Wed.Jul 23, 2014

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No Learning Professional Ever Got Fired for Bullet Points but…They Should

Kapp Notes

'Whenever I talk about game-thinking or gamification or even interactive learning someone always asks the question: “What if people don’t like games?” or they ask “What do we do when people say ‘I just want the information, just tell me what I need to learn–I’ll get it myself.” I shake me head and feel sad…and frustrated…and ready to give up… First of all, what I talk about with game-thinking and gamification is not really the use

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10 Reasons to Convert Your Credentialing and Certification Programs to eLearning

Association eLearning

'Need a reason to convert your existing instructor-led credentialing and certification programs to eLearning? How about 10? As technology continues to innovate and become easier to implement, the business case for associations to move their classroom-based courses online is strengthening. 10 years ago, the idea of offering online certification and credentialing programs at your association would have been crazy.

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Adobe Captivate 8: Geolocation

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

'by Kevin Siegel      You can create an eLearning lesson that changes dependent upon where your learners are physically located. For instance, you can create a Captivate project for learners who live in the United States or Australia. While much of the course content is relevant to both Americans and Australians, thanks to Captivate's geolocation feature, learners in both countries will see unique, location-specific, information while taking the same course.

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Technology and Workplace Learning

LearnDash

'Over the years, studies have shown that corporate environments with a strong learning culture often out perform their competition. In the past it was not as easy as it is today to have a learning program in place. Technology has really made it possible for many organizations to implement their own programs, even if on a smaller scale. These companies do this because it is good for their employees, but also because we are now in an era where employees expect development opportunities from their

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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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Social Collaboration Techniques to Enhance Learning

Origin Learning

'The organization is a social place. You seldom function in isolation. Workplaces in particular require you to perform tasks in conjunction with your peers, advices and suggestions from your seniors and inputs from those subordinate to you. In such a scenario, it becomes imperative to work collaboratively. Collaborative working may be thought of as a collective effort to solve a problem at hand.

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Voiceover Scripts That Engage Learners

ATD Learning Technologies

'How can you use your voiceover script to keep a learner’s attention within an e-learning lesson? Here are the two most important factors: Make it proportional and make it conversational. Click here to read full version.

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Microlearning under the Microscope: How to Incorporate Microlearning into Online Training

Mindflash

'Microlearning generally involves dissecting learning into “microscopic” learning bursts (typically 2-10 minutes each). Supporters say microlearning matches human brain processing capabilities, combating learner boredom, disengagement, and poor retention. Online training is well-suited to delivering microlearning, because it is easily spliced with web technologies, can be deployed on multiple devices, and can be pushed down to or pulled down by users.

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Voiceover Scripts That Engage Learners

ATD Learning Technologies

'How can you use your voiceover script to keep a learner’s attention within an e-learning lesson? Here are the two most important factors: Make it proportional and make it conversational. Click here to read full version.

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Fastest Growing Jobs in America: Industrial-Organizational Psychologist

OpenSesame

'Have you ever heard of an “industrial-organizational (IO) psychologist?” According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics this occupation is predicted to grow 53% between 2012 and 2022, making it the fastest growing career in the next decade, yet many people have never heard of it. With a median income of $83,580 a year, presence and influence in the workplace is quickly growing for industrial organizational psychologists.

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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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Video: The dinosaur LMS, the new learning experience network and triggering emotional investment

Saffron Interactive

'Missed Saffron’s free seminar at the Learning Technologies Summer Forum last month? Don’t worry! A full recording, with all the slides, has now been posted. We explain how the “LMS” is failing generation Y, and will certainly fail generation Z. Now, learners demand platforms that make a genuine emotional connection. Watch the recording to find out why a platform that puts learning into action is crucial to achieving a Return on Investment.

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21st Century Learning - Let's Leave 20th Century Education Behind!

Corporate eLearning Strategies and Development

'I''d like to restate something I''ve learned over the years living through and participating in the latest significant historical, world-changing event: The Internet. And you may find this to be obvious but here it goes. THE INTERNET CHANGES EVERYTHING! And if that statement seems a little vague then let me attempt to clarify it a little. Pre-internet there were gate keepers for everything: Newspapers and big TV networks were the gatekeepers of news, publishers were the gatekeepers of books, re

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EMEA Reporter: Liberia—Great Need and Great Difficulty by Nic Laycock

LearningGuild

'Liberia, a nation ravaged by a 14-year-long series of civil wars, is attempting to bootstrap its university and. the infrastructure needed to support education. Read about the challenges, and possible opportunities to. help!

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Top 10 Association LMS Case Studies

Talented Learning

nternational Parking Institute utilizes Docebo to train, certify, measure and report on learning for parking professionals from member organizations in every industry globally.

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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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Course of the Week Highlight: It's Getting Hot in Here!

OpenSesame

Depending on your career, you may have had to deal with “heated” situations. No, we are not talking about an argument between you and your co-worker. Rather, have you ever had a job that required you to perform labor in the sun, work directly with heat or fire, or be hands-on with temperature devices? Occupations requiring work in high temperatures can cause heat exhaustion or dehydration.

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What’s the difference between an LMS and an LCMS

Cinch

As learning becomes more complicated and larger teams work together on creating content, organizations may start to consider including a Learning Content Management System (LCMS) as part of the training toolset. This FAQ will answer all your questions about an LMS and an LCMS. What is the difference between an LCMS and and LMS? Simply put, an LCMS manages your content and an LMS manages your users.

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Fastest Growing Jobs in America: Industrial-Organizational Psychologist

OpenSesame

Have you ever heard of an “industrial-organizational (IO) psychologist?” According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics this occupation is predicted to grow 53% between 2012 and 2022, making it the fastest growing career in the next decade, yet many people have never heard of it. With a median income of $83,580 a year, presence and influence in the workplace is quickly growing for industrial organizational psychologists.

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The Ugly Truth About Online Hospitality Training

cogentys

'By now you have likely concluded that online hospitality training comes with a wide array of important benefits. However, as with almost anything else, there is a dark side to online hospitality. [click link to visit website for full episode, links, other content and more!].

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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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Course of the Week Highlight: It's Getting Hot in Here!

OpenSesame

'Depending on your career, you may have had to deal with “heated” situations. No, we are not talking about an argument between you and your co-worker. Rather, have you ever had a job that required you to perform labor in the sun, work directly with heat or fire, or be hands-on with temperature devices? Occupations requiring work in high temperatures can cause heat exhaustion or dehydration.

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Cathy Moore – Crystal Balling with Learnnovators

Learnnovators

ABOUT CATHY MOORE (International e-Learning Thought Leader, Blogger): Cathy Moore is an internationally recognized speaker and writer dedicated to saving the world from boring instruction. She’s a passionate advocate for improving business performance by respecting and deeply challenging people. Her advice and designs have been used by organizations that include Microsoft, Pfizer, the US Army, Barclays, and the US Department of the Interior.

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Snagit for Google Chrome Keeps on GIF’ing

TechSmith Camtasia

'This post was written by guest author, Neil Boyd. With the release of the newest version of Snagit for Chrome, TechSmith included a wonderful GIFt. We were GIFen no clues and it’s still a little bit of a secret but the wonderful Kelly Rush , Product Owner of TechSmith Snagit for Google Chrome , has asked me to GIF some ideas on the feature. Fear not, it will not take long.

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CATHY MOORE – CRYSTAL BALLING WITH LEARNNOVATORS

Learnnovators

ABOUT CATHY MOORE (International e-Learning Thought Leader, Blogger): Cathy Moore is an internationally recognized speaker and writer dedicated to saving the world from boring instruction. She’s a passionate advocate for improving business performance by respecting and deeply challenging people. Her advice and designs have been used by organizations that include Microsoft, Pfizer, the US Army, Barclays, and the US Department of the Interior.

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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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