Torrance Learning
MARCH 15, 2018
We’re sharing some of our favorite instructional design techniques here in this toolkit to support new instructional designers or “old” ones who want to sharpen their saw (pun completely intended). Why a toolkit? Just like a carpenter’s toolbox, you probably won’t use all of these techniques on every project, but these are tried-and-true favorites you’ll want within easy reach.
Origin Learning
MARCH 14, 2018
Since we are living in the era of technological revolution, it doesn’t come as a surprise that Virtual Reality (VR for short) has become the most popular buzzword in the eLearning domain. VR is described as the next big thing, especially in terms of online learning and corporate training. That is why everyone should have an insight into what VR represents, how it can be used, what benefits it brings, and what importance it holds.
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Lambda Solutions
MARCH 13, 2018
At Lambda Solutions, we’re passionate about providing the best learning solutions to your staff. And our clients are organizations that care about equipping their learners with the most effective online learning experiences possible. But just because you’re using an LMS, that doesn’t mean you’re getting the most out of it.
Jane Hart
MARCH 13, 2018
By David James, Looop A trend I’m seeing more and more, and which is reflected in the latest Bersin By Deloitte ‘Market Trends’ Keynote, is L&D’s shift in focus from ‘learning outcomes’ to the complex and individually experienced reality of the work itself.
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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.
Living in Learning
MARCH 15, 2018
If sustained workforce performance truly represents the universal brass ring, L&D…or some other corporate entity…must evolve tactically and adopt a performance mindset head downstream into the post-training environment where measurable outcomes and value are generated…or lost – Point-of-Work (PoW).
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Lambda Solutions
MARCH 12, 2018
Access to online learning resources has triggered a revolution in classroom settings from K-12 all the way up to postsecondary institutions. eLearning is no longer a simple byproduct of the age of information and access to the internet, it’s become an invaluable resource to educators and classroom teachers, harnessing a new model of knowledge sharing wherein students now possess the tools to learn at their own pace.
InSync Training
MARCH 13, 2018
All instructional designers have a toolkit: a set of processes, applications, and approaches they use to create modern learning programs. High-tech , low-tech, paid, or free, they rely on a myriad of sources to design training that sticks. While toolkits may vary, many instructional designers face a common obstacle: communication. How do we make sure that our stakeholders and teams understand the design vision, execution plan, and associated benefits?
Living in Learning
MARCH 16, 2018
My own gap for the first 20 years of my L&D career was never considering there was a need to engage at PoW. Training WAS the standard solution after all, so why look beyond the obvious? Obviously, our L&D team were more focused on efficiently and effectively transferring knowledge which by the way was what we were scoped and compensated to do.
LearnDash
MARCH 15, 2018
Tips to help online educators plan their first course. With online education a growing force on the market, more enterprising individuals than ever before are finding themselves inspired to launch an online course of their own. However, for many of these potential educators, the first hurdle is learning how to teach a course. If you’ve never taught a class before, there are some fundamentals you should be familiar with before you begin.
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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.
Lambda Solutions
MARCH 15, 2018
Considerable change is the only true representation of consistency, in part, thanks to a rapid acceleration of technology and innovative thinking — so in this post we’re counting down the top 5 Human Capital trends that are making the Human Capital landscape of 2018 such an exciting space. Read on to explore how the future emerging leaders will make their mark.
TOPYX LMS
MARCH 16, 2018
According to Entrepreneur.com, a recent study by Columbia University indicated that employee turnover at an organization with rich company culture was likely to be about 13.9 percent, while job turnover at a company with sub-par culture could potentially be 48.4 percent.¹ Company culture, which was defined by this source as “ the personality of an organization from the employee perspective, and includes the company’s mission, expectations, and work atmosphere” has a big impact on employee satisf
Allen Interactions
MARCH 12, 2018
Take a little time with today's video log from Ethan. It's the first ID on the Go, filmed a little while back. Ethan introduces you to the idea for this vlog and takes you into a completely new way of considering inspiration. He explores ideas around the iconic Little Black Dress (or LBD). It's 11 minutes of fun, ideation and creative thinking for elearning instructional design.
Clark Quinn
MARCH 14, 2018
Ok, so this may be small news, but it’s still news (and I , at least, am excited!). I’ve previously mentioned my forthcoming book: Millennials, Goldfish, and other Training Misconceptions: Debunking Learning Myths and Superstitions. It’s not out yet, though you can preorder. What I’m excited about is that I’ve now put up the site for the book.
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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.
InSync Training
MARCH 15, 2018
What do you know about the changing demographics of the United States? Pew Research Center found that, “Americans are more racially and ethnically diverse than in the past, and the U.S. is projected to be even more diverse in the coming decades.” With the U.S. becoming more diverse, and with this shift in the population demographic, comes the need to diversify learning solutions.
TOPYX LMS
MARCH 15, 2018
In a study conducted in 2007 it was found that 81 percent of LMS users were dissatisfied with learning management system reporting features.¹ Unfortunately, one ineffective LMS function can ruin a user’s experience with the platform and increase the chances of a company switching to a new LMS. According to the white paper Unhappy with Your LMS? You’re Not Alone, “44 percent of companies are actively looking to replace their current learning management systems.”² Clearly, many learning management
Docebo
MARCH 13, 2018
Join the new webinar by Docebo & Aberdeen: How to Make Learning and Development Second Nature. In 2018, employee learning and development (L&D) is changing to meet a growing end-user demand for a more reflexive use case. Learning content and training initiatives are taking on different identities and introducing diverse access-types. They are also being designed to be more intuitive go-to resources for employees to consume no matter where they are or what they are doing.
LearnDash
MARCH 12, 2018
Interactive learning builds long-term memory and helps learner stay focused. Are you using it in your course? In the early days of e-learning, the format most instructors used for creating an online course mimicked the classic lecture format. Many courses were text-based, or included taped lectures from actual seminars. Learners watched the videos, took notes, and submitted coursework.
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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.
eLearning Brothers
MARCH 14, 2018
Do you know what to expect at Learning DevCamp 2018 ? eLearning Brothers welcomed two guest speakers to our webinar “stage” to discuss Learning DevCamp 2018. Cara North, Instructional Development Specialist at The Ohio State University Center on Education and Training for Employment, shared her previous experience attending Learning DevCamp as a student and the professional connections and mentors she discovered there.
TOPYX LMS
MARCH 12, 2018
When a customer has a good experience with a company, he or she tells about 9 people on average. 1 This means that great customer service is one of the most effective (not to mention free) modes of advertising for businesses. On the flip side, whereas a satisfied customer will refer 9 people to a business, an angry customer will deter at least 16 potential customers from a company. 2 Clearly, the power to build up or tear down a business is in the hands of customers.
Clark Quinn
MARCH 13, 2018
So this just appeared in my email this morning. Can you tell what’s wrong? “The next generation of L&D is here. Millennials are quickly becoming the majority of the world’s workforce. They will need training to become successful leaders. But, because they’ve grown up with mobile devices and digital technologies, they learn differently than previous generations.
LearnDash
MARCH 13, 2018
The LearnDash team is heading to WordCamp Miami, will we see you there? This coming weekend the LearnDash team is making their way to Florida to participate in the 10th annual WordCamp Miami conference. If you are interested in WordPress and have the ability to attend then we would love to see there! Putting on an event for 10 years is not easy to do, especially one the size of WordCamp Miami which proves to be one of the largest WordCamps in the United States every year.
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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.
eLearning Brothers
MARCH 13, 2018
Saint Patrick’s Day is approaching and that means it’s time to infuse your Lectora eLearning layouts with Irish charm—and maybe a pot of gold at the end. And if you can’t get the budget for a pot of gold, a bowl of Lucky Charms is pretty much the same thing…right? The eLearning Brothers Template Library is chock full of awesome templates, including some that are just perfect for making your eLearning content Irish for the day.
dVinci Interactive
MARCH 16, 2018
Creating Educational Tools that Meet Classroom Needs As a content provider, you want to create meaningful tools to impact education and bring learning to life for students. But before you begin, you need to consider some key factors to make your project successful in the classroom. Solve Educator Pain Points. Tweet.
InSync Training
MARCH 14, 2018
When designing and facilitating training, we can gain inspiration from an important source: the human brain. Research shows that we naturally make better connections when listening to stories and that short bursts of learning helps us better retain information. So how to we leverage these benefits for improved ROI on our training, and more engaging experiences for our modern learners ?
The Logical Blog by IconLogic
MARCH 12, 2018
If you're an Adobe Captivate developer, here are some awesome new classes that are laser- focused on Variables and Advanced Actions. Variables and Actions 101: Quick Start. Variables and Actions 201: Advanced Concepts. Variables and Actions 301: Complex Variables and Actions 401: Expressions. Each of these 3-hour classes are taught live, online, and are highly interactive.
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Unlock the full potential of your educational initiatives with the 11 Tips to Drive Learning Content Consumption eBook. You’ll uncover: 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? Discover the secrets from leading experts in the field, distilled into practical tips that promise to elevate the quality of your educational offerings,
Adobe Captivate
MARCH 12, 2018
As instructional designers, we aim to design eLearning courses such that it reduces cognitive overload and gives a sense of accomplishment to the learner. But what is the secret sauce to create effective eLearning courses? Declutter the screen with irrelevant images, graphics and heavy on-screen text. And your 50% job is done. Yes, it’s just that. Whether it is custom eLearning, rapid eLearning, mobile learning or even microlearning; Relevancy is the key.
Saffron Interactive
MARCH 15, 2018
We’re all painfully aware that artificial intelligence is poised to revolutionise the world of work. Learning and performance, HR, IT… every department is set for a machine-led overhaul. As the. The post Why a learning chatbot might soon be your closest colleague appeared first on Saffron Interactive.
The eLearning Coach
MARCH 15, 2018
If humor grabs and sustains attention and if it evokes pleasant and positive feelings, why don't we use it more often in learning experience design? Here is what the research says about humor and learning.
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