Sat.Jul 05, 2014 - Fri.Jul 11, 2014

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Adobe Captivate: Removing Popups from Video Demos

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

'by Kevin Siegel      I'm continuing to enjoy developing eLearning using the new Adobe Captivate 8. And the more I use this updated version, the more I find subtle improvements and new features. Take video demos for instance. I use the video demo recording mode frequently (it's the mode I use for the videos I upload to YouTube).

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eLearning Model – Santos & B Online Learning win 2X Platinum Awards!

B Online Learning

'We are very happy to announce our eLearning development partnership with Santos has been recognised with 2X LearnX Impact Platinum awards. The Platinum Awards are (click the link to learn about the other award) Best eLearning Model – Online – Code of Conduct Best Bespoke / Custom Learning Program - Unlock Performance and Potential Santos required an […].

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ID and e-Learning Links (7/6/14)

Experiencing eLearning

'8 Books To Read Before Your Next eLearning Project. A different reading list than many I’ve seen, with several selections outside of the main learning field. I’ve only read one of these eight books. tags: highered instructionaldesign e-learning newid psychology readinglist. Report Card: Gamification in Learning (What Works?) by Carol Leaman : Learning Solutions Magazine.

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LMS and Gamification

Upside Learning

'Gamification in LMS… Sounds like a perfect solution!!! Hold on to that thought. Let us first understand both LMS and Gamification concepts independently before we start correlating if and how implementation of Gamification would encourage usage of an LMS and how this can result in better performance of users or expected outcomes. Let's start with the […].

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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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Quinnovating for Jobs

Clark Quinn

'It’s now official , so I figure it’s time to update you all. I’ve taken on a role of Chief Learning Architect (a slightly better title than the one originally considered) for the Wadhwani Foundation. It’s an initial 6 month contract, so Quinnovation isn’t going to cease to exist, just have (much) more limited availability.

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Social learning is not something you make other people do

Jane Hart

'As organisations “go social” (a term increasingly used to refer to one that is adopting an enterprise social or collaboration platform) , I am often asked: “How do you make people learn socially?” But as I have pointed out in my post, 10 things to remember about social learning (and the use of social media for learning) You can’t just […].

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Assess Blended Learning Programs to Improve Business Performance

Upside Learning

'Did you ever imagine the day would come where you could use: A game of World of Warcraft to build leadership skills? Augmented reality to deliver dental training? Train online avatars to transform offline? It’s just like it is in the movies, right? Well, the Chief Learning Officer (CLO) at a leading management consulting, technology […].

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Is mLearning Causing Learner Fatigue?

Living in Learning

'Just-in-time is important and becoming more so, but is the just-in-time need we are trying to address with mobile technology based upon pushing Training content to an already overloaded workforce? Is it really? That''s just old school training methods pumped through a really cool new technology.and we''ve been down this road before.

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Approaches to Interactivity Building in eLearning

Raptivity

'Introduction We all know that adding meaningful interactivity into eLearning courses allows learners to participate in the learning process, thus creating an enhanced learning environment. But building interactivities can be challenging if you don’t have the right resources, time, or […].

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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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Going social

Jane Hart

'This is an extract from Chapter 1 of the Social Learning Handbook 2014. Just as the Social Web is changing the way that individuals learn, more and more organizations are now appreciating the power of social media for their own businesses. Many have already understood its value for marketing and promotion to customers, e.g. by […].

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Bridging the Skills Gap: An Opportunity for Associations

Association eLearning

'There’s a huge skills gap problem facing our nation today, but this crisis represents an opportunity for associations to reinvent themselves and compete with traditional suppliers of higher education. I was recently asked to present on the skills gap issue and the opportunities it creates for associations at the ASAE Great Ideas conference in Orlando.

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LearnDash 2.0 is Officially Released!

LearnDash

'Today we are very excited to announce a major development in LearnDash, the direct result of which based on feedback and conversations that we have had with you in our forums and the help desk. Before getting into the extent of the changes, we would like to take a moment to thank you all for your kind feedback and overall enthusiasm for the direction of LearnDash.

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Cultural Intelligence for Learning Professionals

InSync Training

'Today''s virtual learning platforms are creating global classrooms. Are you ready? Globalization, new learning technologies and dispersed workforces have provided us with a much more diverse learner base than ever before. Naturally, the virtual classroom paves the way for working with these global audiences more easily. How are you adapting to respond to these changes in your classroom?

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HIA Technologies Turns a New Chapter in Interactive Learning

HIA Technologies announces the launch of Qvio™️ interactive video platform for learner-driven, AI-enabled, education. Viewers get instant answers to their questions directly from videos, interrupting when needed, and getting an author-validated answer!

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Using your Enterprise Social Network for Social Workplace Learning

Jane Hart

'Online workshop takes place 14 July – 15 August 2014 Many organisations have now adopted an Enterprise Social Network (ESN) like Yammer, Jive, Socialcast or Chatter to provided the infrastructure for collaborative working in the business. However, the ESN also offers a big new opportunity for L&D, because by integrating their own learning initiatives in the very […].

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Donald Kirkpatrick’s four levels of training: Lessons from a Legend

Origin Learning

'When Donald L. Kirkpatrick , Professor Emeritus, University Of Wisconsin first gave his ideas for a series of articles to be published in the Journal of American Society of Training Directors in the year 1959, hardly had anyone anticipated that this was to be the stuff of legend. The articles were subsequently included in what went on to become the bible of workplace training, his book- Evaluating Training Programs , published in 1994.

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Using Measurement to Create a Learning Culture

The Performance Improvement Blog

'Douglas K. Smith (author of The Wisdom of Teams ) writes in the Forward to the book, Creating a Learning Culture: Strategy, Technology, and Practice : Today, you cannot avoid human questions like these: What must I learn next? What do I need to be learning in order to be more productive? What does my organization need to be learning in order to compete more effectively?

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Comment Appropriately Facilitators

InSync Training

'By Jennifer Hofmann and Nanette Miner, Ed.D. Facilitators may believe they are responding and encouraging discourse in their sessions but in reality, their responses often lack enough depth or insight to truly facilitate learning. Here are some tips to change that.

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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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Why I blog

E-Learning Provocateur

'I’ve been blogging for several years now, and a question that continually pops up is why do I do it? My answer has remained consistent over time. I blog primarily for myself. I use writing as a vehicle for my thinking. By presenting my thoughts to the world, I need to understand them, and articulate them effectively for others to understand. And if other people learn something from my insights and experiences, then I’m delighted.

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Chance vs Strategy: Which Works Best in Serious Games?

Knowledge Guru

'If you are creating a serious game to help your employees improve their performance, the type of game you create depends greatly on the type of job your employees have. Are either of the following statements true? Day-to-day work is highly reactive in an “anything can happen” environment. Employees complete tasks such as responding to varying customer needs or emergency situations.

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What Every LMS is Missing

LearnDash

'Searching for the best LMS for your organization, or even personal use, can be quite the task. There are countless options out there, and each one has its own strengths. The question is though, what should you look for when you are looking for an LMS. I have touched upon this subject before in some detail, but today I won’t be focusing so much on features.

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How To Extract Knowledge From Experts Before It’s Lost

Dashe & Thomson

'If, on his last day of employment before retiring, a man tried to walk out the door with a favorite personal computer he used at work, what would happen? Even if the company appreciated his expertise and commitment, they likely wouldn’t let him leave with a computer. Now, what would happen if that same employee walked out on his last day without sharing any of his expertise?

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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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Benign role-playing

Clark Quinn

'In #lrnchat a couple of weeks ago on anxiety in learning, Shannon Tipton suggested that role plays are the worst. Now, I know Shannon and respect her (we’re in synch, her Learning Rebels movement very much resonates with my Revolutionary tendencies), so this somewhat surprised me. We debated it a bit on twitter, and we thought maybe we should make the argument more extended, so here’s my take.

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Fun Summer Reading Assignment–With Learning Implications

Kapp Notes

'Summer seems to be 1/2 over but there is still plenty of time to do some reading, here are a couple of choices I recommend: First, check out author Lee Child. Child writes about a character called “Jack Reacher” who is kind of a one-man A-Team. The main character is a former military person with a mysterious paste who solves mysteries and exposes bad guys and who never looses.

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Essentials to Any ELearning Program

LearnDash

'ELearning implementations can range from something rather small, to an immense cross-cultural (and multi-year) project. I have been part of both. Despite the differences that comes with the scope of a project, there are still similarities between all projects. Regardless of your budget and overall elearning program size, you will want to be sure that you have an answer to at least the following questions. 4 Essential ELearning Elements.

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eLearning: Voiceover Audio That Will Keep the Learner's Attention

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

'by Jennie Ruby    How can you use your voiceover script to keep the learner's attention within an eLearning lesson? Here are the two most important factors: Make it proportional and make it conversational. Make the Voiceover Proportional to the Action. In a recent informal test at a conference for instructional designers, the audience started waving and yelling "Stop!

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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.