Mon.Jun 09, 2014

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ID and e-Learning Links (6/9/14)

Experiencing eLearning

'Lectures Aren’t Just Boring, They’re Ineffective, Too, Study Finds | Science/AAAS | News. Break up lectures every 10 minutes with active teaching techniques to improve student outcomes. tags: instructionaldesign highered research. Flipping the conversation at ElNet Workplace Learning Congress | Explorations in learning. Tanya Lau’s detailed explanation of her presentation on “Flipping the conversation” to performance and performance support rather than focusing onl

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A Few Good Resources on Instructional Design

Kapp Notes

'The other day I was asked if I knew any good resources on instructional design and so here is a short list. If you know of any other great ID resources, please add them in the comments. Books. Not specifically about the ADDIE process but two great research-based design books. I refer to these over and over again. Classic Academic Books in the Field.

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It’s International Work Out Loud Week

Jane Hart

'Jonathan Anthony tweeted an announcement that it is International Work Out Loud week from 9-15 June. Next week: work out loud week. BOOM. #WOLyo! #WOL #PKyvr33 pic.twitter.com/oJr7yP9WCk — Jonathan Anthony (@ThisMuchWeKnow) June 7, 2014 How can you get involved? In a blog post, Simon Terry advises Start sharing your work in what ever means seems […].

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Training on the Edge: Training Context 2014-2019

InSync Training

'This is the second in a series of six posts exploring current issues facing training professionals and the upcoming trends in training for the next five years. In this series we will examine what the current learning indicators show about the outlook for the modern workplace and the next five years, as well as four key trends associated with adapting training to the new context.

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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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How to set up and run an online community (Online Workshop)

Jane Hart

'The next public online workshop takes place 16 June – 18 July 2014 Building and maintaining successful online communities takes time and effort. In this workshop we look at the importance of planning your community, different ways of launching it, and after the first flush of enthusiasm, making sure it remains dynamic and vibrant. Suitable for anyone […].

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A Conversation with Juliette Denny (Part One)

Kapp Notes

'The other day I had a chance to catch up with Juliette Denny and ask her a few questions. Juliette is the CEO and Founder of Growth Engineering a UK-based company. Here is a quote from their Facebook page. “We are arch-enemies of dull online learn­ing. Our aim is to make users love their learning. Edu­ca­tion can improve lives and remove bound­ar­ies.

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Location Aware Learning: Example with complete source files for the Australia Zoo App

Adobe Captivate

'One of the most compelling new features in Adobe Captivate 8 is the ability to create location based learning, thanks to the added support for Geolocation. In this article I’ll describe my most recent adventure creating a simple location based learning example at the Australia Zoo, just outside of Brisbane. I spent the last week […]. Community Conferences and events Documentation eLearning this week Extending Captivate How do I.

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Using Camtasia for Flipped Classrooms

TechSmith Camtasia

'The following is an interview with middle school science teacher, Dave Crowder. Mr. Crowder is presenting on using Camtasia for Flipped Classrooms at the conference InnEdCo on June 17th. . 1. How long have you been using the flipped class model? What got you started? First, let me define what a “flipped classroom” is. Flipping is more than using video.

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Five Reasons Why Executives Should Care About Mobile Learning

ATD Learning Technologies

'The world is a busy place, and people’s time continues to become more and more scarce. With all the issues they have to deal with, why would—or should—corporate leaders care about mobile learning? Click here to read full version.

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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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Alert! Alert! 5 Errors to Avoid When Designing m-Learning Content

Trivantis

'The dreaded alert icon—it’s there when something goes wrong with your computer or you make a mistake when trying to publish your e-Learning. Depending on your operating system, it might be red, yellow or blue. But no matter the color, it’s still a terrible sight. Keep the alert icon away by avoiding these m-Learning development mistakes: 1. Forgetting to define learning outcomes.

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Marc My Words: The Power of Focus Groups by Marc J. Rosenberg

LearningGuild

'Focus groups can provide invaluable insight when used strategically for many analysis activities in the. eLearning field, from needs assessment to usability to evaluating course effectiveness. Here is a complete, yet concise, guide to the what-when-how-who details that shape a focus group that will be a key resource. for better decision-making.

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Restaurant Training Horror Stories

cogentys

'Sometimes restaurant service isn’t just bad, it is downright horrible. Inadequate restaurant service may reduce business, but truly horrible restaurant service can put a restaurant out of business. [click link to visit website for full episode, links, other content and more!].

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ZebraZapps: Serious Games and Simulations for Mobile Device by News Editor

LearningGuild

'Allen Interactions has introduced ZebraZapps Mobile App Publishing. This new feature gives authors. the. ability to publish real mobile apps for learners, any time or place they want without relying on a. mobile. Internet browser.

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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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Five Reasons Why Executives Should Care About Mobile Learning

ATD Learning Technologies

'The world is a busy place, and people’s time continues to become more and more scarce. With all the issues they have to deal with, why would—or should—corporate leaders care about mobile learning? Click here to read full version.

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New eBook: 84 Tips on New Instructional Design for New Instructional Technology by News Editor

LearningGuild

'There are a lot of choices when it comes to instructional technology—but is your instructional design. making the most of these technologies? The eLearning Guild’s new eBook, 84 Tips on New Instructional. Design for New Instructional Technology, can help!

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Safety Standards Around the World

OpenSesame

You don’t have to be well-traveled to recognize the world contains many cultures and each culture has its own set of values and social norms. For example, I remember learning as a child that bearing the bottoms of your feet in certain cultures is considered offensive, while in others it is commonplace to burp after a meal to compliment the cook. The increasingly globalized economy is exposing those cultural differences in many different ways—one being the variation in safety standards from count

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ZebraZapps: Serious Games and Simulations for Mobile Devices by News Editor

LearningGuild

'Allen Interactions has introduced ZebraZapps Mobile App Publishing. This new feature gives authors. the. ability to publish real mobile apps for learners, any time or place they want without relying on a. mobile. Internet browser.

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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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Tin Can Update – Looking Rusty

Talented Learning

Tin Can simplifies the tracking and recording of any learning event – no matter how informal or non-traditional making it easier to use and less limiting than SCORM.

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The Learning Pyramid and Different Teaching Strategies For eLearning

Academy of Mine

The medium really is the message, where teaching aids and assessments involving active learning can enhance content retention amongst your clients. Building upon the ideas discussed in the previous article ( Multimedia for Multiple Intelligences ) concerning Howard Gardner’s book, Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences, we will be taking a look at how one of the nine multiple intelligences that he discusses plays a large role in information retention, particularly amongst adult lea

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ELearning Evolution The Past 10 Years

LearnDash

'It is hard to believe that 2004 was a decade ago. ELearning was really starting to take-off at this point, especially given the overhaul of the former SCORM protocol that used to dominate elearning. As we all know, a lot can happen in a span of 10 years, especially in regards to technology. New trends have come and gone during this time, while others are just starting to pick-up some momentum (Tin Can API in particular).

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Designing an Online Course: Portion-Sized e-Learning

Academy of Mine

Delivering course content to your clients with stand-alone modules for self-paced distance learning. Previous articles in this series have covered the ideas of Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences and the simple concept of using practical activities as both teaching aids and assessment tools when delivering the content of your course to your students.

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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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Why do learners want to learn on the mobile?

Origin Learning

'Facebook 1 Twitter 9 Google+ 2 LinkedIn 5 Pinterest 1 mLearning is on the rise and will be. The reason? Well, ask your employees and you’ll know the issues they face while trying to complete those extra hours of formal classroom sessions which they could have easily read about on their own. While instructor-led training is important when it comes to imparting critical skills, there are many little pieces of information that your employees need to be aware of, and which are unnecessary to

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Different Learning Styles: eLearning for Multiple Intelligences

Academy of Mine

Creative use of multimedia-sourced teaching aids to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of your client’s learning experience. Many contemporary educators subscribe to the idea of multiple intelligences, as outlined in 1983 by Harvard-educated PhD, developmental psychologist Howard Gardner, in his book Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences.

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Safety Standards Around the World

OpenSesame

'You don’t have to be well-traveled to recognize the world contains many cultures and each culture has its own set of values and social norms. For example, I remember learning as a child that bearing the bottoms of your feet in certain cultures is considered offensive, while in others it is commonplace to burp after a meal to compliment the cook. The increasingly globalized economy is exposing those cultural differences in many different ways—one being the variation in safety standards from coun