Tue.Jun 17, 2014

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New Mobile Learning Research Report

Upside Learning

'We have always believed that mobile is the future of learning and have continually strived to evolve our offerings in line with that belief. As predicted early last year, 2013 saw an explosion of mobile devices in the learning field, with tablets in particular being in the forefront of this growth. Being associated with and […].

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Conversation with Jane Bozarth

Kapp Notes

'The other day I had a chance to ask my friend Jane Bozarth a few questions as we caught up. I’ve known Jane for a long time and I am lucky enough to see her at almost every conference, usually we have a quiet meal together, catch up on what each other is doing and talk about the world of learning development and design (it’s a rip roaring good time:).

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Basic Features Every LMS Needs

LearnDash

'There are many learning management systems out there today that boast a large list of features. With so many great features to choose from, it can all become quite confusing. While there are certainly features available that you may need for your particular project, there are still a core set of standards that you should look for no matter which LMS you are using.

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General or specific change

Clark Quinn

'I was reflecting on the two books I recently wrote about, Scaling Up and Changing the Game , versus the cultural approach of the Learning Organization I wrote about years ago (and refer to regularly). The thing is that both of the new books are about choosing either a very specific needed change, whether determined by fiat or based upon something already working well, whereas the earlier work identified general characteristics that make sense.

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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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Learning Solutions White Paper: A Partnership Model for Expanding your Learning Offering

dVinci Interactive

'In today’s economy, organizations gain an advantage over their competitors by learning effectively and quickly. They use technology to connect learning throughout the organization and extend it to vendors, distributors and customers. While effective learning solutions can be developed in-house, many organizations also rely on partners to help them accomplish their goals.

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eLearning ROI Calculator for Associations

Association eLearning

'Many associations have discovered that eLearning is a valuable member benefit and a more efficient and flexible way for members to learn on their schedule. Other associations are still trying to decide if offering online member education makes good business sense. Whether your association has already begun offering eLearning or its something you’re just beginning to explore, understanding your Investment, Revenue from course sales, and your association’s Return On Investment (ROI) i

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eLearning Start-ups: These Mistakes Will Make You Look Unprofessional

SHIFT eLearning

'You have most likely mastered the basics of instructional design already. Now it''s time to learn an intimately related discipline called information design. Put simply, information design refers to the “the arrangement of organization models to provide context and meaning for the information.” It comprises of several disciplines: typography, illustration design, page design, graphics design, communications theory, cultural studies, psychology, and other technical and non-technical practices.

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Make a Magnifying Glass Effect in PowerPoint

E-learning Uncovered

'In this short video tutorial, you’ll learn how to create a magnifying glass effect using only Microsoft PowerPoint. Make a Magnifying Glass Effect in PowerPoint from Artisan E-Learning on Vimeo. Click here to download the PowerPoint file used in this tutorial. Upcoming Events & Webinars. June 20, 2014 | Free Webinar: Authoring Tools Comparison.

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The Editor’s Guide to Perfecting an e-Learning Course

Trivantis

'It’s time for a meeting with your editor—sort of. While it would be cool if instructional designers got their own editors, we know that perfecting your e-Learning course is often up to you. That’s why we created an Editor’s Guide to help you create a course that’s close to perfect. (“Close to perfect” because we believe there’s always room for improvement, thanks to course evaluation.).

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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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Media Skills New Competency for Learning Professionals

ATD Learning Technologies

'Over the next few years, learning and talent professionals will find it is essential to learn professional media skills—so they can create meaningful content that aids learning, impresses their clients, and offers a sound investment. Click here to read full version.

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Video training: Those who use it find it effective, though confusion surrounds what constitutes ‘video training’

InsiderHub

'This blog series focuses on the most popular types of learning and training solutions for those in the elearning and HR industries. The information presented here is an analysis of the data found in the annual report, 2014 Learning Technology Solutions Forecast (available here ) compiled by Cox eLearning Consultants. Our hope is that this analysis is useful for you as you navigate the many types of solutions that can make your job a little easier.

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Drive through learning

Learning with e's

'This is number 16 in my series on learning theories. I''m working through the alphabet of psychologists and theorists, providing a brief overview of each theory, and how it can be applied in education. In my most recent post I featured the theory of Heutagogy by Stewart Hase and Chris Kenyon and its applications to education. In this post, we will explore Clark Hull''s drive reduction theory of motivation.

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Upside Learning, Responsive eLearning, and mLearnCon 2014 by News Editor

LearningGuild

'Upside Learning announces it will be a featured exhibitor and presenter at The eLearning Guild’s. mLearnCon, the leading industry event for technology-supported learning and performance-support. professionals.

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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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Course of the Week Highlight: Effective Communication—From Powerful Public Speaking to Protecting Yourself Against Harassment

OpenSesame

We’ve all had that moment where we feel incompetent in the workplace, in a relationship, or when interacting with peers. Tools for empowered communication can be extremely helpful in these situations. Training courses can be useful for developing these characteristics and achieving proficiency. Whether presenting a project idea, public speaking, or dealing with harassment or other challenging situations, the following elearning courses are a great way to learn the tricks of individuals who commu

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RISC Releases xAPI PDF Annotator for iOS and Browser by News Editor

LearningGuild

'RISC, an early adopter of the Experience API standard, leverages xAPI for cloud-based annotations. incorporated into the VTA LMS with version 7.1.

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Media Skills: New Competency for Learning Professionals

ATD Learning Technologies

'Over the next few years, learning and talent professionals will find it is essential to learn professional media skills—so they can create meaningful content that aids learning, impresses their clients, and offers a sound investment. Click here to read full version.

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Course of the Week Highlight: Effective Communication—From Powerful Public Speaking to Protecting Yourself Against Harassment

OpenSesame

'We’ve all had that moment where we feel incompetent in the workplace, in a relationship, or when interacting with peers. Tools for empowered communication can be extremely helpful in these situations. Training courses can be useful for developing these characteristics and achieving proficiency. Whether presenting a project idea, public speaking, or dealing with harassment or other challenging situations, the following elearning courses are a great way to learn the tricks of individuals who comm

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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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Tablet progress: A huge decade

Aptara

Tablet progress: A huge decade. When thinking about the smartphone and tablet market, it's important not to take these technologies for granted. Content creators who underestimate the power on hand or value to consumers need only consider how only a handful of today's default features were available even a few years ago. Taken on their own merits, the kinds of mobile devices consumers use every day are revolutionary channels and excellent portals for media consumption.

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eLearning: Engaging All Groups of Learners

Origin Learning

'Facebook 0 Twitter 1 Google+ 0 LinkedIn 4 Pinterest 0 Learning styles are individualistic in nature. Every individual perceives content in a way that is easy for them. In a classroom training setup, it has always been challenging to accommodate learners with different learning styles and keep them engaged throughout the teaching-and-learning cycle.