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Friday Finds: The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | July 31, 2020

Mike Taylor

Last week’s most clicked item: BETTER THAN BULLET POINTS: ALTERNATIVE TEXT SLIDE DESIGNS. Microsoft’s Announcement Changes the Future of Learning — Here’s What You Need to Know. Microsoft has announced a “new learning app for MS Teams”. Does that mean it’s game over for large parts of the learning tech market?

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The challenges of training remote teams

eFront

And they can interfere with employee learning. If you don’t want to disengage and alienate your team, you need to be prepared to address the challenges of distance learning. Learn the dangers to watch for and design a plan that guards against them from the start. But online delivery has its own drawbacks.

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Why Visual Design IS NOT Graphic Design

Web Courseworks

When talking about why visual design is important for instructional designers to learn, Malamed explained, “most people in our field have not been trained on visual design.” Visual design allows for better learning transfer, meaning visual guides and slide design help the learner focus on what is most important in a course.

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7 Videos That Help You Build Effective Online Courses

TechSmith Camtasia

Recommended Reading: What is Distance Learning? The Complete Guide (2020). Your students rely on these videos to learn course material and understand the topics of discussion. This is also a great opportunity for you to express your excitement about the upcoming material.

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Spotlight On…SHARP Digital

Edume

We have a blended learning approach. We moved to proof of concept by putting tablets and smartphones into the hands of learners, using interactive google slides. We work directly with learners on a distance learning basis using Whatsapp and phone calls to give them additional support. How did you go about making it?

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Free learning & development webinars for July 2020

Limestone Learning

During this session with Kassy LaBorie, Principal Consultant at Kassy LaBorie Consulting LLC, and Dan Keckan, CEO of Cinecraft Productions, you’ll learn what you can do to be successful in the virtual environment and avoid having everyone ask for a recording or a copy of the slides five minutes into your next virtual event.

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The Self-Paced Training Revolution: Learn How to Jump Onboard

ReadyTech

In this guide, we will explore the benefits of self-paced training, the different types available, and how to implement a successful self-paced training program for your organization. They often include a mix of video, audio, and slide presentations.