Wed.Nov 07, 2012

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The Future of Learning (Video & Report)

Upside Learning

This morning I stumbled upon an excellent report ‘ Learning & Education in the Networked Society ’ on the Thinking Ahead section of Ericsson’s website. There’s an accompanying 20 min video titled ‘The Future of Learning’; I’ve linked to that below, take a look. I particularly liked some of the thoughts expressed in the video which I reproduce below (may not be the exact words though).

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Want to help someone learn? Have them assume a role.

Kapp Notes

Note: Some of these thoughts are based on a paper by John Rice, a school technology director in Texas. John has spent several years researching instructional gaming and his doctoral dissertation focuses on predictors for student success in educational video games. Since 2007, he has chronicled research in the field on his blog at edugamesresearch.com , presented at major conferences on the topic, and has written several intriguing papers including the paper “Assessing Higher Order Thinking

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3 Ways to Use Adobe Connect

Integrated Learnings

by Jonathan Shoaf. Adobe Connect is one of the leading virtual classroom products on the market. It has this reputation because it is user friendly, feature rich, reliable, and provides an identical experience for all users on all systems that support Adobe Flash. Adobe Connect competes in both the web conferencing and education markets. There are several reasons it competes well when it comes to corporate learning.

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Promote Active Learning through Games

Web Courseworks

My Session at the ASAE Healthcare Associations Conference 2012 I have had the pleasure of attending ASAE conferences in the past, but my first visit to the Healthcare Associations Conference will take place this week. Attracting around 200 attendees from the Healthcare Association realm, I am especially excited to not only connect and learn from [.].

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11 Tips to Drive Learning Content Consumption

Elevate your member education initiatives This eBook will explore: 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? You’ll discover why measuring content consumption is pivotal for program success and explore effective tactics to boost overall engagement.

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Participate in the Knowledge Sharing Challenge and Stand a Chance to Win $3000

Adobe Captivate

Last week we announced the Knowledge Sharing Challenge at Adobe Learning Summit. It’s an amazing opportunity for anyone (eLearning Professional, Trainer, Subject Matter Expert, Instructional Designer, Knowledge Worker, You Name it) to compete for great prizes and show your colleagues what you can do. All you need to do is record a short video using [.].

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Customer stories: Lenzing

eFront

Background. Lenzing AG is a global market leader in the production of man-made cellulose fibers with headquarters in Austria, production sites in all major markets as well as a worldwide network of sales and marketing offices. Lenzing is the leading supplier in many business-to-business markets and supplies the global textile and nonwovens industry.

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Be open

Learning with e's

In Lord of the Rings, the wizard Gandalf deliberated and wrestled long and hard to open the doors to the mines of Moria. In the story of Ali Baba and the 40 thieves, the mouth of the cave was opened by uttering the phrase ifta? ya simsim - 'Open Sesame'. In the New Testament, Jesus Christ healed a deaf girl by uttering the word 'Ephratha' - meaning 'be opened'.

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Five Resources for Estimating Development Time

The eLearning Coach

How long does it take to develop online learning? These resources will help. Post from: The eLearning Coach Five Resources for Estimating Development Time.

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Study: Employee Recognition Pays Off

CLO Magazine

Companies that excel at employee recognition are 12 times more likely on average to generate strong business results than their peers, according to a new study. Oakland, Calif. — Nov. 7 Bersin & Associates, a provider of research-based membership programs in human resources (HR), has announced new research that shows companies that excel at employee recognition are 12 times more likely on average to generate strong business results than their peers.

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HIA Technologies Turns a New Chapter in Interactive Learning

HIA Technologies announces the launch of Qvio™️ interactive video platform for learner-driven, AI-enabled, education. Viewers get instant answers to their questions directly from videos, interrupting when needed, and getting an author-validated answer!

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Employee Development Comes in Many Shapes and Sizes

Mindflash

There has been much written about employee development lately. All of these articles say two things that I find important. First, employees value it when an organization provides opportunities to develop skills beyond just for the job they are doing today. Employees express this value by being more engaged in their work, are more likely to perform better in their jobs, and stay longer with the organization.

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Should Leaders Communicate or Listen?

CLO Magazine

Some leaders are great communicators, while others are excellent listeners. Great leaders excel at both. Which leadership skill is more vital: being a strong communicator or a great listener? Most believe that great leaders must have both: They should be willing to listen to feedback from key constituents while also being able to articulate a clear and compelling vision.

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TechSmith Employee Event: Murder Mystery Train

TechSmith Camtasia

All Aboard! The Events Committee at TechSmith tries to plan a fun event each month for employees, spouses, and their families. One such recent event was a new adventure that we had never tried before, and most of us were pleased to find that it was a fantastic time! On a recent Sunday, about 75 employees and their guests climbed aboard The Old Road Dinner Train in Charlotte, MI.

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EMEA Reporter: The European Training Foundation's Role in Policy Development by Nic Laycock

LearningGuild

Much innovative and effective work carried out in the emerging world, especially in using mobile technology to deliver learning, is unknown in Europe and North America. The European Training Foundation (ETF) in Turin, Italy, is becoming a clearinghouse for this information. Here’s a report on what they are doing.

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The Ultimate LMS Buyer’s Guide: Everything You Need to Know When Purchasing an LMS

Whether you’re shopping for your very first learning management system (LMS) or looking to upgrade, the process can be overwhelming. With so many vendor options, each with its own multitude of features and pricing structures, even the most seasoned educators, trainers, and business leaders can feel lost in a sea of choices! Finding the LMS that’s best suited for your organization requires a planned, strategic approach.

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Blackboard Unveils Update for Flagship LMS

CLO Magazine

The release aims to bring a fresh approach to the user interface, an emphasis on social learning and improved value for institutions and educators working to improve student retention. Washington — Nov. 5 Blackboard Inc. has unveiled a new release for its flagship LMS Blackboard Learn, marking a milestone in the company’s effort to bring innovation to its core teaching and learning products.

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Using the ridiculous and exaggerated situations to hone learning ideas.

Vignettes Learning

Learners tend to pay attention to extremes - the absurd, ridiculous, incredulous - some form of exaggeration. The entertainment certainly helps. However, what works in our brain is something like this. " The Flirtation " - a very short story suited for Call Center eLearners Click here to view " The Flirtation " " Information Overload " - illustration of the negative impacts of data dump Click here to view " Information Overload " Our brain stores experiences Our brain tends to restore event high

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Fresh from DevLearn 2012: Tin Can API

The Learning Dispatch

DevLearn attracts many leaders in the online learning industry for its annual conference. This year 2,000 learning and development practitioners gathered in Las Vegas for the October 31 – November 2 event. There were numerous sessions hosted by the best minds in the industry on the latest innovations and issues. One of the hottest topics was the new Tin Can API (Application Programming Interface).

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Social Business by the Numbers

Marcia Conner

Seeking the source of a specific statistic that I included in a talk ? In followup to my list of websites with data relevant to social business , many people have asked for pointers to some of the most interesting data about social media, social business, and engagement. My aim will be to update this list as I discover more numbers that make points better than words.

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!