Association eLearning

APRIL 13, 2016

Competency-Based Learning: How to Bridge the Skills-Gap was originally published in the IACET blog as a guest post by Digitec President Jack McGrath. By providing competency-based learning and delivering this through an association.edu model, associations can address the skills-gap, while: – Supplying a skilled workforce to industry.

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Association eLearning

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Working in instructional design, I’ve had the privilege to learn a little bit about a lot of different fields. It can be easy to say “Let’s make some training about _,” but how accessible is it if the learners work in a kitchen, on a sales floor, or in a stock room? What comes naturally to some people is a struggle for others.

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Association eLearning

APRIL 1, 2016

Everyone wins when your organization creates and supports opportunities for Millennials to perpetually learn and absorb your organization’s culture. The use of gamification in training and other tailored learning tools are very familiar to the Millennial. What Millennials Want.

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Association eLearning

MARCH 1, 2018

Although gamification and game-based learning have been around for a few years, only recently are training departments beginning to take these learning and engagement methods seriously. The perception that playing games isn’t really training still lingers in the minds of the c-suite. Game-Based Learning.

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Association eLearning

JULY 12, 2017

In 2015, less than half (49%) of all learning was instructor-led in a classroom without a virtual learning component, marking a steady decline over the course of seven years according to the Association of Talent Development. The conversion of classroom training to virtual training is a growing trend that cannot be ignored.

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Association eLearning

MAY 28, 2015

Maybe your mind jumps to webinars or interactive courses in a Learning Management System (LMS). As the name suggests, they’re a blend of eLearning and face-to-face training. If you sign up for an in-person workshop but need to watch an online video that explains the basics before you attend, that’s an example of blended learning.

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Association eLearning

JUNE 25, 2015

Gamification and game-based learning (sometimes abbreviated GBL) are both hot topics and the terms are often used interchangeably. It is usually applied to content or training that already exists. Game-Based Learning, “A New Cake”. GBL is motivational too, but it focuses on how the training is organized and delivered.

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Association eLearning

OCTOBER 1, 2015

To put this into context, let’s take a broader look at how learning occurs. People sometimes think that the rate of learning (skill, knowledge, wisdom, etc.) They picture a line moving steadily upward as a person learns. Learning isn’t linear. Learning something new can be an intimidating process. is fairly linear.

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Association eLearning

APRIL 30, 2014

But with the growth of new learning technologies and with members facing more and more change and a need for continual learning, associations are missing out on an even bigger opportunity. To grow this opportunity, associations can learn from corporate training departments. Instructional models.

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Association eLearning

MARCH 19, 2015

Making your association’s learning contextual will not only help your members make sense of information, it will also help them remember it. It might seem straightforward, but you’d be surprised how often help or learning isn’t where it’s needed, when it’s needed. It’s a good way to get them actively involved in their learning.

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Association eLearning

APRIL 5, 2017

As the old adage goes, “to teach is to learn twice”, and mastery comes to those who apply what they’ve learned. So step one: we want the learner to take an active role in teaching the material that they’ve learned to someone who hasn’t learned it, which is perfect for scenario based learning.

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Association eLearning

JUNE 21, 2017

Disaster preparation and training often suffer from the same unfortunate flaw. Even the best designers and trainers will struggle to produce solid learning materials when there’s no time and, often, little to no budget. Align the learning objectives to organizational goals and learner needs.

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Association eLearning

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

a)Effective learning. b)Electronic learning. c)Everywhere learning. d)Estimated learning. Learning styles are __. a)only for in-person training. Answer Key: b) Electronic learning. Despite widespread continuing belief, learning styles don’t exist/work. How about something a bit more engaging?

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Association eLearning

MAY 31, 2017

Even though eLearning is not a new concept, those who favor ILT are not convinced that online training is effective at producing the desired outcomes. For others who see the convenience and cost effectiveness of online learning, there may still be some hesitance among the organization’s leadership. Multimedia.

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Association eLearning

DECEMBER 7, 2017

In 2015, less than half (49%) of all learning was instructor-led in a classroom without a virtual learning component, marking a steady decline over the course of seven years according to the Association of Talent Development. The conversion of classroom training to virtual training is a growing trend that cannot be ignored.

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Association eLearning

DECEMBER 13, 2017

The ability to learn while doing, virtually, is promising for millennials. Now continuing education and training providers are trying to motivate and engage millennial learners. Now continuing education and training providers are trying to motivate and engage millennial learners. Social Learning. Gamification.

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Association eLearning

DECEMBER 3, 2014

For example, you’ve likely seen Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Learning Content Management Systems (LCMS) discussed on various websites and company pages. An LMS manages people’s interactions with learning content. In short, it’s the learning delivery platform. Which is which and how do you know when to use them?

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Association eLearning

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

This training is a feeling-free zone. Your training has spoken. Couldn’t we put emotion back into training? Why is there so much training for robots out there? One of the main problems is that training is often long, dense, and dry. In summary, consider making your training emotion-friendly.

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Association eLearning

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Several of my colleagues have already written about learning styles being debunked and proven to be a myth. This post is about an alternate method, called multi-modal learning, which is not a myth. It can be easily confused with learning styles, so I feel that it deserves some clarification. What is Multi-Modal Learning?

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Association eLearning

MARCH 17, 2016

I recently attended the Training 2016 Conference and Expo as an exhibitor. I was able to talk with many training and development representatives from a wide variety of organizations about their LMS needs. Competency-Based Training Programs. Social Learning. What excites you?” billion business” this year.

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Association eLearning

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Apparently, Learning and Development (L&D) doesn’t require air to survive. Pushing courses out is one thing, having an effective learning and performance ecosystem is another matter entirely. Pushing courses out is one thing, having an effective learning and performance ecosystem is another matter entirely.

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Association eLearning

JANUARY 3, 2018

So, scouts have more say in their badges than working professionals have about their skills training. So, letting them have a say in what they’re doing lets them own their training. So, the organization ends up with “one size fits all” training. But learners often get assigned training that doesn’t fit with what they do.

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Association eLearning

APRIL 19, 2017

I don’t want to sound like a traitor to my industry, but learning and development, training, learning management, whatever you want to call it, is so complicated! He’s going on a journey, a learning journey. Answering questions like these provides the directions for learning journeys. That’s great!

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Association eLearning

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Last year, the Learning Escape Room was one of the most popular features of the Masie Center’s Learning 2016 conference. It was my first experience with an escape room and I was delighted to hear that it was coming back for Learning 2017. The introduction of the Learning Escape Room attracted a lot of attention.

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Association eLearning

MAY 11, 2016

If you’re new to eLearning or online training, it can seem like you’re wading through alphabet soup with all the various anagrams and terminology used in this industry. eLearning -Also referred to as internet-based learning, web-based learning, and online learning is any training or education delivered via computer.

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Association eLearning

MARCH 22, 2017

Some time ago, a colleague of mine wrote a blog called Learning Myths: Debunked , in which he stated that learning styles is a myth. Having obtained a degree in Elementary Education, I was shocked and still skeptical that learning styles was indeed a myth. But how did colleges and countless academic resources get it so wrong?

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Association eLearning

MARCH 8, 2017

One of the biggest differences is that eLearning tends to literally spell out what’s going to happen next, often with a learning objectives screen. Learning objectives are like plot points. I guess you could consider this “Advanced” learning objective considerations. In entertainment, that would be considered “spoilers.”

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Association eLearning

JANUARY 4, 2017

Whether you’re trying to get your employees to take mandatory training, or you’re an association marketing your continuing education courses to members and prospective members, you can use nostalgia to help excite your learners about what you’re offering. Can you draw upon their positive experiences with learning from childhood?

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Association eLearning

JUNE 28, 2017

But you’re welcome to stay and see what I consider to be learning development’s “feedback funnel.”. There are few things as frustrating to a learning and development (L&D) team as hearing, “We’ve got a global change” when a project is in final review. If you’re looking for that I’m afraid you’ve come to the wrong place.

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Association eLearning

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

Transitions create flow and help connect the objectives in your learning. And that’s the point of learning. Have you ever sat through eLearning where content just kept hitting you over the head with disconnected points like an annoying cowbell? The chorus in a great song provides a transition between the verses. Share this on Facebook.

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Association eLearning

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

What about making sure learning objectives were met? mLearning is mobile learning , which gives your learner the ability to take their training on the go. mLearning is mobile learning , which gives your learner the ability to take their training on the go. Learning Paths. Collaborative and Social Learning.

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Association eLearning

JANUARY 25, 2017

As proof we learned something, we filled out a work book for each section and signed it at the end to demonstrate that we’d completed the training. If that doesn’t help make the business case for online training, then let’s delve deeper into the reasons why your organization needs to implement eLearning. I remember nothing.

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Association eLearning

MARCH 15, 2017

And it may help explain why training, especially self-paced eLearning, is often considered dull. Curiosity, anticipation, suspense, and the like all go back to the concept of bringing emotion into training. But, like anything in training, it should only be used when it’s appropriate and beneficial. It’s natural.

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Association eLearning

AUGUST 16, 2017

Enter customization in the form of learning paths or journeys. What are learning paths? Learning paths are a learnercentric eLearning approach that emphasizes the learner’s goals and objectives, as well as preferences. Making learning more personalized adds motivation and incentive for learners. How do they work?

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Association eLearning

JUNE 9, 2016

ADDIE- The ADDIE model is a process used by instructional designers and training developers offering guidelines for creating effective training. In the first phase, analysis, the problem is defined, the learning goals are established, and the learners preexisting skills are identified. Essentially this is the strategy phase.

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Association eLearning

JUNE 22, 2016

And it dawned upon me that the franchise is a surprisingly good metaphor for gamified learning. Let’s see what we have in our training toolbox. In the real world, you don’t want to give the wrong training to the wrong learners. In the real world, you don’t want to give the wrong training to the wrong learners.

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Association eLearning

JANUARY 28, 2016

For instance, your association’s members will probably forget most of what they learn from your educational offerings within a week or so. What people learn in training is more important than recalling their second grade teacher’s name. For multi-part training, make sure each part builds on the earlier ones.

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