Technology for Trainers, 2nd edition

Turn your training vision into a workable, functional e-learning program.

In this fully refreshed second edition, award-winning e-learning expert and technical educator Thomas Toth guides technology-hungry trainers through e-learning development—without the jargon. With brand-new chapters on mobile devices, learning management systems, and e-learning development software, Technology for Trainers illuminates the techniques and processes needed to build any technology-based learning solution.

Start speaking intelligently to e-learning designers and other technical experts about how to turn your design vision into a reality. Technology tips throughout the book offer pointers to help you pick up key concepts quickly and gain a better grasp on the decisions that will get you where you want to go. An e-learning glossary at the end consists of more than 400 key terms—from analog to XML—that e-learning experts of all levels will find useful. In this book, you will:

Learn how to identify the technical building blocks of an e-learning program.

Apply training expertise to e-learning development and examine e-learning-specific software options.

Explore the basics of graphics and interface design as well as the basics of Internet technology.