January, 2016

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Fighting Forgetfulness

Association eLearning

Think of your brain as a refrigerator. You put information in it to preserve and use later. When you need that information again you remember it, “taking it out of the fridge” so to speak. But what happens if you leave something in there for too long? In a fridge, old food goes bad and needs to be thrown out. In your brain, unused information gets tossed out too.

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TOPYX LMS and EdTek Services Announce Partnership

TOPYX LMS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. BONITA SPRINGS, FL – Interactyx, the developer of the TOPYX® learning management system (LMS) software , and EdTek Services, Inc. , a full-service eLearning technology and support provider for small to midsize organizations, are excited to announce a strategic partnership to jointly serve the growing eLearning market. TOPYX LMS is a fully-hosted, social learning management system without user, data or implementation fees.

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How To Use Icons In eLearning

The eLearning Coach

Download the resource: I have a scandalous confession to make. I’m in love with icons. I think they are brilliant. I love the way they distill an object or concept to its essence. If visual design is of interest to you, then read on for more on icons styles and ways to use icons in eLearning. Icon Defined Icons communicate through an efficient […].

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Breaking Down the 70/20/10 Framework

Infopro Learning

The 70/20/10 framework is one of the most popular learning and development models used today. The framework breaks down the major avenues for which a learner acquires new job skills. According to this model, 70% of what an employee learns comes from on-the-job training, 20% from peer learning, and 10% from formal learning. Included in the video is practical advice for how you can incorporate the 70/20/10 framework in your organization, but I have summarized it below for you: 10% Formal Learning.

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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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How Administrate Helps Boston Whaler Deliver World Class Training

Administrate

Boston Whaler is one of the most recognisable names in the boating world. Once based in Massachusetts as their name suggests, Boston Whaler is now based in Edgewater, Florida – a state which leads the United States in the sale of boats and boating accessories. For nearly 60 years the innovative designs of their unsinkable boats remain extremely popular, which is why Boston Whaler Read More.

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Fighting Forgetfulness

Association eLearning

Think of your brain as a refrigerator. You put information in it to preserve and use later. When you need that information again you remember it, “taking it out of the fridge” so to speak. But what happens if you leave something in there for too long? In a fridge, old food goes bad and needs to be thrown out. In your brain, unused information gets tossed out too.

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7 Top Learning Trends for 2016

Axonify

If there’s one thing that’s certain about the future of learning, it’s that it will continue to play a large role in organizational success. But the shape of learning is changing. Based on conversations with top learning analysts, leading organizations and industry experts, here’s what we believe are the most credible and crucial learning trends for organizations in 2016.

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Avoiding Conflict by Building Positive Energy

Edmego Learning

Conflict Resolution by Building Positive Energy. Conflict in the workplace is not a pleasant scenario. It breeds stress which breeds lack of productivity which in turn just hurts everything for your company. So what are you doing to build positive energy for your team? Building positive energy is a team effort. Leaving it up to one person typically never works because we all have good and bad days no matter who we are.

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Breaking Down the 70/20/10 Framework

Infopro Learning

The 70/20/10 framework is one of the most popular learning and development models used today. The framework breaks down the major avenues for which a learner acquires new job skills. According to this model, 70% of what an employee learns comes from on-the-job training, 20% from peer learning, and 10% from formal learning. Included in the video is practical advice for how you can incorporate the 70/20/10 framework in your organization, but I have summarized it below for you: 10% Formal Learning.

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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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10 Strategies for Impactful Instruction

LearnDash

Whether you’re administering elearning or live classroom training the end-goal is often the same. At the end of the course you want the participants to leave with new information. Not only that, you want them to apply this information. The interesting this is that the majority of the time the success of a course (be it online or in-person) is hardly the result of the content.

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5 steps towards Modern Workplace Learning

Jane Hart

Following my two previous posts on change in 2016, Rethinking Workplace Learning and Rethinking CPD, I have been asked? “What are the steps for taking this forward in my organisation?” I believe this involves a 5 step process: See the change Have a vision of what you would like to see in your own organisation: A new […].

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Close the Sale With Quality Content

Inkling

Sales leaders know that it’s vital to start with an honest conversation and be ready to improvise , rather than relying on rigid sales scripts and outdated resources during an important sales dialogue. But no matter how natural the conversation, sales teams will always need reference materials and other sales enablement resources to close the deal.

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7 Top Learning Trends for 2016

Axonify

If there’s one thing that’s certain about the future of learning, it’s that it will continue to play a large role in organizational success. But the shape of learning is changing. Based on conversations with top learning analysts, leading organizations and industry experts, here’s what we believe are the most credible and crucial learning trends for organizations in 2016.

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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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Remaining Positive In A Non-Positive Environment

Edmego Learning

Remaining Positive In A Non-Positive Environment. I dare anyone to challenge the inevitable fact that we all have days at times when our mood is less than pretty. As leaders it can be a struggle to inhibit outside influences that wreck havoc on our emotions. Here are just a few quick reminders on how to make sure we have a better day. Have a solid exercise routine.

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INFOGRAPHIC: DESIGN THINKING FOR HUMAN-CENTERED LEARNING

Learnnovators

The post INFOGRAPHIC: DESIGN THINKING FOR HUMAN-CENTERED LEARNING appeared first on Learnnovators.

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3 Key eLearning Trends for 2016

Administrate

The eLearning industry is always changing and evolving as new technologies are developed. In 2015 gamification was one of the most talked about learning concepts. It fast became one of the best tools in eLearning to grab students’ attention and get them really engaged with content. It’s popularity is still present, and Read More.

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Reactivating Learning

Clark Quinn

(I looked because I’m sure I’ve talked about this before, but apparently not a full post, so here we go.). If we want our learning to stick, it needs to be spaced out over time. But what sorts of things will accomplish this? I like to think of three types, all different forms of reactivating learning. Reactivating learning is important.

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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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10 Learning Design Blogs to Draw Inspiration From

Allen Interactions

When searching on Google for "Learning Design Blogs" , a staggering amount of more than 117,000,000 search results appear. With this overwhelming amount of information, it can be very hard to determine which blogs are credible and a valuable use of time to read.

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Useless vs. Useful Learning Data

Axonify

An Interview with Learning & Performance Consultant JD Dillon on metrics L&D should value to prove learning success in business. I recently had the pleasure of speaking with JD Dillon (pictured right), an experienced, active and well-respected proponent for improving corporate learning and development. JD authors his own Just Curious Learning Blog and speaks regularly at the industry’s top learning conferences.

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Remaining Positive In A Non-Positive Environment

Edmego Learning

Remaining Positive In A Non-Positive Environment. I dare anyone to challenge the inevitable fact that we all have days at times when our mood is less than pretty. As leaders it can be a struggle to inhibit outside influences that wreck havoc on our emotions. Here are just a few quick reminders on how to make sure we have a better day. Have a solid exercise routine.

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Using Video in eLearning Part One

ICS Learning

Video is a learning game changer. Video, when properly utilized, can be a powerful tool for actively engaging your target audience while supporting their learning processes to the fullest potential. Whether you choose to deploy your video as a simple standalone clip delivered via mobile devices or as an element of a larger eLearning course, video enables you to build a collection of learning stories from your industry’s high performers, key demonstrators, and leaders.

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7 Steps to Consider When Implementing a LMS

How Do You Choose the Right Learning Management System? Choosing the perfect Learning Management System can be complex for organizations. Initially, you might ask questions like, "When is the right time to adopt an LMS?" or "Which LMS is the best fit?" Once you've made your LMS selection, your next query is likely, "How do I go about implementing it?

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How to Become an eLearning Freelancer or Startup Business

eLearning Architect

Getting started as an independent professional in eLearning is a challenge. In fact, I'm sure getting started as an independent professional in any industry is a daunting prospect. But recently I did just that - quit my job to work for myself. In this article I will take you through my experience so far - my first 18 months of going solo in the world of eLearning.

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RYAN TRACEY – CRYSTAL BALLING WITH LEARNNOVATORS

Learnnovators

The post RYAN TRACEY – CRYSTAL BALLING WITH LEARNNOVATORS appeared first on Learnnovators.

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Three Solid Instructional Design Principles in The Big Short

Allen Interactions

By Ellen Burns-Johnson , Instructional Designer / @EllenBJohnson. The Big Short is a recently released dark comedy that explores the 2008 financial crisis. It’s nominated for several awards in the upcoming Oscars, and has garnered significant attention for its success in communicating tricky financial concepts to a general audience.

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New Survey Reveals Top 2016 Corporate Learning Trends

Axonify

Earlier this week, we had the pleasure of hosting our first webinar of 2016 with special guests: Don Taylor (Long-time veteran of the learning space and currently the Chairman of the Learning and Performance Institute ) and Carol Leaman (CEO of Axonify). The webinar focused on the results of a survey, which asked participants to identify the trends that are going to be ‘hot’ in workplace learning this year.

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What Is a Performance Learning Management System (PLMS)?

If you're reading this you're probably ready for better organizational learning and performance. A Performance LMS allows you to continually assess and improve learners based on their specific company and role-based capabilities. In the whitepaper, we’ll also answer questions such as: What exactly is a PLMS? I have just started exploring capability building or am not yet ready.