InSync Training

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

'Can any ol’ content be taught using any ol’ technology? This seems to be the perception as the use of various learning technologies becomes commonplace in training departments. But, is it really true? For example: Do you believe that a two-day project management program can be delivered as a four-hour virtual training class? Can a four-hour sales training session that is usually held face-to-face be delivered in a dozen 20-minute self-paced e-learning chunks?

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JoomlaLMS

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

'10 Reasons to Build Your ELearning Project With JoomlaLMS [Infographic]. With so many LMS options available on the market, choosing the right eLearning platform can be daunting as there are so many criteria to take into consideration. We asked our customers around the globe what made them choose JoomlaLMS and compiled an infographic to share the results with you.

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Living in Learning

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

'They say that even a blind squirrel will find a nut eventually, and I am living proof of that concept. So there I was at DevLearn 2014 locked in to speak at a couple of breakout sessions and facilitate a tabletop discussion at the crack of dawn on day one. I’m on a Performance Support mission of “seek and learn” and purely by accident I stumbled over a pre-conference session Tuesday afternoon before the conference ever started called the xAPI Hyperdrive.

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Jane Hart

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

'In my previous blog post I talked about why ORGANISATIONS need self-managed learners, so in this post I want to look at why INDIVIDUALS need to be self-managed learners. The world is changing fast, and this is having an impact on the world of work. So, for instance, there is no such thing as a job for […].

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LearnDash

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

'Have you been considering going back to school to finish your education? Perhaps you already have a degree, and instead believe that your professional prospects will be expanded by an advanced degree. While that is certainly one possibility, your immediate job prospects might be better served by enrolling in a certificate program online instead. Online certificate and diploma programs offer the student concentrated classes for practical skills, delivered in a convenient and cost-effective way.

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Origin Learning

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

'A Training Manual or Material is a compilation of instructions. It has an objective of developing an improved approach towards enhancing the productivity of a particular task. Training material is used for almost every other thing we use in our daily life. Not an appliance comes without a booklet that trains you in mastering its use. In fact the big daddies of the mobile world like Apple and Samsung have even introduced m-manuals in their respective stores to equip users with the latest softwa

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Gyrus

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

In the introduction to the Change Management Strategies Series I mention three major factors effecting change. These include an organized implementation plan, communication, and management buy-in. This blog will focus on an organized implementation. Whether you are in the market for new Learning Management Solution (LMS) or have recently purchased new LMS, the implementation should be at the forefront of your mind.

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Jane Hart

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

'In my previous blog post I talked about why ORGANISATIONS need self-managed learners, so in this post I want to look at why INDIVIDUALS need to be self-managed learners. The world is changing fast, and this is having an impact on the world of work. So, for instance, there is no such thing as a job for […].

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TechSmith Camtasia

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

'You asked for it, and we listened. Camtasia for Mac now has the ability to record your mobile screen – plus more! Check out what’s new below, and learn how you can start recording your iOS device today with Camtasia for Mac. Mobile Screen Recording. Connect any device running iOS 8 to your computer running OS X 10.10 with a lightning cable, and record everything on your mobile iOS device with Camtasia for Mac.

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TalentLMS

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

'Have you ever considered the “love connection” to eLearning in terms of the chemistry that leads to a lasting relationship between learners and online learning? Consider how easy it is to love someone when they are at a distance, and one can imagine why eLearning can be an effective tool. But not every eLearning program is loveable. Roca and Gagne (2008) analyzed 166 survey responses from learners who had participated in the United Nations System Staff College “training to build institutional c

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SHIFT eLearning

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

'When it comes to eLearning content, boring means learners who aren’t engaged. The challenge in designing courses is how to avoid stumbling through a series of hints and still end up with boring content. Here are four tips for effective eLearning course design based on solid data. Stumble no more.

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eLearning Brothers

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

'Sometimes you just need a free eLearning Template to save the day like this Page Layout Template. Download this template to spruce up your whole course’s look and feel. Do you have company branding needs? Perfect! We give you the source files. You have full control of the color and style of your course. Changing the background, banners, and text, is really simple since you can do it all natively in Lectora.

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OpenSesame

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

'Often when we encounter learners who are having trouble accessing our courses, it is as a result of Internet browser issues. And the truth of the matter is some browsers are just better, and present fewer problems, than others. (But, no matter the source of any issue, our Support Team is here and ready to troubleshoot.). Browser questions you’re too afraid to ask.

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DigitalChalk eLearning

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

'*We have partnered up with Capterra to share 5 best practices for creating eLearning videos. You can view the full guest post on their blog here. The majority of eLearning courses include some sort of online training video, whether it is an instructor lecturing into the camera or a PowerPoint presentation with a voice-over recording. There are many different ways to create an eLearning video, but all have the same purpose: to effectively teach your students. 5 Best Practices for Creating eLearn

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Trivantis

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

'Our recent Lectora® Unscripted session on Ideas and Innovation in Training was so popular that we decided to delve a little deeper into some of the resources that Simon Birt and Lee Kitchen shared. Lee Kitchen of The Walt Disney Company talked about how he trains Disney employees to think of creative ways to improve customer services and relations.

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OpenSesame

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

If you start every day convinced you won’t get your work done, won’t be able to get that promotion, or your boss will be disappointed in you, what do you think is going to happen? You probably won’t be very successful. Self-fulfilling prophecy is the idea that a prediction can indirectly or directly cause itself to be true. Any positive or negative expectations about circumstances or events can affect a person’s behavior, thus leading those predicted events to take place.

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Aptara

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Mobile now a B2B must. Defining a B2B marketing strategy means setting the message and determining which media to spread those ideas through. Companies may assume that these types of campaigns are more straightforward than consumer efforts, targeting only desktop computers. However, business contacts are consumers, too, they are simply applying their searching and buying approaches to corporate rather than personal ends.

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OpenSesame

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

'If you start every day convinced you won’t get your work done, won’t be able to get that promotion, or your boss will be disappointed in you, what do you think is going to happen? You probably won’t be very successful. Self-fulfilling prophecy is the idea that a prediction can indirectly or directly cause itself to be true. Any positive or negative expectations about circumstances or events can affect a person’s behavior, thus leading those predicted events to take place.

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Aptara

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Mobile device success spurs further development. When an IT trend takes hold on a short-term basis, it may attract further development, which keeps it relevant for consumers and industry insiders alike in the months and years ahead. In this way, technology is a self-sustaining area. This should reassure companies trying to map out the next few years of IT.

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Learning Rebels

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

'I have just returned from the DevLearn 2014 conference in Las Vegas. I have unpacked, checked email, and now finally, taking time to reflect on my overall experience. I have also had a chance to talk with peers and read blogs/postings about the conference and in all, as with everything, there are things in which to praise and others that need improvement.

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Upside Learning

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

'What began as an attempt to improve the telegraph, more than a hundred years ago, has evolved into the single most important piece of consumer electronics in the world, acting not only as a communications device but now as a learning tool too. It’s the mobile phone. While some of the first smartphones had touch […].

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eLearning Brothers

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

'One of the most effective ways to make your eLearning courses more engaging for your learners is through the use of buttons. If used correctly, they can easily transform a boring, static course into an interactive experience that is enjoyable for your users. Adobe Captivate 8 provides four different ways for you to integrate buttons into your training.

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