Integrated Learnings

MARCH 17, 2011

In contrast, only 20% of organizations’ learning budgets go toward enhancing informal learning. Jay Cross, known for his informal learning research, tells us that approximately 80% of workplace learning occurs informally. Does this suggest that organizations are missing an opportunity to take learning to the next level?

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Informal Learning eLearning Strategy Informal Learning Strategy 185

Integrated Learnings

APRIL 11, 2011

However, what if you don’t have the budget to hire the talent to make it sound professional? What are your budget and time constraints? However, text-to-speech is a great alternative when you have a short time frame for your project and do not have the budget to hire voice talent. Ask yourself: Is audio necessary?

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Text-to-Speech Captivate Adobe Captivate Voice 183

Integrated Learnings

DECEMBER 19, 2012

Julie Dirksen described the missed opportunities of SCORM with this analogy over on the official Tin Can API blog : “Basically, it’s like someone having a $50K budget for a new car, and spending a thousand dollars on the actual car and the other forty-nine thousand on making sure we always have a parking space.”. Chicken & Egg.

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SCORM vendor Standards Adoption 188

Integrated Learnings

JANUARY 24, 2013

Cost – A budget needs to be allocated to purchase the iPads for the classroom. Reducing the need to have PCs in the classrooms – Since trainers can travel with iPads, you can purchase a set of iPads for each instructor for which they will be responsible. There is therefore no need for PCs in the classroom.

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iPad Support Scanning Training 149

Integrated Learnings

MARCH 20, 2011

It's the only way to prove that our industry is making an impact within organizations; and, let's face it, it's the only way to keep our budgets intact so that we can continue with our efforts. Why are training departments often gutted during down times?

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Instructional Design ADDIE ISPI Simulations 195

Integrated Learnings

MAY 16, 2011

Masie said that the number one concern of CEOs he meets with is that they will not have the talent available in their organization to meet business demand; this is kind of ironic considering the last few years of slashed training budgets that we've seen. But going forward, how can we nurture that talent?

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Performance Support Masie Support Lectora 212

Integrated Learnings

OCTOBER 24, 2012

Here are a few: Budget – Shooting a video requires equipment, skills, and resources beyond what is required for a typical eLearning course, resulting in a greater cost to produce the course. Alright, so we have talked about some ideas for using video and the benefits. However, using video is not without challenges.

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Video Blended Learning Authoring Tools eLearning 202