Infopro Learning
MARCH 20, 2018
Relevancy is the key to online training success. If employees can’t assign meaning to the online training content, even the most interactive online training tools will miss their mark. In this article, I’ll share 8 tips to create branching scenarios that resonate with your geographically dispersed workforce. . How To Create Branching Scenarios That Resonate With Employees.
Jane Hart
MARCH 20, 2018
Modern Workplace Learning is therefore not just about delivering modern training; it recognises that individuals learn all the time as an integral part of daily work – whether they realise it or not – and that constant independent planned learning is of importance too.
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Making Change
MARCH 21, 2018
Are you expected to “train” everyone on new software? In my previous post , I recommended that you first try everything but training. Make the software easier to use (yes, it’s often possible!). Create job aids and help screens. Did that work only partially? Are you convinced that people need formal training? This post is for you. What you’ve done so far.
LearnDash
MARCH 22, 2018
A look at the advantages, disadvantages, and underlying purpose of social media in the classroom. When hosting an online course, it makes sense to make the best use of all the resources the Internet has to offer. Social media is among the most prominent of these resources , and there’s a strong temptation for many online educators to find creative ways to use it in their course.
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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.
TOPYX LMS
MARCH 23, 2018
Companies are spending more and more every year on training and development. However, dissatisfaction with learning management systems is widespread. The leading cause of dissatisfaction with LMS systems, according to a survey conducted by the Brandon Hall Group¹ is poor LMS reporting functionality.
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ej4 eLearning
MARCH 20, 2018
It’s that time of the year with March Madness office pools. Games are often on mute in the office so the boss doesn’t know how many people are watching the games. It’s funny how you can get a feel for which team is doing better by the vigor, energy and chemistry of the play when the sound is not present. Some people think there is a loss of productivity during the tournament, but I think you can learn some lessons from the #1 seeds and the Cinderella teams alike.
InSync Training
MARCH 20, 2018
Virtual classroom learning and microlearning have become commonplace in corporate training. Both options adapt beautifully to the modern classroom , which strives for adaptability, flexibility, and accessibility. At face-value, though, the connection between this EdTech option and this design model seems ambiguous at best. As training professionals, we do our best to keep up with current trends in the field.
TOPYX LMS
MARCH 20, 2018
The global AI chatbot market is expected to reach an astounding $1.23 billion by 2025.¹ Chatbots, which are the hottest technology trend at the moment, are changing the way companies do business and individuals interact with their mobile devices. As a result, they are changing how mobile learning works.
eLearning Brothers
MARCH 21, 2018
Gamified socialized learning offers the dialogue of social media platforms with the engagement and real-life rewards of a game. LMS user research done by Capterra shows that gamification is the fourth most desired eLearning feature. Since Motivate Cloud from The Game Agency is one of the top new platforms doing gamified social learning, w e asked our friends at The Game Agency to share some benefits of gamified social learning.
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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.
LearnDash
MARCH 20, 2018
Many people talk about building an online presence through blogging or YouTube, and then monetizing using courses. If writing or video production isn’t your thing then consider using podcasts! When podcasts first came about they were huge, and then the hype died down and they sort of became less popular. Today we see a resurgence in podcasting and it is clear that they are very much here to stay.
Dashe & Thomson
MARCH 22, 2018
As more millennials join the workforce and corporate cultures trend in the direction of faster onboarding and employee production, there is an increasing need to modernize training efforts to keep up. New innovations are being developed every day with more advanced LMS systems, app-based eLearning, virtual reality systems, and the list goes on. In this booming age of tech, it’s easy to get swept up into the craze for the hottest trends, the latest gadgets, and the desire for everything shiny and
Clark Quinn
MARCH 20, 2018
In the early days of the internet, I had a chance to read one of the early translations of The Japan That Can Say No. The point I took away was the critique of short-term decision making driven by the need for shareholder returns. I was pondering this the other day, as I wondered how organizations can look to make longer-term investments. And it led me to ponder the question of what the return is on wisdom.
InSync Training
MARCH 22, 2018
It’s very exciting to learn about and invest in the latest trends in educational technology. Who among us hasn’t been swept up by the allure of gamification , the promise of curation , and a desire to embed microlearning at every conceivable moment of learning need? No matter how enticing these new ideas might be, we are always (rightly) concerned about adoption.
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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.
LearnDash
MARCH 19, 2018
Skill-based online learning helps learners put their knowledge to use. Have you ever considered the difference between a course that teaches knowledge versus one that teaches skill? For most of us, the distinction may not seem all that important, but it actually has a significant impact on how we teach an online class. Some courses are inherently skill-based.
The Logical Blog by IconLogic
MARCH 21, 2018
by Lori Smith, COTP. Happy Friday! Ok, maybe it's Friday when you're reading this, maybe it isn't. However, if it's not a Friday, let's pretend that it is. You'd like your Adobe Captivate eLearning module to greet the learners with “Hello! It’s a lovely Friday to learn a little something. Let’s get started!” Are you wondering how to get Captivate to perform this little bit of magic?
The Performance Improvement Blog
MARCH 21, 2018
Governor Rick Snyder of Michigan, like all state governors, is grappling with closing the gap between thousands of high-paying job openings and a shortage of workers to fill those jobs. To solve this problem, the Michigan Governor has initiated what he calls the “ Marshall Plan for Talent”, with a focus on education and employment (I assume the Governor is referring to the urgency for large scale change and not the U.S.’s conditional infusion of billions of dollars into post World War II economi
InSync Training
MARCH 21, 2018
Badges, leaderboards, leveling up. These buzzwords sound like features in the latest video game, but, actually, they’re modern learning staples thanks to gamification and game-based learning. Instructional designers know that gamification’s flexibility and adaptability make it useful for many programs, including new hire orientation, compliance training, and technical skill building.
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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.
Kineo
MARCH 21, 2018
For a while now there has been ‘chat’ about social learning as an approach to workplace L&D. There’s also a suspicion that woven into this catchphrase was some expectation around social platforms, social media and the like - and perhaps an unspoken assumption that it offers a cheap solution to the training challenge.
The Logical Blog by IconLogic
MARCH 21, 2018
by Lori Smith, COTP. Happy Friday! Ok, maybe it's Friday when you're reading this, maybe it isn't. However, if it's not a Friday, let's pretend that it is. You'd like your Adobe Captivate eLearning module to greet the learners with “Hello! It’s a lovely Friday to learn a little something. Let’s get started!” Are you wondering how to get Captivate to perform this little bit of magic?
Wisetail
MARCH 20, 2018
Verus Global is changing the narrative on community learning by blending online and in-person experiences to transform its Fortune 500 clients into agents of change within their organizations. The post Making Waves: How Verus Global is Rethinking Cross-functional Learning appeared first on Wisetail LMS.
Lambda Solutions
MARCH 20, 2018
Productivity is important for online learning, because it directly impacts your return on investment, or ROI. Higher productivity means you’re getting a greater outcome from the income you’re spending on learning programs. That boosts your ROI.
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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 Simple Shift
MARCH 20, 2018
I read an interesting research piece on the purpose of sleep recently. Where we typically see sleep as the necessary time to quiet the body, to rest and heal (muscle, immunity, etc) the brain’s purpose may be different. Sleep may just be used to help us forget and there for improve learning. Sleep, according to […].
The Logical Blog by IconLogic
MARCH 20, 2018
by Kevin Siegel, COTP, CTT+. I recently received the following email from a reader of my TechSmith Camtasia 9 (Windows): The Essentials book. Hello Kevin, I am really enjoying your Camtasia 9: The Essentials eBook that I purchased on Amazon recently, but I have run into a problem regarding how to extend the duration (pages 58-59) on the Timeline. I followed steps 1 and 2 on page 58 for the logo, but when I attempted to change (by typing) the Duration from 5 seconds to 20 seconds, I
eLearning Brothers
MARCH 19, 2018
Discover the flexible world of shared actions and their parameters in last week’s webinar recording with expert Captivate consultant Lieve Weymeis. You will learn how to prepare, develop and test shared actions. You’ll see how to save time reusing shared actions in the same project and in future projects (external library). You’ll be able to understand when a shared action cannot be used and how to create advanced actions from a shared action template.
Web Courseworks
MARCH 21, 2018
Starting an online learning business is not a walk in the park. Though, if your organization is ready, it can be a very rewarding development. Before you start, ask yourself: Who are you targeting? Who is managing the content being developed for your business? Who is your competition? These are a few of the many questions you will need to know as you enter the learning business world.
Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape
The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.
Learningtogo
MARCH 23, 2018
Bryan Jones, founder of eLearningArt, is a pioneer in eLearning and instructional design. His company, eLearningArt , is the leading provider of eLearning images and templates for the eLearning industry. Through its people picture images, background images, templates, and other stock photos, eLearningArt empowers eLearning developers to build better training, faster.
The Logical Blog by IconLogic
MARCH 20, 2018
By Phil Hanyok, COTP. Every quarter, employees gather in the cafeteria for town hall meetings. The tables are removed, and seats are placed in neat rows. The podium, microphone, and projector screen are tested and ready. As employees enter the room and take their seats, the senior vice president who will present the latest company information talks quietly with one of his direct reports.
CommLab India
MARCH 19, 2018
This blog explains how videos can create an impact in your digital learning strategy and the benefits it can bring to organizations and employees. The blog also explores the reasons to opt for videos.
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