Tue.Sep 30, 2014

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The Four Stages of Learning

Association eLearning

'I recently had an interesting conversation about life and how life lessons occur in stages. We compared it to learning to ride a bike. It was so difficult to learn, yet now you find it so easy you’ve forgotten how you learned it in the first place. It got me thinking about what those stages actually are. It turns out I’m not the first one to theorize about this.

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The learnification of education

E-Learning Provocateur

'I start this post by thanking Angela Towndrow , a fellow Aussie whom I met virtually via a mooc, and from whom I continue to draw insights on things related to education. After reading my previous post Let’s get rid of the instructors! , Angela pointed me to the journal article Giving Teaching Back to Education: Responding to the Disappearance of the Teacher by Gert Biesta.

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September 30, 2014 - How to Create an Effective eLearning Course Without Extra Effort?

JoomlaLMS

'How to Create an Effective eLearning Course Without Extra Effort? More and more companies realize the need of investing money, time and effort into staff training, however, the number of businesses that can allocate a considerable part of their budgets to employee training programs is extremely small. The rest looks for alternative means of creating cost effective training courses and today’s post highlights such techniques.

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Types and proportions of learning activities?

Clark Quinn

'I’ve been on quite the roll of late, calling out some bad practices and calling for learning science. And it occurs to me that there could be some pushback. So let me be clear, I strongly suggest that the types of learning that are needed are not info dump and knowledge test, by and large. What does that mean? Let’s break it down. First, let me suggest that what’s going to make a difference to organizations is not better fact-remembering.

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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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eLearning Art and Design Tips for the Non-Designer (Part 1)

eLearning Brothers

'So you want to develop an eLearning course huh? But you are not a graphic designer, and need some tips on eLearning Art and Design to get you started? Let me introduce to you a three-part series on eLearning Art and Design tips for the non-designer that may be of some help. Sound good? Okay, first let’s start learning about elements for creating good slides. 5 Elements for Creating Good Slides. 1.

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Snagit speaks German! Do you?

TechSmith Camtasia

'Today is an exciting day for our German speaking customers. We are releasing Snagit 12 and Snagit for Mac 3 in German! How do you say screen-capture in German? Bildschirmaufnahme! And what about recording area? Aufnahmebereich! That’s pretty easy, am I right? This is the first release of the German Snagit 12, which follows the long tradition of having a translated windows version all the way back to 2002 when we released Snagit 6.1.

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7 Ways to Create Characters for Your Online Training Courses

Rapid eLearning

'In this post we’ll review seven ways to create characters for your online training courses. For the most part these characters can be created in PowerPoint so you don’t need other tools. Create Characters by Customizing Clip Art. If all you have is clip art then that’s what you have to work with. But you still have some flexibility. Start by selecting the clip art image, ungrouping it, and making the customizations you need.

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The Pros and Cons of User Generated Content

Trivantis

'Have you ever wanted to just throw your hands in the air and say, “Let the learners create it themselves if they’re so picky!” when you get negative feedback about a course? Well… What if you did just that? User generated content is not usually a big part of a training program. But as more and more companies embrace informal learning, user generated content is going to pop up more often.

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Rethinking Training – Training As A Service

PulseLearning

We need to look at our training through the eyes of a shifting market and evolve the parts that make the most business sense. This was the takeaway message I provided one of our global clients in a recent professional services engagement. A giant in the technology sector, this organization is known for forward-thinking training […].

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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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Onboarding: Training from “Yes to Desk” by Ben Muzzell

LearningGuild

'When do you begin training a new employee? How do you go about new hire orientation? Mobile technology and eLearning open. up the critical period between the moment you inform someone they are hired and the moment they arrive for their first day on. the job— the days from “Yes to Desk.” Make it a key part of your onboarding process; this article offers tips on how to do it.

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Course of the Week Highlight: Fire Prevention Week

OpenSesame

Is your office properly equipped to deal with a fire emergency? In honor of upcoming Fire Prevention Week (October 5-11 this year!) and October as Fire Prevention Month, we’re featuring courses to keep your workplace safe from fire hazards. Fire Prevention Week dates back to 1920, when President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the first National Fire Prevention Day to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire, which killed more than 250 people and left 100,000 homeless, and bring national awareness to fire

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NexLearn Announces New Patent for SimWriter Simulation Authoring Tool by News Editor

LearningGuild

'NexLearn, a leading provider of immersive-learning simulations and eLearning courseware, celebrates the recognition of. SimWriter as the only patented social-simulation authoring tool and announces that qualified new customers are eligible for a 30. percent discount on SimWriter licenses purchased before November 1, 2014.

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Course of the Week Highlight: Fire Prevention Week

OpenSesame

'Is your office properly equipped to deal with a fire emergency? In honor of upcoming Fire Prevention Week (October 5-11 this year!) and October as Fire Prevention Month, we’re featuring courses to keep your workplace safe from fire hazards. Fire Prevention Week dates back to 1920, when President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the first National Fire Prevention Day to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire, which killed more than 250 people and left 100,000 homeless, and bring national awareness to fire

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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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Zenler Online Schools Launches Beta by News Editor

LearningGuild

'Zenler (www.zenler.com), an eLearning authoring tool company and LMS provider, has launched a public beta of its Zenler. Online Schools (ZOS). Anyone can start an online school using ZOS, creating, selling, and tracking eLearning courses, and. building their own business.

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Rapid Video Development Certificate: An Overview

ATD Learning Technologies

'In this YouTube video, Jonathon Halls and attendees of the ATD Rapid Video Development for Learning Certificate discuss what is covered in the program—from teaching learning professionals how to use consumer-level equipment to creating engaging video that looks professional and reinforces learning. Click here to read full version.

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Grab Their Attention!

SmartBuilder

You settle into your stadium seat, popcorn on lap and soda nestled in its holder. The previews roll, the music swells, and your favorite actors’ names appear in starring roles. You’ve anticipated this movie for quite awhile. The title zooms in then fades. Instead of a dramatic scene fading in, the following text scrolls slowly onto the screen: You can’t wait to see what happens next.

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Rapid Video Development Certificate: An Overview

ATD Learning Technologies

'In this YouTube video, Jonathon Halls and attendees of the ATD Rapid Video Development for Learning Certificate discuss what is covered in the program—from teaching learning professionals how to use consumer-level equipment to creating engaging video that looks professional and reinforces learning. Click here to read full version.

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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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Make Your Retail Sales Training Shine with Help from Great Innovators

cogentys

'Anyone can do average, including me! HA! Anyway, if you make innovation a cornerstone of your routine, then you can be sure that your retail sales training will shine and everyone will love you. . [click link to visit website for full episode, links, other content and more!].

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Benefits of Skills-Centric Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Gyrus

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS. Employees benefit by a skills management system because they’re provided with: • A better understanding of quality proficiency related to their jobs. • A clear view of what skills and skill gaps they currently have. • A learning and development plan that takes into account their job-based skills requirements. • A record of their learning and development achievements. • Recognition of their skills and opportunities to use them in other assignments in the organization.

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Online Learning Trends and Challenges

LearnDash

'The presence of online learning in education and corporate environments is strong. The economies of scale from a robust online course program simply cannot be ignored anymore. Schools are really starting to leverage education technology in their curriculum, using the latest apps and mobile devices to help bolster the coursework and student collaboration.

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Free eBook: Tips For Marketing Your eLearning Initiative

OpenSesame

'One of the most common frustrations we hear from prospective customers is a lack of interest from employees in training and development programs. Often employees show high initial engagement, but either lose interest or forget about the opportunity without continued exposure. Keeping learning top of mind and exciting for employees can be challenge, so we built a toolkit to help our community increase usage and engagement around their elearning initiatives. “ Trump the Usage Slump: Tips for Mark

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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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Free eBook: Tips For Marketing Your eLearning Initiative

OpenSesame

One of the most common frustrations we hear from prospective customers is a lack of interest from employees in training and development programs. Often employees show high initial engagement, but either lose interest or forget about the opportunity without continued exposure. Keeping learning top of mind and exciting for employees can be challenge, so we built a toolkit to help our community increase usage and engagement around their elearning initiatives. “ Trump the Usage Slump: Tips for Marke

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