Wed.May 21, 2014

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How We Get Ideas for Serious Games

Knowledge Guru

'Last month, I shared a game evaluation worksheet I use when playing games. It’s more than just a fun pastime for me (although I definitely love to play!), but also part of my idea generation process for the games I design. I’ve said it many times: “you can’t design a great game unless you play lots of games.” What does it mean to evaluate a game?

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Enabling Virtual Learners By Design: Creating A Blend

InSync Training

'This is the fourth post in a series of six which examines how to enable virtual learners. The first post introduces the series. In a previous post, I discussed that blended learning is not a passing fad , and implementing blended learning is key to enabling virtual learners. We have many options available to us when creating blended training programs.

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Getting contextual

Clark Quinn

'For the current ADL webinar series on mobile, I gave a presentation on contextualizing mobile in the larger picture of L&D (a natural extension of my most recent books). And a question came up about whether I thought wearables constituted mobile. Naturally my answer was yes, but I realized there’s a larger issue, one that gets meta as well as mobile.

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Adobe Captivate 8 Templates Are Here!

eLearning Brothers

'If you didn’t already hear the buzz, Adobe Captivate 8 is out! And… guest what? We carry Adobe Captivate 8 templates ! We added several templates to our huge library, and we are adding more all the time. If you are an eLearning Template Library member already, you’ll see our Captivate templates being converted to be Captivate 8 compatible.

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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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Watch and learn

Learning with e's

'This is the third in my blog series on major learning theories. My plan is to work through the alphabet of psychologists and provide a brief overview of their theories, and how each can be applied in education. Yesterday we examined the work of Chris Argyris on double loop learning. Today, we explore the work of Albert Bandura on social learning theory.

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WizIQ to Offer Live Instructor-led Online Learning by News Editor

LearningGuild

'WizIQ, the online education company, offers live instructor-led online learning through its WizIQ Learning. Marketplace, and a free, comprehensive teaching system for educators.

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Thursday’s Trending e-Learning Topic: Informal Learning

Trivantis

'The trending topic today is informal learning! This learning trend is a huge part of the future of e-Learning because it has tons of benefits for those who encourage it at their organizations. One of the reasons informal learning is so successful is because it provides freedom for learning—whenever there’s an opportunity. Informal learning happens when coworkers naturally share knowledge with each other throughout the workday, as they think of something or as it applies to what they’re working

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I'm a Millennial, But I'm Also an Individual

OpenSesame

'How millennial am I? Well, I scored a 96 on Pew Research Center’s “How Millennial Are You?” quiz. Apparently pretty millennial! Though I am most definitely part of the Millennial generation, I was surprised at how high my score was. As I read the multitude of reports about my generation in the workplace, I often find myself on the defensive, thinking “I’m not like that!

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Absorb LMS – Review

Talented Learning

Absorb is definitely extended enterprise ready and has many features to support external audiences; the interface can be skinned and globalized very neatly with clients’ colors, logos, fonts, language and dynamic group functionality.

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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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I'm a Millennial, But I'm Also an Individual

OpenSesame

How millennial am I? Well, I scored a 96 on Pew Research Center’s “How Millennial Are You?” quiz. Apparently pretty millennial! Though I am most definitely part of the Millennial generation, I was surprised at how high my score was. As I read the multitude of reports about my generation in the workplace, I often find myself on the defensive, thinking “I’m not like that!

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Demonstrating Training’s Value

Training Industry

'Learning leaders remain divided about the correct way to demonstrate the business impact that learning has on a larger organization. For example, Thomans Carins, of the Cairns Blaner Group, feels that this problem is a result of technology shortfalls. Experts that hold this perspective call for new and expanded usage of learning technologies, the integration of learning management and performance management systems, and the expansion in the usage of cloud technology.

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New display types hint at the next step for mobility

Aptara

New display types hint at the next step for mobility. While it may be tempting to think that mobile devices will soon be at a saturation point or doubt that exciting developments are ahead for the market, the creation of powerful and truly unique new hardware configurations could keep excitement high. These developments will no doubt appeal to companies pondering mobile content production , as it ensures they will have a conduit through which their products can reach consumers over the next few

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Making Learners Cry by Using Positive Stories

Vignettes Learning

It is easier to find negative stories and use them for learning purposes. There are plenty in our daily lives. Some examples would be accidents, fiascos, errors and blunders. Although negative by nature, using errors as lessons is one way of learning. What is difficult to find, on the other hand, are moving and positive stories. What is even more challenging is using them in learning design without appearing or sounding corny or frivolous.

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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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Tablets' trajectory will call for strong content

Aptara

Tablets' trajectory will call for strong content. The tablet market has changed the entire mobile content production outlook in only a few brief years. While the expansion of smartphones already pointed the path to a model where the PC was no longer the dominant way for companies to engage with their audiences, tablets' large screens increased the variety of messages that can be sent.

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Why You’re Failing at Waiter Training

cogentys

'Waiter training can be somewhat tricky and hard to get right, but there are ways to get the most out of your programs. Here are some steps that you can take to boost the effectiveness of your. [click link to visit website for full episode, links, other content and more!].

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Adobe Captivate: Kill the Click Sounds

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

'by Kevin Siegel      I received an email from a new Captivate developer who was having a hate-hate relationship with the click sounds he was hearing in his Adobe Captivate demonstrations and simulations. He told me that in his demonstrations, the mouse was making an obnoxious click sound when a click occurred. In his simulations, the same click sound was heard every time the learner clicked a click box.  The developer was desperate to disable the mouse-click sounds in hi

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Golden Rules of Forum Posting

LearnDash

'Nearly every online course or training program today has some way for students to comment on the material, most often in the form of forums. Online forums have been around for a long time now, so most people are generally aware of the proper etiquette when interacting on them. Well, most people. It seems like there are always some individuals who lack the general understanding of forum protocol.

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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,