The Performance Improvement Blog

MARCH 17, 2014

'According to the 2013 State of the Industry report from ASTD , instructor-led programs continue to be the primary method for training and developing employees. The researchers estimate that 70% of training in companies is instructor-led. The content of these programs runs the gamut from basic skills to executive development. . Although classroom-based training has declined over the past few years and some of the instructor-led training is done electronically (i.e., elearning), the predominant

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Association eLearning

MARCH 17, 2014

'At some point, we’ve all been stuck in a meeting or class that seemed to drag on forever. You don’t want anyone to have that feeling while they’re taking your eLearning. If a course or lesson lasts too long, learners are likely to stop paying attention and start wondering, “How much is left?” So, here are 5 tips for keeping your online education focused and easy to digest. 1.

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Upside Learning

MARCH 17, 2014

'We hope to see you at the Learning Solutions Conference & Expo 2014. The Learning Solutions Conference & Expo, which is the leading industry event for technology-supported learning and performance support professionals. This blockbuster of an event will be held from March 19-21 at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista in the Walt Disney World […].

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Kapp Notes

MARCH 17, 2014

'Here are six cast studies of Gamification. I presented this information via Skype to the New York ASTD SIG. It was a great group and I had a wonderful time. Case Studies of Gamification in HR from Karl Kapp. Here are more case studies: The Gamification of Retail Safety and Loss Prevention Training. The Gamification of Sales Force Training. The Gamification of mLearning.

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LearnDash

MARCH 17, 2014

'If you have been creating digital content, then you have searched for photos online. For many people, this involves jumping into Google and searching for images and then inserting them into their project (be it legal or not). Over the years there have been some image repositories to come about, many of which are quite good and very useful when creating an elearning course or even just a PowerPoint presentation.

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eFront

MARCH 17, 2014

'As we approach the release date of eFrontPro’s public beta we feel it’s time to discuss what should be expected. eFrontPro (originally code-named eFront4) is a huge step forward on a number of fronts. It combines the depth of eFront with a new fluid interface , reworked internals and support for blended learning. At the same time, eFrontPro maintains a familiar tone.

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OpenSesame

MARCH 17, 2014

'Hi, I''m Alex! I am the Community Coordinator at OpenSesame. In my current position at OpenSesame, I head the Customer Support Team, providing round-the-clock support via social media channels, phone, live chat, email, and case management tools. Most customers know me on a first-name basis, and I strive to give care and attention-to-detail to every person on our site.

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easygenerator

MARCH 17, 2014

'A Learning Management System (LMS) offers tons of functionality. At the same time it sets strict boundaries for learning, often requiring a substantial investment in time and money which is hard to maintain. We are proud to offer a modern alternative to the LMS: a flexible best of breed, fully web-based (SaaS) solution created by a unique collaboration of three organizations: Aim 4 You.

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Mindflash

MARCH 17, 2014

'The online training industry is flooded with articles and blog posts about future trends that focus on far fetched fantasies attainable only to those with discretionary budgets and/or niche needs. These trends generally include topics like gamification, the xAPI, and wearables to name a few. But for most of us, these are not practical trends we will implement any time soon.

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Training Industry

MARCH 17, 2014

'First-time manager training is an important part of any leadership development program, with the need for quality training essential to build a solid foundation to start managerial careers. Understanding the dynamics and preferences of these aspiring leaders is critical to developing successful training programs. A Training Industry, Inc. study on first-time manager training focused on a range of best practices, covering program design to preferred delivery methods.

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OpenSesame

MARCH 17, 2014

'In global economy, being able to pick up a language quickly can often mean the difference in making a good impresson, landing a dream job, or even traveling safely. Fortunately, language training is now increasingly available in a mobile capacity, meaning you can access the training you need, when and wherever you need it. This need for more agile language training is why we are pleased to announce the addition of 40 Living Language courses to the OpenSesame library. .

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LearningGuild

MARCH 17, 2014

'Since we published The eLearning Guild’s 2014 Global eLearning Salary & Compensation report in February, there have been many comments in social media about the gender pay disparity highlighted in the report. How do we begin to explain the salary gap between men and women? If you read this article, you’ll understand it better—and learn what you can do about it.

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eLearning 24-7

MARCH 17, 2014

'I’ve been reading a lot about the color green. What is symbolizes, what it means and what it represents. I found out that depending on the shade of green, can mean something totally different. According to several web sites, green represents nature and fertility. Some sites say it represent harmony, freshness and growth. A few sites say it represents abundance and prosperity.

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Trivantis

MARCH 17, 2014

'Here’s a glance at some of the awesome sessions we have planned at the 2014 Lectora® User Conference, April 1 – 3, in Los Angeles, California. We’re so excited to head to LA for 3 days of e-Learning networking, valuable presentations and fun! Take a look at a few sessions that focus on using a learning management system (LMS) or implementing Lectora with an LMS: A Peek Down the CourseMill® Pathway.

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Saffron Interactive

MARCH 17, 2014

'In the past year at Saffron we’ve formed key partnerships to extend our graduate scheme to encompass university placements and apprenticeships. It’s part of our commitment to people development and the community, which is recognised by Investors in People. This is a post by Chandni Shantilal, who is completing three months at Saffron as part of an apprenticeship programme, about her experience.

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LearningGuild

MARCH 17, 2014

'iSpring Solutions, a featured exhibitor and sponsor of The eLearning Guild’s Learning Solutions 2014 Conference and Expo, announces new products and features of iSpring software designed to take eLearning to a new level. The powerful tools cover every step of the eLearning process, from authoring to delivery and tracking.

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cogentys

MARCH 17, 2014

'Harold Jarche is by far one of the most interesting guests I have interviewed on eLearningTV. In this interview, Harold talks about how corporate training and development professionals need adapt to. [click link to visit website for full episode, links, other content and more!].

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LearningGuild

MARCH 17, 2014

'Totara LMS, a custom distribution of Moodle, announces it will be an exhibitor at The eLearning Guild’s Learning Solutions 2014 Conference and Expo. Staff from Totara LMS will be presenting the benefits of an open-source LMS at the Learning Solutions 2014 Expo and in discussion sessions at Ecosystem 2014.

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OpenSesame

MARCH 17, 2014

In global economy, being able to pick up a language quickly can often mean the difference in making a good impresson, landing a dream job, or even traveling safely. Fortunately, language training is now increasingly available in a mobile capacity, meaning you can access the training you need, when and wherever you need it. This need for more agile language training is why we are pleased to announce the addition of 40 Living Language courses to the OpenSesame library. .

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LearningGuild

MARCH 17, 2014

'Living Language, a leader in the field of foreign language self-study, announces two new programs designed to offer flexible and affordable learning options for employee training and educational customers. The programs, Living Language Corporate and Living Language Education, are currently available in 17 languages and feature beginner-to-advanced courses in a variety of formats.

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OpenSesame

MARCH 17, 2014

Hi, I’m Alex! I am the Community Coordinator at OpenSesame. In my current position at OpenSesame, I head the Customer Support Team, providing round-the-clock support via social media channels, phone, live chat, email, and case management tools. Most customers know me on a first-name basis, and I strive to give care and attention-to-detail to every person on our site.

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eFront

MARCH 17, 2014

'As we approach the release date of eFrontPro’s public beta we feel it’s time to discuss what should be expected. eFrontPro (originally code-named eFront4) is a huge step forward on a number of fronts. It combines the depth of eFront with a new fluid interface , reworked internals and support for blended learning. At the same time, eFrontPro maintains a familiar tone.

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OpenSesame

MARCH 17, 2014

'Hi, I''m Alex! I am the Community Coordinator at OpenSesame. In my current position at OpenSesame, I head the Customer Support Team, providing round-the-clock support via social media channels, phone, live chat, email, and case management tools. Most customers know me on a first-name basis, and I strive to give care and attention-to-detail to every person on our site.

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Academy of Mine

MARCH 17, 2014

1. Selling programs online was more work than I thought Writing an eBook was easy compared to creating an online course. The cost students pay to access online courses is usually much more expensive than an eBook and therefore students rightfully want to see additional value in the content. I was required to create video tutorials, buy new audio recording gear to create podcasts, learn coding to create a social community, hire coders to create grading tools and much more. 2.

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