Tue.Jul 22, 2014

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The dawn of a new generation

E-Learning Provocateur

'User-generated content (UGC) is not a novel concept, but most of us in the corporate sector have barely scratched its surface. Beyond enterprise social networks – which are hardly universal and face substantial challenges of their own – UGC in the broader sense is beset by concerns about content quality, accountability, organisational culture, job security and power dynamics.

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Why Instructional Designers Should Draw

Dashe & Thomson

'According to graphic designer Von Glitschka, his industry (graphic design) has: “become creatively lazy over the last 20 years when it comes to the creative process… Instead of spending the necessary time working out concepts by drawing out the ideas and thoroughly exploring the visual possibilities in a drawn form, they instead immediately jump on the box.

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2014 survey shows again that company training/e-learning is the least valued way to learn at work

Jane Hart

'Here are the results of the 2014 Learning in the Workplace survey taken by over 1,000 respondents worldwide*, who rated the importance (value/usefulness) of 10 different ways of learning in the workplace. Results of the 2014 Learning in the Workplace survey ©C4LPT Not important Quite important Very important Essential VIP + Essential Company training/e-learning 24% 39% 21% […].

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Trends in Learning: What’s Latest!

Origin Learning

'A 2013 Accenture survey on Skills and Employment Trends revealed that a large skills gap exists in most businesses. Nearly half (46 per cent) of the 400 participating executives were concerned that they won’t have the skills they need in the next one to two years. While nearly three- quarters (72 percent) of executives identified training as one of the top ways for employees to develop new skills, only 52 percent of workers employed by the companies surveyed currently receive company-provid

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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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Top 10 Tools for Learning

Clark Quinn

'Jane Hart compiles, every year, a list of the top 10 tools for learning. And, of course, it’s that time again, so here we go. I like what Harold Jarche did about tagging his list with the steps of his Seek-Sense-Share model for Personal Knowledge Mastery , so I’m adding that as well. In no particular order: 1. Word: I write most of my articles and books in Word.

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Resources from Training Magazine Network Webinar

Kapp Notes

'In this webinar, for Training Magazine Network , I discussed how Gamification should be thought of as a design sensibility and not merely a digital tool. We talked about how gamification and game-thinking is more of a thought process and a methodology to engage and motivate learners. We explore several methods for applying game-thinking to your online and classroom learning designs by participating in a gamified learning event.

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Designing eLearning to Maximize the Working Memory

SHIFT eLearning

'The brain is a complicated machine, capable of creating extraordinary works of art, solving complex problems, and feeling the deepest of emotions. At the same time, our brains function on a daily basis taking on more mundane and routine tasks that are just as important as building bridges or writing books. In eLearning, one of the most important brain functions to consider is the working memory, one of the more everyday functions of the brain.

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Summertime Tips for Parents Who Work From Home

E-learning Uncovered

'The summer of 2014 marks my first summer working full-time from home. Everyone tells me how lucky I am to work remotely—and they’re right. Yet as summer approached, one thing concerned me. You see, summer means that two people who were previously at school all day are now “working from home” as well: my boys, ages 13 and nine. I knew I needed to find a way for work and family to coexist all day, every day.

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Toolbox Tip: Recording Professional Quality Audio from Home

ATD Learning Technologies

'Recording and creating professional quality audio from home (or at the office) doesn’t require professional-grade tools, special training, or a multi-thousand dollar budget. All it takes is the right equipment, the right environment, and the right software. Click here to read full version.

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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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Business News: Epic US Forms New Learning Technologies Firm: LEO by News Editor

LearningGuild

'Following the merger of Epic Learning Group and LINE Communications, Learning Technologies Group is. proud to introduce LEO, its new learning technologies firm.

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I Spy… Learning Gaps

Trivantis

'What exactly are your learners getting from that online training course they’re required to take? Are they truly engaged in the coursework, or are they actually planning what Jimmy John’s sandwich they’re ordering for lunch? The effectiveness of your training program directly influences the success of your organization, so you want to make sure your employees are learning everything they need to know.

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Employee eLearning: Gamification, not games

Aptara

Employee eLearning: Gamification, not games. Teaching employees new skills on the job can be a challenge. After all, these workers are busy and they may be loath to engage in mandatory procedures and neglect optional ones. On the other side of the equation, leaders may be wrestling with the paradox that training could give workers skills they can use elsewhere - but they might feel compelled to leave if not offered learning and advancement at their current post.

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I Spy… Learning Gaps

Trivantis

'What exactly are your learners getting from that online training course they’re required to take? Are they truly engaged in the coursework, or are they actually planning what Jimmy John’s sandwich they’re ordering for lunch? The effectiveness of your training program directly influences the success of your organization, so you want to make sure your employees are learning everything they need to know.

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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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Toolbox Tip: Recording Professional Quality Audio from Home

ATD Learning Technologies

'Recording and creating professional quality audio from home (or at the office) doesn’t require professional-grade tools, special training, or a multi-thousand dollar budget. All it takes is the right equipment, the right environment, and the right software. Click here to read full version.

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The new easygenerator is called Plus Plan!

easygenerator

'It has been an exciting few months for me and the easygenerator team since we released our Starter Plan of our e-Learning software. Today I am happy to announce we have released the Plus Plan: an advanced web-based version of easygenerator. So What’s New? 5 extra question types: Drag and Drop Text. Drag and Drop Images. Single Select. Multiple Select.