Infopro Learning

DECEMBER 5, 2016

The Similarities between L&D and IT. As a person who comes from an IT outsourcing background, I believe the learning industry resembles the Information & Technology industry more than most people realize. For example, the Managed Learning Services (MLS) which InfoPro Learning offers, is very similar to modern IT outsourcing, following the same holistic approach to the procedure – from the standard processes, skills, and technology.

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TOPYX LMS

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Every social learning management system (LMS) needs Tin Can API functionality. The trouble is, most people don’t know what Tin Can API is or understand why it’s crucial to successful implementation of an LMS, also referred to as an eLearning system. What exactly is this strange-sounding thing called Tin Can API? Let’s find out. What Is Tin Can API? According to the article What Is Tin Can API ?

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Administrate

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Most training operations have common objectives – namely, keeping better track of learner progression and the training itself, reducing time spent on admin tasks, delivering exceptional elearning and of course, in the case of training companies, increasing course bookings. However, the commonality can extend beyond their objectives. Training professionals often share the same concerns Read More.

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Kineo

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Templates and standard components are a means to an end for learning designers. With the challenging budgets and timelines of much online learning, it's simply not possible to create whizzy custom layouts and functionality all the time. But a standard elearning template (or collection thereof) doesn't make good learning. They're simply presentation options.

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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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InSync Training

DECEMBER 8, 2016

If you’re like me, you are subscribed to dozens of email lists, content newsletters, and newsfeeds about training and development. Additionally, you belong to professional communities of practice (COP) like the eLearning Guild , ATD , and the Training Magazine Network. And, you probably have an email folder dedicated to all the recorded webinars you’re going to watch when you get the time.

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Learnnovators

DECEMBER 8, 2016

The post JOHN STEPPER – CRYSTAL BALLING WITH LEARNNOVATORS appeared first on Learnnovators.

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LearnDash

DECEMBER 5, 2016

One thing that people like about an elearning course is when it contains various interaction points. This keeps the learner engaged and thinking about the content in different ways. Without interactions the entire experience is boring and arguably ineffective. If it is your responsibility to create elearning on a particular subject you should look for ways to incorporate interaction points.

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Administrate

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Shortly after announcing it at the annual LITE conference in September, the product team at Administrate has begun to publish our product roadmap for the world to see. Public roadmaps are still rare in the software industry because change happens so quickly, and part of being an agile company is Read More. Published on December 6, 2016. The post Why Administrate Publishes A Product Roadmap appeared first on Administrate.

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Jane Hart

DECEMBER 4, 2016

Day 5 of the Countdown to Xmas continues here . Tables charting the chemical elements have been around since the 19th century – but this modern version has a short video about each one. [link]. Can you update an old training artefact with videos?

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Clark Quinn

DECEMBER 7, 2016

The other thing that I was involved in at Online Educa in Berlin was a session on The Flexible Worker. Three of us presented, each addressing one particular topic. One presentation was on collaborating to produce an elearning course on sleeping better, with the presenter’s firm demonstrating expertise in elearning, while the other firm had the subject matter expertise on sleep health.

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Learning Visions

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Boston Area! Are you swimming in a sea of LMSs? Are the feeding chum to all the vendors out there and the waters have started to churn around you? Want to make some sense of these treacherous seas? Join me at ATD Boston Shark Tank: The LMS Edition on Dec 8. (I'll be one of the sharks and I promise to make a lot of corny shark references). December 8, 6 pm Babson Executive Conference Center More info and to register.

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LearnDash

DECEMBER 6, 2016

It is hard to believe but it is that time of year again when all of the “future of <insert industry here>” articles begin to appear. My own will be coming out in January. Truth be told this past year has flown by quicker than usual in my view. Perhaps it is because we have made tremendous strides in our own company. Our team grew and our learning management system evolved considerably.

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Jane Hart

DECEMBER 3, 2016

Day 3 of my Countdown to Xmas #C2Xmas continues here. Here’s one that might be useful for the holiday period to entertain the family. FREE CARD MAGIC TRICKS. “Card conjuring sleights explained, revealing easy illusion secrets with many free card magician video tutorials. Discover how to do the incredible Card Levitation Trick as well as amazing Mind reading secrets.

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Clark Quinn

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Last week, at Online Educa in Berlin, I gave a tutorial on deeper elearning as a pre-conference event. In it, I talked about getting more meaningful objectives, writing practice that actually develops meaningful outcomes, and content (concepts & examples) aligned to support effective practice. I also talked about emotional engagement and social learning, before talking about revising design processes to incorporate these deeper elements in an effective and not-too-different approach.

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Kineo

DECEMBER 9, 2016

The best learning content needs to recognise the changing world in which we live and learn. Kineo has kept pace, not least with Adapt and its responsive and scrollable content.

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Gyrus

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Richmond, VA, December 8, 2016, Gyrus Systems , a leader in the Learning Management Systems (LMS) industry, proudly announced that Talented Learning named the GyrusAim® Le arning Management System as a "Top 5" Finisher in the " Best Compliance LMS " category. Talented Learning is a news, research and consulting organization dedicated to the advancement of all aspects of extended enterprise learning technology solutions.

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Jane Hart

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Day 8 of the Countdown to Xmas continues here . Google asks a question. You find the answer. Put your search skills and Google’s tools to use. There’s no right way to solve it, but there’s only one right answer. A GOOGLE A DAY.

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How can we actively engage learners 24/7, on their level and according to their interests, while respecting their learning styles? It’s not impossible. In this guide: Explore how to transform traditional, one-way videos into two-way interactive learning experiences Understand different types of artificial intelligence (AI), including - Generative vs.

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Wisetail

DECEMBER 9, 2016

All gamification is not created equal. Do you know if your gamified learning is working? Follow these 4 tips to help level up your learning. The post 4 Tips To Level Up Your Gamified Learning appeared first on Wisetail.

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E-Learning Provocateur

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Yet another year has come and gone at the speed of light! For me, 2016 has been the year in which the Virtual Reality rubber finally met the road, while Augmented Reality made a surprise splash into the mainstream via those pesky Pikachu. As a consequence, VR & AR dominated much of my blogging attention this year. But they weren’t the be-all-and-end-all of the e-learning universe.

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Learningtogo

DECEMBER 4, 2016

The first mentees in Marshall Goldsmith’s “15 coaches” program are gathering to begin an amazing experiment. Dr. Goldsmith is teaching a group of leaders, teachers, trainers and coaches everything he knows. And as the most influential coach of our time, that’s a lot of free sharing. The only catch is that everyone has to pay it forward and spread the enlightenment.

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Jane Hart

DECEMBER 4, 2016

Day 4 of my Countdown to Xmas continues here. Learn Something New Every Day. HIGHBROW. Have you tried this format for your own courses – 5-minute lessons delivered to inboxes every morning?

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Wisetail

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Using video to illustrate your company’s culture and people can be a powerful tool in helping to create a great place to work. The post Why Video Storytelling Matters To Your Learning Strategy appeared first on Wisetail.

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Learnnovators

DECEMBER 8, 2016

The post LEARNING DESIGNERS! BORING BULLETS ARE NOT YOUR WORST ENEMY! appeared first on Learnnovators.

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eLearning Alchemy

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Length: 876 words. Reading Time: ~4 minutes. Over the past decade eLearning has gone through a rapid transformation. Once cumbersome processes requiring specialized skills have been replaced with rapid authoring tools. Expensive digital assets like fonts, images, and graphics have been replaced by free and inexpensive resources. Buzzwords like gamification, micro-learning, mobile-learning, adaptive learning, rapid authoring, branching scenarios and responsive design have come with the promise of

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Jane Hart

DECEMBER 5, 2016

Day 6 of the Countdown to Xmas continues here. Histography: Where every dot is an historical event – plotted along a timeline. [link]. Interactive timelines are always fun to use. Nowadays there are lots of tools to help create your own. Do you have any to share?

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Web Courseworks

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Last week, we held the last installment of our Fall Managing eLearning Thought Leaders Series: CME in the 21st Century. The webinar featured Valerie Smothers from MedBiquitous. MedBiquitous is a nonprofit organization sponsored by John’s Hopkins. They focus on innovation in education, technology healthcare, and develop technological standards for healthcare quality improvement and education.

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InSync Training

DECEMBER 6, 2016

InSync Training operates under a thoroughly modern business model: the entire team works remotely! Guest blogger Jenny Holt provides some benefits and drawbacks of this arrangement. Many businesses are moving away from having dedicated office space in their facilities for team members to work in. Instead, they are choosing to allow, and even encourage, workers to perform their daily activities from home.

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Wisetail

DECEMBER 6, 2016

An astonishing 7 out of 10 employees are disengaged in the workplace. Learn how developing keystone habits can increase your employee engagement and create a better place to work. The post How Keystone Habits Can Improve Your Employee Engagement appeared first on Wisetail.

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