Association eLearning
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
Several of my colleagues have already written about learning styles being debunked and proven to be a myth. I’m not going to rehash what they’ve already covered so well. This post is about an alternate method, called multi-modal learning, which is not a myth. It can be easily confused with learning styles, so I feel that it deserves some clarification.
TOPYX LMS
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
eLearning, also known as online learning, isn’t just good for a company’s bottom line; it is also excellent for the human brain. Researchers are daily discovering more about how online learning affects a person mentally, and the results are amazing. Any theory that learning primarily through a digital mode is unhealthy is being disproved as eLearning experts find that online learning nourishes the mind and results in much greater learning outcomes.
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Making Change
SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
New, prettier job aids for action mapping are now available for free download. They include: Overviews of action mapping. The “Will Training Help?” flowchart, new and improved. A “Job Aid or Memorization?” mini-flowchart to help your SME see that people don’t need to memorize everything. The job aids are designed to accompany my new book, which is now available on Kindle.
Tim Slade
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
Whether I’m at a conference or work, online or in a classroom, I regularly interact with various types of non-eLearning designers. They might be instructional designers, subject matter experts, or classroom trainers. Regardless of the situation, I often find many of these individuals very curious about what I do as an eLearning designer. Although I love the curiosity invoked by my profession, more often than not, I also find that many of these folks have very inaccurate ideas about what eLearnin
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Kapp Notes
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
Here are some resources you may find helpful from the workshop. When you are in the classroom or teaching online, you may want to find new and interesting ways to engage students. Here is a course titled How to Increase Learner Engagement which provides ten great ideas for breaking away from the lecture and working toward engaging students on a meaningful level.
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Axonify
SEPTEMBER 29, 2017
The evolution of corporate learning isn’t an option any longer— it’s a must. This was the opening statement made by Carol Leaman, CEO of Axonify, during last week’s webinar that was hosted by Chief Learning Officer (CLO), an award-winning multimedia publication that focuses on the benefits and advancements of a properly trained workforce. To say, we have moved rapidly into the modern age would be an understatement.
Learningtogo
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
I recently had the chance to talk with Katelijn Nijsmans, co-founder of The Tipping Point, a learning consulting firm based in Belgium. Here is her resulting article, which first appeared on the Stimulearning site. See you in Brussels soon, Katelijn! Most people still regard neuroscience as a pathway to cure mental illnesses and disorders such as Alzheimer disease, thereby passing by the possibility of an immediate impact on their everyday lives.
Client Engagement Academy
SEPTEMBER 29, 2017
According to novoed, the completion rate for online courses stands at an abysmal 13 percent. If you are a subject matter expert who wants to share your knowledge with your audience or a course developer, you will want to do something to make sure your courses don’t end up being a piece of statistic. Right? […].
Kineo
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
Not since the late great Poly Styrene of X Ray Spex sang ‘Identity’ in 1978 has there been such a buzz about identity as there is these days … arguably. The onset of digital transformation has many of us in L&D navel-gazing.
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LearnDash
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
Facebook Groups have risen in popularity recently. Does it make sense for you to use it in your business? I don’t know about you, but recently I have seen a meteoric rise in the number of companies that are using Facebook Groups for customer community building. Coaches, software companies, consultants, online course creators and more are using Groups to bring their customers together.
InSync Training
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
In discussing the concept of “ blended learning ,” we have previously stated that, “ modern blended learning is selecting the most appropriate delivery technology based on learning objectives, with consideration of time, place, and space.” So it is, that as we consider how to assess a blended learning solution , we need to look at that statement and look at the objectives that required a training solution in the first place – finis origine pendet – “the end depends upon the beginning”.
Jane Hart
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
Next public workshop runs: 9 October – 3 November Although “social learning” has become the latest industry buzzword, in the workplace it is not just about making people interact in courses, but helping teams and groups learn together as they work together as well as facilitating opportunities for employees to learn …
eLearning Brothers
SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
Last Tuesday, I teamed up with fellow eLearning rockstar Bill Milstid to discuss some of the cool new features in Storyline 3. During the course of the webinar a number of questions were asked and answered, but there were also some key ones that weren’t addressed that we’d like to address here: Closed Captions. Question : Can the Closed-Caption SRT file be in another language (the video language may be English, but you might want the captions in French, for example)?
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LearnDash
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
If you are using WordPress, LearnDash, or both then why not join us at WordCamp Ann Arbor? One thing is for sure: LearnDash wouldn’t exist if it wasn’t for WordPress. But this is beyond just the software. WordPress is powerful because of the community. Tens of thousands of people willingly donate their time and skills to further the WordPress project, continually refining and improving the the content management system that is behind nearly 29% of all sites on the internet.
Clark Quinn
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
Listening to a talk last week led me to ponder the different terms for what it is I lobby for. The goal is to make organizations accomplish their goals, and to continue to be able to do so. In the course of my inquiry, I explored and uncovered several different ‘organizational’ terms. I thought I should lay them out here for my (and your) thoughts.
Knowledge Guru
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
Knowledge Guru is specifically designed to provide you with a lot of flexibility to achieve your learning objectives. One way we offer this flexibility is through “Resources” support. Resources allow you to add content that your learners can access and review anytime, anywhere. A resource can be as simple as a term and a description, or it can include a URL link to a website or PDF.
eLearning Brothers
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
We are extremely excited about our Customizable Courseware , and have shown it off in several webinars and blogs previous to now. We hope that you’re seeing things you like, and that we’re answering any questions you may have about it. As more and more of our Customizable Courses are being released we are bringing in the top experts to cover all of the training topics you may need to succeed.
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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.
LearnDash
SEPTEMBER 29, 2017
You have heard great things about running your learning program using WordPress & LearnDash, but is it going to be the right choice for your project? Over the years we have answered many pre-sales questions pertaining to a large variety of projects. While these projects all have similar characteristics, each is unique in their own way. Some people are looking to sell courses.
WhatFix
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
Somehow the most obvious facts of life escape comprehension. Like these: 90% of what we do stays with us. 50-80% of what we hear in a lecture vanishes from the corridors of our brains after a while (inversely, just 20-50% stays). In the context of employee training, specifically that involving. The post On-the-job Training Reinvented in the SaaS World appeared first on Whatfix Academy.
Knowledge Guru
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
Knowledge Guru administrators can choose to turn on a carefully crafted series of emails that players trigger with various in-game activities. These auto emails are designed to foster repeat play, acknowledge significant accomplishments, and gently nudge inactive users. Motivate Players. Motivational emails are designed to engage players who have gone at least a week without playing.
SHIFT eLearning
SEPTEMBER 29, 2017
'Even more than other types of education, eLearning must struggle to attract learners'' attention: the Internet is full of distractions, and adult learners are both busier and more free to indulge in distractions. Helping students to pay attention is a primary concern of training professionals , so here are some optimal methods to win the attention game in eLearning. 1.
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Clarity Consultants
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
Games have long held a position of power in the world of online content. Even before mobile devices became a popular form of game consumption, computer games were an excellent way for a user to interact with the online world. Gamification is so powerful because it is fun and addictive. People want to keep playing, they want to compete, they want to win prizes, and are happy to learn some important lessons along the way.
Adobe Captivate
SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
In today’s world, time is at premium and Learning and Development professionals have to balance the quality of eLearning courses within shorter time spans to go-live and within budgets that are shrinking every year. All of these factors have led to increased use of rapid eLearning development as a necessity vis-a-vis traditional eLearning. In this article, I will outline what rapid eLearning is, as well as its advantages and disadvantages.
ATD Learning Technologies
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
It should come as no surprise that e-learning use among organizations is steadily increasing. Defined as asynchronous, structured, self-paced learning that is delivered electronically, e-learning is an excellent way to reach employees in all locations, letting them learn at their own pace. E-learning can include pre-recorded lecture content and video, visuals, or text, as well as interactive elements such as knowledge quizzes, simulations, or games.
TechSmith Camtasia
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
With today’s technology, many companies are turning to video for new employee onboarding and training because it saves time, money, and resources. Proper employee training is critical for an organization to run efficiently and effectively, as it helps employees develop the skills needed in the workplace. The demand and consumption of video has been increasing significantly over the last years, and will continue to do so.
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EdCast
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
WEBINAR: Smarter Than LMS – How AI Measurably Improves Learning Experience and Impact Traditional LMSs aren’t known for elegant user experience design. That’s because they were developed as administrative tools to support mandated workplace compliance training. But today’s learners expect more. They want instant, on-demand access to relevant instruction, guidance, expertise and resources — ideally delivered […].
Talented Learning
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
When we started Talented Learning nearly four years ago, our mission was to help clients find and use learning management systems that effectively support extended enterprise education. At that time, interest in training customers, channel partners and others “outside the firewall” was on the rise, but many organizations either could not or would not use their internal employee-focused LMS to support external learning programs.
Coreaxis
SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
One of the key challenges for learning professionals isn’t necessarily that they don’t know how to create effective learning programs. Most understand exactly how to create a level of challenge and engagement that reaches the development goals of their organizations. Instead, it’s often the restraints on time and resources that they must work within that trips them up.
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