Bill Brandon
Editor, Learning Solutions, The Learning Guild
Bill Brandon is the editor of Learning Solutions. He has designed, managed, and delivered instruction since 1968, and has been an e-Learning practitioner since 1984. Before becoming the editor in 2002, Bill held instructor and management positions in the United States Navy, Texas Utilities, Atmos Energy, TGI Friday’s, and The Sales Consultancy. The co-author of eight books and the author of dozens of articles on technical topics, he has also developed programs for major conferences and owned a consulting business. He is a past president of the Texas Chapter (now the Dallas Chapter) of ISPI, and for 10 years led the Learning Technology SIG of the Dallas Chapter of ASTD. Bill is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and now lives near Dallas, Texas.
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What Is Happening to L&D Budgets in 2022?
Read about the surprising findings on 2022 L&D budgets, and some actions you can take to support upskilling and reskilling.
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Book Review: Next Level Virtual Training: Advance Your Facilitation
Next Level Virtual Training: Advance Your Facilitation is all about mastering synchronous learning using modern conferencing software such as Zoom.
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Video Production Software: Editing and Other Functions
The main software tools that video producers use fall into the editing category. Here is how to find the video editing software you need for your project.
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Selecting Video Preproduction Planning Software
Video is one of the most useful tools for creating asynchronous instructional content. Preproduction planning is the most critical step in the process.
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eLearning Brothers Has Become ELB Learning
With six acquisitions in two years, eLearning Brothers has updated their name and consolidated the way they offer their products and services.
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How to Select Software for Virtual Training
Approach software selection for virtual training by mapping out a learning application as a set of outcomes, and the support to reach them as a learning plan.
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Learning Management Systems and xAPI
There are frameworks through which learning content is delivered and managed. Here are two ways to find the product you need.
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Learning Management Systems: Selection Overview
Learning management software provides a framework through which learning content is delivered and managed. Here are some tips for sorting through the choices.
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Book Review: The Guide to Working With Subject Matter Experts
Michele B. Medved’s collection of great tips is an excellent, concise guide to the most important elements of working with subject matter experts.
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Which One Is Mobile: The Learning or The Learner?
Should the instructional designer think “mobile first” or are there other factors?