Sat.Mar 28, 2015 - Fri.Apr 03, 2015

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Another Lens for Viewing Your eLearning

Association eLearning

'There is more than one way to look at an object. You can view it from the front or back, close up or far away, and so on. This is also true of eLearning. So, this post is going to consider it from a different perspective. There are nine elements of good instruction you can use as litmus tests to see where your association’s eLearning is doing well and where it has room to grow. 1.

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Debunker Club Works to Dispel the Corrupted Cone of Learning

Experiencing eLearning

'A new group called The Debunker Club is working to dispel myths and misinformation in the learning field. From their website: The Debunker Club is an experiment in professional responsibility. Anyone who’s interested may join as long as they agree to the following: I would like to see less misinformation in the learning field. I will invest some of my time in learning and seeking the truth, from sources like peer-reviewed scientific research or translations of that research.

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Watch Out For These Trends in Mobile Learning: 2015 And Beyond

Origin Learning

'Global mobile data traffic grew 69 percent in 2014 and was nearly 30 times the size of the entire global Internet in 2000. Mobile video traffic exceeded 50 percent of total mobile data traffic for the first time in 2012. Mobile network (cellular) connection speeds grew 20 percent in 2014. In 2014, on an average, a smart device generated 22 times more traffic than a non-smart device.

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Write a strong goal: Sell it to Scrooge

Making Change

'When a client says, “My team needs training,” they might not realize it yet, but they have a bigger goal in mind. That goal is the real reason the project has to happen. Unfortunately, it’s common to develop training with the wrong type of goal. Below are some typical goals. They all have a big blind spot. What are they missing? Salespeople will know all the product features.

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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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Top 7 eLearning Statistics & Facts

Upside Learning

'With eLearning use showing gains in nearly every sector and an increasing number of organisations turning to eLearning as they recognise its effectiveness, the eLearning industry is on the fast track. Organisations are adapting/ continuing to adopt eLearning, currently at a rate of 13% per year (a pace that is projected to stay consistent through […].

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4 Ways to Apply the Situated Learning Theory

Origin Learning

'What is the Situated Learning Theory? Situated learning, simply put, is learning that takes place in the same context in which it is applied. It was first proposed by Jean Lave and Etienne Wenger as a model of learning in among group of people who share a craft and/or a profession, i.e., a community of practice.The basic tenet of the theory is that abstract knowledge usually given in the classroom is harder to retain.

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The Mystery of Inspiration

Learning Rebels

'You never know who or what will inspire you. Yep, I was inspired by a Super Bowl commercial. Made by Cadillac no less. 30 seconds of Steve Wozniak. The search for inspiration makes you look around (or “Look Up” as we talked in this post). When taking a journey – be it a literal one, or philosophical one; there is the want of inspiration which drives forward momentum.

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T.G.I.G.F – 2.0

Living in Learning

'It was Thursday night. Jesus had just broken bread and had given it to his disciples to represent His body; the wine, His blood. Later that evening, they left the upper room and walked to the olive grove called Gethsemane where Jesus sat the disciples down and urged them to keep watch as he went […].

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Twitter for Learning: The Past, Present and Future

Jane Hart

'Twitter turned 9 on 21 March. I’ve been on Twitter since March 2008. After it appeared in No 11 position on the 1st Top 100 Tools for Learning list in 2007, I realised I’d better sign up! And during the last 7 years I’ve seen lots of changes; and of course my own view of Twitter has changed too. […].

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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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Tips for Creating Scenario Based Learning

Origin Learning

'Scenario based learning is very effective when employees must be given real world practice before they actually try their hand on a new role. These ‘scenarios’ or ‘situations’ are created to mimic typical, real experiences that a given employee would have on a day of his/her job. SBL is best applied when it requires learners to apply critical thinking and decision making skills and learn from failures or successful outcomes.

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Your Crack Code for Best Quality eLearning: ‘Multi-device Testing 101?

Upside Learning

'The unprecedented growth of the number and types of devices available in the market, supported by advanced technology and telecommunications, has redefined the way learning is accessed and managed today. This has translated into a need to design, develop, test and deliver eLearning courseware that runs seamlessly across multiple devices, browsers, manufacturers, models and sizes, […].

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Blending Webinars with Traditional Classroom Learning

InSync Training

'This post was originally written by Sunder Ramachandran on his blog Learning Experiments. Many thanks for sharing. Webinars (term for web-based seminars, presentations, lectures or workshops) are an interesting and effective medium for knowledge transfer and learning.

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New Tools in March 2015

Jane Hart

'In my Pick of the Month for March, I am focusing on news about some FREE tools that I came across last month. But, if you’d like to see all the 45 links to articles and posts I shared on Twitter last month, you can find them here. If you are not on Twitter you can subscribe here to […].

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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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Great time at Learning Solutions 2015

Kapp Notes

'It was a short trip and one that was plagued by unexpected obstacles but all worked out in the end. I was planning on doing my regular “Play to Learn” workshop with my co-presenter Sharon Boller but she had surgery that did not go perfectly and she was unable to attend. So David Kelly stepped in and help facilitate the workshop. He did a great job and everything worked out!!

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Top 10 Global Human Capital Trends for 2015 | Part 2

Lambda Solutions

'Last week we provided the the first five out of ten global human capital trends , as reported by Deloitte University Press. Deloitte''s report is research based on interviews and surveys involving over 3,300 businesses and HR leaders from over 100 countries, asking HR leaders to determine the talent challenges their organizations face, and to assess their preparedness to meet these challenges.

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“Ninja” Trick For Better ELearning Plans

LearnDash

'Creating an online course without a plan will ultimately lead to failure. The planning phase is arguably the most important aspect of your elearning project (heck, any project for that matter). There are many frameworks out there that provide guidance on the key aspects of planning effective elearning. The most popular of which being the ADDIE model , but there are other ones as well.

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Measurement?

Clark Quinn

'Sorry for the lack of posts this week; Monday was shot while I migrated my old machine to a new one (yay)! Tuesday was shot with catching up. Wed was shot with lost internet, and trying to migrate the lad to my old machine. So today I realize I haven’t posted all week (though you got extra from me last week ;)! So here’s one reflection on the conference last week.

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Wake Up Your Customer Education Strategy With a New Approach to Content Sharing

Speaker: Tammy Rutherford, Ian McConnell

You invest a lot of time and energy into building training courses for internal use and for your customers and partners. As your reach grows, so does the number of LMSs you need to deliver training to, often both externally and internally. And chances are, you want to deliver that content in a way that’s compatible with every LMS, manageable for administrators, and easy for learners to access.

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Boosting the Skills of Your Sales Staff Through Corporate Training

ej4 eLearning

'Here are some tips for helping your sales employees improve their skills. The post Boosting the Skills of Your Sales Staff Through Corporate Training appeared first on.

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5 eLearning Examples That Will Get You Thinking Outside the Box

eLearning Brothers

'A good way to get unstuck from developing boring courses is to analyze good eLearning examples. So to help you get unstuck, here are five eLearning examples that will change the way you think, and help you get outside the box. 1. Connect with Haji Kamal. Watch the demo here. An oldie, but a goodie. In this dynamically designed scenario-based course, the learner plays the role of a soldier in Afghanistan who, along with his fellow officers, must meet with one of the local leaders and convince hi

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Connect LearnDash To 300+ Apps!

LearnDash

'Today’s add-on release marks a very exciting time for everyone using LearnDash – especially those of you who have ever wanted to connect LearnDash to third party applications that you may use personally, or for your business. The entire concept of LearnDash was driven by a vision for dynamic learning experiences, which makes the flexibility of WordPress a natural fit.

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Tip of the Week: Same Interaction in Different Languages

Raptivity

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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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Can an Instructional Design Degree Help You Get a Job?

Trivantis

'To get an Instructional Design degree or not to get; that’s the question. In this article I’ll explore both sides of the argument to help you determine if an Instructional Design degree is right for you. How useful is an Instructional Design degree? It’s the age-old question that virtually every i n structional designer has asked at one time or another: “Is earning an Instructional Design degree really worth it?

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Finding Inspiration for eLearning

eLearning Brothers

'Here are some great ways to find inspiration for your eLearning: Find a Role Model. You can’t take a shot at something without something to aim for. Is there a creative or intellectual person you really look up to? Think how your hero might solve the problem and try that out. If they are accessible, maybe even pick their brain a little. I’m not saying you need to become a complete mirror of this person and their body of work, but use them as a jumping off point and figure out how they do the am

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How To Create Custom Lesson Layouts for Your LearnDash Courses

LearnDash

'Most people want to create an online course that is not only useful, but that is also visually appearing. In fact, most of the time visual components can help to make your course more effective. The good news is that using a program like LearnDash, adding your own unique “flavor” to your courses is quite easy given the flexibility of WordPress.

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Laine Amoureux Tackles Google Apps Accessibility

TechSmith Camtasia

'With all the mind-bending capabilities of technology, it’s easy to forget that it does have its shortcomings. Technology that relies on users seeing visuals or hearing audio cues isn’t always accessible to users that are visually impaired or hard of hearing. However, there have been leaps and bounds made in the areas of accessibility across websites and web applications.

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Understanding Scope Creep

Project managers are now spending more time managing strategic projects where the scope is susceptible to changes as the projects progress. Scope change control is now becoming a critical component of project management requiring project teams to become more active in solving problems and making decisions. Scope change control will require collaboration with stakeholders and possibly government agencies.