eLearning Company

DECEMBER 31, 2017

The Problem We Faced Whether you are developing eLearning or in-person training, a truly effective training program requires selecting the correct approach that will ensure that the training meets its goals. When it comes to teaching on-the-job skills, nothing beats the effectiveness of a training that resembles real-life conditions and challenges as closely as possible. … Continue reading "AI-Powered eLearning with IBM Watson – Case Study".

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Learnnovators

JANUARY 1, 2018

6 Reasons A Flexible Work Schedule Will Change Your Life. Work It Daily. Having a flexible work schedule is becoming one of the most sought-after job perks. According to a survey conducted by FlexJobs , 97 % of respondents said a job with flexibility would have a positive impact on their overall quality of life. Here are a few reasons why a flexible work schedule might change your life: 1.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JANUARY 2, 2018

Ah, the model employee. You know the type – they’re the first to volunteer when something needs doing and the last to complain if it means working a little late. But, what happens when good employees go bad? Are your most reliable and efficient workers starting to miss deadlines or make mistakes on reports and client deliverables? Are they suddenly coming in late and leaving early?

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Association eLearning

JANUARY 3, 2018

I was in Girl Scouts when I was younger. And I have clear memories of the merit badge book. Each badge required me to do something different to earn it. Looking back, that book offered a lot of choices. I could pick which badge I wanted to work on and choose the activities that sounded best to me. Then I remembered that many organizations don’t offer their learners that choice.

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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

JANUARY 2, 2018

Measuring Your Success. In other blog posts published previously, we’ve discussed the modern learner – who they are, and how we can best serve them. We know that as modern learners , we take responsibility for much of our learning by creating our own learning pathways , exploring content, and interacting with other learners. We are essentially curating our own blended learning campaigns , and we end up holding ourselves accountable for a lot of this learning that is taking place.

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Living in Learning

JANUARY 5, 2018

There is urgency to this step-change requirement that needs to address Moments of Need at the Point of Work when they manifest and where they manifest. Productivity and profitability are hard-wired into this mission-critical capability. These requirements are currently out of scope of the Training Paradigm regardless of the new training system technology implemented.

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Learningtogo

JANUARY 4, 2018

If you are one of the many people who made a New Year’s resolution for 2018, you may have already fallen off your goal. Don’t feel too badly. After one month, only about 64 percent of resolutions are still in force and by six months that number drops to less than 50 percent. Let’s look at the performance improvement process through the lens of New Year’s resolutions and see what neuroscience can teach us to make both more successful.

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InSync Training

JANUARY 4, 2018

New year, new vision! Training and Development is facing a fantastic future, thanks to the globalization , socialization , and mobilization of modern learners. Add to this ever-evolving EdTech and the growing expectations on training to improve performance, and it's a recipe for a complex and complicated landscape. Taking all this into consideration, many of us find ourselves asking, "How do we prepare for this new reality?".

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Axonify

JANUARY 5, 2018

The end of the year tends to bring about two predictable behaviors: reflection and prediction. We take the opportunity to look back on what we’ve accomplished and use this information to project into the future and determine where we should go next. This is especially true for writers. In December, we are typically commissioned to write two posts: a “best of” and a “what’s going to be hot.

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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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The Simple Shift

JANUARY 3, 2018

When I attended my first meeting as a member of the social media marketing committee for Vera House I learned of our team’s call to action. We were to guide the larger, influential steering committee in their effort to get the word out and create “awareness” about the White Ribbon campaign (and the march to […].

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The Performance Improvement Blog

JANUARY 3, 2018

As I usually do at this time of year, I’ve selected five blog posts from the past year that seem to have had the most interest from readers. With the publication of my new book, Minds at Work: Managing for Success in the Knowledge Economy , I have continued to focus my blog posts on a manager’s role in supporting continuous learning for all employees in the workplace.

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Patti Shank

JANUARY 2, 2018

Two Things at Once - AT&T TV Commercial 2013 In the AT&T commercial above, a man asks a group of children, "What's better, doing two things at once or just one?" All the children yell, "Two!" The commercial ends with "It's not complicated. Doing two things at once is better." Except AT&T is wrong. It might seem better. But our cognitive abilities are not built to allow us to do two things at once.

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Jane Hart

JANUARY 5, 2018

A new series of 3 e-books is now available to download. These e-books include some (updated) content from Jane Hart’s previous books as well as new material. Part 1 is FREE, Parts 2 and 3 can be purchased separately or collectively through LuluPress or obtained for free on the relevant workshop – see details below.

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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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eLearning Brothers

JANUARY 3, 2018

Previously, I introduced some of the challenges that instructional designers face when designing for cultures that are very different from their own. As more companies expand their eLearning programs on a multinational scale, it is becoming increasingly important that instructional designers have the skills to design culturally responsive and adaptive eLearning.

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LearnDash

JANUARY 2, 2018

Get out your calendars because it is time to start saving some dates! Every year there are a number of really great e-learning and training conferences taking place across the United States. If you haven’t been to one then make it a resolution to attend an event that matches your interests. Not only will you learn something but you will come away from the event with a stronger network and renewed enthusiasm for your craft!

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ej4 eLearning

JANUARY 3, 2018

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace, in the News and in Hollywood. Right now, leaders are in a unique position to radically change their organizations, for the better. The events of the past six months have made it necessary: The accusations against Harvey Weinstein and others, followed by Time Magazine choosing the “Silence Breakers” as its Person of the Year, and the #MeToo movement on social media.

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Clark Quinn

JANUARY 3, 2018

Given my reflections on the past year, it’s worth thinking about the implications. What trajectories can we expect if the trends are extended? These are not predictions (as has been said, “never predict anything, particularly the future”). Instead, these are musings, and perhaps wishes for what could (even should ) occur. I mentioned an interest in AR and VR.

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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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eLearning Brothers

JANUARY 2, 2018

Why create a course from scratch when you can get a head start with a course starter pack? Course starter templates are made of multiple templates from our library, designed to create an engaging and interactive course. All assets can easily be modified to match your branding. Just input your content and they’re ready to go! We took a look back at this year’s most downloaded course starters, broken down by authoring tool.

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Learningtogo

JANUARY 4, 2018

If you are one of the many people who made a New Year’s resolution for 2018, you may have already fallen off your goal. Don’t feel too badly. After one month, only about 64 percent of resolutions are still in force and by six months that number drops to less than 50 percent.

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Wisetail

JANUARY 4, 2018

Charlie Ehler, Educational Content Creator for Bar Louie, won the 2017 Wisetail Way Award for his exceptional implementation of the Wisetail LMS. The post Wisetail Way Award Winner Bar Louie appeared first on Wisetail LMS.

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Clark Quinn

JANUARY 2, 2018

The end of the calendar year, although arbitrary, becomes a time for reflection. I looked back at my calendar to see what I’d done this past year, and it was an interesting review. Places I’ve been and things I’ve done point to some common themes. Such are the nature of reflections. One of the things I did was speak at a number of events.

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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.

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eLearning Brothers

JANUARY 4, 2018

Branching scenarios are an eLearning staple—and for good reason! Scenarios are a great way to allow your learner to take a more active role in the learning. Developing your own branching scenario can feel intimidating if you’re new to eLearning development, and that’s why our template library is full of branching scenario templates. In our branching scenarios, users are presented with a scenario and need to make a choice how to proceed.

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Jane Hart

DECEMBER 31, 2017

The last MWL Newsletter of the year News and articles about Modern Workplace Learning (MWL) selected by Jane Hart for the period 17-30 December 2017.

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Janet Clarey

JANUARY 1, 2018

While some small businesses are still scared to try influencer marketing, there are plenty that are using it to sell their products. Businesses hesitate because they think influencer programs are expensive. There are several other myths associated with influencer marketing that keep away small businesses.

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Rustici Software

JANUARY 5, 2018

It takes effort to get traffic to your site. But that effort is wasted if your visitors don't become customers. Find out how to get them to convert.

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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,

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eLearning Brothers

JANUARY 5, 2018

Chris Willis, Product Manager for Customizable Courseware, wrote a great article for D2L on developing soft skills for customer service. She says, “Providing rock star customer service is a way companies can build loyalty and keep customers coming back, but it’s not easy for frontline service reps to delight today’s customers. In fact, it is harder than ever before.” In the article, Chris talks about how customer service reps can use these 5 important soft skills to provide better cu

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The eLearning Coach

JANUARY 5, 2018

Here is a look at the trending changes in how learning experience designers work and think. From a change in mission to Agile models, traditional outlooks and approaches are getting disrupted.

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Powerhouse Hub

JANUARY 2, 2018

Within the walls of thousands of organizations around the world, there are leaders looking at their company’s “Random Acts of Social” and they feel frustrated. Does this sound like you? Do you look at your sales team’s execution, and wonder how you can push everyone to focus on a greater digital sales transformation?

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