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Two Tips for Writing Dialogue (With Examples!)

Experiencing eLearning

Follow these tips for writing dialogue that feels realistic to your learners and holds their attention. Before: Example without contractions Read this example aloud. After: Example with contractions Now, read this version aloud. Before: Example of telling In this example, you get a quick description of the characters.

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My Top Blog Posts of 2022

Experiencing eLearning

My post on topics for portfolio samples was viewed over 8,500 times so far this year. 30+ Ideas for eLearning Portfolio Samples. Need more samples in your portfolio? Use this list of 30+ elearning portfolio sample ideas for inspiration. Clearly, many people worked on their portfolio this year!

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Learner Engagement – Ideas For Improving Emotional Engagement In Your Courses

Learnnovators

In a previous article , I talked about the different types of learner engagement that there are, and what each one entails. I previously wrote in detail about generating killer WIIFMs that will make learners want to take your course. In short, a good WIIFM convinces learners that the course is worth their time and attention.

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AI Image and Video Tools and Tips: ID Links 9/5/23

Experiencing eLearning

This post includes links on AI image and video tools and tips, pricing elearning and ILT development, and how to grab the attention of learners. For example, include in the prompt “a sign that says “Elearning Development,” and that exact text will appear in your image. I share these links periodically here on my blog.

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The Future of eLearning in 2022: A Sensitive Eye for Authentic Translation and Localization

Speaker: Chris Paxton McMillin, President of D3 Training Solutions

For example, even a simple phrase like “got milk” translates to “are you lactating” in Mexico. People prefer to learn in their native language, so localizing eLearning helps engage learners and gives them that much-needed sense of inclusion. Can you imagine what a straight translation might do to your course?

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LEARNER ENGAGEMENT – IT’S NOT WHAT YOU THINK

Learnnovators

I’ve always been fascinated with the idea of learner engagement. Because it’s engagement that opens up the gates to learner involvement in the course. But unfortunately today, the term learner engagement gets bandied about meaninglessly. So, here I am with a clarification, and an example. And rightly so. Maybe they are.

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Learner Engagement: Behavioral, Cognitive, & Affective

Experiencing eLearning

We’re all looking to improve our “learner engagement,” right? ” This dimension of learner engagement deals with people’s emotional responses to learning. Affordances of using mobile technology to support experience-sampling method in examining college students engagement. Behavioral engagement.

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Authentic eLearning Localization: Challenges and Best Practices

Speaker: Chris Paxton McMillin, President of D3 Training Solutions

For example, even a simple phrase like “got milk?” People prefer to learn in their native language, so localizing eLearning helps truly engage learners and gives them that much-needed sense of inclusion. translates to “are you lactating?” Can you imagine what a straight translation might do to your course? and over 6.7 and over 6.7

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Revitalizing Dry Content: A Lesson in Engagement

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

You’re determined to create something more engaging than the same old course that learners quickly click through, but how do you take this “boring” content and create something relevant and engaging? You’ve been given a pile of dry content and asked to create a compelling eLearning course.

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The Key to Getting the Best Out of Video-Based Practice & Coaching

Speaker: Micah Eppler, Account Executive for Rehearsal of eLearning Brothers

From sales pitches to soft skills, learners are becoming top performers by applying and validating knowledge transfer using the unique benefits of video. Join Micah Eppler from eLearning Brothers to see hands-on examples of how organizations are transforming outcomes with these video-based training strategies.

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Create Engaging Scenario-Based Training on ANY Budget

Speaker: Tim Buteyn - President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions, Inc.

This means that not only are learners bored, but they aren’t truly learning either. We'll explore how to optimize learner engagement by adding scenarios to your training, regardless of your budget. We'll explore how to optimize learner engagement by adding scenarios to your training, regardless of your budget.

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Agile Microlearning Explained

Learner engagement and retention doesn’t have to be a mystery. Cognitive science theories already supply the answers. Learn how OttoLearn packages them into a single platform you can use to deliver microlearning based reinforcement training, and go beyond completions to focus on outcomes.

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Developing a Results Driven Curriculum

A well-designed learning curriculum develops and nurtures skills needed to achieve organizational and business goals with the most effective and engaging set of experiences. This ebook outlines 5 critical steps to develop learning solutions that will help you achieve the most ambitious objectives.

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12 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Authoring Tool

Knowing what you need from an eLearning authoring tool can be hard, especially when there are so many options on the market. gomo’s new ebook aims to save you time and hassle by identifying 12 must-have authoring tool features.