B Online Learning
FEBRUARY 3, 2016
So you have found yourself in the role of an elearning or online learning creator/developer/builder, or even perhaps ‘designer’. Congratulations! What’s that? You’ve never designed something in your life? You’ve fallen into the gig because management asked you to take it on? You’re a ‘geek’ at heart and love computers, but never had to make […].
Learnkit
FEBRUARY 3, 2016
Whether you are partnering with an elearning company for the first time, or have experience working with elearning vendors for years, there are a few questions you can ask to ensure you select the right elearning company for your needs. A good elearning content vendor should feel like a natural extension of your team. When you outsource your elearning development , the effort should be collaborative, economical and provide you with specialized expertise that will increase quality and decrease de
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Infopro Learning
FEBRUARY 2, 2016
The Problem Facing L&D. Companies have extensive investments in Training Programs and that content is depreciating at a staggering rate. Training programs become unusable, irrelevant, or outdated if they are not properly managed and maintained. Companies that constantly maintain and reuse their learning assets enjoy a much better return on investment for training expenditure.1 The value of outdated workplace training programs can be maximized by reducing the amount of extraneous content, reu
Challenge to Learn
FEBRUARY 1, 2016
Many new eLearning authors create eLearning with a presentation (PowerPoint) mindset. But creating a course is very different from creating a presentation. This article contains seven tips that will help you to create more engaging and effective eLearning modules. I also created an eLearning module with more background information, There is a link to that full free module at the end of the page.
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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.
Kineo
FEBRUARY 1, 2016
Paul Welch has a passion for innovation in technology. In the last three years he’s played a critical role in the design of many of City & Guilds Kineo’s most cutting-edge, business critical and award-winning projects. And last year his personal contribution was recognised when he was named Elearning Designer of the Year at the Elearning Awards 2015.
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Infopro Learning
FEBRUARY 2, 2016
The Problem Facing L&D. Companies have extensive investments in Training Programs and that content is depreciating at a staggering rate. Training programs become unusable, irrelevant, or outdated if they are not properly managed and maintained. Companies that constantly maintain and reuse their learning assets enjoy a much better return on investment for training expenditure.1 The value of outdated workplace training programs can be maximized by reducing the amount of extraneous content, reu
Origin Learning
FEBRUARY 4, 2016
Learning needs, pace, moods…. The command and control economy era is over. Smart and strategy-driven business environments are in vogue. Technology absorption is happening at a frenetic pace. Clearly, learning too is undergoing fundamental shifts – a metamorphosis of sorts. Traditional learning methods have either gotten a makeover or have become obsolete.
TOPYX LMS
FEBRUARY 2, 2016
There are good reasons why companies should use Facebook as a means of promoting social learning. Too many business owners don’t take advantage of this free social media network out of fear that employees will abuse their social media privileges. As a result, entire companies miss out on all of Facebook’s social learning benefits. Use Facebook to Your Company’s Advantage.
Raptivity
FEBRUARY 4, 2016
In this fast-paced world, human tendency is to do everything as quick as possible. This applies to learning as well. Learning in a short time therefore becomes a critical question to ponder, for eLearning course creators and instructional designers. Microlearning replaces and relieves from the cognitive overload faced while learning. Moreover, it aligns well with the requirement of next gen learners of taking short learning modules on the go.
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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.
InSync Training
FEBRUARY 4, 2016
Learner engagement turns on three factors: an emotional response to the training; an intellectual response to the training; and an environmental response to the learning. Engaging learners has always been a challenge. Not only has training evolved into a blended learning model, the “ Modern Classroom ” is influenced by multicultural cohorts, a mobile workforce, and social networking tools.
The Logical Blog by IconLogic
FEBRUARY 4, 2016
by Kevin Siegel Adding voiceover audio to eLearning enhances the learner experience. And before you spend thousands of dollars hiring voiceover talent to record your audio, you should know: your voice is fine (nobody likes their own voice so trust me on this, yours will do nicely). I've been creating eLearning for years (and years and years).
TOPYX LMS
FEBRUARY 4, 2016
Employees and employers have unique roles in the corporate world. The average employee’s day is spent scrambling to make deadlines and meet the expectations of managers. Things are a little different for employers. These individuals spend their time making major decisions for their companies, hiring and firing employees, establishing policies and procedures, etc.
Jane Hart
FEBRUARY 3, 2016
Today, I’m at the Learning Technologies 2016 conference and I’m going to be talking about how to use an ESN (Enterprise Social Network) for Social Learning Many organisations now have an ESN – and although they might not be using it as effectively as they could, you don’t actually need another social learning system but […].
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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.
Kineo
FEBRUARY 2, 2016
At City & Guilds Kineo creativity and innovation is at the heart of what we do. This permeates through our whole business – from our work with clients to the way we decorate our offices.
Knowledge Guru
FEBRUARY 2, 2016
I recently had a conversation with a game developer who was interested in becoming a subcontractor for us. While we do almost all of our development in-house, I thought I would entertain the conversation to see his capabilities. This developer shared several examples of games he had developed. All the sample games featured gorgeous graphics and lots of “action” in the games with things flashing, scores popping, and new game elements introduced as I advanced through levels.
Wisetail
FEBRUARY 5, 2016
We asked Charles Ehler, Educational Content Creator at Bar Louie, to share his thoughts on content creation because we find his approach to be both unique and very effective. In his own words, this is how he attacks his job. The post Client Spotlight: Bar Louie appeared first on Wisetail.
Learning Rebels
JANUARY 31, 2016
Productivity is a fair weathered friend, at best. Sometimes it’s with you, holding your hand, moving you along while singing Margaritaville. Other times it’s hungover (most likely from said margarita’s) and can’t get out of bed in the morning. Productivity is now an agent of evil, called procrastination. Now is the time to get up, lose the agent of evil, and “Go Make Something Happen!
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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.
Origin Learning
FEBRUARY 5, 2016
Why should businesses look at outsourcing training and development? Well, in this digital age, any scope to reduce costs and increase efficiency has to be carefully gauged. So, if a substantial cost saving is possible and the skill-sets of the people directly benefit the company, it is then prudent to evaluate such an option. In spite of the ever-worrisome cost factor, more and more organizations, with massive expansion and aggressive growth plans,have been taking a holistic view in their effort
Kineo
FEBRUARY 1, 2016
Let's talk about how to think like a gamer. But before that, let me ask you this question: why would you want to add gamification to your elearning in the first place?
Wisetail
FEBRUARY 4, 2016
Interestingly enough, making software that makes software has proven challenging. Turns out, not unlike making art, music, or writing poetry the act of “making” software is full of human creativity and nuance. The post I’m Inspired By Makers #INDIETECH appeared first on Wisetail.
Administrate
FEBRUARY 3, 2016
On the first Wednesday of each month, a member of the Administrate team will talk through some ideas and key concepts that can be useful to you and help your business. In this video, Administrate Software Engineer, Iain Brown, explains the software development process. Video Transcription Hi there, Read More.
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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.
B Online Learning
FEBRUARY 3, 2016
eLearning has introduced us to a richer, varied and student-centred way for us to connect with our students/workforce. However do we take advantage of all the possible innovative ways to assess our participants online and do we use them efficiently enough? In this series of posts I’m going to take an in-depth look at why […].
Axonify
FEBRUARY 5, 2016
For L&D to prove real business value, it’s more important than ever to couple employee learning more tightly to business results. What we’ve discovered—and companies including Walmart and Bloomingdale’s, have proven—is that when you focus on business objectives first and then create a corporate training program that aligns with those objectives, you can achieve the goals of the business and, ultimately, prove impact.
Wisetail
FEBRUARY 4, 2016
When we say LMS reporting is broken, it's because as we talk to people searching for a new LMS we are continually surprised by how they simply cannot get the right information the right people. Learn more. The post LMS Reporting is Broken appeared first on Wisetail.
Jane Hart
FEBRUARY 1, 2016
Here is my monthly selection of articles, posts and resources to read from January 2016. This month I’ve selected 10 and provided a quote from each. Heather McGowern (LinkedIn, 3 January) in Education is not the answer, wrote “The notion of education implies that there’s a path towards a definitive, finished state wherein an individual has […].
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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,
The Logical Blog by IconLogic
FEBRUARY 5, 2016
by Jennie Ruby How much current business jargon do you know and use on a daily basis? And why? Long ago I survived what I called the "impact" wars of the late 80s and early 90s. I was a technical editor with degrees in languages and literature, and as such I was, and was expected to be, a stickler for strict rules of grammar. At about that time, the business world all at once started using the word "impact" as a verb.
Gyrus
FEBRUARY 3, 2016
Last week we took a look and writing a Meaningful LMS Use Case Scenario. This week we will try to outline some of the most basic scenarios to help you in brainstorming for your own organization. Keep in mind that use cases need to fit your organization needs for an LMS. For example, it wouldn’t be useful for you to use our use case on eLearning, if your organization has no intention of using eLearning for training.
LearnDash
FEBRUARY 2, 2016
If you have created an online course you know that it doesn’t take long before the course can become quite large consisting of many lessons and sub-topics. While some courses simply require this much content, it isn’t always ideal from a learner perspective. We live in a world of short attention spans. What’s more, when the course is take from a computer there is a world of distraction literally available at the learner’s fingertips.
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