Wed.Jun 03, 2015

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The Art of Design for the Virtual Classroom

InSync Training

Instructional design continues to be relevant – we all need to master the basics (the science) of design. The modern virtual classroom calls for modern design which stimulates engagement, exploits multiple instructional tools , and creates an authentic learning environment. As an instructional designer responsible for virtual programs, your job is to apply the science of design in a creative way.

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A case study in eLearning design to underpin and build on a crucial theme

B Online Learning

Recently, B Online Learning, completed the design and development of “On-Site Insight” for the Australian Medical Association (WA). This piece of eLearning content is primarily a resource for acknowledging and understanding mental health problems in a workplace environment. The Mental Health Awareness course is part of a broader workplace mental health program developed by the AMA […].

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5 Articles on Using Video in ELearning

LearnDash

Have you ever taken an elearning course that didn’t include at least some form of video? I know that I have, and it was pretty boring. Not that I need video in order for a course to hold my attention. What was more problematic was that the course didn’t use a variety of media to split up the message delivery. I suppose it’s safe to say that this wasn’t my favorite elearning experience.

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Disrupting Education

Clark Quinn

The following was prompted by a discussion on how education has the potential to be disrupted. And I don’t disagree, but I don’t see the disruptive forces marshaling that I think it will take. Some thoughts I lobbed in another forum (lightly edited): Mark Warschauer, in his great book Learning in the Cloud (which has nothing to do with ‘the cloud’), pointed out that there are only 3 things wrong with public education: the curricula, the pedagogy, and the way they use te

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Insurance Agent Training Delivers Sales Results for Aflac

dVinci Interactive

Video interview with Aflac’s Product Training Manager. At the Training Industry Conference and Expo (TICE), I had the opportunity to speak with Deidre Williams, Aflac’s Product Training Manager. In the highly competitive employee insurance and benefits industry, Aflac has made training a strategic priority. While the Aflac duck has made the company well known, Deidre needs to make sure that their agents capitalize on their brand awareness by effectively consulting with their clients about their

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2015 Lectora User Conference Recap by Donald H Taylor

Trivantis

Lessons from Nashville – by Donald H Taylor, chairman, Learning and Performance Institute. I spend a lot of time at conferences—whether running them, talking at them, or attending—and I can tell you the toughest thing about getting them right is not finding the right venue; it’s not getting the food to arrive hot, nor even choosing the speakers. It’s setting the right tone.

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Create a Little Magic with Lectora 12 Themes

eLearning Brothers

Want a little magic for your courses? The built-in themes of Lectora 12 can provide it! Get started by selecting the Design tab and clicking the lower scroll button of the Themes section. This opens a selection of different styles and color combinations to choose from. Choosing one places all the associated assets into the title. Now for the magic: selecting “Page Size” in the Design tab gives you several standard size options, including for iPhone and tablets.

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Using social media for eLearning (a look at the top 6 social platforms)

eFront

Social media have become an indispensable part of modern life. A huge part of our social lives already happens online rather than in the “real world” And while individual social media networks might rise and fall (remember MySpace?), social networking itself is not going anywhere. It makes sense then to want to use those powerful and hugely popular platforms for things besides posting cat videos or catching up with Alex from high school.

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Roadtrip! What’s the coolest thing between Berkeley and Kansas City?

Jay Cross

A dozen days from now, Uta and I will pack the dogs into the car and drive the 1800 miles from Berkeley to Kansas City, Missouri. After ten days at our son’s new house, we’ll drive the long way back via Mount Rushmore, Yellowstone, and Grand Tetons. Like most coastal Americans, we hardly know the interior of our country. I haven’t been in a car on this route since I was four years old.

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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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Using social media for eLearning (a look at the top 6 social platforms)

eFront

Social media have become an indispensable part of modern life. A huge part of our social lives already happens online rather than in the “real world” And while individual social media networks might rise and fall (remember MySpace?), social networking itself is not going anywhere. It makes sense then to want to use those powerful and hugely popular platforms for things besides posting cat videos or catching up with Alex from high school.