Wed.Nov 05, 2014

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Why organizations need self-managed learners – and how you can help

Jane Hart

'In the past, individuals were trained to do their jobs once and this would last them their whole careers. Over time, as job roles became more sophisticated or new technology or procedures were introduced, training became a full-time operation to keep people knowledgeable, skilled and up to date. But the world is now changing so […].

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5 Things To Look Out For While Choosing An LMS

Origin Learning

'Choosing the right Learning Management System is an arduous task and if not done carefully, may lead to a substantial waste of time and money. But most importantly, it may fail to achieve its main purpose: of creating the right online learning environment in the organization. Look out for the following things before you make the big decision: Customizable and intuitive interface.

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#DevLearn 14 Reflections

Clark Quinn

'This past week I was at the always great DevLearn conference, the biggest and arguably best yet. There were some hiccups in my attendance, as several blocks of time were taken up with various commitments both work and personal, so for instance I didn’t really get a chance to peruse the expo at all. Yet I attended keynotes and sessions, as well as presenting, and hobnobbed with folks both familiar and new.

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Adobe Captivate: Replacing PowerPoint Slides But Keeping the Audio

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

'by Kevin Siegel      I received an interesting email from a fellow Captivate developer who was in a bit of a pickle. The developer had imported a 60-slide PowerPoint presentation into Captivate and then added audio to each of the Filmstrip slides. Just as he was about to Publish his finished project, he was told to use a different PowerPoint presentation.

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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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Online Course Forum Tips

LearnDash

'Many online courses today have some component of online forum for discussion about the course material. This is especially true for the educational environment as students are often encouraged to provide feedback (and answer questions) based on course. But creating an effective forum takes more than having the proper technology in place. As the facilitator (and admin) there are some techniques you can employ to help maximize your online discussions for you and the students.

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Prioritize - #IMPS

eLearning Cyclops

'The third element of IMPS is Prioritize. Prioritize your content into “ must know,” “good to know” and “nice to know” levels. Must know - Look back at your objectives - What MUST they learn to reach those objectives. That''s your top level/emphasis - As newspaper journalists would say "above the fold." Good to know - Those things not imperative, but still of value in accomplishing the task to be learned.

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Week's Learning #3: Hyperlinks, Serendipity, Learning

ID Reflections

'I have been collating interesting tweets and bits of learning from my Twitter feed. I aim to be more regular but somehow the postings have been erratic thus far. Here are some snippets I found especially interesting this week. From Hopscotch by Richard Martin: The hyperlink. It is the bridge that builds connections. The symbol of choice and decision making.

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Why organizations need self-managed learners – and how you can help

Jane Hart

'In the past, individuals were trained to do their jobs once and this would last them their whole careers. Over time, as job roles became more sophisticated or new technology or procedures were introduced, training became a full-time operation to keep people knowledgeable, skilled and up to date. But the world is now changing so […].

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Trading places

Learning with e's

'One of the most radical shifts of pedagogy in recent years has been where learners take control of their own learning leading them to create their own content. Previously, the generation of new knowledge was the preserve of the expert, the academic, the teacher. In the last decade, user generated content has quickly become the most common content on the web, and is a digital age hallmark of student centred learning.

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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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Persuasive e-Learning: How to Win Over Your Learners

Trivantis

'Convincing your learners they want to take your e-Learning course is an art, much like the art of persuasion. There’s a lot we can learn from studying persuasion skills and techniques. In the article “The 21 Principles of Persuasion,” Forbes lists 21 lessons on persuading people. Many of these lessons can be applied to persuading your. e-Learners too, so I chose 5 to share with you.

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The power-law distribution (and you)

eFront

'There’s an interesting phenomenon in statistics, that, as those things are known to do, also applies to blogging , business , learning , sales , software development and lots of other things besides. Since we are a blog by a software development company that sells e-learning software for businesses it only seems fitting that we would devote a word or two to that phenomenon.

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Here comes the SAMR

Learning with e's

'In previous posts I articulated some thoughts on how technology can (and should) be integrated into education. In an initial post I argued that technology use is not the same as technology integration. Technology integration results in digital tools being embedded into learning, so that for example maker cultures emerge, or the classroom activities are flipped , supporting more effective pedagogies and improving student learning outcomes.

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Freeing Your Leader Within

Training Industry

'Building the readiness of any leadership pipeline can find powerful challenges in a no-normal world. Let’s face it, in an era of totally disconnected events, it is often a matter of opinion as to whether human skills development even pays bottom-line dividends, and many training delivery methods are no longer affordable or effective. Sometimes it’s as if we’re attempting to implant not just their competency – but their commitment as well.

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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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Have You Done Your 2015 Learning Tech Tune-up? by Donna Wells

LearningGuild

'When was the last time your training or eLearning process had a multi-point inspection? As the New. Year approaches, this is. the ideal time to do one! Whether you are a training manager, an eLearning or mLearning team, or an. executive with an. interest in maintaining enterprise talent, this is a timely article full of tips for your consideration.

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Tech Headlines for November 2014

ATD Learning Technologies

'Tech headlines for November 2014 include: Workplace Wearables, TrainingIndustry.com Names Top 20 in Gamification, MOOCs Expected to Grow 56 Percent by 2018, U.K. E-Learning Analyst Names Top LMSs. Click here to read full version.

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Saffron Interactive to create experiential elearning platform and marketplace for leading Danish business school

Saffron Interactive

'Saffron Interactive, recently named on Training Industry’s Top 20 Learning Portals Watch List, has been selected by International Business College (IBC) to realise its vision for a learning experience network.

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dominKnow Announces Latest Versions of Claro and Flow by News Editor

LearningGuild

'Rapid development cycles and cloud-based software with native HTML/HTML5 support means users always have the most. advanced eLearning authoring system at their fingertips.

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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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Gain Valuable Healthcare and Long-Term Care Skills

OpenSesame

November is National Hospice & Palliative Care Month , and in acknowledgement, we’re featuring courses beneficial to healthcare workers, specifically those in long-term care facilities. As hospice care becomes a more widely embraced option, more workers are needed to staff facilities. It takes a special kind of person to care for those at the end of life.

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Tech Headlines for November 2014

ATD Learning Technologies

'Tech headlines for November 2014 include: Workplace Wearables, TrainingIndustry.com Names Top 20 in Gamification, MOOCs Expected to Grow 56 Percent by 2018, U.K. E-Learning Analyst Names Top LMSs. Click here to read full version.

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Gain Valuable Healthcare and Long-Term Care Skills

OpenSesame

'November is National Hospice & Palliative Care Month , and in acknowledgement, we''re featuring courses beneficial to healthcare workers, specifically those in long-term care facilities. As hospice care becomes a more widely embraced option, more workers are needed to staff facilities. It takes a special kind of person to care for those at the end of life.

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Shai Reshef: Changing the World through Disruptive Education

Lambda Solutions

'“When you educate one person you can change lives, and when you education many…you can change the world.” We recently had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Shai Reshef—education entrepreneur, President of University of the People, and one of WIRED magazine’s top 50 people predicted to change the world. With a lifetime of experience working […] The post Shai Reshef: Changing the World through Disruptive Education appeared first on Lambda Solutions.

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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.