Interviews with vendors of electronic learning indicate that the hype has subsided. They now see e-learning as just another tool. Businesses are now focusing on cost effectiveness and solutions to real training issues. (JOW)

Discusses the theories of Robert Gagne who organized what was known about human learning into a useful model for teachers, trainers, and instructional designers. Describes his five domains of performance, eight building blocks of instruction, and nine events of instruction. (JOW)

Debunks 10 myths about instructor training: platform skills are supremely important; enthusiasm is essential; technical people are terrible instructors; practice makes perfect; videotaping improves skills; watching good instructor is good way to learn; student evaluations will improve instructors; good instructors can overcome bad design; good…

Discusses the problems trainers encounter when dealing with resistant or reluctant learners. Recounts experiences and offers suggestions for dealing with students who do not want to be in the class. (JOW)

Presents a discussion of learning styles by Lynn Curry, Rick Daly, Ashley Fields, Peter Honey, David Kolb, Patrick O'Brien and Gary Salton. Addresses learning style theories, style predictability, whether to teach exclusively to one style, and ways to make use of learning styles in corporate settings. (Author/JOW)

Discusses how the Internet not only changes the way training can be delivered, it changes the way companies decide who gets trained to do what. Looks at what Web-based training has done for a number of companies and discusses pitfalls and roadblocks. (JOW)

Distance education has largely added technology to the traditional lecture method, achieving no greater effectiveness than other methods. Developers are seeking new ways to increase learner interaction; instead of focusing on technology, they are focusing on learning objectives and a learner-centered environment. (SK)

Reports on the 21st annual survey, which received 1,488 responses from a sample of 3,303 employers. Charts depict annual expenditures on training, training delivery methods and topics, who controls training purchases, outsourcing, and technology-based training. (SK)