Adobe has release a mobile version of Adobe Connect Pro for the iPhone and iPod touch.  Now users can participate in online meetings while on the go!

There is more good news, since this application was built using the Flash development environment Adobe will be able to publish the application to the Flash Platform as well.  So, when Adobe AIR for mobile devices is available, Adobe will be able to release a version for mobile phones other than the iPhone.

To see the mobile application in action visit Alister Lee’s video on Connect Pro User Community.

If you have an iPhone or iPod Touch you can download the application for FREE from itunes.  Adobe expects that the mobile version will also work on the iPad.

Steven Clark Green Solutions, Software Application Development, eLearning Connect, mobile

Join Adobe and Brookwood for an informative FREE webinar focused on making the most of your online Meetings and Trainings.

All attendees will receive a free Podcast and whitepaper on eLearning Best Practices.

Use the below registration link to for this free, one-hour sessions.

Tips and Tricks for Using Adobe Connect Pro
November 17, 2009 at 2pm EST; 11am PST

In this content building session, you will expand upon your understanding of Adobe Connect Pro. Learn the tips and tricks to make your meetings great, straight from the pros!

In this free webinar, you will come away with an understanding of:

• Tips for creating a Lobby
• Tricks for tiling pods
• Strategies for opening and closing a meeting with smooth transitioning
• Best practices for screen sharing
• And much more!

http://www.adoberegistrations.com/government/2009/eSeminars/AdoAcroConnectWebinar_200910/index.html  

Laura Haas Business and Budget, Green Solutions, Seminars, Training, eLearning

Adobe Connect Pro 7.5 was released yesterday.   Some of the key enhancements include:

• The ability to integrate with any audio conferencing provider
• Increased webinar capacity - 80,000 participants!
• Native support of PDF
• Enhancements to security and compliance functionality
• New implementation model - in addition to hosted and on-premise Connect Pro will be available as a managed service

Adobe is also working on a mobile version of Connect Pro for the iPhone and iPod Touch.

Steven Clark eLearning Connect

The cost of the course with the discount is $395 and includes the course manual. Please call 215-717-2788 if you are interested or would like to register. Thank you!

http://www.brookwood.com/training/Captivate4Training/Captivate4Training_captivate4.cfm

Laura Haas Green Solutions, Training, Twitter/Facebook/Blogging, eLearning

Starting in November Brookwood will be offering Articulate training! Brookwood is your source for all things eLearning. Don’t miss out on this hot new course!

Articulate Rapid eLearning Studio ‘09 gives you Presenter, Quizmaster, Engage, and Video Encoder in one integrated package. You’ll have everything you need to quickly create eLearning courses from PowerPoint and develop stunning interactive content, quizzes, assessments, and surveys

The first class will be November 30-December 1st. Seating is limited.

http://www.brookwood.com/training/articulatetraining/Articulate9Training_Articulate9.cfm

Laura Haas Green Solutions, Seminars, Training, eLearning

http://www.adoberegistrations.com/government/2009/eSeminars/AdoAcroConnectWebinar_200910/index.html

Join Adobe and Brookwood for two informative FREE webinars focused on making the most of your online Meetings and Trainings.

All attendees will receive a free Podcast and whitepaper on eLearning Best Practices.

Use the below registration link to register for one or both of these free, one-hour sessions. We recommend you attend both for the best understanding of how to make your online meetings capture the attention of your audience.

The Best of Online Meetings
October 8, 2009 at 2pm EST; 11am PST

In this content building session, you will gain an understanding of how to run a live meeting using Adobe Connect Pro. Find out why so many government agencies, including DISA, Federal Highway, and the State Department chose to use Connect for their online Meetings!

In this free session, you will learn how to:

• Upload Content, including PowerPoint, Flash Objects, and Digital Video
• Use sophisticated audio and video capabilities to give your meeting depth
• Use the reporting engine
• Share content with others in a meeting
• And much more!

Tips and Tricks for Using Adobe Connect Pro
November 17, 2009 at 2pm EST; 11am PST

In this content building session, you will expand upon your understanding of Adobe Connect Pro. Learn the tips and tricks to make your meetings great, straight from the pros!

In this free webinar, you will come away with an understanding of:

• Tips for creating a Lobby
• Tricks for tiling pods
• Strategies for opening and closing a meeting with smooth transitioning
• Best practices for screen sharing
• And much more!

Laura Haas Business and Budget, Green Solutions, Seminars, Training, Twitter/Facebook/Blogging, eLearning

Content is king, right?  Well then the new queen in eLearning is social media.  When was the last time we thought about how the new generation wants to learn?  Beyond content, beyond access, beyond look and feel, but “delivery and learner extensions”.   eLearning is on the cusp of a new horizon, (in its own infancy, and growing fast) by providing the training online through a system that provides updates, access to current information, and in an environment that lives on your desktop.  No, its not a new LMS, its lightweight, portable applications extending the training with streams of relevant information, news, updates,social media, and more.  Today, those who embrace eLearning focus deeply on content, which is correct, but we now need to focus on extending that content for real world information, news, and updates.

Brookwood is developing a solution that extends training on a personal level, includes social media, and can be customized to meet the learners specific needs.  Our solution will empower the learner to go beyond what is provided to them by allowing them to customize their own personal training portal.  Check back in a week for news on a upcoming demo of this new solution.

Take your training to a new level of learning and information with a Broowood Solution.  

Check out our latest portfolio here:  http://brookwood.com/portfolio-d/

Ed Stengel Software Application Development, Training, eLearning

So let’s see…. ecomonic crisis, automaker bankrupt, housing market slumps, interest rates drop, stocks fall and rise - again,  global warming, swine flu….  IF I close my eyes just for a moment, I would swear it was 1980 not 2009 (I guess I am telling my age with that comment)  The only difference is in 1980 we had the “ozone crisis” and the tail end of “coming of the ice age”… so why did I start today’s blog entry with something outside of eLearning?  Because I am a firm believer of the more things change the more they stay the same.  We all still have the same problems we did 29 years ago… and there is no reason today to stop moving forward in our training initiatives.  I am glad we crawled out of April and now I am running into May.  Why am I running you ask?  Well, its simple -  I am more busy than ever.  My recent webinar on Enterprise eLearning Design and Deployment had a great turn out and it seems we are back on track as a group, or in interest - for eLearning.

eLearning is one area, that if properly designed, can be a cornerstone of success for an organization.  eLearning can be central point for information and standardization of learning within the organization that can instantly provide resources where you need it most - or most often.  Why is it then most organizations are slow to adopt such a program?  …probably for the same myths or misconceptions I started today’s blog with.  Now that we are well on our way in May, what are the reasons your organization might hesitate on taking eLearning a step or two further?  Here is a simple, one question,  May eLearning checklist for you… 

Whithin your organization:  What is it that can be improved upon, eliminated, or reduced with a good eLearning program?  What you mght find might suprise you.

My suggestion is think big, start small and deign an initial program for a broad audience, and wide acceptance. 

We all crawl before we walk…this May I am off and running with eLearning solutions… are you?

Ed Stengel eLearning

Its funny how extreme circumstances produce extreme behavior.  The economy seems to be crushing the business we used to take for granted.  I look at things a little differently.  My business is booming.  What business you ask?  - eLearning.

Fundementally, my business is something all businesses should be looking to in this economy for communications, training, and knoweldge transfer.  The all encompassing term “eLearning” really should be pared with “eSaving”.  The difficult task for those of you who only have a slight understanding of what eLearning can do for you is the amount of research that you would need to do to find the right solution for your organization.  My suggestion?

Take a step back, if just for a moment, and call on a company who does eLearning for a business.  Now is the time. 

Make a list of what your organization is doing now in way of training, meetings, and other communications, include cost where you can.  Make a scond list of what you feel could change, for the better, though technology - or a eLearning solution for training and communications.  Take one of the ones you picked as an example and call an eLearning expert like Brookwood for a quick discussion.  You might be amazed to learn what can and cannot be done with eLearning and the positive impact what can be done will have on your organization.   This is a great way to explore the possiblities of eLearning, get free advice as well, and learn something along the way.  Who knows, you might end up developing an eLearning solution that will save your organization tons in time, money, and effort just with one call.

We have trained groups large and small for pennies on the dollar, almost eliminated travel expenses for meetings, and created assetts for organizations - just through eLearning solutions. Pretty remarkable,  huh?  www.brookwood.com

Ed Stengel Business and Budget, eLearning

It’s Monday and I’m glad to be at work…Why? 

This weekend was one of great interest… I found my children’s websites, very interesting, checked their grades online, even more interesting, but this is the wrong blog for that topic, I spoke with my nephew via IM with a web cam, and figured out how to fix my generator via a training module online.

So why is that unique? Why am I glad I am at work? I have finally arrived at the conclusion that online collaboration, learning, and communication is the way; personally, professionally, even politically -watching “online town hall meetings”  

That being said, this is what I do, I provide these very same solutions to companies’ world wide.  Put the two together and it makes for a great Monday.

My company, Brookwood, has been around for a LONG time.  We started in the Web business 15 years ago.  I can remember back then… We all thought email and FLASH were cool.  Today, we are a Leading eLearning and online collaboration and communications organization that helps companies develop online solutions for communications and training.  To me, that is cool. 

We just launched our new website: www.brookwood.com Take a look!  Lots of great info there for your eLearning and online meeting initiatives… Tips, tricks, whitepapers, plenty of free stuff to get your eLearning initiatives moving in the right direction.

Ed Stengel eLearning