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The Ultimate EdTech & elearning Jargon Buster!

Administrate

Struggling to find a CAT to integrate with your LMS? Maybe a CAT isn’t suitable and only a RAT will do? Of course, regardless of whether you choose a CAT or a RAT, it’ll need to be SCORM compliant. I think it’s safe to say that we like an acronym Read More Published on July 7, 2016.

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SaaS LMS: 5 Things To Consider

Upside Learning

Organizations worldwide are now opening up to the world of “SaaS LMS” The reports too are singing the same song with one such from IDC, ‘Worldwide SaaS and Cloud Software 2015–2019 Forecast and 2014 Vendor Shares’, which states that SaaS delivery will significantly outpace traditional software product delivery, growing nearly five times faster than the […].

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What is formal learning and why you should expand your learning plan

Docebo

Formal learning is important, but it shouldn’t be the cornerstone of your training program. As technology trends evolve, so do our learning preferences. Research shows that today’s workers retain knowledge better and they are more engaged at companies that have adopted the 70:20:10 learning model. This means we learn the most when we acquire 70% of the information we need at work via on-the-job training, 20% through collaboration with the experts and peers in the organization and 10% through tra

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Push the 'Next' button to the next level

Kineo

The term 'page-turner' has haunted the elearning industry for the last decade, typified by the hastily assembled strings of cluttered screens with a quiz at the end. Often, these simply involve digitising a manual – and one that wasn't that great in the first place. They're universally maligned, but these examples of 'e-reading' are still inflicted on learners, especially as part of the dreaded annual compliance refresh.

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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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Mobile Learning and Certification in your LMS

Web Courseworks

Mobile Learning, or mLearning for short, is not the newest trend to hit the LMS market: the “ fall of personal computing ” has been a topic of discussion on this blog for a long time. But mLearning continues to make the top industry trends as the expectation of mobile access to Learning Management System platforms becomes ever more engrained among learners.

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Learning Through Gamification - Myth Versus Fact

InSync Training

Today, both large and small companies have various options when it comes to corporate training programs and training their staff. From using innovative technology with integrated rich media, to microlearning and mobile apps , the types of training styles are unlimited. One of these learning styles (and a trending topic in L&D) is gamification , which takes gaming principles and mechanics and applies them to a non-game experience.

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Push the 'Next' button to the next level

Kineo

The term 'page-turner' has haunted the elearning industry for the last decade, typified by the hastily assembled strings of cluttered screens with a quiz at the end. Often, these simply involve digitising a manual – and one that wasn't that great in the first place. They're universally maligned, but these examples of 'e-reading' are still inflicted on learners, especially as part of the dreaded annual compliance refresh.

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Success Tip: Give Yourself a Break!

LearnDash

The main commentary on this site is around the elearning industry’s latest happenings and trends, but every now and again I like to touch on subjects that apply to any sector. Whether you are an instructional designer, an accountant, or a salesman you are constantly hearing about new tips and strategies to help you master your craft. Trade publications, associations, conferences , and professional organizations all provide great learning opportunities.

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Push the 'Next' button to the next level

Kineo

The term 'page-turner' has haunted the elearning industry for the last decade, typified by the hastily assembled strings of cluttered screens with a quiz at the end. Often, these simply involve digitising a manual – and one that wasn't that great in the first place. They're universally maligned, but these examples of 'e-reading' are still inflicted on learners, especially as part of the dreaded annual compliance refresh.

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20 Common Mistakes Made by Inexperienced Project Managers

You’ve read the PMBOK® Guide several times, taken the certification exam for project managers, passed, and you are now a PMP®. So why do you keep making rookie mistakes? This whitepaper shows 20 of the most common mistakes that young or inexperienced project managers make, issues that can cost significant time and money. It's a good starting point for understanding how and why many PMs get themsleves into trouble, and provides guidance on the types of issues that PMs need to understand.

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3 Vital Steps For Creating Storyline Game Zen Part III

eLearning Brothers

While developing in Storyline, you must always be conscious of how your user will react to what is presented on screen. In Part 1 and Part 2 of this series, I talked about how variables and attempt trackers are necessary when creating a captivating eLearning game. In this part of the series, I will be talking more toward the look and feel or aesthetic nature of your game development.

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Thanks for Attending our LMS Gamification Webinar

Paradiso

Thank you for attending our webinar on LMS Gamification held on Tuesday, 5th July, 2016. We were thrilled by the attendance we had, let’s just say, “history repeated itself”! In the last webinar, we had people registering last minute and that had us flustered for getting the show up and running on time. This time we were prepared, and had made the necessary requirements, if people were to register last minute.

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How to Make E-Learning So People Really Learn: Q&A With Ethan Edwards

ATD Learning Technologies

In this Q&A podcast , I speak with Ethan Edwards, who facilitates ATD’s E-Learning Instructional Design Certificate and Advanced E-Learning Instructional Design Certificate. Ethan has been designing online instruction for almost 25 years, beginning with work at the PLATO laboratory at the University of Illinois, continuing through positions at Authorware, Macromedia, Microsoft, and as a consultant with a host of top companies in the United States and abroad.

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How to Design an eLearning Course that Resonates with Your Learners

SHIFT eLearning

“Are you feeling me?”. Well, are you? Or, more importantly, is your audience feeling you? Understanding you? Connecting to what you’re putting out there? To get a resounding “yes!” to these questions you need to concern yourself with resonance which is, among other things, “a quality that makes something personally meaningful or important to someone.

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Powering Learning Platforms for Personalized Learning Journeys with Generative AI

Explore the transformative synergy of education and technology in 'Powering Learning Platforms.' Uncover the magic of Generative AI shaping personalized learning, revolutionizing your educational journey.

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How to Ensure Compliance Training is Not Merely a “Check-the-box” Activity

CommLab India

Often, organizations have a misconception that compliance training is an event, not an activity that needs to be taken forward. It has much more to it than a mere ‘read and sign’ approach. You cannot train your employees on compliance by merely showing a slideshow or assigning an E-learning course that allows them to click Next. Any training program that fails to engage your employees cannot be deemed successful.

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Playing Games Leads to Better Learning

CLO Magazine

Training isn’t a subject that excites most employees. Add to this, employees face a growing number of distractions — Facebook updates, text notifications, incoming emails and more. To combat this, companies have begun using “serious games” to engage employees in learning initiatives. Serious games are not designed for entertainment. They focus on training a specific skill or educating someone on a concept.

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Technology-enabled Learning to Assess Product Knowledge [Infographic]

CommLab India

Assessments form a crucial part of any training process. When it comes to assessing the product knowledge of the sales reps, assessments help training managers realize knowledge gaps if any, update the training courses, take measures to improve workforce performance, and much more. To know about the 4 ways you can assess your sales reps’ product knowledge, check out the infographic “ Technology-enabled Learning to Assess Product Knowledge 4 Ways to Checkout ” below.

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5 Tips for Writing eLearning Storyboards

PulseLearning

If you want to create a compelling, engaging, and enjoyable eLearning experience, the first thing you need to do is write a great eLearning storyboard. It’s the backbone of the course and without one, you are left with an unfulfilling experience that no one will peruse. It’s not the easiest task however. When writing an […]. The post 5 Tips for Writing eLearning Storyboards appeared first on PulseLearning.

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Understanding Scope Creep

Project managers are now spending more time managing strategic projects where the scope is susceptible to changes as the projects progress. Scope change control is now becoming a critical component of project management requiring project teams to become more active in solving problems and making decisions. Scope change control will require collaboration with stakeholders and possibly government agencies.

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Montgomery Police Learns From Its Ugly History

CLO Magazine

When Kevin Murphy was a young police officer in Montgomery, Alabama, in the ’80s, he encountered many citizens who were immediately hostile and distrustful of him, even if he was there to help. “I knew where it came from, but it was still surprising,” he said. Montgomery has a long history of segregation and violent clashes between white authorities and black citizens.

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5 Tips for Writing eLearning Storyboards

PulseLearning

If you want to create a compelling, engaging, and enjoyable eLearning experience, the first thing you need to do is write a great eLearning storyboard. It’s the backbone of the course and without one, you are left with an unfulfilling experience that no one will peruse. It’s not the easiest task however. When writing an […]. The post 5 Tips for Writing eLearning Storyboards appeared first on PulseLearning.

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How Much Time Do You Spend Reinforcing Learning?

CLO Magazine

Training may not be rocket science, but it is a lot more complicated than it first appears. This is especially true when it comes to reinforcing learning so that it will be applied and have the planned impact. After all, if the learning is not actually applied, it will be “scrap learning” regardless of how well it is designed or brilliantly delivered.

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To BYOD or not to BYOD at work? That is the question

Matrix

Learning at work happens all the time in this knowledge-based economy, and it’s not always between office walls. The mobile worker needs instant access to information and uses more than one device during the day in order to always stay connected. All technological devices can enhance workplace learning and lead to better employee performance; all, including their personal phones and tablets.

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7 Steps to Consider When Implementing a LMS

How Do You Choose the Right Learning Management System? Choosing the perfect Learning Management System can be complex for organizations. Initially, you might ask questions like, "When is the right time to adopt an LMS?" or "Which LMS is the best fit?" Once you've made your LMS selection, your next query is likely, "How do I go about implementing it?

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The Performance Paradigm: An Alternative Approach to Learning

CLO Magazine

If the learning and development function was a 400-meter run, its impact would barely make it down the first straightaway, said Gary Wise, workforce capability architect at Human Performance Outfitters, LLC. To sustain workforce capabilities, CLOs need to shift how they view and deliver learning and development. Essentially, the learning paradigm is good, but a performance paradigm is better.

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Tips From Laura Overton at LUC 2016

Trivantis

Laura Overton joined us in Fort Lauderdale this year as the keynote speaker for the 2016 Lectora® User Conference. Laura is the Founder and CEO of Towards Maturity, supporting overall business productivity, learner engagement, and staff engagement. Laura presented on the bright future of learning and how to be ready for it. She shared how learning and development professionals can deliver learning at the point of need, based on research about what’s working and what’s not.

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Ultimate eLearning terms you should know: Part 1 (A-L)

LearnUpon

eLearning is full of specialist terms and acronyms that aren’t always clearly defined. From API to xAPI, the words we use everyday can be complex and confusing. Even if you’ve been working in eLearning for years, you can still be stumped by a three letter acronym of uncertain meaning. We trawled through our archives to bring you the first part of our ultimate A-Z guide on everything online learning.

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5 Best Practices for Effective Performance Questions

eFront

Performance questions are those ultimate questions that require your eLearners to perform actual work. Performance questions measure the learner’s capability to perform complex activities. If your learners are able to complete the assigned tasks in the performance test, they pass. They are ready to perform the real activity in their work context. In this article, we cover two areas: when to use performance questions and how to make them effective.

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Why and How to Earn Your PMP® Credential

Gaining your Project Management Professional (PMP) certification can be very beneficial for any project manager. Most successful PMP candidates treat preparing for the PMP exam as a personal project. As such, it requires careful planning and a structured approach. Eligibility criteria must be met, and the exam is known for its difficulty, sometimes requiring multiple attempts.