Mon.Apr 20, 2015

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The science behind gamification

Origin Learning

'Gamification is the application of game thinking and game mechanics in non-game contexts to encourage users to solve problems. A 2015 study by Research and Markets has forecasted that Gamification in E-Learning growth will reach $319 billion by 2020. How and why are game mechanics and game dynamics touted to be capable of achieving what other, more direct forms of training can’t?

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To “Kirkpatrick” or not to “Kirkpatrick”, that is the Question (or is it?)

Learning Rebels

'Here we go again. To “Kirkpatrick” or not to “Kirkpatrick”, that is the question. To be, or not to be, that is the question—. Whether ’tis Nobler in the mind to suffer. The Slings and Arrows of outrageous Fortune, Or to take Arms against a Sea of troubles, And by opposing, end them? To die, to sleep—. William Shakespeare, Hamlet in Act III, scene i.

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Emergent Workplaces: Learning In The Networked World

Learnnovators

This is my area of passion. A recent, very brief conversation with @krishashok triggered a few thoughts related to emergent workplaces and what learning in the networked world will look like. And after mulling over some of these, I thought they were worth putting down on virtual paper. SETTING THE CONTEXT. Here are two definitions from Wikipedia that captures the essence of Networked Learning: “ Networked learning is a process of developing and maintaining connections with people and infor

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Famous Leadership Quotes to Guide Your Day

ej4 eLearning

'Here are some inspirational quotes that address many of the traits your managers will pick up as they train and practice. . The post Famous Leadership Quotes to Guide Your Day appeared first on.

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Measuring the ROI of Enterprise Learning for Customers, Partners, and Professionals

Prove the ROI of Learning Struggling to measure the business impact of learning initiatives? Try our three-pillar approach to show the true value of learning, backed by stories from real businesses like yours. Make 2024 the year of ROI!

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Lambda Solutions Will Be Attending ATD 2015

Lambda Solutions

'Lambda Solutions will be attending the ATD 2015 International Conference & Exposition in Orlando this year. Lambda looks forward to networking with industry peers, engaging and discussing with keynote speakers, and building relationships with training partners. Fellow attendees will include Apple, Amazon, Coca-Cola, Facebook, Yahoo!, and HBO.

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Video Best Practices

TechSmith Camtasia

'Video is enhancing almost everything in our lives. And when it comes to video creation, a little preparation goes a long way. The possibilities are endless when it comes to what you can do with video. The good news is that it’s up to you. Learn the steps you can take before, during, and after recording to ensure you create a polished video every time.

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eLearning 101: Implementing A Jeopardy Game Template Into Your Training

eLearning Brothers

'You probably remember one time or another in your life when you took a sick day and found yourself binge-watching episode after episode of Jeopardy! and allowing the smooth, dulcet voice of Alex Trebek to take your troubles away. How great would it be to reproduce that intensely nostalgic feeling and the intellectual atmosphere it promotes into the wonderful world of eLearning?

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Amazing ROI with eLearning

TalentLMS

'The eLearning hype is way behind us. We have now entered the future we had anticipated. A future with “click and go” facilities through technology. A future with convenience. We have managed to overcome most obstacles in our workflow. We are now able to separate the human factor with the technology assisted factors in our daily life. From the palm of our hand to the tip of our fingers, accessibility to information has been re-defined using eLearning technologies.

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Emerging Technologies for Online Learning 2015 Presenter Profile – Dr. Ulanda Forbess

TechSmith Camtasia

'TechSmith is proud to be part of the 8th Annual Emerging Technologies for Online Learning International Symposium 2015 , where educators share ideas and best practices for using the latest technology to transform teaching and learning. Come see our presentations or visit booth #809 to hear innovative ways educators are using visual content. Meet Dr.

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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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4 factors to consider when switching to new HR software

InsiderHub

'Upgrading your organization’s HR software, or switching to a sleeker HR platform may sound painless enough – however, the scope of such a changeover should never be underestimated. Traditional facets of HR have expanded over past years, from simple hiring/training procedures to include more strategic recruitment concerns, learning management and workforce/talent management, etc.

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Back to Basics: Adding Media and Slides to a Chalkboard

DigitalChalk eLearning

'Are you working on creating a chalkboard for your online course and not sure how to add media and slides? Don’t worry! Follow this guide and you’ll be a pro at creating chalkboards in no time. To begin, there is one important thing that you need to take note of. If you just want to add slides to a chalkboard you do need to have a media file uploaded in order to add the slides to the timeline.

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Cheap books on learning worth the price

Jay Cross

'Today I paid my $9.99 and started devouring free books on Amazon Kindle Unlimited. I spend on average of $40 a month on hardcopy books, so this seems like a steal. Since I’m in the midst of writing a book on solo/DIY learning, I thought I might learn something from these freebies: 45 Elearning Tips and Tricks , by John Araiza. This is an instructional designer’s record of twelve years’ experience.

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Amazing ROI with eLearning

TalentLMS

The eLearning hype is way behind us. We have now entered the future we had anticipated. A future with “click and go” facilities through technology. A future with convenience. We have managed to overcome most obstacles in our workflow. We are now able to separate the human factor with the technology assisted factors in our daily life. From the palm of our hand to the tip of our fingers, accessibility to information has been re-defined using eLearning technologies.

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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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Nashville Notes: Creating Courses with Your Learners in Mind

Trivantis

'The best training is training that engages the learner and drives behavior change, right? To do that, you need to create courses with your learners in mind. It’s easy to do that with Lectora® and CourseMill®, and you’re going to find out how at the 2015 Lectora User Conference ! It all starts with instructional design and leads to course delivery through your learning management system.

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Book Review: Ten Strategies for Building Community with Technology by Bill Brandon

LearningGuild

'Times change, and instructional methods change with them. One concept that instructional designers should become. familiar. with is that of the role of community in learning, and the necessity of learners feeling themselves involved in a. community. A. new book takes a strategic look at this approach and provides the necessary background you need to get started.

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Create beautiful surveys with custom themes

ProProfs

'Want to create beautiful surveys that get you more responses? Or maybe a survey that matches with your overall brand identity? With ProProfs, you can do both by creating custom survey themes, which show off your brand colors and logos. You can also customize background images, fonts and colors, so that the survey looks and feels like a part of your website.

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Streamline Real-time Knowledge, Learning, and Innovation with Cisco Collaborative Knowledge by News Editor

LearningGuild

'Cisco Collaborative Knowledge improves employee engagement and workforce productivity by building smarter, more agile. workforces.

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HIA Technologies Turns a New Chapter in Interactive Learning

HIA Technologies announces the launch of Qvio™️ interactive video platform for learner-driven, AI-enabled, education. Viewers get instant answers to their questions directly from videos, interrupting when needed, and getting an author-validated answer!

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4 factors to consider when switching to new HR software

InsiderHub

The post 4 factors to consider when switching to new HR software appeared first on CollectMyThoughts.

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Ask The Experts: Tom Morrison

Association eLearning

'Jack McGrath: Hi, and welcome to another in our series Ask the Experts. My name is Jack McGrath. And today I’m going to be talking to Tom Morrison, who is the CEO of the Metal Treating Institute. Tom, in your blog you talk about how a lot of association execs believe that non-profit means you can’t think like a capitalized, for-profit business. There seems to be a sense you can be for-purpose, or you can for-profit, but you can’t be both.

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A way with the fairies

E-Learning Provocateur

'One of the greatest hoaxes to be perpetrated last century was that of the Cottingley Fairies. In 1917, 9-year-old Frances Griffiths and her 16-year-old cousin, Elsie Wright, borrowed Elsie’s father’s camera to take a photograph of the fairies they claimed lived down by the creek. Sure enough, when he developed the plate, Elsie’s father saw several fairies frolicking in front of Frances’s face.

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Elevate Your Management Skills: Quick Start Guide to Training Your Employees Yourself

Mindflash

'Managers are often measured on their team’s results. And when a manager’s team includes trained employees with small skills gaps , such a team can often deliver better results. Couple this fact with the additional fact that job candidates typically cite the ability to work with a manager they respect and from whom they can learn as a top factor in making an employment decision.

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The Ultimate LMS Buyer’s Guide: Everything You Need to Know When Purchasing an LMS

Whether you’re shopping for your very first learning management system (LMS) or looking to upgrade, the process can be overwhelming. With so many vendor options, each with its own multitude of features and pricing structures, even the most seasoned educators, trainers, and business leaders can feel lost in a sea of choices! Finding the LMS that’s best suited for your organization requires a planned, strategic approach.

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