Association eLearning

MARCH 17, 2016

Once again Gamification tops the list of eLearning trends for 2016, as more training departments and continuing education providers seek new methods to engage learners and increase retention. All LMS providers will be expected to provide a mobile responsive platform this year. Are they on your must-have list? Gamification.

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Association eLearning

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

In a recent article in T+D magazine, author Cammy Bean provides several tips on scriptwriting that really resonate with me. Knowing how this content will affect him is important too. Social media marketers will tell you that lists create some of the most engaging content on the internet. Make it human” — Bean.

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Association eLearning

APRIL 24, 2014

Having a solid foundation in PowerPoint is a must when using rapid content authoring tools to create online learning. Consider providing navigation. Disabling this feature gives you more options for interactivity and providing your own navigation gives you more control over what the learner has to do to advance in the course. •

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Association eLearning

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Although I didn’t join the associations that put these things on, I voraciously ate up the content they were offering, as often as my employer would allow me to attend. How about content? Will I adapt existing content? Will you need a separate content authoring tool? Where Do I Start? Will I need an LMS?

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Association eLearning

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Microlearning breaks content into short chunks. On the other hand, a motivated learner will seek out the information they need if it isn’t provided to them. a)Effective learning. b)Electronic learning. c)Everywhere learning. d)Estimated learning. True or False? An online course must use SCORM in order to track completions. d)a myth.

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Association eLearning

JULY 16, 2015

Managing content density is the key. When you pack too much content into a course and make it too dense it’s suddenly a lot harder. What Adds to Content Density? You want to strike the right balance by providing what the learner needs without overwhelming them. Only include essential content in your eLearning.

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Association eLearning

MARCH 23, 2016

Use appropriate question types for the content. Provide instructive feedback for each question. On a final assessment, just providing “Correct” or “Incorrect” may be appropriate. Feel free to have learners respond to provided scenarios, storylines, or reference images. Check for spelling and grammatical errors.

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Association eLearning

DECEMBER 17, 2015

They also provide identifying numbers that are used to refer to each individual screen throughout the project. If they’re not available, make sure edits are easy to tell apart from the original content. Use the punch list the course builder provides, if they provide one. Make sure the edits are clear and actionable. “I

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Association eLearning

DECEMBER 17, 2015

They also provide identifying numbers that are used to refer to each individual screen throughout the project. If they’re not available, make sure edits are easy to tell apart from the original content. Use the punch list the course builder provides, if they provide one. Make sure the edits are clear and actionable. “I

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Association eLearning

APRIL 9, 2015

Before we go any further, please note that an LMS is different from a Learning Content Management System (LCMS). An LCMS provides tools for managing and creating course content, many LMSs do not. Online training programs are often called eLearning. Remember those courses from the conference your association already has?

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Association eLearning

APRIL 13, 2016

Continuing education is needed to address the crisis, but while most associations do provide education, a number of third-party suppliers have entered the marketplace as well. These “mentors” can opt in to provide feedback and advice to these learners. The skills-gap issue is growing more critical in the U.S.,

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Association eLearning

JUNE 9, 2016

The design phase deals with learning objectives, assessment instruments, exercises, content, subject matter analysis, lesson planning and media selection. It is usually applied to content or training that already exists. SME- Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) provide the content that makes a course informative.

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Association eLearning

JANUARY 14, 2016

The goal is to figure out which picture card another player is thinking of, based on a hint they provide. Using examples is a good way to get learners’ attention and help them remember content. Think of it as the next step after providing examples. Think of it as the next step after providing examples.

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Association eLearning

JANUARY 14, 2016

The goal is to figure out which picture card another player is thinking of, based on a hint they provide. Using examples is a good way to get learners’ attention and help them remember content. Think of it as the next step after providing examples. Think of it as the next step after providing examples.

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Association eLearning

MARCH 12, 2015

1. Relevant Content. Your association is in a unique position to provide subject matter expertise that can define your membership and keep their knowledge of the field current. 3. Engaging content. Package the content into smaller chunks so they can move through the material and see progress.

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Association eLearning

JANUARY 12, 2015

Ok maybe not forever, but a provider can dream. Mobile learning (mLearning) refers to content that can be accessed anywhere, on any device. Now learners want access to content on their phones, tablets, lap tops, and other mobile devices. Trends in eLearning come and go, but a good LMS is forever. Will they last or fade away?

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Association eLearning

AUGUST 27, 2015

This doesn’t include the content, it’s just about “how it works.” Provide Support Options. Consider providing a support e-mail address or phone number. Giving your learners a streamlined UX is important, regardless of the content you’re teaching. It was on the other end of the keypad.

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Association eLearning

MARCH 19, 2015

1. Provide Clear Descriptions. That introduction should provide all of the essential information and, ideally, grab people’s attention. Examples provide specific details that help learners grasp general, abstract concepts. Providing a contact e-mail address or phone number can also be helpful. 2. Use Examples.

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Association eLearning

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

For years, associations have played a critical role in addressing the skills gap problem by providing professional and continuing education for their members. In the past, highly-specialized, industry education was provided through association annual meetings and educational sessions. This can be difficult to assess. Send via Email.

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Association eLearning

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Consider grounding your learning game in the real-world, with realistic situations that connect the gameplay back to relevant content and learning objectives. Teaching others is one of best ways learners can master content, themselves. Nurturing – yes, this is a stereotype.

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Association eLearning

MAY 14, 2014

Finally, learning objectives help keep the content tight and focused during course production. It needs to provide a measurable way of determining whether or not the learner successfully fulfilled the learning objective. Everything, including assessments, should tie back to one or more of the learning objectives.

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Association eLearning

APRIL 2, 2015

Provide clear learning objectives up front so your learners know what they’re getting into. They can also provide a confidence boost or a reminder that the learner needs to brush up on prerequisite skills. If there’s a timeline labelled “History of Chocolate” but the content is about different kinds of chocolate, that’s confusing.

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Association eLearning

MAY 28, 2015

It’s just you and the content, no instructor, no classmates. Content is the same for everyone who takes it, every time. Asynchronous refers to eLearning offerings you take on your own. Courses in an LMS usually fall into this category. Advantages. You decide when to take the course (although it may still have deadlines or timers).

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Association eLearning

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Make sure you’ve submitted an RFP (request for proposal) to a few LMS providers that offer the features your specific association or organization needs. If your LMS does not come with built in course creator tools or you’d like advanced features for designing courses, you might need a content authoring tool such as Storyline.

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Association eLearning

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

I am not the final word on any of these definitions, but I hope they’ll provide some clarity. Example : A course on construction site safety is “set” at a construction site, covers content that applies to construction sites, and has activities that would take place there. With that said, let’s look at some common eLearning buzzwords.

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Association eLearning

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

How do you provide this learning journey? It starts with providing your members with mentors in their field. The LMS tracks the new content related to those competencies. The opportunity is there, if only he had access to competency based learning. So how do you do it? Now the learner wants to advance his or her career.

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Association eLearning

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Knowledge Direct 7 does more than the traditional LMS to provide more flexibility. Creating content by roles or student types with set pre-requisites to pass before one can continue taking courses sets the learner on a path. We have fully released Knowledge Direct 7 to the world. 2017 Year-End Review: LMS Updates.

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Association eLearning

JANUARY 20, 2015

If you reinforce the same key information with examples, it provides context and lets your members see why the content is important. You could just tell them by sending out an e-mail or making an eLearning course full of animated text that lists all of the information. This works well because humans inherently want to know “why.”

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Association eLearning

APRIL 30, 2014

Most associations have provided some degree of member education as part of their mission. Since colleges and universities are not providing all the skills needed for their workforce, corporate universities have grown up around identifying gaps in their new hires and developing standard training paths for these employees.

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Association eLearning

AUGUST 18, 2014

So, it’s important to assemble a team that can provide advice about your membership, IT, marketing, conferences, and, of course, the current educational programs. eLearning is about providing the online education your members need. You want members to recognize the value of the content provided in your Association’s eLearning.

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Association eLearning

JULY 12, 2017

In finding a blended approach that works for virtual sessions, it is best to remove content that could be self-paced assignments like prerequisite reading via PDFs and post-class follow up assignments. Remember, virtual session content should be that which requires guidance from the facilitator. Question and answer sessions.

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Association eLearning

APRIL 9, 2014

The problem with very general offerings is that they offer little value to your members and chances are, similar content may already exist, perhaps it’s even available for free from another association or education provider. If so, can your association become an accredited provider of this training? Give them a premium product.

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Association eLearning

OCTOBER 7, 2014

They don’t replace in-depth learning, but the support they provide helps boost knowledge retention and self-sufficiency. GPS systems help you get from one place to another by providing step-by-step instructions and grocery lists let you keep track of what you need to buy. It’s also a good idea to provide aids for new learners.

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Association eLearning

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

When developing continuing education, you typically look to provide high value to your members while keeping costs as low as possible. A prize piece of content. This will help determine what members expect you to know and provide to them. One provider is Telenect and you can see some samples on their website.

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Association eLearning

JUNE 6, 2013

Now that’s providing solutions before the problem. Well kind of I am, but more so I’m talking about providing opportunities for members to learn on social media sites. One way to increase engagement and overall satisfaction is to provide members with a place they can engage and collaborate with their peers during an event.

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Association eLearning

MARCH 18, 2013

We all know that Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) provide the content that makes a course informative. But sometimes, their content may get a little too much “in the weeds,” and you find yourself bogged down with a mountain of information that’s “nice to know, but not need to know” for your learners.

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Association eLearning

JULY 9, 2014

While traditional colleges have been unable to provide some of the technical trade type training that industry is asking for, these for-profit institutions have been popping up like weeds to provide programs. These institutions may not have the qualified staff to provide the right instruction. Examination? Practical observation?

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