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JUNE 1, 2017

The online courses were tedious (literally a recorded PowerPoint presentation). 71% of students believe that online learning provides increased flexibility to take classes (and for the ‘me’ generation, that is a big deal). The technology was clunky and expensive (the LMS was around $30,000 per year).

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DECEMBER 31, 2013

The last version from 2009 was littered with bugs and was built originally off of an older version of Microsoft PowerPoint. Speaking of which, another major development of 2013 was the release of the eagerly awaited new version of Articulate Studio. Most importantly, it carries with it Tin Can API support. Movers & Shakers.

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APRIL 12, 2018

Learners lose interest when an entire course is nothing but PowerPoint videos. The more immediate feedback you can provide, the better your learner will remember the lesson. It’s also a smart way to build a connection with your learners and provide some practical advice that will help them put their newfound knowledge to use.

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MAY 5, 2013

One of the realities in training design, build, and delivery is the reliance on subject matter experts (or SMEs) to help provide relevant content for the courses. Many disinterested cynics believe that “training folks” just update PowerPoint slides all day, so make it a point to cross their path as much as possible.

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MAY 8, 2013

Break up the lesson naturally; supplement with a PowerPoint, funny cartoon, video, or something else. We are experienced in setting up learning management systems, and would be more than happy to provide you guidance along the way. Speaking of media, it’s a good idea to insert images, and graphs along with any text heavy lessons.

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APRIL 24, 2018

While new technology is slowly making its way into the classroom (most instructors use PowerPoint slides rather than chalkboards), other innovations have yet to find their place (laptops in lecture halls are still a distraction more than a learning aid). If you know how to use video calling, hosting a webinar is an easy next step.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

When fleshing out ideas for your webinar, choose something that ties in nicely with your course, and make sure that you provide information that is valuable. In addition, holding regular webinars can put you in touch with guest speakers that are willing to help add value to your community. What should you talk about?

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JUNE 24, 2021

Text formatting provides visual cues for your learners to aid them in memory recall. For instance, offering a brief lesson outline, or providing a numbered list of items to discuss, can give your learners something to reference later when they’re trying to remember that section of your course. Provide short, frequent quizzes.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Because of this, it’s a good idea to provide alternative ways for your learners to complete a lesson, if video isn’t an option. Finally, while you don’t need perfectly polished content at all times, you also want your content to be more engaging than you reading a powerpoint out loud. Keep the pacing tight and punchy.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Used well, they can engage learners, deliver concepts quickly, and provide helpful visualizations for complex tasks. Fifty minutes is far too long for almost any kind of instructional content, but videos that are too short can lead to a choppy learner experience, and may not provide enough time to achieve the depth learners are looking for.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Most people will be tempted to open up Microsoft PowerPoint and begin creating slides. For example, instead of PowerPoint, why not set-up a website instead? The infographic below, created by DailyGenius and LearnEgg provide some additional tips. There are other options for bringing offline content into an online form.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2016

In the past it wasn’t uncommon for an elearning module to simply have some generic text in a PowerPoint-type format. The infographic above (created by Extreme Networks based on their survey) provides an introduction to personalized learning. The expectations of elearning today have come a long way since it was first introduced.

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