Lambda Solutions

DECEMBER 11, 2014

'A recent report co-published by Zimbra and the Ponemon Institute, The Open Source Collaboration Study: Viewpoints on Security and Privacy in the US and EMEA , confirmed the changing perceptions of open source software. Once thought to be risky for security and privacy concerns—the study uncovers the fact that open source software is now viewed to be of higher quality due to enhanced privacy and security.

Open Source 187

Open Source Open Software Privacy 187

LearnDash

DECEMBER 11, 2014

'For a long time, online course content followed a predictable pattern. This usually involved the learner clicking “next” (or “Marking Complete”) until they reached the end of the course, and then they would attempt to guess on a quiz, knowing full-well that they could retake it if needed. In other words, people started to game the system.

Benefits 168

Benefits Compliance Training eLearning Consultant Pattern 168

Origin Learning

DECEMBER 11, 2014

'Talent Development is usually associated with the Human Resources function of any organization: they are responsible for selecting and recruiting people, and also for training and developing them to suit the needs of the organization. However, if you are still stuck with this ideology, you’re probably unmindful of the current trends in talent development.

Develop 145

Develop Diversity Training Leadership Newsletter 145

InsiderHub

DECEMBER 11, 2014

'Today’s information and learning landscape continues to evolve and we endeavor to keep up with the trends. As if that’s not enough, we are also always faced with competition and the challenge of rising above our competitors. We are bombarded with a staggering amount of information and we are constantly reading and filtering that, depending on what might be of interest or benefit.

Information Overload 86

Information Overload Corporate eLearning Learning Learning Management System 86

Advertisement

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.

Knowledge

SHIFT eLearning

DECEMBER 11, 2014

'Do you buy clothes online without looking at the photographs? What sounds more exciting—reading about a seaside town or actually walking through the streets of one while smelling the sea in the air? Why is your computer crammed full with photographs and videos of long-gone birthday parties and family picnics? That is because, we love images! Images talk to us, move us, make us remember, and inspire us in ways that words hardly can.

Images 90

Images Brain Sound eLearning 90

easygenerator

DECEMBER 11, 2014

'67% of all new users of easygenerator’s Free, Starter and Plus Plan are now people with no background in instructional design. Teachers, trainers, subject matter experts and people who are working in HR departments. Many of them were working in PowerPoint and want to move beyond that. This is the reason we now added a PowerPoint import to all editions of easygenerator.

PowerPoint 61

PowerPoint Easygenerator Course Learning Objects 61

OpenSesame

DECEMBER 11, 2014

2014 was the year for online learning, not just because of growing access, but because relevance and quality were championed thanks to the inclusion of predictive analytics, collaborative tools for peer and educator communication, and the application of adaptive technology for assessments—all characteristics that help a seemingly sterile method of learning come alive through personalization and connection.

Social Networks 52

Social Networks WebEx Predictions Analytics 52

eLearning Brothers

DECEMBER 11, 2014

'When using cutout people images, I’ve found there are five quick and handy tips you can use in your eLearning projects. If you are new to using cutout people images , you will notice that having multiple images of the same eLearning character makes everything so much easier. This blog post and all the cutout characters I use in my eLearning couldn’t be possible without the eLearning Template Library.

Images 128

Images Tips Library Templates 128

Jay Cross

DECEMBER 11, 2014

'In his keynote presentation at Online Educa Berlin last week, Howard Rheingold emphasized co-learning. Since the teacher learns more than the student, let’s all be both teachers and students. Esteemed co-learners, your job is to create new co-learning communities. If a group doesn’t exist for facilitate your informal learning, make one.

Social Networks 77

Social Networks Wiki Facebook Diigo 77

Advertisement

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.

Learning

Aptara

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Content for businesses and consumers drawing closer together. Creating an informative and valuable piece of content can be a key branding move for any company trying to get the attention of potential customers, whether the organization specializes in selling to individuals or to other businesses. While an ad tends to have a short shelf life, a truly enlightening eBook or other detailed document can live on for a long time, gaining customers for the issuing firm by highlighting its expertise.

Content 40

Content Business Poll Internet 40