Jane Hart

APRIL 27, 2012

Jay Cross, the author of the 2007 seminal book, Informal Learning, Rediscovering the Natural Pathways that Inspire Innovation and Performance , recently wrote a blog post in which he explained that although there has been a lot of talk about “informal learning” in the last five years, there has been very little action.

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Elucidat

APRIL 12, 2018

Their research suggests that the more information in various formats (text, audio, video, animation), the more the learner has to process. Make sure sound quality is good. Does it sound natural? The post 6 sound strategies for using audio in your elearning appeared first on Elucidat. Is audio right for your audience?

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Experiencing eLearning

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

That’s why most of the time, even if you have a content dump from a SME with a lot of great information in it, you still have to do a lot of work to turn that source content into a quality learning experience. Get specific about what the behavior is and what it looks or sounds like. They aren’t experts in learning.

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eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 17, 2021

Is the information/what it is – easily identifiable? The sound of silence, replaced with noisy cars and trucks. Browser click or quick click? Grid or Hierarchical look? UI/UX – Administration side. Does it look dated or not? Can an administrator find/locate what they need quickly? Is the design user-friendly or not?

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Learning System System Informal Metrics 105

Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 21, 2023

Any other information in the objective, such as the conditions for performance, don’t actually improve learning and may actually hinder it. Isn’t this “dumbing down” information? To me it sounds like dumbing down…” I don’t think it’s “dumbing down” information for our learners.

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Docebo

DECEMBER 8, 2015

That most organizations simply don’t have a mechanism in place for measuring the ROI of informal and social learning in the workplace is more than just a matter of being “behind the times.”. But when it comes to executing a learning strategy, many companies are still looking at their learning strategies upside-down.

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 2, 2024

“Use onscreen text without narration to present information that needs to be referenced over time, such as directions to complete a practice exercise.” Keywords: Keywords highlighting steps in a process or technical terms. Directions: Directions for practice exercises. Originally published 10/13/2015. Updated 12/28/2023.

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Matrix

MAY 13, 2021

I learned that it was crucial for a course creator to have lots of information and resources, but share just what learners needed to know. I’m sure none of this sounds like groundbreaking news. Figure in advance what (and how much) information you need. Beware of information crutches. So far, so good.

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E-Learning Provocateur

MAY 3, 2011

Recently Anne Marie blogged Location and Learning (which I have reproduced here) and she asked me whether or not I consider her central idea an example of an Informal Learning Environment (ILE). On the contrary, I believe formal and informal modes of delivery complement each other. Source: Location and Learning ].

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Learning Environment Environment Informal Learning Wiki 200

LearnDash

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

It uses a short-form video format with popular songs and sounds. Here are some ways to make your content more compelling (without learning the latest dance): Add filters Use trending music and sounds Add transitions and animations Put captions or text on screen You can also enhance your videos by speeding or slowing them down.

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Infopro Learning

JULY 3, 2023

So this all sounds pretty serious. When used appropriately, humor can convey messages more effectively, making information memorable and engaging. It creates a conducive environment for learning, as individuals are more likely to absorb information when it is presented in an enjoyable and entertaining manner.

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eLearning Industry

APRIL 28, 2019

Will their sensitive information be vulnerable? One of the top concerns organizations have about Learning Management Systems is data safety. Who will be able to access their valuable online training resources? In this article, I’ll highlight 8 LMS security features to keep the viruses, spam, and hackers at bay.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 14, 2021

If it sounds weird as you say it, that’s a good sign that it could use reworking. Show that you have tried to get the information you need in other ways, and resolved to send them an email because you could not figure out an answer to your query based on what’s freely available through other means. “I Do your research.

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Experiencing eLearning

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

You can use this list of questions to ask SMEs to gather the information you need to write branching scenarios. In one or two hours of interviewing a SME, you can gather a significant amount of important information. You need to continue to ask follow-up questions until you get more concrete information. Identify consequences.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 7, 2023

Next, you’ll examine samples to learn what makes writing sound “conversational” rather than stiff. First, you’ll practice creating relatable characters that share job roles and other qualities with your learners. You’ll explore resources for creating characters that reflect a diverse workforce.

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Spark Your Interest

APRIL 11, 2024

Provided the prompts include participants’ information, the AI tool can learn and adapt. For instance, the data they draw from may not be current, and you need to check the accuracy of any information. For example, asking it to provide a scenario that sounds correct but isn’t. Create content in a flash anywhere!

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The voices in the short samples sound very realistic; this could work for at least short narration. I like the differentiation here between “informational resources” and “educational resources.” Currently, you can use the free plan for short samples as long as you provide attribution.

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Degreed

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

And most of that on-the-job learning happens outside of training classes, in the job-related information you consume and tasks you complete each day. That’s a huge amount of informal learning over the course of a career. While the lack of formality and classroom hours sound great, there’s a problem.

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Trivantis

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

As instructional designers are pushed to create content faster and deadlines are moved up, the concept of creating courses at the speed of sound becomes more commonplace. Why not create a meeting template that addresses the basic information and asks the common questions? But how can you prevent a “course factory?” Resources: [link].

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Sound Quality Develop eLearning 40

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

OCTOBER 8, 2023

It turns out that that was bad information. There are two copyrights in a sound recording … one for the author and another for the recording artist/producer. If the author’s rights have expired, you may still need clearance for the sound recording if it is still under copyright.

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E-learning Uncovered

APRIL 12, 2017

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Docebo

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Customer education refers to the process of providing information, resources, and training to customers to help them realize the full value of your products or services. If you think this sounds incredibly important and useful, congrats! You’re absolutely right. It’s a win-win situation.

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LearnDash

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Pavlov conditioned dogs to salivate at the sound of a bell, while Skinner experimented with schedules of reinforcement, such as continuous or intermittent.). Much of cognitive learning theory focuses on the mechanics of memory and the mapping of new information to preexisting mental schema. Individuals are complex.

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Roundtable Learning

MARCH 22, 2024

Ultimately, this means removing heavy text, excessive voiceovers/narration, or legal information to benefit the user experience. Spatial Audio and Sound Effects Sound effects help shape immersive experiences to invoke realism, guide learners with audio cues, and improve situational awareness.

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Learning Rebels

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Sound familiar? There are times when it’s necessary to keep information within the group, but for the most part, a sharing organization is a bedrock of success. Transparency: Is the organization transparent with information? Fear of being caught up in group think. Here’s the thing about barriers. Stay rebellious!

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Arlo Training & Events Software

MARCH 24, 2024

How you accomplish that change comes from sound instructional design, very well trained and qualified facilitators, and post-training reinforcement. Ebbinghaus’s study also showed that reviewing information soon after the original learning can improve retention. Says Scott.

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Learning Rebels

MARCH 19, 2020

Do you need to create a virtual learning program, or is this a simple webinar containing information and knowledge? Most errors stem from sound/video problems and connectivity/access errors. The facilitator and/or producer must have the contact information of the technical person who is on-call during the session.

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Joitske Hulsebosch eLearning

JANUARY 17, 2016

It all sound rather technical. The teacher may use this information to adapt his class teachings. Especially if you have the ambition to monitor both formal and informal activities of employees it might be useful. It was written on the basis of a session with Ben Betts organized by MOOCfactory called 'Meeting more minds'.

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Upside Learning

JULY 17, 2023

Performance support is really about two things: the right information, at the right time. While this sounds simple, the details can be difficult. How do you make information available at the right time? Also, what is the right information at this time? There’s also the issue of the content.

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Learning Rebels

AUGUST 26, 2021

However, when you put it that way, it all sounds very… well, dull and officious. Does this onboarding process sound familiar? Here’s some more information about onboarding that will be of interest: OC Tanner reports that without a strong onboarding program, 20% of turnover happens in the first 45 days.

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Joitske Hulsebosch eLearning

MAY 30, 2022

In one hybrid session, I was so busy getting everything right that I couldn't chat informally with the participants before the start of the session. Perhaps the sound not 100%. Is the sound still good? You want to use the chat but that produces a ping sound, annoying people. You are also highly dependent on technology.

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LearnDash

MARCH 3, 2020

Done correctly, videos can make information easy to explain in a short amount of time. Not only does your brain process visuals more quickly than text information, but nearly 90% of information transmitted to the brain is also visual. Motion and sound are two concepts that the human mind is hardwired to pay attention to.

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learnWorlds

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Imagine an online music library where you can find everything from cinematic sound effects to indie and spiritual music and from jingles to entire playlists. The site currently hosts more than 600,000 tracks and sounds, all of which you can find by browsing through more than 40 categories of music and sounds.

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Upside Learning

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Informal language is better for learning anyway, but it’s particularly important that dialog sound natural. Learners quickly recognize implausible situations, and their subsequent effort at making appropriate choices diminishes. Keep it real! The same holds true with dialog.

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Learnnovators

JUNE 7, 2023

However, a recent job posting for an instructional designer that caught my attention read something on the lines of: Has the ability to create instructional materials that follow sound instructional design principles and learning theories. Demonstrates proficiency in learning and adapting to new software applications and technologies.

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eLearning Industry

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Above all, an employee training manual needs to be practical: both informative and easy to browse. If “practical” sounds boring, you’re about to change your mind. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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LearnDash

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Helpful tip : ask a friend in your target audience if your headline sounds appealing to them. How is the information going to be presented? While this sounds straightforward, there are a couple mistakes we see people make often. You don’t want to make it sound like a robot wrote your bio!

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