Sat.Mar 08, 2014 - Fri.Mar 14, 2014

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eLearning In A Multi-Device World

Upside Learning

'The multi-device world is well and truly upon us. We are all using 2 or more devices in a day. As a matter of fact, in our recent webinars on Responsive eLearning, one of our polls showed that audience members were using an average of 3+ devices in a day. Simultaneously, we're also getting used […].

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Heutagogy, Self-Directed Learning and Complex Work

ID Reflections

'Pedagogy had always established an unequal relation between the teacher and the taught. Andragogy stepped in to rectify this and foster awareness about how adults learned. However, the premise was that there was someone doing the "teaching" so to speak. While the principles of Andragogy clearly stated what it takes to motivate adults to learn, the role of a teacher / the expert remained undisputed.

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Best Practices for Instructional Design in eLearning

Raptivity

'As technology progresses, assuring the quality of educational experience continues to increase in significance. This, in turn, has led to a surge in the number of Instructional Designers(IDs). IDs are seen as professionals who can facilitate explicit eLearning outcomes. The […].

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The Web is 25 years old today – so how has it changed the way we learn?

Jane Hart

'25 years ago today, on 12 March 1989, the British scientist Tim Berners-Lee wrote a proposal to develop a distributed information system for CERN, and in doing so lay down the foundation for what was to become the World Wide Web. In the ensuing 25 years there can be few people whose lives haven’t been [.].

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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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No Running Away From Tablets

Upside Learning

'A month ago when I was at Learning Technologies, Europe's leading showcase of technology supported workplace learning, I got the opportunity to briefly talk to the folks from TrainingZone magazine to discuss my thoughts on eLearning trends for 2014. Here is my interview in its entirety – Upcoming Events Development is a Big Deal with […].

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MOOCs in the Workplace and Heutagogy

ID Reflections

'Before I dive into the topic for today’s blog post, here are some data on MOOCs curated from different blogs, articles and sites to show the diverse reactions MOOCs have received so far: From [link] “Fewer than 10% of students enrolled in Udacity actually finished their online courses, and not all of them received a passing grade.” “…course completion rates ranged from 2% to 14%, with an average of 4% across all courses.

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50 ideas to change L & D

Jane Hart

'The smell of change is in the air! Yesterday I read a post on TeachThought called 50 crazy ideas to change education and I tweeted it. Andrew Jacobs was on Twitter and he responded and the following conversation ensued: @C4LPT @TeachThought Was just reading that…inspiring me to think of similar for L&D. — Andrew Jacobs [.].

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How to Increase Learner Retention from Compliance Training… and Reduce Boredom

Knowledge Guru

'OSHA. HazComm. HIPAA. Hazmat. PPE. These acronyms don’t exactly arouse a feeling of fun, do they? No one wants to take compliance training, yet a huge percentage of corporate learning is centered around compliance. What gives? As a L&D professional, it’s your job to make sure your organization can do the following: Comply with necessary standards.

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Adobe FrameMaker 12: Single Source to Responsive HTML5 and ePub

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

'by Kevin Siegel      Adobe's new  FrameMaker 12  allows you to quickly generate Responsive HTML5 and ePubs. If these features sound familiar, they should. you'll find both in Adobe RoboHelp 11. Now that FrameMaker has these output options,you can take content that was traditionally confined to print or PDF, and deliver it to users over the web.  Your customers can use Responsive HTML5 or ePub content via desktop computers, mobi

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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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Micro-Learning: Making Learning Part of Everyday Tasks

Dashe & Thomson

'Though the idea has been around for 10 years or so, in recent months I have begun to hear more faint rumblings across my personal learning network (PLN) about the concepts of Micro-Learning and Integrated Micro-Learning. I am intrigued by the idea and decided to explore it further for possible applications in our business and… Continue Reading The post Micro-Learning: Making Learning Part of Everyday Tasks appeared first on Social Learning Blog.

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“Replayability” Not Just for Video Games

Kapp Notes

'Replayability or the “do over” gives the player permission to fail. In games, failure is an option. And it’s a good one. Allowing a player to fail with minimal consequences encourages exploration, curiosity and discovery. It encourages engagement. Knowing that you can always restart the game provides a sense of freedom and players take advantage of that freedom by placing their characters into danger to see what will happen, by using a tactic like running out into the open to learn where the en

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Best Practices for Instructional Design in eLearning

Raptivity

'As technology progresses, assuring the quality of educational experience continues to increase in significance. This, in turn, has led to a surge in the number of Instructional Designers(IDs). IDs are seen as professionals who can facilitate explicit eLearning outcomes. The accomplishment of these outcomes are determined by the techniques used. This blog highlights some valuable nuggets of information from an ID’s perspective to help you build and deliver high-quality eLearning material.

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An offer they can’t refuse

E-Learning Provocateur

'One of the best conference sessions I have ever attended was presented by Chris Bessell-Browne from Qantas College. E-Learning at an airline is challenging because a relatively high proportion of the workforce does not have ready access to a computer. This poses a problem when, for example, you need to roll out compliance training to each and every individual.

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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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Top 10 Competencies of a Gamified Learning Designer

Learnnovators

It is exciting to be part of the learning revolution happening all around us, with new learning paradigms and technologies emerging almost on a daily basis. Thanks to the inherent quality of learning designers, we find it easy to adapt with most of these changes. However, some of the shifts may require us to move beyond the traditional definitions of ‘learning’.

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Energize Virtual Classroom Participation

InSync Training

'If you’re an experienced virtual trainer, you know the frustrations of having participants distributed across the country or world. Keeping them continuously engaged is like trying to teach a class right after lunch. You know what I mean — when the blood sugar from lunch has gone to people’s toes and you need to practically tap dance—with a parasol—to get their attention.

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5 Benefits of Online Quizzing

LearnDash

'Nearly every training event designed to modify behavior in the workplace is accompanied by some for of assessment. At one point in time, these training assessments were given in paper form at the end of the session – this method is quite rare today. Even if training is held as a live seminar, quizzes are still administered online. If you are still using paper-based assessments, then perhaps this post will help you see the benefits of making the switch. 5 Advantages of Online Quizzing Soft

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Project Management: Metrics and Variances

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

'by Kiranmayee Pamarthy. As  Tom DeMacro  explains in his book,  Controlling Software Projects  (DeMacro, 1982), "you cannot control what you cannot measure." The precursors for measuring are 1) Setting the guidelines and standards; 2) Managing the project; 3) Capturing the metrics; and 4) Usability. Setting the standards.

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The DNA of Online Learning

This white paper examines how organisations can get the best out of online learning, via a deep dive into how it works and how to apply it in order to achieve specific objectives.

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I rather have no eLearning than Bad eLearning: The serious eLearning manifesto

Challenge to Learn

'Yesterday an important initiative was launched: The serious elearning manifesto. It was announced by some of the major thought leaders of our industry: Michael Allen, Clark Quinn, Julie Dirksen and Will Thalheimer and it is supported by many more. What they say is that we create way to much bad eLearning and that we should do a much better job on it.

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Do Not Use Games for “Stealth Learning”

Kapp Notes

'Often someone will say to me that the reason they want to include a game in a curriculum is because they want “stealth learning.” They don’t want the learners to know they are actually learning, instead, they want them to have fun and then learn. This is wrong. It is not right. Research does not back up the “stealth learning” approach of games.

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ELearning Development Cost Drivers

LearnDash

'While many people know that elearning often costs less than the traditional instructor-led training event , it can sometimes come as a shock that elearning development costs can also fluctuate quite a bit. Sure, the typical logistical expenses don’t apply to elearning, but there are other factors to that can drive up (or down) the price of elearning.

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#LearningFlow Saturday Survey No 2

Jane Hart

'Here is the 2nd Saturday Survey from @TheLearningFlow. Follow this Twitter account for a daily social micro-learning activity based on learning-related news from the Web. //.

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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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The LMS is from the Past – The web is the future

Challenge to Learn

'The LMS is in the Past – The Future is the Cloud. A Learning Management System (LMS) offers tons of functionality. At the same time it sets strict boundaries for learning, often requiring a substantial investment in time and money which is hard to maintain. We are proud to offer a modern alternative to the LMS: a flexible best of breed, fully web-based (SaaS) solution created by a unique collaboration of three organizations: Aim 4 You.

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Manifestations

Clark Quinn

'Wow, you try to do one little thing, and everyone gets all upset! Well, that’s how it feels, and it’s a real lesson. So I’ll explain, and then try to clarify. As I posted , one of the two things I’m pushing is something that’s trying to improve elearning, and we’re having our launch on Thurs, March 13th at noon PT (3ET).

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Tips for Creating Effective Quizzes

LearnDash

'One of the easiest ways to add some interactivity into any elearning course is to use knowledge checks and quizzing. In fact, with nearly every elearning development project I participated in, this was a requirement from the client. We use quizzing for a variety of reasons, but mainly to reinforce the learning (or at least encourage participation) so that the key messages get internalized.

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Gearing up for Learning Solutions March 17-21 #LSCon

Learning Visions

'The fact that it snowed this week and my yard remains a frozen tundra makes next week''s journey to sunny Orlando for the eLearning Guild''s Learning Solutions 2014 conference all the sweeter. Here''s what I''m up to while I''m there: Monday I''m running my third edition of The Accidental Instructional Designer full day pre-con Certificate Program from 8:30-4:30.

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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.