Wed.Jun 12, 2013

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Getting Started in Learning Game Design

Knowledge Guru

'If the sign-ups for our learning game design workshops and Primer on Play workshops are any indicator, learning and development professionals are clamoring for solid guidance on how to get started in learning game design or “game-based learning.” I love designing learning games, and I also love helping others design learning games. But because not everyone is going to be able to come to our workshops—or wait for one—I’ve decided to do a blog series to help folks get starte

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3 Characteristics Every LMS Should Have

LearnDash

'Required learning management system characteristics can vary depending on the organization, but there are still some fundamental items that every LMS should contain in order to provide true value an organization. First, I should note that there is a difference between characteristics and features. Features refer to the functionality that is contained within the LMS itself.

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What I wish I’d learned in school

Clark Quinn

'I was asked, somewhat out of the blue, what I wish I’d learned in school, and I thought it an interesting question. I also thought it worth putting out to a slightly broader audience. So, here’re some off-the-cuff thoughts about what I wish I’d learned in school: meta-cognitive and meta-learning skills (e.g. the SCANS competencies beyond the basic skills). that it is ok to fail, and that persistence and effort is as much a part of learning as achievement. that your epistemolog

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Business MOOC Perfect for Aspiring Managers!

Web Courseworks

'Guest Blog written by Jillian Bichanich I recently took my second Coursera course, “Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Part II,” and am pleased to say that in today’s blog I will be able to cover two topics that both will be helpful for managers of eLearning. First, another review of a Coursera […].

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Measuring the ROI of Enterprise Learning for Customers, Partners, and Professionals

Prove the ROI of Learning Struggling to measure the business impact of learning initiatives? Try our three-pillar approach to show the true value of learning, backed by stories from real businesses like yours. Make 2024 the year of ROI!

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eLearning Guild Research: Mad About Your LMS? by Patti Shank

LearningGuild

'Most organizations use learning management systems (LMSs), but many eLearning practitioners have mixed feelings about them. The latest research report from The eLearning Guild looks at who is using what kinds of systems and at the one factor that seems to have the most effect on the level of satisfaction!

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Agility and ICE

The Learning Dispatch

'It’s always interesting to look at conference themes to get a sense of the trends and important topics. Agility was an undercurrent that caught my attention at the ASTD International Conference & Expo (ICE). Once John Seely Brown addressed the topic in his keynote presentation, I noticed the concept in many places. Dr. Brown spoke of entrepreneurial learners who embody the agility to learn in any situation or environment.

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GetApp: #1 Cloud Apps Marketplace Gives ProProfs A Rave Review

ProProfs

'We are delighted that ProProfs Reviews have been pouring from all corners of the web. The recent one is from Get App – “the #1 independent Cloud Apps Marketplace that helps businesses to discover, compare, review and purchase the best B2B apps” We would like to share this awesome review of our online training software with you and would love it if you could share your ProProfs experience by commenting on the article.

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OpenSesame adds Featured Course view

OpenSesame

'Here at OpenSesame, we are always working on ways to make finding the right elearning course as simple as possible. In addition to our many browsing and search options, OpenSesame recently updated our Seller profiles to include a ''Featured Course'' view option.

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Don’t miss our free seminar at the LT Summer Forum!

Saffron Interactive

'Behaviour change through emotional investment is the focus of Saffron Interactive’s seminar at Learning Technologies Summer Forum on 18 June. Learners are working longer, harder, and with less job security. So why should they care about driving through the changes that organisations need to survive? Next week a seminar by Saffron Interactive will demonstrate how e-learning can play an indispensable role in creating emotional investment. ‘ Engaged employees have an intrinsic, emotional bond with

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The Ultimate LMS Buyer’s Guide: Everything You Need to Know When Purchasing an LMS

Whether you’re shopping for your very first learning management system (LMS) or looking to upgrade, the process can be overwhelming. With so many vendor options, each with its own multitude of features and pricing structures, even the most seasoned educators, trainers, and business leaders can feel lost in a sea of choices! Finding the LMS that’s best suited for your organization requires a planned, strategic approach.

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Employer Confidence Rises; Hiring Outlook Hits Four-Year High

CLO Magazine

'Nearly a quarter of employers report plans to pick up hiring, the highest percentage since the recession, according to a new survey. Milwaukee — June 11 U.S. employers are reporting higher levels of confidence, as 22 percent report plan to pick up hiring, according to a new survey by ManpowerGroup. The percentage is at its highest level in four years.

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Informal learning masterclass video

Jay Cross

'Two weeks ago, I led a half-day masterclass on informal learning and 70:20:10 for staff and customers of the Dutch high-tech consultancy Ordina. This video highlights some of the main points. The masterclass was half a day; the video’s three minutes (plus another minute in Dutch). . “I do things I don’t know how to do in order to learn how to do them.

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Inside a K12 Math Teacher’s Screencasts

TechSmith Camtasia

'Interview with 5th grade teacher Mike Maffesoli , Allendale Elementary School (Melvindale, MI). Question: What type of Jing screencasts do you create? Answer: I have created 40 math tutorial videos which are aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for Math. So far I have made one video for each of the 5 th Grade Common Core Math Standards.

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Mobile is inevitable

Jay Cross

'You don’t have to be a futurist to see the way some things are headed. Take the Volkswagen as an example. As anyone who has driven an early Volkswagen can attest, the rear windows were very difficult to see out of. Volkswagen printed one of their wonderful, sarcastic ads when they bowed to the inevitable and enlarged the back window in 1958: “The famous Italian designer suggested one change.” We Volkswagen drivers saw the change coming before the Italian designer.

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Understanding Scope Creep

Project managers are now spending more time managing strategic projects where the scope is susceptible to changes as the projects progress. Scope change control is now becoming a critical component of project management requiring project teams to become more active in solving problems and making decisions. Scope change control will require collaboration with stakeholders and possibly government agencies.

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Give Dad the gift of geek – 25% off Snagit

TechSmith Camtasia

'Are you hunting for a last minute Father’s Day gift? If so, you’ve probably realized that dads – especially techy ones – are pretty tricky to buy for, huh? If you buy gifts the way I do, you’re spending your spare time frantically searching for a last minute gift; facing the desperate struggle of finding him something he’ll actually love and use… All on a limited time frame.

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