Thu.Dec 29, 2016

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Micro-Learning Is Bigger Than You Think…And Not Just For Learning

Living in Learning

What the article I'm referencing and comments I read made clear illustrate the gyrations we are heading into now with this “new” micro-learning approach. It will be easy to become distracted, so don't get all raked up in a pile over what we call it…or how long it should be. It's about what it can facilitate at the moment of need to get the DO done.

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Making a Difference - Lessons in Purpose

Kineo

Too often in elearning, quality is seen as being only about high production values - usually, what it looks like. 'Fit for purpose' can be dismissed as unambitious, but there’s nothing wrong with quality being defined as achieving purpose. .

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Micro-Learning Is Bigger Than You Think…And Not Just For Learning

Living in Learning

What the article I'm referencing and comments I read made clear illustrate the gyrations we are heading into now with this “new” micro-learning approach. It will be easy to become distracted, so don't get all raked up in a pile over what we call it…or how long it should be. It's about what it can facilitate at the moment of need to get the DO done.

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Change Requires Discipline, Not Willpower

eLearning Alchemy

Length: 1196 words. Reading Time: ~6 minutes. Over the next few weeks your social media channels will be flooded with advice about how to keep your New Year’s resolution. It’s a hot topic and despite all the articles 90% of people failed to stick with their resolution last year. There’s lots of advice, and very little follow-through. What you already know….

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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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Top 7 E-learning TED Talks of 2016

CommLab India

If an action has the power to change the position of an object, inspiring words have the power to change attitudes, lives, and ultimately, the world. An inspiring speech will act as a powerful tool that brings light to the lives of many by driving motivation and enabling them to explore their inner strengths. Mentioned in this post are speeches by a few pioneers who have strived to provide quality education all over the world.

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Lessons by Instructional Designers for Instructional Designers

SHIFT eLearning

Today it seems that designers think having an authoring tool and good content is enough for a great interactive course. And it's true, to a certain extent; the plethora of eLearning development software programs helps you create snazzy, glitzy courses. However, you cannot get anywhere without your creativity, designing skills, and knowledge of instructional design theories.

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Support Seasonal Hires with M-Learning this Festive Season

CommLab India

According to Statista , holiday retail sales in the United States are expected to be around $665.87 billion in 2016. US retailers hired roughly an additional 750,000 seasonal hires for the holiday season in 2015. So we can imagine the seasonal hires needed this time around. Most positions filled this season will be for sales, delivery, and warehouse operations.

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Learning at the Speed of Search: Focus on the Learning Experience

Content Raven

As technology continues to transform how business is conducted, organizations are becoming more aware of the cybersecurity implications and challenges that come along with today’s millennial and content sharing generation. Along with the ability to gather and access large amounts of data, enterprise organizations are starting to understand the importance of developing cybersecurity awareness training programs to protect and secure their intellectual property.

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Guidelines to Proficiently Accomplish Outsourced E-learning Projects [Infographic]

CommLab India

If you have made the decision to outsource your e-learning projects considering this checklist, you are on the road to successful e-learning implementation. But, are you worried how to manage your outsourcing vendor? Well, no worries. Here is an infographic on the guidelines to proficiently accomplish outsourced e-learning projects. Please check it out.

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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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10 Tips to Train the Brain for High Performance

Training Industry

In 2008, a ground-breaking University of Michigan study, “Improving Fluid Intelligence with Training on Working Memory,” proved that training could improve a person’s intelligence. This study threw light on the subject of brain training to increase mental ability. This increased intelligence would help employers to increase their employee’s performance.

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How to Navigate an External Hire

Everwise

Filling senior level positions is no easy feat. Ideally, candidates excel in key leadership areas (such as influence, communication, and strategic thinking), understand how to balance a sense of authority with approachability, and align with company’s vision. After finally finding someone you’re confident will lead your team to success, a sense of relief may begin to kick in.

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‘Tis the season to give back to our communities

Skillsoft

An example of some Skillsoft charitable activities. Many of our offices take part in holiday drives like the ones highlighted below.

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4 Ways to Embed PowerPoint Presentations on a WordPress Website

iSpring Solutions

0. Shared. There are several ways of embedding a PowerPoint presentation on a WordPress website. We reviewed 4 of the most popular ways, presented their pros and cons, and found out which works best for which purpose. Keep reading to learn which of them suits your needs most. Read more ».

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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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4 Ways to Make Our Ideas Stick

eLearning Brothers

As I was preparing for the beginning of a new project, I considered different ways in which I could make the training successful. I thought back to some of the things I had read in the past, and one book came to mind, Made to Stick. It was written by Chip and Dan Heath back in 2007. I’d like to share my top 4 ideas from the book that I think are helpful for instructional designers. 1.

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Authentic Learning As An Engagement Strategy For Your eLearning Course

eFront

The development of high quality eLearning is hard work. No short cuts, no straight pathway. The first step in identifying a quality eLearning course from a less well-made one is to determine the degree of its effectiveness through engagement strategies. In this article, we’ll reveal this fine line that separates a quality course from the common “churned out” variety.

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LearnUpon’s 2016 in Review

LearnUpon

2016 has been one of the biggest years for LearnUpon yet! Highlights include moving into our new HQ, significantly enhancing our platform with the release of our new User Interface and doubling our team of Luppers. Let’s look back over the last 12 months with the world’s leading cloud-based Learning Management System. January: Welcomed our 500th customer.

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Top 5 E-Books on Rapid Authoring Tools

CommLab India

The world is changing rapidly and so are training requirements in corporate organizations. Technology is also improving to meet these changing requirements. In the e-learning industry, traditional development is being replaced by rapid authoring tools. Rapid e-learning development refers to a new methodology of building e-learning courses quickly as against developing courses in Flash and other legacy tools.

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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.