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An info-graphic titled "The State of Digital Education" was recently published which portrays a story of the rapid transformation of digital technologies in k-12 and post secondary education. The graphic addresses the size of the education marketplace, disruptive technologies impacting the education process, trends bringing education into the modern world, and new technologies which will work together to result in more effective learning solutions.

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TrainingIndustry.com annually publishes the top trends that are reshaping the training industry. At the Mid-Year point of 2011, here is how those trends are materializing, how some are taking off, and how some are slow to be adopted.

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One of the opportunities – or challenges– of training is the need to remain on the cutting edge. Technology enables that visionary approach, but training professionals must still be the guinea pigs for all types of new systems and approaches. Learning how to communicate quickly and efficiently is one of the highest hurdles to clear.

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Here’s a statement I hope you’ll agree with: There’s just something about training that’s extremely cinematic. Think about the elements we see every day: The hard work, the ever-shifting mentor-mentee relationship, the agonies of defeat and the multi-layered joys of success. Take all those elements, add a soundtrack and some fluid cinematography, and Oscars are lined up and waiting.

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In his State of the Union address, President Obama announced the launch of Startup America, a public-private partnership designed to create jobs and fuel the economy through innovation and entrepreneurship. While it’s still early in the process, the concept promises to create opportunity for the training industry. It’s going to take passion, innovation and vision. Are you ready to help?

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Now that we’re living in the cloud and into the second decade of the 21st Century, the future seems to be here. But in truth, the “future” is like “tomorrow” … it’s an unattainable goal that’s always just out of reach. That doesn’t stop people from making educated – and often accurate – predictions about the time in front of us. Jump with me onto that bandwagon and let’s see where we’re going next.

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The Conference Board's Leading Economic Index uses 10 data elements as leading indicators for the purpose of forecasting future economic activity. These indicators include data such as manufacturing activity, unemployment, change in interest rates of treasury notes, housing starts, and more. Obviously what is not included is data related to corporate spend for training. Should it?

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It's the end of the year and it's a good time to sit back and reflect on some of the things the industry has taught me this year. My bet is you will agree with some, and others may strike a chord.

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TV fans are in for a good show next February, when “Jeopardy” presents a unique event, pitting its two top human champions against Watson, an artificial intelligence computer created by IBM. For the training industry, this is more than just another ratings stunt: It’s a good glimpse into a possible future that’s not just powered by technology, but driven by it. Answer: A brave new world where computers do more than store data. Question: What lies ahead?

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Hark the herald, the season’s here, it’s time to enjoy, some holiday cheer. With another December drawing to a close and another new year waiting in the wings, now is the perfect time to celebrate the season while we celebrate the successes behind and ahead of us. So fill a cup of egg nog, bask in the glow of your holiday lights and take a peaceful moment to reflect. Oh come all ye faithful, training is triumphant.

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