Predictions for 2006

Several recent e-newsletters have shared various predictions for 2006 in terms of technology, corporate education, and e-learning. Here are some of the predictions:

• The use of e-learning will continue to increase
• ROI measurements will improve
• Outsourcing of learning and development functions will increase - especially the outsourcing of learning delivery, content design and development and custom e-learning (think CramerSweeney Instructional Design!)
• E-learning will continue to expand into more electronic gadgets and gizmos - such as audio podcasting and video podcasting, video blogs (v-logs or vodcasts), even blogs integrated into LMS platforms
• As an extension of the previous bullet, m-learning (mobile learning) will really come of age, as new video features will be exploited for e-learning in the expanding array of mobile devices (cell phones, iPods)
• Use of web-based simulations and business games will continue to increase