complete learning technology portfolio will be available for a live demo at stand #25. It comprises innovative Custom Learning Solutions, including eLearning, mLearning and eLearning solutions for iPads (tablets), Upside2Go, a revolutionary mLearning platform which has undergone a couple of enhancements recently, and UpsideLMS, Upside Learning’s multi award–winning Learning Management System.As a part of the Learning and Skills Group Conference, Learning Technologies Summer Forum is free for LT conference delegates and LSG members. To attend this free event, please register here.

About the Learning and Skills Group

The Learning and Skills Group (LSG) is an international community of L&D professionals interested in organisational learning and learning technology and currently has over 6,000 members. It is also the official community of the Learning Technologies & Learning and Skills exhibitions and conference which runs each year at the end of January at Olympia 2 London.

Membership provides many benefits including online resources, free online events, collaborative tools and knowledge sharing opportunities – and enables interaction with other L&D professionals throughout the year.

Upside Learning’s Latest Release – A New eBook On ‘eLearning on Tablets’

The tablet market is showing exponential growth with tablet sales touted to overtake that of notebook PCs with an estimated volume of 240 million units sold worldwide by end of 2013. Tablets are no longer limited to entertainment purposes like viewing video or playing games; they are now a part of organisational L&D activities across large and small businesses. However, designing and developing courseware for tablets still remain a challenge for most organisation. To cater to organisation like these and others too, Upside Learning has released a free eBook titled ‘eLearning on Tablets – Getting it right’.

This latest release from Upside Learning is based on the company’s recent discussions with its clients and prospects that point towards a growing demand for solutions on tablets, but at the same time highlight a clear lack of understanding of these media devices. For instance – Some enterprises are seeking to deliver learning meant for traditional desktops on these devices while for some, mobile learning (mLearning) is nothing more than delivering learning content on tablets. Nothing can be further from the truth.

eLearning on Tablets – Getting it right aims to get this truth out there – in front of organisation planning to implement eLearning on tablets as a part of their learning strategy. Some of the key topics covered in this informative eBook are:

eLearning on Tablets – The Basics
Designing eLearning For Tablets
Development and Authoring Tools available
Top 10 tips for designing and developing eLearning on tablets

Further, case studies of actual implementations have been used throughout the book to support the topics. This not only helps in better understanding of the concepts, but for organisation still unsure of implementing tablets for eLearning they add instant credibility.

The eBook can be downloaded (free) from here: https://upsidelearning.com/ebook/elearning-on-tablets-getting-it-right/