Wed.Jul 10, 2013

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How to Prevent Cheating in Online Courses

LearnDash

'Cheating. Inevitably anyone who wants to cheat is going to find a way to do so, be it for an online course or in a normal classroom setting. While it cannot be completely controlled, you do have some strategies available to you that decreases the likelihood of cheating – or at least discourages it by making life a bit more difficult. Cheating can take many forms, but the majority of people will look to cheat on a quiz, especially an online quiz.

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Localization & eLearning: The Translation Process

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

'by Jen Weaver. You are ready to move forward with your translation project, but despite your preparation you still feel a bit in the dark about what steps will be involved in creating your translation. The 'unknowns' can make you feel a bit fearful about moving forward. So let's bring some light to the situation, and uncover those foggy areas of the translation process.

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Colorful Consulting: Lessons from Larry

Allison Rossett

'Today I learned about consulting from a surprising source. It began at lunch yesterday, when my usually positive pal Ellie remarked that my hair wasn’t looking so great. I think the word she used was listless. The cut was fine. But she wondered about the color. What was up with the color? In order to tell this story I have to admit that I’ve been throwing color at my hair for years.

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Is it time to Abandon Adobe Flash in eLearning Design? [Chime in]

mLearning Revolution

'This morning while reading the latest news, I came across a CNET news article, entitled “Flash quietly re-emerges on Amazon’s Kindle Fire.” Speaking to All Things Digital in an interview published on Tuesday, Amazon’s Kurt Kufeld confirmed that his company has been quietly testing Flash support with Kindle Fire owners since February.

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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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GBL Picks, Part 3: Curated Game Based Learning Resources

Knowledge Guru

'The Knowledge Guru team is obviously very interested in the future of game based learning, and right now that future is bright. But not everyone is as informed about the industry. We are setting out to change that. We’re on a mission to educate the Instructional Design community and the decision makers in Training and Development about game based learning and its true potential.

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Upcoming: 1 to 1 iPad Use With TechSmith and EdReach

TechSmith Camtasia

'Summer is winding down, and we know teachers are looking for tools to start the year off on a good foot. To help you prepare for that new 1 to 1 iPad program (or continue your 1 to 1 program) TechSmith Education will be co-hosting a Google+ Hangout On Air with EdReach on using Ask3 in your 1 to 1 iPad classroom. Rebecca Wildman, an elementary teacher and Apple Distinguished Educator in Boyne City, Michigan, will lead the 45 minute workshop on how she used Ask3 with her students to stimulate and

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Tools to Enhance Your Online Presence and Increase Your Reach

OpenSesame

'Have you created accounts on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, LinkedIn, Vine, Tumblr, Snapchat, and other social networks? Whether you want to find the best way to keep your networks organized or are looking for ways to enhance your online presence, there are many tools out there to help. These tools will help you get serious about social media and take your presence and experience to the next level, both personally and professionally.

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ScreencastCamper Profiles 2013: #ladygeeks Shari Sloane and Katie Regan

TechSmith Camtasia

'Get happy: TechSmith’s annual ScreencastCamp is just three weeks away! One of the coolest things about ScreencastCamp is that it brings together people who may not otherwise have an opportunity to meet. It’s a can’t-miss chance to get to know people with similar interests, and to learn something new! This week we’re getting to know the #ladygeeks , Shari Sloane and Katie Regan.

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eLearning Guild Research: Is Your LMS Social Enough? by Patti Shank

LearningGuild

'For members of The eLearning Guild, social learning seems to be close to the tipping point in importance. Here are some insights from Guild Research about the level of importance, the future role of the LMS as it relates to informal and social learning, and the ways in which the Experience API (Tin Can) will be changing that role.

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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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Five Ways to Set Up Promotions for Success

CLO Magazine

'When high-potential promotions fail it costs time, money, and it may cost a company talent. Learning leaders can use five tactics to ensure top talent learns the business orientation, expectations, political connections and cultural adaptations needed to prosper after a promotion. Create a clear job description : Ensure the executive understands not just the typical job description, but the unspoken expectations before he or she accepts the promotion.

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ProExam Releases ProExam Vault for Digital Credentials by News Editor

LearningGuild

'Web-based software eases creation and management of credentials displayed as digital open badges.

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Study: Teacher Training Doomed to Increase U.S. Achievement Gap

CLO Magazine

'A recent study shows that most elementary and secondary teacher training at universities is not up to standard, a trend that could add to the nation’s already high achievement gap. St. Louis — July 9 A recent study assessing more than 1,100 colleges and universities that prepare elementary and secondary school teachers, their admission standards, training and value found most are not up to standard, a trend that could add to the U.S. achievement gap.

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Tools to Enhance Your Online Presence and Increase Your Reach

OpenSesame

Have you created accounts on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, LinkedIn, Vine, Tumblr, Snapchat, and other social networks? Whether you want to find the best way to keep your networks organized or are looking for ways to enhance your online presence, there are many tools out there to help. These tools will help you get serious about social media and take your presence and experience to the next level, both personally and professionally.

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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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Lack of Measures Not Holding Us Back

CLO Magazine

'Blogger David Vance explains how the learning and development field is inundated with measurements lacking a concrete definition.

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Performance Support Second?

Clark Quinn

'I previously argued that social should be our first recourse in addressing performance and learning needs. Does that mean courses are then second? Let me suggest otherwise. Once we’ve determined that social isn’t a solution to meeting the need, why wouldn’t we think of a course first? Partly, because courses should be expensive.

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Continuous Learning Key to Accenture's Success

CLO Magazine

'The consulting firm''s approach to metric-focused talent development helped it get recognized as a CLO LearningElite company.

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