Adobe’s move to stop developing Flash Player plug-ins for mobile web browsers set a BIG BALL in motion that quelled the desire for many Instructional Designers to use pure Flash or popular rapid development tools outputting Flash-based content as their unified content delivery strategy. SAP’s planned takeover of SuccessFactors and Oracle’s move on RightNow (approved this week) all are harbingers of more market consolidation as larger companies look to flesh out their cloud, mobile and social strategies. So, in no certain order, here are my predictions… 1. Summary. MORE >>

One year ago today, I offered nine predictions running the gamut of hardware, software, industry players and general market movements based on trends we were experiencing in the commercial mobile learning marketplace; here’s my analysis of where these predictions landed twelve months later. Apple’s insistence on never wanting to support Flash content on iOS devices will drive innovation across the authoring tool market that is sure to benefit everyone in the Training & Development field. Private Social Networks Win Over Public. a.k.a. On the Target – But Barely. Robert MORE >>

As digital formatting is changing the nature of reading through audiobooks, voice dictation software is beginning to change the way we create content through the writing.  With the advent of voice input software for mobile devices, such as Apple’s Siri, and voice dictation on Apple’s computers, we are seeing the beginning of the mainstream use of voice commands and voice dictation.  someone dictating to a scribe, Dragon Naturally Speaking software). Digital mobile technology is changing our society.  A good example of this is with audiobooks.  This much we know.  MORE >>

In last many months we have written a number of blog posts around mobile learning ranging from development tips, general examples, tips and tricks, etc. Development platforms for mobile are easy-to-use and do not involve most of the complications associated with desktop or system software. While the development platforms and tools are easy-to-use, using such tools to design effective learning solutions is another matter altogether. Adds to complexity in terms of design and development. number of these posts can be found at this link. Weaknesses. Opportunities. MORE >>

Qik is a social networking tool that gives the cell phone video camera a reason for existing. Start up the Qik app and youll see that the developers have kept the controls nice and simple. The Qik team is trying to position Qik not just as a social tool, but as a business one. With Qik, you can share that lousy video with the world - and, surprisingly, its a lot of fun. With it, you can shoot tiny vids of your days wanderings, then share them with the world. Its simple and easy: a Twitter for those who prefer video. Before you sign in, view Qiks list of supported phones. MORE >>