Wed.Jul 29, 2015

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Why is Learning So Complicated?

Learning Rebels

#Blimage on! How can the Mouse Trap Game relate to learning? Let’s discuss… When I read Steve Wheeler’s #Blimage challenge I knew I had to share and participate. Last week I posted the shout out to all of you to become involved. It is always good to stretch our minds and letting our eyes do some of the work. In this case a conversation with Larry Straining brought the inspiration.

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Learning to Love Gamification and Blends at Elearnz

Kineo

Last week, the Kineo Pacific team was in full force at the Elearnz Conference at the Maritime Room in Auckland, sharing the latest insights and resources on everything from blends to onboarding and game-based learning.

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Why IT Shouldn’t Manage Your LMS

LearnDash

When someone takes an online course they often only experience the end result of countless hours of work and configuration. Creating elearning courses takes a considerable amount of time , but that’s only part of the equation. The other component is the learning management system in place. The LMS makes sure that courses are delivered and the appropriate data is recorded.

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The future of libraries?

Clark Quinn

I had lunch recently with Paul Signorelli , who’s active in helping libraries with digital literacy, and during the conversation he talked about his vision of the future of the library. What I heard was a vision of libraries moving beyond content to be about learning, and this had several facets I found thought-provoking. Now, as context, I’ve always been a fan of libraries and library science (and librarians).

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Measuring the ROI of Enterprise Learning for Customers, Partners, and Professionals

Prove the ROI of Learning Struggling to measure the business impact of learning initiatives? Try our three-pillar approach to show the true value of learning, backed by stories from real businesses like yours. Make 2024 the year of ROI!

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Virtual Classroom Technical Producers Needed - Virtual Team, Flexible Schedule

InSync Training

InSync Training is seeking Virtual Classroom Technical Producers that speak Chinese, Japanese, or Spanish. Experience with WebEx Training Center and Adobe Connect a plus. Additional competencies are located at the end of this post. All contract positions are virtual, and candidates can expect up to 20 hours per week.

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SCORM 1.2 vs SCORM 2004 – which is better?

Paradiso

SCORM 1.2 or SCORM 2004 – which makes more sense for you? Regardless of the buzz around TinCan API, SCORM 1.2 and SCORM 2004 still enjoy better support as a way of ensuring standardized communication between online courses and their corresponding Learning Management System. SCORM 1.2 is in all likelihood the most commonly used specification in the industry.

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Top eLearning Content Development Companies in 2015

InsiderHub

The post Top eLearning Content Development Companies in 2015 appeared first on CollectMyThoughts.

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SCORM 1.2 vs SCORM 2004 – which is better?

Paradiso

SCORM 1.2 or SCORM 2004 – which makes more sense for you? Regardless of the buzz around TinCan API, SCORM 1.2 and SCORM 2004 still enjoy better support as a way of ensuring standardized communication between online courses and their corresponding Learning Management System. SCORM 1.2 is in all likelihood the most commonly used specification in the industry.

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WORKPLACE LEARNING IN A WORLD “BEYOND AUTOMATION”

Learnnovators

The post WORKPLACE LEARNING IN A WORLD “BEYOND AUTOMATION” appeared first on Learnnovators.

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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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EMEA Reporter: What's Changing in Learning? For Most of Us, Not Much! by Nic Laycock

LearningGuild

There is firm evidence from the last three years that learning innovation, done well, is delivering real returns. L&D leaders. around the world who have become more business savvy and have embraced alignment have reaped huge dividends for. their work. Find out what the research says about the factors that make the difference!

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Conferences can be better, a whole lot better

Jay Cross

The conference business is booming yet every participant has some major gripe about the way conferences are run. We all think we know better. It goes with the territory. In the beginning of the year, I looked into the future of conferences. Would they go the way of record stores and newspapers? I concluded that: Flipping conference presentations can vastly improve learning outcomes.

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Readers Q&A on E-Learning

eLearning 24-7

For those new to the E-Learning 24/7 blog, every quarter I offer readers the opportunity to ask any questions related to e-learning and post them along with a response. This last quarter saw the most questions ever asked, which was quite cool, but made it difficult to select which ones would appear this quarter. Topics covered in this quarter’s Q&A: Assessment Tools in 2020.

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First Time eLearning Developer? Jump Right in with These 5 Tips

Trivantis

First time eLearning developers, this blog post is for you. If you’re new to eLearning and building your first course, read the tips below to find out where to get started, where to get answers, and more. And if you’re an eLearning pro, keep reading to find out how you can save time and share your expertise with beginners (or connect with other experts)!

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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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Research Spotlight: Results of the 2015 Research Preferences Survey by Sharon Vipond

LearningGuild

Earlier this summer we asked Guild members to tell us about their research preferences to help us better focus on the topics. they found most informative, useful, and insightful. Here are the 10 most requested topics, and our plans for addressing. them.

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Upcoming from Usable Learning – Fall 2015

Usable Learning

Hey folks, I hope everyone is having a spectacular summer (or lovely winter if you are southern hemisphere-ish). There’s a lot of different things coming up in the next few months, so I thought I would mention them here: Next week, I’m doing a keynote for the Atlanta ATD Chapter’s Annual Conference. I’m also doing on a 1-day post conference worksho p.

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Water. Rest. Shade. – OSHA’s Latest Campaign to Keep Employees Safe in the Heat

Skillsoft

How to keep employees safe from heat stress and help them recognize the hazards of working in extreme temperatures.

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Five Reasons You Need To Use Virtual Classrooms

Kineo

Have you ever tried to assemble flat-pack furniture by following a set of printed instructions? If you have, you’ve probably experienced the frustration and confusion that can result from having a complex process or idea explained to you through a single medium.

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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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Inserting Some YOLO into Your Workflow

Training Industry

The millennial generation has adopted the slogan “you only live once,” or YOLO. This often mocked mantra represents this generation’s deep desire to dive in and experience life first-hand. A no-holds-barred approach to life, and learning. YOLO could quite possibly be a modern-day version of “carpe diem,” coined by the ancient Romans. Whether millennials are seizing the day or living life to the fullest, there’s little doubt this generation has a passion for embracing the moment and making the mo

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Workplace Learning in a World “Beyond Automation”

Learnnovators

I just finished reading an HBR article by Thomas Davenport and Julia Kirby called Beyond Automation , which is the trigger for this post. With automation, AI and robots looming over the job scene, there seems to be a constant fear of humans losing out to computers and technology. It’s akin to one of our childhood sci-fi movies finally becoming a reality – the machines are taking over.

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History of the Semicolon

eLearning Brothers

eLearning content writers beware! A rogue punctuation mark is on the loose, and your writing may be in danger. ; If you come across this fiend, do not attempt to apprehend! Please contact your local English teacher for assistance. As any past or present student can attest, the semicolon is a big source of controversy in English writing. In less civilized times, the mark has even been the subject of a duel.