Wed.Nov 04, 2015

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Moving from a Training Culture to a Learning Culture

Jane Hart

I’ve just read an interesting post on Stephen Gill’s blog about how PwC Canada is striving for a Learning Culture. In fact I’m seeing this approach becoming a growing trend in a number organisations that recognise that in the modern workplace it’s no longer just about training people, but building a true learning culture that promotes and supports all […].

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The Top Six Things Organizations Must Do to Enable Emergent Learning

ID Reflections

“…changes in mindset are more important than changes in hardware or software.” ~Steve Denning What is common across the learning modes and methods mentioned? Social learning via an enterprise collaboration platform Mobile enabled learning accessible anytime, anywhere, on any device of the user’s choice MOOCs which straddle the line between social learning and e-learning with learner communities While an organization can facilitate these, the onus lies with the users/learners.

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Designing your eLearning Project

B Online Learning

When I first began creating eLearning modules some time ago, I often struggled to come up with ideas for taking content and transforming it into something that was both a good learning experience and also looked appealing. I know it’s a challenge that’s faced by many ID’s but particularly those who are new to the […].

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Data & your LMS

Kineo

What Is Data? With the advances in technology; whether it’s mobile devices, social media sites, annoying automated telephone menus, supermarket loyalty cards or computers ‘in-general’, whether we like it or not we are generating and consuming very large amounts of data. Data which is then being used, or worse - sold, to third parties to tailor products and services based on the buying and viewing profiles we are creating about ourselves – a marketeer’s dream!

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Experience the Benefit of Fully Trainable AI-Powered Learning Companions

As a training manager looking to amplify your team's results, Knowledge Avatars are the next level. Beyond mere chatbots, Knowledge Avatars are companions, interactive tutors ready to educate the urgent information your team needs to excel in their roles. Knowledge Avatars are versatile and adaptable personal coaches! They can be customized with your company's knowledge via a simple upload of your data.

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Charles Jennings #LearnTech2015 Keynote Mindmap

Clark Quinn

Charles, in an engaging story, set the changes in work and the world as a basis for the 70:20:10 framework as a way to think about supporting learning going forward. He elaborated the elements and the value to be uncovered via examples.

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A Competent Competency Process

Clark Quinn

In the process of looking at ways to improve the design of courses, the starting point is good objectives. And as a consequence, I’ve been enthused about the notion of competencies, as a way to put the focus on what people do, not what they know. So how do we do this, systematically, reliably, and repeatably? Let’s be clear, there are times we need knowledge level objectives.

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2 New Add-Ons For Course Creation!

LearnDash

Today we are pleased to share with you the release of two new LearnDash extensions both centered around course creation. Specifically, one will help you speed up your course creation while the other offers a new way for courses to be developed on your learning management system. These two add-ons (one free and one premium) are brought to you by the vendor WisdmLabs.

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Laura Overton #LearnTech2015 Keynote Mindmap

Clark Quinn

Yes, I just did her plenary at Learning@Work, but there were some differences in emphasis. A nice overview again of what successful organizations are doing differently.

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What is Skills Management?

Gyrus

In several recent postings I’ve blogged (a lot) about skills and skill management. So what IS skills management? It being 2015 the first place I looked is Wikipedia (of course) and found this: Skills Management. Terrific, a Wiki about skills management! This means other people are interested in the subject as well. The Wiki really does sum up many important elements of skills management: Definition: The practice of understanding, developing, and deploying people and their skills.

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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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Adobe Captivate: The SCORM Cloud

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

by Kevin Siegel      If you need your Captivate project to report learner scores and interactions, you'll likely need to publish as a SCORM-compliant package and then upload it into an LMS. However, there could be something in your project that isn't reporting correctly. You won't know there's a problem until after you publish the project, upload it to your LMS, and then test it.

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Data & your LMS

Kineo

What Is Data? With the advances in technology; whether it’s mobile devices, social media sites, annoying automated telephone menus, supermarket loyalty cards or computers ‘in-general’, whether we like it or not we are generating and consuming very large amounts of data. Data which is then being used, or worse - sold, to third parties to tailor products and services based on the buying and viewing profiles we are creating about ourselves – a marketeer’s dream!

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Learning 3.0: How does your organization stack up?

Docebo

Docebo recently published a report in collaboration with Aberdeen Group entitled: The New 70:20:10: The Changing Face of Learning. One key takeaway from the Aberdeen Group study is how best in class organizations provide employees with a diverse spectrum of learning opportunities and experiences , and want a learning solution that captures learning that’s taking place informally – on the job, through coaching and mentoring, and through social connections and knowledge sharing.

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Business Acumen

Edmego Learning

Many people believe you are born with business acumen, which is loosely defined as the ability to assess an external market and make effective decisions. Knowing what is necessary to navigate and create a successful business seems innate for certain people. For example, Steve Jobs showed great business acumen. Fortunately, it is possible for the rest of us to improve business acumen.

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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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Designing your eLearning Project

B Online Learning

When I first began creating eLearning modules some time ago, I often struggled to come up with ideas for taking content and transforming it into something that was both a good learning experience and also looked appealing. I know it’s a challenge that’s faced by many ID’s but particularly those who are new to the […].

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Business Acumen

Edmego Learning

Many people believe you are born with business acumen, which is loosely defined as the ability to assess an external market and make effective decisions. Knowing what is necessary to navigate and create a successful business seems innate for certain people. For example, Steve Jobs showed great business acumen. Fortunately, it is possible for the rest of us to improve business acumen.

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How To Motivate Millennials: 7 Tips For eLearning Professionals

PulseLearning

We are delighted to welcome Christopher Pappas, founder of eLearning Industry as a Guest Blogger to the PulseLearning Community Blog. 7 Tips To Motivate Millennials Motivation is the core of effective eLearning for millennials. Even if none of the other puzzle pieces are present and they are distracted or busy with their everyday lives, motivation can drive […].

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Tested to distraction

Learning with e's

Should we put our children through so much stress? Get ready for a rant. Here's the bottom line: More testing doesn't lead to better learning. In fact, over-testing distracts from the real business of learning. This is something all governments should understand and accept, but unfortunately, most do not or will not. It would certainly help if those who were in charge of running our education systems were former teachers.

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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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How To Use Social Intelligence In eLearning

TalentLMS

Social intelligence, or SI, deals with situational awareness and meaningful interaction. A socially intelligent individual is able to work well with others and understand the dynamics within a group. They can have a high degree of self-awareness, which allows them to use their confidence and insight to be a team leader and a team player. By immersing learners in social situations and encouraging them to examine their communication skills, social intelligence can be cultivated in online learning

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Lessons from the Trenches of Digital Game Design

ATD Learning Technologies

I’ve been designing learning games for a long while, and I teach others how to do learning game design as well. Over the years, I’ve gleaned several truths that novice learning game designers frequently ignore or underestimate. You Need to Play Games to Make Good Games. I am consistently amazed at the people who attend game design workshops lead by Karl Kapp and myself who DO NOT PLAY GAMES.

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'Just for me' learning

Learning with e's

You've probably heard of 'just in time' learning. It's a form of learning that is accessed at the point of need. A worker requires additional knowledge or skills to meet the challenges of a new job role and receives it there and then. We used to call it on the job training. 'Just in time' is often seen as a counterpoint to the standard, traditional 'just in case' curriculum where learners are provide with everything they might possibly need, in the event that someday, some of it will be useful.

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eLearning Standards—What They Are and Why They Matter

Trivantis

Just like humans need a common language to communicate with each other, eLearning courses and learning management systems (LMS) need a common language so that courses can send information back to the LMS from students taking those courses. To accomplish this, the industry has come up with several eLearning standards that allow courses created by any vendor to “talk” with an LMS created by any other vendor.

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Quickly Create Personalized Learning Experiences that Work

How can we actively engage learners 24/7, on their level and according to their interests, while respecting their learning styles? It’s not impossible. In this guide: Explore how to transform traditional, one-way videos into two-way interactive learning experiences Understand different types of artificial intelligence (AI), including - Generative vs.

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ELC 028: Make Accessibility Part Of Your Design Process

The eLearning Coach

A common myth in the world of design is that accessible designs are only for people with disabilities. Actually, accessible designs are for diverse groups, such as people who are limited to using low bandwidth, people who may not be fluent in the language of a course or website as well as people who are using a mobile phone […]. A common myth in the world of design is that accessible designs are only for people with disabilities.

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Limitless: Trending Potential of eLearning Applications 

eLearningMind

In a recent trends report by Docebo , it was estimated that the eLearning industry is on track to grow at a rate of 7.9 percent annually, with revenue expected to reach $51.5 billion by next year. Still, despite impressive numbers, some naysayers are still quick to dismiss eLearning as a corporate training trend. Hey, we complete agree: eLearning is a trend.

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Real Learning: Micro and Macro

Jay Cross

Setting goals, reflecting daily, taking risks, and doing experiments prime the brain for spotting opportunities and working smarter. Real Learning. biz.

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Are You Performing an Effective Virtual Training Balancing Act?

ATD Learning Technologies

How often do you hear your virtual meeting break into laughter and you have no idea why? Or, you feel like you're missing part of the conversation because you can't clearly hear everyone who is speaking? Virtual balance means everyone in the interaction is having the same experience. Everyone can hear and be heard, participate, and see the same things with equal clarity through shared files, web sharing, webcams, teleconference, and so forth.

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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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Brain matters

Jay Cross

Educators from Around the World Discuss How to Make Everyone a Genius at Brain Matters 2015: Bring Out Your Inner Genius. Online conference is expected to draw a diverse group of learning experts. Tuesday, November 10 at 9:00 AM EST and Wednesday, November 11 at 9:00 AM EST. Author Margie Meacham will present Brain Matters 2015: Bring Out Your Inner Genius , an online conference, on Tuesday, November 10 and Wednesday, November 11, 2015.

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Why a Good Emergency Action Plan Should Include More Than Natural Disasters

Skillsoft

Compliance training has always had the mission of keeping people safe, and part of that is helping your employees know what to do in an emergency situation.

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Third Way to Evolve with the Modern Learning Culture: Foster Independence and Interdependence

InSync Training

Today's workforce workforce is more global, virtual, and mobile than ever before. Learning professionals must adapt to this new culture in order to best support modern learners. Based on Jennifer Hofmann's recent BYTE presentation, The Modern Learning Culture - What Makes it Tick? , this microblog series will present ten ways that learning professionals can evolve in order to successfully navigate emerging learning culture.

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