Thu.Oct 18, 2018

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Synchronous vs Asynchronous Learning: Which is Right for your Learners?

LearnUpon

eLearning has opened up a world of possibilities for organizations delivering training. Whether learning a new skill or completing mandatory training, you need to decide whether synchronous vs asynchronous learning is the most effective way to support your learners. Depending on the learning objective, learners can benefit from both synchronous and asynchronous learning.

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What is a Learning Experience Platform?

Growth Engineering

Experience has become a currency in its own right. This is why Learning Experience Platforms (LXPs) are hugely successful. But what are the key features of an LXP? And why are they considered a welcome shake-up in the L&D industry? Firstly, let’s look at why experience has become all the rage in the world of. The post What is a Learning Experience Platform?

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Product Training for a Distributed Sales Force

Infopro Learning

How to Impact the Bottom Line Through Product Knowledge Training. This leading global media organization and Fortune 500 company has more than 31,000 employees across the world, many of which are remote workers working from home offices. In the last 10 years, this company has been transitioning from a traditional print publication to an omnichannel digital media enterprise.

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Processing

Clark Quinn

I’ve been thinking a lot about processing in learning of late; what processing matters, when, and why. I thought I’d share my thinking with you and see what you think. This is my processing! :). We know processing is useful. You can consider Craik & Lockhart’s Levels of Processing model, or look to the importance of retrieval practice as highlighted in Brown, Roediger, and McDaniel’s Make it Stick.

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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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E-Learning Automation with Uncanny Automator

LearnDash

E-Learning automation is still somewhat in its infancy, but if you are using WordPress then it just grew up in a big way! Not many people really have heard of e-learning automation. I have discussed this concept before and believe it to be important to the evolution of how learners experience an online course. In short, the concept has to do with what happens behind the scenes as the result of the behaviors of a learner creating a “give and take” relationship between the learner and

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3 Crucial Factors to Consider Before Purchasing an Online Learning Platform

TOPYX LMS

An online learning platform is a tool that creates an interactive, virtual learning environment for the delivery of training courses. The terms ‘online learning platform’ and ‘learning management system’ or ‘LMS’ are often used interchangeably, although some experts describe an ‘online learning platform’ as a system that can be the base of your learning technology, with other tools added on.

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How to Increase Sales Through Effective Training Programs in eLearning

Lambda Solutions

Did you know that 46 percent of salespeople originally didn't intend to go into sales as a profession? This means that almost half of your sales team might not have the educational and professional background necessary to meet sales quotas right away. You can support your sales team by providing a training program that prepares them for the scenarios they will encounter during cold calls, meetings with clients and product demos.

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The 2018 #DevLearn Conference Backchannel – Curated Resources

David Kelly

This post curates resources shared via the backchannel of the DevLearn Conference and Expo being held October 24-26 in Las Vegas, NV. The resources curated here were shared on Twitter, facebook, and within the conference app. Official DevLearn Resources. Conference Website. Session List. Special Features. Meet the Guild. PreConference Posts. Program Perspectives.

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Effective Blended Learning Activities To Incorporate In Your Corporate Training

eLearning Industry

Ready to move to blended learning but not sure where to start? Read some suggestions for blended learning activities that are really effective ways to transfer learning. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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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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CitNOW Partners with eloomi for their Next-Gen Learning

eloomi

In August, we met with CitNOW Head of Academy, Amir Rizvi to discuss the challenges his company was facing and what brought them to eloomi. After doing extensive research to find a platform that would solve their needs, CitNOW discovered eloomi & realized that we could help solve their challenges. The eloomi platform will provide CitNOW users with learning that helps them get the best out of their investment in video.

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How To Use Microlearning For Onboarding

eLearning Industry

While onboarding is great for new employees, you can also use onboarding-style courses to train existing employees on new compliance policies, rebranding, new systems, or role transitions. Here is how microlearning can help you accomplish such a great task. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Let Content, Not “Learning Styles,” Determine eLearning Format

LearningGuild

Let Content, Not “Learning Styles,” Determine eLearning Format. pamela-hogle. Thu, 10/18/2018 - 01:00.

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4 Tips For Writing Video Training

eLearning Industry

Are you new to video scripting? Good instructional writing is good writing, regardless of the medium. If you can create effective eLearning, you can learn to write video scripts. The trick is to become familiar with the strengths and limitations of the medium and adjust your approach accordingly. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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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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Using Design Thinking To Create Better Custom eLearning Solutions

Adobe Captivate

Design thinking is a recent phenomenon in the world of eLearning and it is a method that combines empathy, ideation, and problem-solving of complex and undefined problems. In this article, I will discuss how design thinking can be applied to create better eLearning courses. How To Use Design Thinking To Create Better Custom eLearning Solutions. In my previous blogs on Whole Brain Learning and Kolb’s learning styles, I talked about how we can improve the learning process by using certain strate

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A Framework For Behavior Change

eLearning Industry

BJ Fogg's Behavior Model provides insight into the most significant question in L&D – how can you change learner behavior? This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Is Communication Training Really Important?

WalkMe Training Station

Communication is probably the most important aspect of business functioning. In fact, from an all-encompassing perspective communication drives our very existence. But do we really need to engage in effective training methods to communicate successfully? When you assess the magnitude of communication, it’s difficult to see how it could ever be overlooked as it so often is.

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4 Tips For Successful Project Management In eLearning

eLearning Industry

Project management has many moving pieces; knowing who and when to engage can be critical to success. Here, we've outlined the best practices for project development and execution. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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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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What HR professionals need to know about the neuroscience of values and purpose

Matrix

Whodunit novels have been popular since the beginning of modern literature – up to that point it was mainly about the gods, destiny and an exaggerated focus on morals and conduct. We all love our witty detectives because they have the ability to find clues, put them together and out the killer in surprising and unique ways. TV shows have also tapped into this wonderful entertainment resource but the suspense is not as great – it’s always the guest star of the show who turns out to be the guilty

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8 Innovative Ways To Apply Content Chunking In Compliance Online Training

eLearning Industry

Do employees remember the takeaways? Or is information overload causing compliance violations? In this article, I’ll share 8 innovative ways to chunk compliance online training content. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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5 ways microlearning boosts training company effectiveness

Ed App

If you’re from a training company, you’ll be all to well aware that corporate training can be a thankless task – whether it’s due to herding unwilling, adult learners into a specific space at a specific time, or if it’s getting them to sit-down and grind through a clunky eLearning course which feels more like a chore. The good news is that microlearning can easily help make training more engaging, interactive, effective and even fun.

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How To Use Branching Scenarios To Boost Employee Engagement

eLearning Industry

Branching scenarios are becoming increasingly accessible for organisations looking to create more engaging, fun training. But how and why should you use them? This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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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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Brainzzzzzzz

Usable Learning

So I’m putting together some slides for a meme-ignite-style session at DevLearn, and was reminded of some great resources on why we should view learning that “brain-based” or based on “neuroscience” with a healthy skepticism. First is Will Thalheimer’s well-researched post on this very topic: And the second is Danial Willingham’s excellent video on this topic: Enjoy!

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ATD TechKnowledge 2019

eLearning Industry

ATD TechKnowledge is the premier conference and exposition at the intersection of technology and learning. Gain practical how-to’s, advanced strategy and solutions, and everything in between. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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The Automation Revolution – Chatbots and AI

KnowledgeCity

The automation revolution is here, and it’s not going away anytime soon. Whether you work in an industry that is moving toward integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its operations, or you have used it as a consumer when placing an order or playing a video game, you’ve been exposed to the wave of the future, and it’s fully automated. What is AI and Automation?

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Images as metaphors. How to convey abstract concepts with images.

isEazy

As we commented previously, “an image is worth a thousand words” and using them can help convey items that reinforce knowledge and make your courses more noteworthy, impacting and educational. You are probably asking: What abstract concepts do I want to convey, and, how do I do it with images? If you are not familiar with photography or design, this can be vague and difficult, but these basic ideas will help you master that immediately.

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10 Questions to Ask Before Buying an LMS

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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Is Marijuana Testing Still Valid in Today’s Workplace?

KnowledgeCity

If you live in a state where recreational or medical marijuana is legal, you may still have to submit to a drug test prior to employment. Most drug tests still include marijuana testing, and an employer can still choose not to employ a candidate who tests positive for the drug. Marijuana Use Helped Ignite War on Drugs. Since the 1960s drug use has gone in cycles, with marijuana, heroin, cocaine, and other drugs leading the pack in the 1970s and 1980s.

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Different but equal

Clive on Learning

This short animation for unaccompanied migrant minors was produced by the Center for Computer Arts and Modern Media in Education in Sofia as part of the EU Erasmus project My Gender Rights. It presents a picture of a society in which genders are regarded as different but equal. It helps to establish fresh expectations about gender roles for children arriving in the EU from very different cultures.

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Tips for Attracting and Keeping Top Talent 

KnowledgeCity

Every business wants to find the top talent available and keep it for the long haul. But, this is far easier said than done. When it comes to attracting top talent, 76 percent of hiring managers say it’s their No. 1 challenge. However, landing a prize candidate isn’t the end of the story. There’s still work to be done to keep the best employees with 47 percent of HR leaders saying retention and turnover are their greatest challenges.

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