Making Change
NOVEMBER 5, 2013
'Here are a few fun stories from the wild world of interactive fiction. Try them out to see cool techniques you can steal for your training scenarios. 1. Put the backstory in links. The most realistic scenarios are rich in detail, but lots of detail can mean lots of text on the screen. One way to lighten the load is to put the backstory in optional links.
Jane Hart
NOVEMBER 3, 2013
'Last week I wrote a post about Connected Learning and how it offers a semi-directed, semi-structured approach to workplace learning that fits between the directed, structured knowledge sharing (aka training or e-learning) that has been the way that L&D has traditionally operated, and the unstructured, self-directed knowledge sharing that happens in work teams and groups [.].
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Kapp Notes
NOVEMBER 5, 2013
'The Business of Gamification Infographic; The Business of Gamification Infographic Powered by Demand Metric. – See more at: [link]. Powered by Demand Metric – See more at: [link]. To learn more about gamification, check out these two books.
The Logical Blog by IconLogic
NOVEMBER 4, 2013
'by AJ Walther. Online classes are here to stay. They're easy, they're environmentally friendly, they're economical, and they're extremely effective. But, if you've never taken one, they can also be kind of scary and intimidating. The best way to eliminate your pre-class jitters is to know what you're getting yourself into and be prepared.
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Living in Learning
NOVEMBER 3, 2013
'As with earlier conferences that I’ve spoken at this year, there is once again a lot of buzz around the concept of AGILE. AGILE what? That is a key question to ask because from what I’m seeing, not all AGILE approaches are scoped equally when it comes to learning and performance solutions.
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The Performance Improvement Blog
NOVEMBER 4, 2013
'In "Part One" of this post, I presented some situations in which espoused values (not necessarily values in use) play a role and examples of instinctive reactions that indicate either the presence or absence of a learning culture. . Here are four more situations: . The espoused value says, “We value creativity and innovation.”. An employee had an idea for a new mobile app that seemed very promising and early feedback from customers was that it was something they would want.
Clark Quinn
NOVEMBER 5, 2013
'In thinking about L&D needs to shift to accommodate this new day and age, I started thinking from the perspective of why the term Learning & Development (let alone Training & Development) bothered me, and it’s because I believe we need to shift from thinking about learning to think about performance. My first take was that training and development wasn’t enough.
mLearning Revolution
NOVEMBER 6, 2013
'To code or not to code, that is the question for Learning Designers in the new multi-device world we live in. Lately, I have been reading a whole lot about the advantages and disadvantages of learning how to code. And by coding, I don’t just mean learning Objective C for developing an iOS app, or Java for an Android app, etc. I also mean learning Python, Ruby, and HTML5, JavaScript and CSS3 for Responsive Design, as well as any other language for that matter.
LearnDash
NOVEMBER 6, 2013
'Today it is not uncommon to see a blended learning approach with elearning, especially in the academic setting. For those of you who are unfamiliar, blended learning is an approach that uses both live instructors and elearning to deliver content. So, if you are a student, you are taught a subject in the classroom and that topic is reinforced when you are required to interact with an elearning module.
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The Logical Blog by IconLogic
NOVEMBER 5, 2013
'by Kevin Siegel. When you insert a Standard Object onto a master slide and then apply the master slide to a Filmstrip slide, the Standard Object on the master slide appears on the Filmstrip slide(s). You can see the Standard Object, but you can't select it or edit it. In my Captivate classes , I describe the relationship between objects placed on a master slide and a Filmstrip slide this way: it's as if a piece of plexiglass has been dropped on top of the Filmstrip slide that protects t
Knowledge Guru
NOVEMBER 6, 2013
'Knowledge Guru seamlessly integrates with any LRS compliant with the Experience API 1.0 standard. By connecting Knowledge Guru to an LRS, you can bring player activity in the game into your LRS and track it along with data points from other learning activities within your organization. LRS options will continue to expand as time goes on, but two of the most well-developed today are Wax LRS and Watershed LRS.
Association eLearning
NOVEMBER 8, 2013
'Let’s stay in touch. Sign up to receive our complimentary newsletters featuring the latest news, trends, and tips for training & development and education professionals. Our Publications. The Fuse - a monthly publication focused on adult learning theory, gamification, member education and trends in association eLearning, The MedEd Minute - a monthly publication focused on research, events and news affecting continuing medical education (CME).
LearnDash
NOVEMBER 7, 2013
'It isn’t uncommon for classrooms today to be flipped, but what exactly is a flipped classroom? For some this may be a new term, but it has actually been around for the last decade or so, but it is becoming more popular in today’s educational setting. A flipped classroom is when the lecture that is normally done in class is delivered in a different format, such as video, and students view this lecture content on their own time at home.
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The Logical Blog by IconLogic
NOVEMBER 6, 2013
'by Barb Binder. A recent FrameMaker student contacted me with a numbering dilemma: I am working with a two-level list. The first level uses numbers and the second list uses letters. The numbers start out correctly, as do the letters; but when I go back to numbers, things get wacky. What is going on? Here's what my list looks like: The obvious problem is that the numbers are increasing incorrectly, but why?
Dashe & Thomson
NOVEMBER 7, 2013
'Most eLearning development and organizational change has to do with getting people to take action. This is obvious, yet people often lose focus from the ultimate purpose and get distracted by shiny bells and whistles. Cathy Moore explains this well in an article about action mapping. Whether it is applying […] The post The Most Important Ingredient in Successful User Adoption appeared first on Social Learning Blog.
Web Courseworks
NOVEMBER 2, 2013
'Web Courseworks team members were thrilled to visit the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) annual conference this week. CHEST 2013 showcased ACCP’s dedication to provide high-tech and high quality continuing education opportunities for their members. As demonstrated at the conference, ACCP uses Coursestage (Web Courseworks’ LMS platform) in effective ways: share online content to […].
LearnDash
NOVEMBER 4, 2013
'When creating an online course, one of the most important decisions you can make is the order in which you will present your content. Most people will map out their course structure using storyboarding templates and tools, a great time-saving technique that should be done before any elearning development begins. However, there is often one component that is overlooked, and that’s the timing of information delivery.
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The Logical Blog by IconLogic
NOVEMBER 3, 2013
'by Jennie Ruby. When you make people your subjects, you instantly raise the readability and interest level of your sentences. People are interested in other people and what they are doing. And even more than that, people are interested in things that involve them personally. So rather than placing other things in the subject role of your sentences, try to more often put people, groups, or organizations at the start of your sentences.
KnowledgeStar
NOVEMBER 7, 2013
'To quote Mark Zuckerberg: "I want to stress the importance of being young and technical," Facebook''s CEO told a Y Combinator Startup event at Stanford University. “Young people are just smarter. Why are most chess masters under 30? I don''t know. Young people just have simpler lives. We may not own a car. We may not have family. Simplicity in life allows you to focus on what''s important.".
Learning Visions
NOVEMBER 7, 2013
'Join us in New York on December 5 for an insightful networking event. I''ll be there and hope you will, too! Here''s the details: Kineo, a global leader in innovative learning solutions, will be hosting an exclusive ''Konnect'' leadership event in New York on Thursday, December 5th. The event presents an opportunity to tap into 10 new trends shaping the learning and technology landscape, and network with learning leaders.
LearnDash
NOVEMBER 5, 2013
'I have often written in the past about the strengths of using an elearning model, such as ADDIE , for course design, development, and delivery. I still happen to believe that ADDIE (or derivatives of this framework) tend to capture the most under the instructional design umbrella, but that’s not to say there aren’t any flaws. As with any model out there, they should be modified depending on the context of the training material, audience, and client.
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Clark Quinn
NOVEMBER 4, 2013
'I have only recently upgraded to a phone with any meaningful voice capabilities, an iPhone with Siri in my particular case. And I really hadn’t put it to the test, but that changed this past weekend. I had a long solo drive home and time to think. When I headed out, I had some logistical details, so I asked Siri to call home. This I’d done before.
Kapp Notes
NOVEMBER 6, 2013
'Here is a great and wonderful story about kids helping other kids, it is great how they all rallied around the one player. Certainly a much better football story than the stupidity around Richie Incognito. Kids sometimes are wonderful just for their perspective on life. We can all learn a lesson from these football players.
Living in Learning
NOVEMBER 7, 2013
'STEP CHANGE is what we have left as an option when all the innovation that got us to where we are today has run its course. Sustained capability is the ultimate outcome we seek, and sustained capability is at the heart of a Performance Paradigm.
Moodle Journal
NOVEMBER 4, 2013
'A busy half tern for me last week as it turned out because I was scheduled to deliver training for Turnitin to staff on the coming Monday, which is today. There were some technical difficulties with getting the installation to actually work in our version of Moodle , but I am more than pleased to say that Turnitin were really helpful in getting over those problems.
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eLearning Brothers
NOVEMBER 5, 2013
'There are essential elements that every mobile learning game should have. Specifically, I found six that are a must when developing any learning game. No, I am not talking about developing the next Halo or World of Warcraft games but something any non-developer can use when they develop their own game. Here are the six elements every mobile learning game should have: 1.
Kapp Notes
NOVEMBER 6, 2013
'Recently I had the chance to do a presentation at the TGaS Advisors. Commercial Operations. Summit. Here are the slides. Articles. Here is some information on thinking like a game designer. Improve Training: Thinking Like a Game Designer. Here are some elements you can add to your training to elevate the level of engagement. Five Gaming Elements for Effective eLearning.
Knowledge Guru
NOVEMBER 6, 2013
'With more people using Knowledge Guru today than ever before, we’ve been hard at work creating resources to make the game creation process faster and easier. That’s why I’m pleased to announce the new Knowledge Guru Tutorial Library. We’ve taken every how-to resource we offer and consolidated them in one location. You’ll find the admin user guide, a sample design document, and even a Powerpoint template you can use to run a design meeting.
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