Docebo

MAY 18, 2018

Understanding The Connection Between Upskilling, Engagement And Employee Retention. Skills are a commodity. They’re the inherent abilities that make each and every employee unique to each and every organization. And from a modern organizational perspective, those that give their employees ways to build upon an existing skill set are those that are most likely to succeed, especially given the speed at which the digitization of the enterprise has forced organizations to move.

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TalentLMS

MAY 18, 2018

Your business can’t afford to stand still, and neither can your training. By providing ongoing training for employees you’re investing in a mentality that’s the opposite to the “train once, tick the box, move on” that’s often applied in (mainly unsuccessful) businesses. . But what does it actually look like? Well, an ongoing training program consists of several formal learning activities, like courses, and as well as informal opportunities for learning like job shadowing and me

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Axonify

MAY 18, 2018

I hosted an interactive panel discussion on microlearning during the 2018 ATD International Conference and Expo in San Diego. Between the 4 panelists with considerable experience on the topic and the 400+ attendees, it’s safe to say that it was the BIGGEST microlearning discussion ever conducted. Participants submitted questions online, and we did our best to answer as many as possible during the session.

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D2L

MAY 16, 2018

You are now an inclusive learning organization! So now what? You’ve checked all the boxes. You believe that diversity in the workforce is a competitive … Continued. The post How to Excel as an Inclusive Learning Organization appeared first on D2L.

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Experiencing eLearning

MAY 15, 2018

I have been part of several discussions recently that questioned the value of creating courses and delivering formal training. There’s a perception among some people (including some L&D folks) that as long as you have Google and a good network of resources that you can look up anything you need. The other, related idea is that everything can be learned on the job with performance support, without formal training.

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CLO Magazine

MAY 17, 2018

In corporate learning, learning analytics make use of big data to understand learning and learner behavior. Some of the major goals of learning analytics are to help determine the effectiveness of a particular learning intervention, gain insights on how learning supports on-the-job performance, and decide which programs or learning initiatives to implement at an organizational level.

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 15, 2018

Here’s an excerpt from a recent presentation on the future of learning technology. I went to school to be a video producer. Right after I graduated, the video industry changed from analog to digital. At the time digital video technology was cutting-edge and super expensive. And I was stuck in a job with an organization that had no money, so I felt that everything was was passing me by and I’d never catch up.

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eLearning Industry

MAY 18, 2018

Folk say ‘it’s a small world’ and it seems to be getting smaller. Better, faster, cheaper forms of technology bring us all closer together, both in terms of how long it takes to travel and how quickly we can get in touch or access information. For the L&D professional, that may mean that your patch is actually getting larger and larger. And more diverse.

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SweetRush

MAY 18, 2018

For the fourth year in a row, the company has been included in the annual list of industry-leading training partners. San Francisco, Calif., May 17, 2018 — SweetRush has received top honors again, having been included in Training Industry’s prestigious list of Top 20 Content Development Companies for 2018. This is the fourth year in a row the company has received such recognition.

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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.

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Meridian

MAY 17, 2018

The 5 Benefits of Lifelong Learning In 2016, The Pew Research Center found that 74% of American adults consider themselves “lifelong learners,” meaning they seek out learning activities in either their personal or professional lives ([link] These learning activities take many forms, from online seminars and courses through hands-on workshops and classes, from TED talks […].

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Infopro Learning

MAY 16, 2018

In this weekly blog series, we’ll share 5 ways mobile learning can increase productivity and employee satisfaction and drive the results that matter most to your organization. Need to start from the beginning? Jump to Part 1 of the mobile learning series. Mobile Learning , Just-in-Time. Just-in-time (JIT) learning doesn’t always have to be mobile, but it’s a natural match.

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eLearning Industry

MAY 15, 2018

Get expert tips on how to grab learners’ attention with interactive content and make effective branching scenarios for your training courses. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Experiencing eLearning

MAY 15, 2018

I have been part of several discussions recently that questioned the value of creating courses and delivering formal training. There’s a perception among some people (including some L&D folks) that as long as you have Google and a good network of resources that you can look up anything you need. The other, related idea is that everything can be learned on the job with performance support, without formal training.

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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.

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Tim Slade

MAY 18, 2018

I spend a lot of time here on my blog, on my free webinars , in my books , at work, and at conferences talking about what makes good eLearning. However, I rarely “flip the script” and talk about what makes lousy eLearning. Over the years, I’ve realized I have a few pet peeves when it comes to eLearning design, and when I encounter them, they make my skin crawl!

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Learning Rebels

MAY 18, 2018

ATD ICE 2018 – It’s all about the sessions that speak to us. (Jump down to the bottom to enter the May, ATD ICE 2018 “Wish You Were There” giveaway). Click here to read Part One with Mark Sheppard. Then here read Part Two with Krissy Richard. Finally read Part Three with Kate Pinto. As I have mentioned before, ATD ICE is an entirely different animal than other L&D conferences on the circuit.

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eLearning Industry

MAY 13, 2018

Learn how to create enhanced eLearning quizzes, see which tests fit best for which content, and get best practices for making learner assessments that work. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Jane Hart

MAY 15, 2018

New article in the MWL Magazine. The discussion about the usefulness of an LMS has been going on for years. Here are 10 reasons why a L&D team might (want to) use an LMS – but are they relevant in the modern workplace?

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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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JoomlaLMS

MAY 14, 2018

Social media is playing an ever-increasingly important role in all of our lives. Each day, hundreds of thousands of us use Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and a whole host of other social networks. We use them to stay in touch with friends and colleagues, organize events, catch up with the news, follow our favourite brands and discover new things.

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The Simple Shift

MAY 15, 2018

Is your organization thinking to employ enterprise social technology? I’d bet they aren’t really ready. Most companies aren’t ready given the reports by Gartner and others regarding goals not being met. Here’s a quick way to gauge readiness – The Innovation Matrix. What your company, like most companies, ultimately seeks when employing social tech is to […].

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InSync Training

MAY 17, 2018

How do we become the best that we can be? Countless self-help books sit on Amazon’s digital shelves hoping to answer this question. And while, oftentimes, the pursuit of our "best-ness" feels like a personal endeavor, it naturally and logically impacts our professional performance. The secret to success according to Ginny Palmieri, author of Unspoken: Finding Your Voice and Living Your Authentic Life , involves an authentic presence in and out of the office.

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TOPYX LMS

MAY 17, 2018

According to a 2016 article by Clear Company, 87 percent of Millennial employees said professional development was very important to them.¹ Since Millennials make up nearly half of the workforce, employers should take note of their desire for professional development. Also, it’s important to understand that theirs is not the only generation of employees that wants more opportunities for development/training.

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Web Courseworks

MAY 15, 2018

Do you currently manage an eLearning department at an association? Are your education programs bringing in value for the organization and for your members? Or do you need assistance generating non-dues revenue from your education offerings? There are steps you can take to make sure you have the appropriate assets and knowledge base to make your eLearning Business a success.

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Learning Rebels

MAY 15, 2018

ATD ICE 2018: It’s a WRAP! (Jump to the bottom for the May ATD ICE super SWAG giveaway details). ATD ICE 2018 – Another one in the books. This would be #11 for me, and the experience never seems to grow old. I’d love to hear about your conference experience in the comments below. I must admit, as the years go by my goals and interests have changed.

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eLearning Brothers

MAY 18, 2018

We just can’t keep all this awesomeness to ourselves. Today we have another eLBX session sneak peek for you! Our friend Stephen Baer from The Game Agency is presenting on gamification. This session even includes the chance to win prizes, so you definitely don’t want to miss this one. Marrying Game Play & Instructional Design to Optimize Learning.

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TOPYX LMS

MAY 16, 2018

According to Josh Bersin, contributor to Forbes, American businesses spend more than $60 billion per year on employee development (i.e., corporate training programs).¹ The value of corporate training is obviously not underestimated. Such training is, in a word, crucial to the success of individual employees, and contributes to the wellbeing of entire organizations.

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LearnDash

MAY 16, 2018

4 ways to make money selling your online course for free. “Free” is one of the most magical words in marketing. And ironically, it’s also one of the most lucrative. People like “free,” and in some cases, they’re willing to give up a lot to obtain it. From contact information to user analytics data, there’s a lot you can learn from learners who participate in your free course.

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Clark Quinn

MAY 16, 2018

I’ve been touting my recent book on debunking learning myths. Not because it’ll make me independently wealthy (if only !), but because it’s a continuation of my campaign for more learning science in our profession. We need this change! And I wonder if something that happened is a sign of progress. At the ATD International Conference, as my publishers, they naturally had the book in the bookstore.

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Lambda Solutions

MAY 17, 2018

Do diminishing sales and customer satisfaction scores trace back to your online training program? In this article, I’ll highlight 7 training gaps that are holding your business back, as well as tips on how to bridge them with eLearning.

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