Mon.Aug 04, 2014

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The Forgotten Role of Reflection in Learning

Dashe & Thomson

'John Dewey, a noted psychologist, philosopher and educational reformer, once said, “We do not learn from experience…we learn from reflecting on experience.” Reflection in the context of learning can be described as linking ideas and constructing meaning from our experiences. As learners, we need to take the time to reflect on what we have experienced in order to incorporate the new information into our mental schemas.

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Mobile Learning In The Workplace – Webinar

Upside Learning

'Back in June, we had informed you about Towards Maturity’s In-Focus report titled 'Mobile Learning In The Workplace', which we had supported. Since its release, the report has garnered huge response, which highlights organizations’ growing interest in Mobile Learning and its implementation in the workplace. One of the reasons we decided to conduct a webinar […].

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Is this compliance story too close to home?

From the Coleface

'Learners are used to compliance e-learning. Anyone in a big company is used to having several mandatory modules a year to complete so the game becomes “how can I do this as quickly as I can and get my tick in the box?” Left unchallenged, this leads to a mentality of “this stuff does not apply to me and would never happen here” So what better way of puncturing this complacency by explaining a real life story that happened to your organisation where regulators handed out s

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Top tips for using neurology to improve elearning

Saffron Interactive

'As teachers and other learning professionals will often tell you, imparting information to students is one thing, but to get them to remember and then apply it is a whole different ball game. So how do we achieve this holy grail of learning? It all comes down to the way information is retrieved and processed. The means of acquiring and processing information that the brain uses depend on how it is stimulated.

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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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Ten Tips for Effective Virtual Delivery

ATD Learning Technologies

'It is important to understand that VILT differs from face-to-face facilitation in a number of ways. Follow these ten tips to avoid the pitfalls of VILT and maximize your effectiveness. Click here to read full version.

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Nuts and Bolts: What You Measure Is What You Get by Jane Bozarth

LearningGuild

'“What gets measured gets done” and “If you don’t measure it, you can’t improve it” are two management. maxims that have been around so long nobody is sure who said them first. But what is certain is that it’s. not as simple as just starting to measure something. Here are two questions that will help you avoid bad. measures.

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7 Surprising Facts About Retail eLearning

cogentys

'Retail eLearning is not a monolithic landscape where nothing ever changes. The fact of the matter is that retail eLearning involves many surprising details. If you want to achieve results with the. [click link to visit website for full episode, links, other content and more!].

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The Digital Evolution in Academic Publishing

Aptara

The Digital Evolution in Academic Publishing. Being in educational technology for the past 18 years, I have observed the evolution firsthand. The industry went from a slow tech uptake to unusually rapid, often reactionary solutions. However, as the dust has settled, many of the most influential educational publishers, such as Pearson, McGraw Hill and Wiley, have taken strategic steps towards change.

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Ten Tips for Effective Virtual Delivery

ATD Learning Technologies

'It is important to understand that VILT differs from face-to-face facilitation in a number of ways. Follow these ten tips to avoid the pitfalls of VILT and maximize your effectiveness. Click here to read full version.

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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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Going Digital

Aptara

Going Digital. Organizations that provide employee training, or whose core offering is training services, have reached a tipping point: Cutting spending to improve their bottom lines while meeting the expectations of today's digitally-savvy learners is more difficult than ever. However, with the right approach and solid support, migrating from instructor-led, paper-based training to online course offerings can help bridge the fiscal and digital divide.

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Discussing the ASTD Handbook, eLearning, and Published Expertise with Elaine Biech

Web Courseworks

'When my copy of the second edition ASTD Handbook arrived at the office this summer, I immediately felt the urge to explore my new resource and see what content made the final cut for an important industry asset. Call me old fashioned, but I do still see the value in a thoughtfully constructed book curated by a trusted source and filled with vetted content from a wide variety of industry experts.

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2 Reasons for Using a WordPress LMS

LearnDash

'The learning management system market is a very crowded space. There are new offerings popping up every single day, each boasting a slew of features making them quite attractive. Truth is many of these solutions are pretty well done. They are built with the learner and administrator in mind in the effort to make the online course delivery and management process enjoyable.

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A splash of color for your e-learning content

eFront

'In this ongoing series of posts, kickstarted with our “10 Graphic Design tips for e-learning educators”, we try to provide you with the required know-how for improving the look and feel of your e-learning content. In our last post we talked about typography ? the use of fonts and typesetting for optimal readability. In this post, we’ll be taking a look at color.

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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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eLearning 101: How to Make an eLearning Course (Updated!)

OpenSesame

'From the workplace to the schoolroom, more and more learning is taking place online. If you’re an educator, trainer or subject matter expert, you have an opportunity to develop new customers and audiences by developing online content that is accessible to anyone, anytime. But if you’re new to the online learning world, even the terminology can be daunting!

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eLearning 101: How to Make an eLearning Course (Updated!)

OpenSesame

From the workplace to the schoolroom, more and more learning is taking place online. If you’re an educator, trainer or subject matter expert, you have an opportunity to develop new customers and audiences by developing online content that is accessible to anyone, anytime. But if you’re new to the online learning world, even the terminology can be daunting!