e-Learning Academy

MARCH 4, 2011

Episode 9 e-learning tutorial explores the role of learning management systems (LMS) in managing e-learning courses. Commentary includes ROI and the future direction of LMS. This is part 2.

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e-Learning Academy

DECEMBER 1, 2012

Question from a client: How are e-learning courses tracked in a LMS? Simply put, for e-learning courses to track in a LMS both the LMS and the e-learning course must be compliant to a standard. The value of using a standard is that e-learning courses can [.].

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e-Learning Academy

FEBRUARY 5, 2011

Episode 8 e-learning tutorial explores the role of learning management systems (LMS) in organisations. Why not download this free e-learning training from iTunes Or read the Transcript Or watch the entire free e-learning tutorial series on our YouTube channel (episode 8 is embedded below).

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e-Learning Academy

APRIL 5, 2013

One of the main reasons for having a Learning Management System (LMS) is the reporting function. Reports are used to assess e-learning uptake, Return on investment (ROI) and to justify an LMS upgrade. Change management Learning Management Systems Organisational culture' Compulsory doesn’t mean [.].

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e-Learning Academy

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

Last month we ran a poll “What is your most difficult challenge when implementing a Learning Management System?”

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e-Learning Academy

APRIL 27, 2011

Episode 11 e-learning tutorial outlines some of the things to think about when implementing a learning management system. Why not download this free e-learning training from iTunes Or read the Transcript Or watch the entire free e-learning tutorial series on our YouTube channel (episode 11 is embedded below).

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e-Learning Academy

MARCH 23, 2012

Question from a client: We have a new Learning Management System (LMS). How can it help us to induct new people into the organisation? We need to think about what both the organisation and the new employee wants to achieve. A colleague of mine once said to me, in the first three weeks a [.].

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e-Learning Academy

JULY 28, 2012

Question from a client: We want to create 2 non-mandatory e-learning courses to train staff in a new HR procedure. The e-learning will be tracked on the LMS, because one day we may want to reference the historical completion data. Mandatory e-learning implies staff must complete it or there will [.].

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e-Learning Academy

OCTOBER 10, 2011

A question from a client in organisational learning: Do we need a LMS? The e-learning course or the LMS? Of course, the ideal is that your e-learning strategy encompasses the purchase, development and implementation of both. This is an interesting question. Which comes first?

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e-Learning Academy

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

The Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy has launched it’s 5th online course: Choosing and Implementing a LMS. Description: This course will help you to ensure that implementing a LMS into your organisation is the right thing to do.

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e-Learning Academy

JULY 9, 2011

Recently I have been supporting a client who has engaged a vendor to build a number of e-learning courses. Internally, my role is to test the courses on the corporate LMS prior to ‘go live’ The e-learning uninitiated may expect the courses to simply be published to the standards required of the LMS (AICC, SCORM 1.2

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e-Learning Academy

MAY 17, 2013

Video podcast 35 is the fourth in a series of five videos exploring the role of change management when implementing a learning technology strategy; such as e-learning courseware, a Learning Management System, webinar, social media or a video platform for performance support.

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e-Learning Academy

APRIL 19, 2013

Video podcast 34 is the third in a series of five videos exploring the role of change management when implementing a learning technology strategy; such as e-learning courseware, a Learning Management System, webinar, social media or a video platform for performance support.

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e-Learning Academy

OCTOBER 30, 2010

Many of our clients have embedded e-learning courses into the learning curriculum of their organisation. These may be bespoke e-learning (created for specific requirements) and/or a library of e-learning courses. These are usually delivered via a Learning Management System (LMS). No easy feat!

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e-Learning Academy

JUNE 15, 2013

Video podcast 36 is the fifth and final in a series of videos exploring the role of change management when implementing a learning technology strategy; such as e-learning courseware, a Learning Management System, webinar, social media or a video platform for performance support.

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e-Learning Academy

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

Video podcast 32 is the first of a series of five videos exploring the role of change management when implementing a learning technology strategy; such as e-learning courseware, a Learning Management System, webinar, social media or a video platform for performance support. Or read the transcript [.].

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e-Learning Academy

MARCH 22, 2013

Video podcast 33 is the second in a series of five videos exploring the role of change management when implementing a learning technology strategy; such as e-learning courseware, a Learning Management System, webinar, social media or a video platform for performance support.

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e-Learning Academy

JULY 23, 2010

I first began my e-learning development in 2002 at a Pharma company, where we purchased a Learning Management System, Content Development Server and began creating e-learning courseware for Induction and product training. We quickly [.].

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e-Learning Academy

FEBRUARY 9, 2013

Recently one of my colleagues, and a new LMS end user, had a confusing exchange. The end user was looking for an e-learning course on a topic that my colleague didn’t have available online. After some clever questioning, everyone began to realise the user’s perception of the LMS [.].

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e-Learning Academy

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

We’d be interested in your organisation perspective. Your selection is anonymous. Results will be published in October. JavaScript needs to be enabled for polling to work. Online Surveys by Constant Contact. Thank you for your participation.

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e-Learning Academy

SEPTEMBER 11, 2010

I’m often asked what e-learning authoring tool to buy. LMS standards requirements. Content type: Systems training requires screen capturing functions (e.g. Camtasia, Captivate), so as to demonstrate how a system works. There are many on the market, and it depends upon 1. content type 2.

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e-Learning Academy

APRIL 19, 2014

Many are motivated by automation and economies of scale, expecting the online learning solution to cost less than traditional learning delivery. But an investment of the following is required: A learning platform, such as a Learning Management System or Learning Portal. project management.

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e-Learning Academy

JANUARY 3, 2012

One of the challenges of having e-learning live on the LMS is course review and maintenance. The e-learning development is commonly centralised through the Learning and Development (L&D) e-learning team who may or [.]. I call this the “Sustain” phase of the ADDIES model.

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e-Learning Academy

NOVEMBER 27, 2010

Have you ever had to write an e-learning storyboard from instructor-led (ILT) notes and participant manuals. No matter how up-to-date and comprehensive these notes are, in many instances the learning design differences between face to face activities and a LMS-delivered e-learning course is vast.

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e-Learning Academy

AUGUST 18, 2010

Topics relate to organisational learning and technology, including e-learning, facilitated online communities, LMS, social media and performance support technologies. [.]. New episodes will be made available every 3-4 weeks (excluding Christmas period).

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e-Learning Academy

DECEMBER 18, 2010

Much of my work is supporting people involved in developing formal e-learning. Formal e-learning is characterised by measurable and specific learning objectives, tracked assessment pass mark and completion.

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e-Learning Academy

DECEMBER 16, 2011

What do we do about our existing flash-based e-learning? Question from a client: Our field teams have been given iPads. iPads don’t play Flash. I’m going to begin by professing I am not an expert on HTML5, but here’s what I’ve gleaned, and I’d love it if anyone can add to this post. When assessing [.].

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e-Learning Academy

JUNE 1, 2012

Podcast 24 is the second of a series of three tutorials exploring sociam media platforms for formal and informal social learning in organisations.

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e-Learning Academy

JUNE 30, 2012

Podcast 25 is the third of a series of three tutorials exploring social media platforms for formal and informal learning in organisations. Why not download this free e-learning training resource from iTunes. Or watch the entire free e-learning tutorial series on our YouTube Channel (Podcast 25 is imbedded below).

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e-Learning Academy

MAY 3, 2012

Podcast 23 is the first of a series of three tutorials exploring social media platforms for formal and informal social learning in organisations. Whay not download this free e-learning training resource from iTunes Or read the transcript Or watch the entire free [.].

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e-Learning Academy

JANUARY 13, 2012

Change management theory espouses ‘quick wins’ as a useful way to get staff onside to your new initiative. Organisational culture and change reminds us time and again that staff respond better to incremental change, and to having ownership or at least feedback opportunity to that which is happening to them.

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e-Learning Academy

OCTOBER 7, 2011

A question from a client in organisational learning: How long will it take to develop an e-learning course with an external e-learning developer? Well, my first reaction to this question is “how long is a piece of string?”, ”, but that’s not a very helpful response.

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e-Learning Academy

MAY 20, 2011

For some small organisations, the processes required to plan, implement and embed e-learning is new to them. I often see evidence of this at the start; the strategy document appears more like a wish list than a thought out statement of how e-learning will compliment the business strategy.

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e-Learning Academy

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

So, you’ve got approval to implement a LMS and provide e-learning courses to the business. What needs to be thought about to build internal e-learning skill? E-Learning course develpment is multidisciplinary. Congratulations!

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