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Intrepid by VitalSource
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Using Characters in eLearning to Bring it to Life: What, Why, and How
CommLab India
JUNE 19, 2019
What are the benefits of using characters in eLearning? Read for the answers and examples of how we used characters in eLearning for our clients.
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What’s in a Name? Digital Learning
InSync Training
JUNE 18, 2019
Would it surprise you to learn that, on Wikipedia, the following three phrases are equivalent? Online Learning --> eLearning > Educational Technology. I agree that these three terms are often used interchangeably — but not always consistently. Having so many ways of saying the same thing is understandably confusing the people not in the learning and development community.
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Custom Content Or Off-The-Shelf Courseware: Is There Something In Between?
eLearning Industry
JUNE 15, 2019
This article is about editable courseware, and how it can be a beneficial option between the off-the-shelf courseware and the custom content. It discusses the advantages and disadvantages of all 3 options, and how you should take a look at your course catalog and see where you can benefit from each option. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.
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Using the Scrum Process to Manage eLearning Projects
Dashe & Thomson
JUNE 19, 2019
Introduction. Let’s face it: as helpful as ADDIE is as an instructional design methodology, it doesn't really guide the the project management process. That’s because ADDIE, like many instructional design methodologies, wasn’t originally designed with the “e” in mind. That's the "evaluation" step in the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE) instructional design framework.
4 Ways Retail Companies Can Use Social Learning to Improve Onboarding
TOPYX LMS
JUNE 20, 2019
Retail companies face multiple challenges when it comes to onboarding and retaining new hires. Every year, retail companies experience staff churn at a rate of 5 percent per month,¹ struggle to replace lost employees, and create a positive atmosphere that helps new hires be effective and build careers at the company. There are many contributors to new hire success in the retail sector, one of the most important of which is ineffective onboarding.² Using social learning techniques, companies can
Cognitions By Contexts
Clark Quinn
JUNE 20, 2019
I have, in the past, talked about the three cognitions: situated , distributed , and social. Similarly, I talk about aligning with the contexts: how we think, work, and learn. I then wondered about how they interacted. Naturally, I diagrammed it (surprise, right?). I created the 3 x 3 matrix, and then tried to fill the boxes. So here’s some preliminary thoughts (ok, they’ve already been processed a few times) on considering cognitions by contexts.
Why Analytics and Reporting are must-haves in your LMS
JoomlaLMS
JUNE 21, 2019
The target audience of Learning Management Systems is usually companies that need to build up a skilled labor force. And like any business, online training programs need effectiveness evaluation. Built-in reporting and analytical function display the current situation in your online learning courses, their popularity or, in contrast, abandonment.
The Ultimate Guide to Monetizing Customer Learning
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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.
5 Things You Should Always Include in an eLearning Storyboard
Tim Slade
JUNE 16, 2019
Whenever I’m starting work on a new eLearning project, I always like to start my design process by drafting an eLearning storyboard. Not only are storyboards great for helping you organize your content, but they can also help you validate your learning content with your subject matter experts before you invest a large number of hours developing your course.
Is LMS Software Still Relevant?
TOPYX LMS
JUNE 18, 2019
Five years ago, LMS software was the dominant learning platform for enterprises, associations, and nonprofits. If you wanted to implement online training, you used an LMS. But technology is relentless. The market has expanded and is now crowded with learning experience platforms, learning record stores, and more. (Check out this article for more information on today’s learning platform landscape.
Build a Positive LMS Experience for Millennial & Gen Z Employees With Design Thinking
Absorb LMS
JUNE 18, 2019
Digital natives will soon be the majority of the workforce. Millennials currently make up the largest portion at just over one-third, according to Pew Research , and Generation Z—born between 1995 and 2015—is coming up right behind them. Your company’s learning management system must be fully equipped to match each generation’s preferred style of learning.
Collaboration and The IKEA Effect
The Simple Shift
JUNE 18, 2019
What’s the IKEA Effect? Simply, it is a form of narcissism where we tend to appreciate and overvalue the things WE create ourselves. So a reason we may love IKEA furniture is less about how inexpensive it is but more that we built it with our own two hands. Going it alone, as noted, can […].
Modernizing Hiring: The Rise of Contingent Recruitment in 2024
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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.
3 Tips for Importing PowerPoint Slides Into Storyline
Tim Slade
JUNE 21, 2019
One of the great features of Articulate Storyline is the ability to import slides from PowerPoint. However, Storyline doesn’t always import your slides properly. Depending on what features (animations, slide transitions, SmartArt, etc.) you use in PowerPoint, they may or may not import properly into Storyline. Check out this post and video for three tips for importing PowerPoint slides into Storyline.
MICROSOFT POWERPOINT 365: Meet the Shape Union and Shape Subtract Tools
The Logical Blog by IconLogic
JUNE 19, 2019
Nine years ago I wrote some articles about the Shape Union and Shape Subtract tools, but, friends, it’s been a while. And can you believe these tools are still lying dormant in secrecy, waiting for you to discover them? First, I’ll show you what you can do with these tools. Then I’ll show you where to find them.
Ignite Crowdsourced Learning for These 3 Business Benefits
Absorb LMS
JUNE 21, 2019
Only half of employees say their company listens to their ideas for improving business outcomes, according to Mercer’s “ 2019 Global Talent Trends Report.” Crowdsourced learning ideas can help organizations improve workforce engagement with learning and development programs while simultaneously igniting an employee-led workplace transformation.
Working virtually
Clark Quinn
JUNE 18, 2019
Of late, I’ve been involved in two separate initiatives that are distributed, one nationally, one internationally. And, as with some other endeavors, I’ve been using some tools to make this work. And, finally, it really really is. I’m finding it extraordinarily productive to be working virtually. In both endeavors, there’s trust.
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We Trust, We Watch, We Learn
The Simple Shift
JUNE 16, 2019
Most of what we’ve learned from our father’s was through watching them; how they spoke, how they treated others, how they worked. We learned far more through observing them than from what they told us to do, far more. We trusted them, so we watched them and we trusted because we respected them. This is […].
Tips to Find the Most Effective LMS for the Manufacturing Industry
Gyrus
JUNE 20, 2019
According to a skills gap study report, the manufacturing industry might end up with almost 2.4 million vacant jobs by 2028. Scarcity of potential talent will eventually decrease the manufacturing GDP, causing a massive financial strain on the industry. Without a doubt, this is a serious concern that calls for remediation. This article will give tips on the Learning Management System (LMS) for manufacturing.
L&D Should Boost Employee Productivity, Not Disrupt It
Absorb LMS
JUNE 17, 2019
Distractions at work are a fact of life, especially when you factor in emails, instant messages, desk-side visits from co-workers and the siren’s call of social media. Staying engaged and “in the zone” is critical to employee productivity. According to Gallup , businesses in the top quartile of engagement realize higher productivity and 21 percent higher profitability.
Why Workplace Learning Projects Fail & What We Can Learn from it?
Origin Learning
JUNE 17, 2019
“The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing.” This is a popular quote ascribed to the. The post Why Workplace Learning Projects Fail & What We Can Learn from it? appeared first on Blog - Originlearning.
20 Common Mistakes Made by Inexperienced Project Managers
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eBook Launched: Compliance Training: Stop Ticking the Box
Upside Learning
JUNE 17, 2019
Compliance training has long been notorious for being the unavoidable ‘dull, drab, boring mandate’. To both organizations and employees, the ‘why’ of compliance training largely reveals ‘must have’ and ‘have to do’ undertones. Perceptions take a while to change, but it’s sustained, incremental efforts that can help favorably shape those perceptions – even change them […].
How To Take Your Mobile Learning Experience To The Next Level
Docebo
JUNE 19, 2019
There is little doubt about the value of mobile learning , especially with Millennials and Gen Z now making up the majority of the workforce. In fact, over 70% of millennials say that they connect more with mobile learning than L&D activities delivered via desktop or formal methods and many learning technology companies have responded with mobile apps.
Increase employee engagement in online training with Paradiso LMS
Paradiso
JUNE 21, 2019
Keeping your employees interested and attentive in the proper development of training is a determining factor in the success of your online education initiatives. With different methods to impart the contents and tools that facilitate the process, you can bring high levels of employee engagement in online training to your company. Employee engagement in online training will solve all the problems that you may have in your company regarding retention problems, paused-slowed down growth in the bus
Safety Training Tips for Home and Work
ej4 eLearning
JUNE 20, 2019
One of the things I love about what I do is knowing that the training ej4 provides not only helps our clients be more successful, but it also helps employees in their personal lives. In the case of safety awareness month, much of our safety training could be shared with family members to help keep them safe as well.
11 Tips to Drive Learning Content Consumption
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Why Analytics and Reporting are must-haves in your LMS
JoomlaLMS
JUNE 21, 2019
The target audience of Learning Management Systems is usually companies that need to build up a skilled labor force. And like any business, online training programs need effectiveness evaluation. Built-in reporting and analytical function display the current situation in your online learning courses, their popularity or, in contrast, abandonment.
Letter from the President – Vision + Values
Wisetail
JUNE 20, 2019
We've has seen a lot of change, but we still believe in putting people first. We looked at this moment as an opportunity to reset Wisetail's vision and values. The post Letter from the President – Vision + Values appeared first on Wisetail LMS.
HR Tech Outlook Top 10 Corporate LMS Solution Providers 2019
ICS Learning
JUNE 19, 2019
Once again, ICS Learning Group is honored to announce that the Asentia Learning Management System (LMS) has been included on the HR Tech Outlooks Top 10 Corporate LMS Solution Providers for 2019.
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