Wed.Jun 22, 2016

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Pokémon and Gamified Learning

Association eLearning

I recently had a conversation about something I hadn’t thought about for a long time. Pokémon. And it dawned upon me that the franchise is a surprisingly good metaphor for gamified learning. For those who aren’t familiar with them, Pokémon are fictional creatures. The people who catch, tame, and teach them to do battle are called trainers. The successful ones win badges.

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Testimonial: Why Dos Toros Chose Wisetail

Wisetail

Dos Toros Taqueria is a New York-based Mexican joint serving up steaming hot Quesadillas Bay-area style. We caught up with them during Wisetail On The Road in NYC to capture a few of the reasons why they chose Wisetail as their LMS. The post Testimonial: Why Dos Toros Chose Wisetail appeared first on Wisetail.

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Exploring the capabilities of xAPI

Kineo

Haitham Gasim, the Kineo US Director of Technology has been on a quest to dig deeper into xAPI and thinking about how Kineo can implement xAPI in order to better serve our clients.

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Elearning market trends 2016: Get the right tools for blended learning

Docebo

Learning technology can power business results, but only with the right tools for the job. A recent study by learning technology analyst Brandon Hall Group shows widespread dissatisfaction with learning management systems, despite proven positive business results. Organizations polled were frustrated with the lack of quality and variety of learning technology functionalities.

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11 Tips to Drive Learning Content Consumption

Elevate your member education initiatives This eBook will explore: 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? You’ll discover why measuring content consumption is pivotal for program success and explore effective tactics to boost overall engagement.

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5 Ways to Evaluate If Your eLearning Hits the Mark

eLearning Brothers

It takes hours, weeks, and sometimes months to create eLearning content. And then, once the course launches, there’s a bit of a void. The course is in production, and the eLearning content team wonders if it’s well received. Hopefully…fingers crossed…it’s making a difference for learners. If you want to ensure your eLearning content delivers, you can’t sit around and wait for somebody to evaluate your content or give you feedback.

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Change Management: 3 Reasons Why Training Supports Organizational Change

PulseLearning

Here are 3 reasons why corporate training supports organizational change and is an essential part of the change management process. Why Training Is Essential In The Change Management Process “The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown.” – H.P. Lovecraft In […]. The post Change Management: 3 Reasons Why Training Supports Organizational Change appeared first on PulseLearning.

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6 Steps to Develop Curriculum-based E-learning Courses for Medical Sales Training

CommLab India

Healthcare sales representatives come from different educational backgrounds. The toughest part in the pharmaceutical industry is promoting products to customers who are more knowledgeable than the sales reps i.e., doctors. To overcome this setback, sales representatives must be provided comprehensive training, not only on the products but also on the diseases, their cures, symptoms, etiology, etc.

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Change Management: 3 Reasons Why Training Supports Organizational Change

PulseLearning

Here are 3 reasons why corporate training supports organizational change and is an essential part of the change management process. Why Training Is Essential In The Change Management Process “The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown.” – H.P. Lovecraft In […]. The post Change Management: 3 Reasons Why Training Supports Organizational Change appeared first on PulseLearning.

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Expert Insights on Building a Learning Culture

Skillsoft

Skillsoft surveyed members of the company’s Global Leader Forum to get their insight on building a strong learning culture. Learn their secrets.

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20 Common Mistakes Made by Inexperienced Project Managers

You’ve read the PMBOK® Guide several times, taken the certification exam for project managers, passed, and you are now a PMP®. So why do you keep making rookie mistakes? This whitepaper shows 20 of the most common mistakes that young or inexperienced project managers make, issues that can cost significant time and money. It's a good starting point for understanding how and why many PMs get themsleves into trouble, and provides guidance on the types of issues that PMs need to understand.

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5 Reasons Why Your Company Needs to Start a Learning Program for Intrapreneur Superstars

eLearningMind

Since the dawn of well, business, entrepreneurship has been the gold standard for true innovation. Entrepreneurs–the fearless few who innovate, collaborate, and create jobs for others–are both tasked and credited with some of the greatest revolutions of our time. But why should entrepreneurs (and their small businesses) reap all the benefits of agility, nimbleness, and creativity?

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Brittany's Summer Learning Playlist

OpenSesame

I’m an Arizona girl who made the move to the Pacific Northwest, so I’ve been counting down the days until I can put away my jackets and raincoats and pull out the sandals and sunscreen… I think it’s finally that time here in Portland! I’ve also been looking forward to Summer because it’s a great time to break away from routine and learn something new.

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6 Steps to Innovation through eLearning

TalentLMS

Creative companies are innovative,they are able to pull off the ground and stay viable for sustainable periods. As an up-and-coming organization, how can you be labeled as innovative? How can you create and disrupt the status quo to stay aloft? One tried and tested strategy is eLearning. In this article, we explain what innovation is and how you can achieve it for your organization through eLearning.

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Remix culture and education

Learning with e's

In my last blog post I illustrated a new model of digital literacies in the context of age of remix. Since then, several have asked me what I mean by remix culture, and how it applies to education. Remixing is the act of taking previously created works or artefacts and adapting them in some way. Sometimes several works are combined or 'mashed up' to create new versions.

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HIA Technologies Turns a New Chapter in Interactive Learning

HIA Technologies announces the launch of Qvio™️ interactive video platform for learner-driven, AI-enabled, education. Viewers get instant answers to their questions directly from videos, interrupting when needed, and getting an author-validated answer!

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The Now and Next of Learning and Technology – Resources Shared at #LeapAhead

David Kelly

On June 22, I had the pleasure of delivering an invited talk at the Leap Ahead Conference exploring the evolving world of the learning professional. The title of my session was The Now and Next of Learning and Technology. This blog post is being set up primarily as a follow-up resource for those that attended the session, and it may also serve as a resource for anyone that wants to learn more about the technology trends that are shaping the future of learning.

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7 Tips for Getting the Most out of Scenario-Based Training Simulations

iSpring Solutions

0. Shared. Today, communication skills are among the most valuable skills in any professional environment. They are at the core of successful teamwork and in the very definition of superb customer service. The good news is that a set of excellent communication skills is not just an innate talent. One develops it with years of experience. Read more ».

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Interactive Video: Gimmicks and Game Changers by Caleb Hanson

LearningGuild

Video was a pervasive topic across the FocusOn Learning Conference in Austin two weeks ago. However, like many other. adopters of interactive video, conference attendees were unsure about the differences between the different formats and. weren’t even sure where to start. Here is some fair advice from one of the presenters, whose company also happens to. have been a sponsor of the event.

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Investing in Our Customers’ Success: Degreed Welcomes LinkedIn L&D Leader, Kelly Palmer, as New Chief Learning Officer

Degreed

Kelly Palmer, LinkedIn’s former Chief Learning Officer, recently joined Degreed to take on the newly created role as our own CLO. Kelly adds to a long roster of A-list hires from across the corporate learning, enterprise software and consumer edtech spectrum. We are incredibly excited to have her on the team and you should be, too. Here’s why… Degreed is growing fast.

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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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BREXIT!! Now I’ve got your attention, let’s talk about questions…

Saffron Interactive

How important are questions when delivering learning content? Do they really help to make the learner feel engaged? And does the learner really sit there and answer these questions in. The post BREXIT!! Now I’ve got your attention, let’s talk about questions… appeared first on Saffron Interactive.

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Brittany's Summer Learning Playlist

OpenSesame

I’m an Arizona girl who made the move the the Pacific Northwest, so I’ve been counting down the days until I can put away my jackets and raincoats and pull out the sandals and sunscreen.I think it’s finally that time here in Portland! I’ve also been looking forward to Summer because it’s a great time to break away from routine and learn something new.

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Changing Behavior by Advancing Experience and Stories

Vignettes Learning

A client from the U.S. Department of State once told me: I have never looked at learning this way. In many ways, I am guilty of focusing on the content to impart to learners and missing the crux of the change in behavior, the ultimate goal of learning and training. Why does advancing experiences and telling their own stories help the agents behave as expected on the job?

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We’ve Reached the European Finals of the Talent Unleashed Awards, judged by Sir Richard Branson and Steve Wozniak!

Growth Engineering

Can you hear that? It’s the sound of our office erupting with joy as this Talent Unleashed Awards news reached us, and it’s not going to stop any time soon! We’re extra proud of this achievement because the judging panel which has progressed us this far is made up of some of the world’s most prominent technology figureheads and entrepreneurs, including Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and Virgin founder Sir Richard Branson!

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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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The Importance of Dissent in Group Work

Everwise

Today’s workforce is all about teamwork, group work, and collaboration. With such strong emphasis on working in groups and being a team player, it can be difficult to voice dissent or disagreements with the direction a project is taking – no one wants to rock the boat, be perceived as out of step with the group, be labeled ‘difficult,’ or become disliked.

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E-Learning: 7 Simple Tips to Do More with a Limited Budget

CommLab India

Is it possible to develop high quality e-learning courses in a cost-effective manner? Yes, of course! You can do much, even when your e-learning budget is tight. The old saying ‘What you pay is what you get’ may not fit here. It’s not about finding cheaper ways of doing things, but making the best use of available resources. You can exploit free online resources to get the job done economically and explore other means to develop cost-effective e-learning solutions.

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For the Technology Industry Self Paced Learning Creates Loyal Customers and Yields Financial Gains

Training Industry

When clients learn how to maximize the performance of the technology solutions that they have invested in, they become stickier customers who are more loyal to the product. Better training makes customers better users who then invest more money in the technology vendor. The important step is getting customers to embrace training in the first place. Students are hesitant to invest time and money into in-person, instructor-led training sessions.

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Creating an Effective Online Course to Impart POSH Training [Infographic]

CommLab India

Sexual harassment of women at the workplace is one of the serious problems faced by many Indian organizations. To combat this menace, the Indian Parliament passed the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act in 2013. The Act, which superseded the Vishaka guidelines for Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH), is applicable to all organizations in the country with more than 10 staffers.

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!