Integrated Learnings

DECEMBER 5, 2012

It is something to prepare for and something to learn from. “to boost my performance and become more valuable to my team” Recently while playing one of these multiplayer video games it occurred to me that I learn the game for the same reasons I learn at work--to boost my performance and become more valuable to my team. . “to

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Integrated Learnings

JANUARY 9, 2013

There are common temptations that instructional designers and e-learning developers succumb to. Let's look at a few of the more common temptations lurking out there to torment those who partake in e-learning courses. Consider that e-learning is usually taken by the same people that would be in a face-to-face classroom.

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Integrated Learnings

MARCH 23, 2011

I have worked in a learning environment for just over 10 years – not a very long time when you think about the grand scheme of things. There have been many leaps forward in technology for learning in the past 10 years. What does all of this mean to learning? But guess what?

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Integrated Learnings

OCTOBER 10, 2012

But do you know when to hire an e-learning developer? First, let's look at an e-learning developer. An e-learning developer will have the following abilities: Knowledge of how to use an e-learning development tools such as Adobe Captivate, Lectora, or Articulate. Basic knowledge of e-learning deployment options.

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Integrated Learnings

MARCH 2, 2011

Whether you’re in school or a professional on the job, learning something new can be challenging. At any age, learning stretches the brain just as much as exercising stretches the muscles. Motivation to learn. When you set out to learn something new, what motivates you to even try? ©Integrated Learning Services, Inc.

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Integrated Learnings

JULY 16, 2013

Let''s face it, most requests for e-learning are vague at best. The client wants an e-learning about a particular topic, they put some PowerPoint slides together with lots of words and bullets (and no graphics!) and say "turn this into e-learning." E-learning. The client is relying on you to be the e-learning expert.

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Integrated Learnings

FEBRUARY 19, 2012

This computer, known as WOPR , plays the game Global Thermonuclear War continuously so that it can learn the best way to win (should the Russians attack). A page by page learning activity may not have been able to address the complexity of these emotions. The WOPR computer had the ability to learn from many different games.

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Integrated Learnings

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

We started the Integrated Learnings: eLearning blog last year with the idea of writing simple, but informative, posts about eLearning design and development. Our topics rotate between learning theory refreshers and step-by-step techniques for popular eLearning authoring tools (Lectora, Captivate, Articulate, and others).

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Integrated Learnings

APRIL 25, 2010

Many learning management systems provide a way to administer surveys. You can learn how to create a Google Survey in Google Docs Help section (creating forms from spreadsheets) or simply search for "How to create a Google Survey". The Integrated Learnings: eLearning blog is brought to you by Integrated Learning Services.

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Integrated Learnings

JULY 25, 2009

They've identified 'Five Moments of Learning Need' and matched these needs to their most effective delivery method. Gottfredson’s ' Five Moments of Learning Need '. Note that only Needs 1 and 2 ("when learning for the first time" and "when learning more") require training. We hope you found this post helpful.

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Integrated Learnings

JANUARY 26, 2010

We know that we should start with something that grabs the learner's attention, but many eLearning courses I've seen begin with a list of learning objectives or a very general introductory paragraph (which isn't very exciting to most learners). The Integrated Learnings: eLearning blog is brought to you by Integrated Learning Services.

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Integrated Learnings

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Some people seize every professional development opportunity possible and are always eager to learn something new. Clearly, we should do something to overcome these gripes and motivate people to learn. But how do you motivate people to learn? We all know that attitudes toward training vary greatly in the workplace.

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Integrated Learnings

DECEMBER 21, 2009

However, with the right set of instructions and proper organization, YouTube can be a great environment for learning. Let's look at three benefits to using YouTube as an e-learning distribution tool. Learn more at [link]. Learn more at [link]. Learn more at [link]. 1) YouTube takes your training to the Web.

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Integrated Learnings

NOVEMBER 27, 2009

I took a course on learning styles a few years ago. The instructor pointed out that training practitioners tend to design instruction that caters to their own dominant learning styles. Learning styles have to do with how people perceive and process new information. Learning Modality + Definition. By Shelley A.

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Integrated Learnings

DECEMBER 8, 2009

I think we've all heard the buzz about social and collaborative learning. Based on their research, Bersin & Associates suggests that "modern" corporate training organizations are transitioning to collaborative, talent-driven learning. technologies can enhance workplace learning. technologies can enhance workplace learning.

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Integrated Learnings

MAY 23, 2012

Journals and magazines about workplace learning, performance improvement, and related fields. Examples of journals that are especially relevant for those of us in training include Performance Improvement Quarterly , Journal of Workplace Learning , and Human Resource Development Quarterly. ©Integrated Learning Services, Inc.

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Integrated Learnings

MARCH 14, 2012

Technology is advancing, which affects where and how work is done, as well as “how, when, and where learning occurs.”. --8-- The article emphasizes the need for us to develop business acumen and follow business trends, so that we can ensure learning strategy aligns with organizational strategy. ©Integrated Learning Services, Inc.

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Integrated Learnings

AUGUST 30, 2012

Overall, I am very excited about learning more about this tool and using it in my eLearning “arsenal” of tools. ©Integrated Learning Services, Inc. This eLearning blog is brought to you by Integrated Learning Services , an eLearning design & development company. Conclusion.

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Integrated Learnings

MAY 15, 2013

A few years ago, I was a co-researcher on a study that investigated the factors that influence informal workplace learning. The literature on the subject frequently references learning from mistakes as a typical form of informal learning. So how can we leverage this natural way of learning in eLearning lessons?

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Integrated Learnings

DECEMBER 18, 2014

©Integrated Learning Services, Inc. This eLearning blog is brought to you by Integrated Learning Services , an eLearning design & development company. We hope you found this post helpful. You might also be interested in our page on Facebook or Twitter feed.

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Integrated Learnings

MARCH 25, 2013

Below is a QR code that you can scan to jump directly to the Integrated Learnings website. QR Codes and Learning So, what do these QR codes have to do with learning? There are numerous ways that Instructional Designers and Trainers can take advantage of QR codes to enhance learning. ©Integrated Learning Services, Inc.

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Integrated Learnings

APRIL 14, 2013

can help emotionally engage learners with the content, creating a motivational and memorable learning experience. The learner was then challenged to use the skills learned in training to protect the victims by preventing the theft from occurring. ©Integrated Learning Services, Inc. production.

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Integrated Learnings

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

There are several reasons it competes well when it comes to corporate learning. For all these reasons, Adobe connect can be used to do a variety of sharing and learning tasks online. Colloborative Learning. These could be simulations, games, or self-paced e-learning modules. ©Integrated Learning Services, Inc.

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Integrated Learnings

APRIL 15, 2012

So how do we go about ensuring that managers reinforce and support their direct reports in what they learned through the training event, whether it be eLearning or classroom? We want them to be coaching their direct reports on how they can implement the new skills that they learned in our programs. ©Integrated Learning Services, Inc.

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Integrated Learnings

JUNE 1, 2014

Have you enhanced a learning experience with games? ©Integrated Learning Services, Inc. This eLearning blog is brought to you by Integrated Learning Services , an eLearning design & development company. If so, how? What were the performance and instructional needs? How was a game able to help you meet those needs?

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Integrated Learnings

JANUARY 11, 2012

The intent is for learners to learn entirely by doing , in the context of a fun game. For me, pondering that question reinforced the brilliance of using game for learning – games address most of the instructional events inherently. Every game has an objective, regardless of whether it’s designed for learning.

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Integrated Learnings

AUGUST 6, 2013

If you haven’t encountered it lately, it’s possible you’ve forgotten about the recency theory of learning. You might end an eLearning lesson with a slide that prompts learners to rate their level of confidence in applying newly learned knowledge to their jobs. ©Integrated Learning Services, Inc. By Shelley A. Confidence check.

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Integrated Learnings

OCTOBER 26, 2011

I recently had the privilege to attend a two-day workshop conducted by Dave Meier , the author of “ The Accelerated Learning Handbook.” Mr. Meier challenged us to always focus our material on how the learner can build his or her own learning. Mr. Meier explained that previous learning environments reflected a linear mindset.

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Integrated Learnings

AUGUST 3, 2011

He told me about some of the advice he found on the web about coaching, and I realized that much of what he learned can be applied to coaching in eLearning as well. That way, the mistake results in reflective learning, rather than just another guess to get through the activity. ©Integrated Learning Services, Inc.

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Integrated Learnings

MAY 18, 2011

Recently, there has been a lot of buzz around Mobile Learning, or mLearning for short, and how it is changing the face of learning in organizations. You can read more about this exciting trend in Jay Lambert’s post, More on Mobile Learning Trends. The possibilities for learning are endless, given the right environment.

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Integrated Learnings

MAY 30, 2012

Part of the foundation of learning psychology , schema theory suggests that memory consists of interrelated networks of knowledge, or mental models. The more firmly we can integrate newly learned knowledge with our existing mental models, the more likely we are to be able to recall that knowledge later. Emmott, C., & Schema theory.

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Integrated Learnings

APRIL 25, 2012

For those in the midst of learning something new, a good night’s sleep can be especially beneficial. Over the past several years, sleep researchers and neuroscientists have studied a process called memory consolidation, in which our brains integrate newly learned knowledge into long-term memory. ©Integrated Learning Services, Inc.

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Integrated Learnings

APRIL 6, 2010

present content in context, and increase learning retention. Serve as the foundation for problem-centered or discovery learning. According to most sources, the basic elements a story should include are: Setting Characters Event Development (actions and consequences) Climax (lesson learned or problem solved) Ending.

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Integrated Learnings

JULY 27, 2011

Often, courses end by restating the objectives and reminding people what they learned about (I know I’ve done this). Pose questions to prompt learners to summarize learnings from the lesson. ©Integrated Learning Services, Inc. How can we apply this principle to improve eLearning effectiveness? Debriefing discussion.

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Integrated Learnings

JUNE 27, 2012

Each chapter begins with a concise list of what you will learn about. The book's friendly voice helps create a feeling of learning from a personable instructor. That means less re-reading to comprehend a sentence and more time spent learning. ©Integrated Learning Services, Inc. Modular chapters. Conversational tone.

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Integrated Learnings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

However, scenarios benefit learning in so many ways, it’s hard to justify spending time picking out Clip Art to decorate slides rather than writing even a few simple scenarios. ©Integrated Learning Services, Inc. This eLearning blog is brought to you by Integrated Learning Services , an eLearning design & development company.

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Integrated Learnings

JUNE 17, 2012

The research that Bob Mosher and Conrad Gottfredson synthesized into the five moments of learning need reminds us of how useful performance support (like a job aid) is at the moment that someone needs to apply knowledge. It's consistent with how we learn. ©Integrated Learning Services, Inc. It avoids duplicating content.

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