Raptivity

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Wondering if you could make those workplace coffee breaks productive yet fun? Well, we have got something for you. Starting today, we are launching a short video series - eLearning Coffee Breaks featuring Raptivity product expert, Jamaica Glenn. Each video in this series will feature a quick tip to make your eLearning life easier and smarter. So what are you waiting for?

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LearnDash

OCTOBER 31, 2016

One of the major benefits to using WordPress compared to other content management systems is that you can easily expand its functionality. In fact, this is a primary reason why a WordPress learning management system (LMS) is so conducive to online learning programs. For example, it is easy to implement a forum when the time comes, enable badging & awards, activate leaderboards, chat functionality, help desks, and so on.

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Web Courseworks

OCTOBER 31, 2016

As a marketer, it’s hard to ignore the content marketing buzz. How do you know if you’re executing content marketing correctly? Do you need to have a budget for content marketing? How much time should you put into it? How can you measure the ROI? There are a lot of questions to think about when you implement a new marketing tactic, however, the great thing about content marketing (especially for associations) is that it isn’t really new, nor does it require a big change from your current marketi

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Administrate

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Today we released a new version of our resource administration page. The changes are part of a continued push toward improved user experience within our Training Management System. Administrate’s resource functionality allows training organisations to track and manage physical resources used in the course of training. These may be laptops, Read More.

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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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Web Courseworks

OCTOBER 31, 2016

As a marketer, it’s hard to ignore the content marketing buzz. How do you know if you’re executing content marketing correctly? Do you need to have a budget for content marketing? How much time should you put into it? How can you measure the ROI? There are a lot of questions to think about when you implement a new marketing tactic, however, the great thing about content marketing (especially for associations) is that it isn’t really new, nor does it require a big change from your current marketi

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CommLab India

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Mobile learning has clearly proved time and again its worth in today’s corporate world. Many companies are implementing mobile learning to support their overall training strategy. Besides, its huge potential to become the widely used learning platform sets it leagues apart from conventional eLearning. At the same time, mobile learning should not be viewed as a replacement to eLearning but rather as a complementary way to enhance learning.

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eLearning Brothers

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Here at eLearning Brothers we get a lot of questions about how to customize our templates to meet branding and organizational needs. This past Thursday I conducted a webinar in which I took one of our most popular eLearning trivia game and customized it according to a style guide. During the webinar we had some technical difficulties with our video.

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ATD Learning Technologies

OCTOBER 31, 2016

If you’ve seen Zootopia , one of the latest Disney films, you’ve heard Shakira’s pop hit song “Try Everything.” The lyrics and title aptly describe what we do as learning professionals when we design and develop new programs for our learners: What about BYOD and mobile learning? How about that new software that lets you create e-learning scenarios?

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Kineo

OCTOBER 31, 2016

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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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CommLab India

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Informal learning is learning by observing, talking, and interacting with our colleagues as opposed to formal learning that is usually acquired from an instructor or trainer. Both types of learning are essential for us to perform well in our jobs. So, it is important for L&D departments to not just focus on formal learning to train their employees.

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WalkMe Training Station

OCTOBER 31, 2016

I’ve been in the October/Halloween spirit, which prompted me to think about the most terrifying, spooky, spine-chilling things that could happen in employee training. That is obviously the possible mistakes that employers, managers or employees can make. So, I’ve gathered these articles like a little child on Halloween night gathering all the treats he can fit in their pillow case and ended up with these 8 cringe-worthy articles all about mistakes in the employee training world!

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CLO Magazine

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Adults are struggling to learn in today’s fast-paced world, and leaders are having a tough time finding employees who already have both the technical and soft skills necessary to succeed in the workplace. But Mika Nash said learning leaders can find ways to elevate workforce knowledge. Nash, the Academic Dean of Champlain College Online in the Division of Continuing Professional Studies, spoke with Chief Learning Officer about how to address skills gaps and how to create an online curriculum tha

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LearningGuild

OCTOBER 31, 2016

US companies invest a significant amount of money, time, and resources into training their employees. At the same time, disengaged employees cost US businesses up to $550 billion annually in lost productivity. A new approach to learning could. address this, yet many companies are still using stale materials. Here are some thoughts on giving those materials a much- needed update.

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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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CrossKnowledge

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Before launching an LMS project, you need to define a rollout strategy. To get the best ROI possible, this strategy has to stay learner-focused. However, how do we set up a positive learning strategy for the learner if we don’t know how to make the LMS learner-focused in the first place? Here are six tips on how to design a user-centered LMS. Choice of platform : give priority to the learning experience.

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LearningGuild

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Koantic, the eLearning authoring tool that solves the challenges eLearning content creators face when adding custom videos. to their courses, will attend DevLearn to present upcoming updates. Koantic is a new cloud-based eLearning tool for creating. interactive eLearning video courses with gamification.

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Everwise

OCTOBER 31, 2016

“Contagious presenteeism” is an erratic plague that businesses worldwide are fighting to get rid of. The term, which was recently coined by researchers studying employee behavior trends, refers to the act of ignoring one’s ill status and going to work sick, while increasing the risk of infecting other individuals in the space. Most businesses are aware of the negative effects of contagious presenteeism , but some don’t know why workers are resorting to such actions.

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CLO Magazine

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Adults often have a lot on their minds, but according to a recent Pearson study, the collar-pulling concerns motivating them to go back to school have changed. The global learning company conducted more than 1,600 online interviews with U.S. adults ages 25 to 64 years old in late July and early August of this year. The adults polled were either currently enrolled in a degree or certificate program or planning to enroll in one.

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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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Designing Digitally

OCTOBER 31, 2016

The knowledge crisis in the corporate world is becoming greater. Technology has provided access to information, but now employees are drowning under data. They have to deal with a huge amount of information and often are unable to find the actual answers. . So many times an employee is found saying “Oh! I did not know I was supposed to do it this way!

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Content Raven

OCTOBER 31, 2016

With the increase in cybercrime focused on businesses, high-impact organizations are starting to recognize the importance of implementing cybersecurity awareness training programs to protect and secure their intellectual property. One-off cybersecurity training initiatives are not enough to prevent your organization from being a victim of cybercrime.

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eLearningMind

OCTOBER 31, 2016

If you’re interested in startups, business, and finance, there’s a good chance you’ve seen an episode or two of Shark Tank. On the show, small business owners get about two minutes to “elevator pitch” their life’s work to a room of investors, for better or for worse. And in most cases, first impressions are very telling: concise, drive entrepreneurs do well, while those that lack direction and relevancy are torn to pieces by the sharks themselves.

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Everwise

OCTOBER 31, 2016

You’re probably familiar with the basic concepts around branding — whether it’s personal branding or organization-wide branding. But what about employer branding? It’s an old term in the HR world that’s seen a resurgence in popularity the last few years. In fact, a 2015 survey found 75 percent of job seekers consider a prospective employer’s brand when deciding where to apply, yet only 57 percent of employers say they’ve worked on their employer branding.

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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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CommLab India

OCTOBER 31, 2016

An in-depth Training Needs Analysis (TNA) examines training needs on three levels, i.e. organizational, tasks, and individual. This analysis provides a way to design training programs that benefit both organizations and employees. These three levels are inter-linked and ensure a balanced analysis that takes care of the big picture as well as the specific training needs of individual employees.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

OCTOBER 31, 2016

What do you do when, as an eLearning developer, you hit a mental roadblock and cannot get inspired, no matter what you try? We all have situations like this (some of us more than others), so I would like to offer some tips for helping you get out of that rut and recharge with some fresh, new ideas. Read on. Step Away. Sometimes, just a change of scenery or break from the mental pattern you are in can make a world of difference.

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CommLab India

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Designing a course in the online format is different from learning delivered in a classroom. Many factors are involved in creating an engaging, interactive, and learner-friendly online course. This post talks about instructional design and discusses why it is important for the design of online courses. What is Instructional Design? According to Instructional Design Central , instructional design is the systematic process by which instructional materials are designed, developed, and delivered.

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CommLab India

OCTOBER 31, 2016

The term “Microlearning” was coined recently. It is known by several pseudonyms such as “nanolearning”, “minilearning”, “knowledge nuggets”, “coursels” and so on. Predominantly, we relate microlearning to byte-sized learning or think of it as small, compact learning modules…right? Microlearning is focused and delivers the right amount of information that justifies one learning objective at a time.

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Find your perfect LMS. Choosing the right Learning Management System (LMS) is crucial for your business's success. With so many options available in the market, how do you ensure you make the best choice? This guide is your key to finding the ideal enterprise learning platform for your business. Compiled by industry experts, these questions will help to clarify your needs, prioritize your most essential features, and guide you through the evaluation process.

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