Wed.May 02, 2012

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Scenarios: What are they good for?

Making Change

“Why do you want to use scenarios?” your client asks. “Why can’t we use the quizzes that we’ve always used?” Sometimes the best way to convince a client is to show them through examples. Present one of their quiz questions three ways, so the client can see for themselves the deeper thought required by a scenario-style question.

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Implementing mLearning In The Workplace

Upside Learning

Last week at the CIPD HRD show in London, I conducted a session on “Implementing Mobile Learning in the Workplace: Benefits, Strategies, and Success Factors” I think it went very well though we could have done with a little more time on hand discussing the points in more details. Here’s the slide deck of the same. Implementing mLearning In The Workplace.

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Scenarios: What are they good for?

Making Change

“Why do you want to use scenarios?” your client asks. “Why can’t we use the quizzes that we’ve always used?” Sometimes the best way to convince a client is to show them through examples. Present one of their quiz questions three ways, so the client can see for themselves the deeper thought required by a scenario-style question.

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Tips for Importing from PowerPoint to Captivate

Integrated Learnings

by Jonathan Shoaf. Microsoft PowerPoint is a very powerful tool for creating presentations. At most organizations it also has a large user base. This means that a lot of content is developed in PowerPoint. There are times when you may want to reuse content created in PowerPoint in e-learning. Adobe Captivate does a great job of integrating with PowerPoint and converting slides to an e-learning format.

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The Ultimate Guide to Monetizing Customer Learning

Every decision that goes into your learning monetization strategy matters for your organization’s bottom line. Our research has shown a clear correlation between high program maturity (and ROI!) and choosing the right monetization strategy. This eBook contains clear, actionable ways to approach packaging and pricing models that will help your association grow revenue, improve profitability, and drive expansion into new markets.

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PowerPoint: Find and Delete Embedded Fonts

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

by AJ George  Last week  I covered how to embed fonts in a PowerPoint presentation. On the flip side, what if you receive a presentation and have issues opening it because of an embedded font? This seems to be a relatively rare issue, and may not affect you (or the person receiving your presentation) if you used a fancy script font. The problem seems to be more related to the inclusion of certain fonts in the system, like Asian fonts that read the opposite direction.

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How To Easily Translate Your eLearning

LearnDash

At some point there will come a time when you will need to translate your learning to another language. Unless you are fluent in that language, then you really shouldn't attempt this on your own. This is because there are natural nuances in any language which limits the ability to do a direct one-for-one translation. In other words, going to Google Translate is probably (no, definately) a bad idea.

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eLearning Cyclops: I Saw a Virtual Patient at MedBiquitous

eLearning Cyclops

eLearning Cyclops. My insights on elearning and mlearning. Pages. Home. Free eLearning. Cloud Apps. About Me. Privacy Policy. Wednesday, May 2, 2012. I Saw a Virtual Patient at MedBiquitous. I am currently attending the MedBiquitous conference , which is hosted at Johns Hopkins (my employer) and focuses on how learning technologies can transform heath care education.

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How to create a DIY green screen video effect (aka chroma key)

TechSmith Camtasia

Achieving a good green screen effect used to be difficult and expensive. But no longer. In this post, I'll show you how to make your first green screen video on the cheap. We'll take a look at the various elements you need to consider: backdrop, software, camera, lighting.and how you can probably pull off your first green screen production for $30 or less.

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Towards a Smarter Nation

KnowledgeStar

Towards a Smarter Nation.

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Modernizing Hiring: The Rise of Contingent Recruitment in 2024

The job market is changing fast, and to stay ahead, your hiring strategy needs to be flexible. With recent economic shifts, more companies are turning to contingent workers for their adaptability and cost savings. In fact, 32% of businesses are already prioritizing contingent over traditional full-time positions. Curious to learn more? In our new guide, you'll discover: The major benefits of incorporating contingent workers into your team.

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How to create a DIY green screen video effect (aka chroma key)

TechSmith Camtasia

Achieving a good green screen effect used to be difficult and expensive. But no longer. In this post, I'll show you how to make your first green screen video on the cheap. We'll take a look at the various elements you need to consider: backdrop, software, camera, lighting.and how you can probably pull off your first green screen production for $30 or less.

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7 reasons why the new Articulate Storyline is a Game-Changer for eLearning

mLearning Revolution

'First, let me start by congratulating everyone who works for Articulate for the launch of Storyline. Undertaking a monumental job such as writing an application like Storyline from the ground up is no easy feat. However if there’s a company that can do it, that is certainly Articulate. I have been a fan of Articulate for a long time even as I worked for Adobe on the Captivate and eLearning Suite products.

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Save Training for Employees Who Truly Need It

Mindflash

Too often, organizations settle for one-size-fits-all training. They simply don’t have the time or money to create unique, customized programs for each learner. But the consequence is that they always seem to have a few people in each training session who really don’t need to be there. For instance, if, during your “needs analysis,” you find that people within the organization need time-management training, it probably makes sense to design a training program around it.

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Creating Learning Peaks with Scenarios

Vignettes Learning

Synthesis: Creating thought-provoking scenarios stretch the learner’s imagination and help them journey through varied emotions until they reach their learning peaks. __ When and how are learning peaks achieved? When ideas become actual experiences for learners then it triggers a recall of a previous experience. This, in turn, creates a connection to a new experience.

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11 Tips to Drive Learning Content Consumption

Unlock the full potential of your educational initiatives with the 11 Tips to Drive Learning Content Consumption eBook. You’ll uncover: Why measure content consumption rather than (or in addition to) completion rates and member satisfaction? What are some proven tactics to create quality learner content and raise your content consumption rates? Discover the secrets from leading experts in the field, distilled into practical tips that promise to elevate the quality of your educational offerings,

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Effective eLearning: How to Take Usage from 9% to 90%

OpenSesame

'We’re proud to announce a great opportunity for the OpenSesame community: Dawn Kohler, CEO of the Inside Coach, will offer a webinar May 30th focused on increasing the utilization and usefulness of your online learning content.

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Our Thoughts on Articulate Storyline

E-learning Uncovered

Many people have been asking about what Articulate Storyline can do for you and how it compares to Articulate Studio, Captivate, and Lectora. In this podcast , Diane Elkins and Desirée Pinder share their perspective on Storyline. They introduce you to the tool, discuss some of the features, and explain the differences between Storyline and some of the other authoring tools they use.

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Articulate Launches Storyline by News Editor

LearningGuild

Articulate announces the release of Articulate Storyline, the first eLearning authoring tool that’s simple enough for beginners and powerful enough for experts. The innovative features in Articulate Storyline revolutionize how eLearning authors create interactivity – there’s no programming required. Getting eLearning content to learners everywhere is easier than ever with Articulate Storyline.

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10 Ways to Occupy eLearning

The eLearning Coach

10 ways you can occupy eLearning and change the world. Post from: The eLearning Coach 10 Ways to Occupy eLearning.

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20 Common Mistakes Made by Inexperienced Project Managers

You’ve read the PMBOK® Guide several times, taken the certification exam for project managers, passed, and you are now a PMP®. So why do you keep making rookie mistakes? This whitepaper shows 20 of the most common mistakes that young or inexperienced project managers make, issues that can cost significant time and money. It's a good starting point for understanding how and why many PMs get themsleves into trouble, and provides guidance on the types of issues that PMs need to understand.

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EMEA Reporter: Keri Facer and Rethinking Education for an Unpredictable World by Nic Laycock

LearningGuild

Welcome to Nic Laycock, our newest columnist! Nic will be reporting each month on eLearning in EMEA – Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. In his first column, his focus is on the comments of Keri Facer, keynote speaker at PELeCON12 in the UK, about the nature of learning in an uncertain future.

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Effective eLearning: How to Take Usage from 9% to 90%

OpenSesame

We’re proud to announce a great opportunity for the OpenSesame community: Dawn Kohler, CEO of the Inside Coach, will offer a webinar May 30th focused on increasing the utilization and usefulness of your online learning content. Dawn is an expert business coach and elearning developer, with years of experience in working with businesses of all sizes to develop effective training and development programs.

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Texas A&M-Commerce Launches New Master of Science in Global eLearning Degree by News Editor

LearningGuild

(Press Release) Texas A&M University-Commerce announces the launch of a new, totally online Master of Science degree for practitioners in eLearning.

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Lectora User Conference Showcase: But Does It Work?

Trivantis

'Forum. Blog. Logins. Lectora Online - USA. Lectora Online - EU. ReviewLink. CourseMill LMS. Community Forum. Products. Authoring Tools. Lectora Inspire. The Full-Featured Authoring Tool. Lectora Publisher. e-Learning Authoring Software Made Easy. Lectora Online. Web-based Collaborative e-Learning Authoring. ReviewLink. Online Course Review and Collaboration.

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10 Questions to Ask Before Buying an LMS

Find your perfect LMS. Choosing the right Learning Management System (LMS) is crucial for your business's success. With so many options available in the market, how do you ensure you make the best choice? This guide is your key to finding the ideal enterprise learning platform for your business. Compiled by industry experts, these questions will help to clarify your needs, prioritize your most essential features, and guide you through the evaluation process.

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Technoliteracy

Learning with e's

In a speech I gave yesterday to the University of Chester's final year teacher trainees, I touched on the concept of multi-literacy. This was in response to a question from a student about the potential dumbing down of language through SMS texting. She was concerned that txting was encouraging bad spelling which might adversely affect students' academic work.

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Save time with e-Learning Images

eLearningArt

Hi there! My name is Art. E-Learning Art, to be specific. I’m here to provide short, fun lessons that will help you save time, reduce cost, and improve learning. By now, you should have had a chance to download your free E-Learning Art demo pack. If not, I have provided instructions at the bottom of this post on how to get the link re-sent to you.

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From information to knowledge and the democratization of learning

eFront

A changing world! We live in a changing world. We live in the era of the ‘Information Revolution’. For the first time in history billions of people around the globe have access to tons of information digitally stored in what we already call “the cloud” One could reasonably expect unprecedented growth and prosperity for the global economy!

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