The State of Learning Technology in 2021
eLearning Brothers
JULY 8, 2021
Earlier this year, we participated in a research-gathering project with HR.com’s HR Research Institute. The focus was on learner experience, engagement, and solutions.
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Creating Meaningful and Award-Winning Learning for the Columbia Center for Eating Disorders
eLearning Brothers
MARCH 30, 2022
We were excited to work with the Columbia Center for Eating Disorders, an internationally recognized program committed to the research and treatment of eating disorders. Our custom eLearning development team loves partnering with organizations of all sizes to create meaningful learning content that educates and drives behavior change.
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Creating Meaningful and Award-Winning Learning for the Columbia Center for Eating Disorders
eLearning Brothers
MARCH 30, 2022
We were excited to work with the Columbia Center for Eating Disorders, an internationally recognized program committed to the research and treatment of eating disorders. Our custom eLearning development team loves partnering with organizations of all sizes to create meaningful learning content that educates and drives behavior change.
An Introduction to Microlearning
eLearning Brothers
APRIL 14, 2022
According to new research from Microsoft, the average attention span is now eight seconds —for reference, a goldfish starts to lose focus after nine seconds. Only ten years ago, the average attention span for a human was 12 minutes. There’s a myriad of reasons that our concentration range is shrinking but the biggest one—the internet.
An Introduction to Microlearning
eLearning Brothers
APRIL 14, 2022
According to new research from Microsoft, the average attention span is now eight seconds —for reference, a goldfish starts to lose focus after nine seconds. Only ten years ago, the average attention span for a human was 12 minutes. There’s a myriad of reasons that our concentration range is shrinking but the biggest one—the internet.
7 Practical Guidelines From Cognitive Science for eLearning
eLearning Brothers
JUNE 20, 2018
When I’ve attended eLearning conferences and workshops, one thing I’ve noticed is that instructional designers are always hungry for more research and knowledge on how people learn and what they can do to help them learn better. In this session, you will learn… Seven research-based guidelines for learning experience design.
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Build on the 4 Pillars of Onboarding – 2. Career
eLearning Brothers
DECEMBER 15, 2020
According to research done by IBM, new hires are 30 times more likely to consider leaving a company if they don’t believe they can achieve their goals at that organization.
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Webinar: Finding Your Happy During Work, a Pandemic & the Holidays!
eLearning Brothers
DECEMBER 22, 2020
Research has shown that employee happiness improves the bottom line, but how can you help your employees find more joy right now? Between work deadlines, the pandemic, and the holiday season, we’re all in need of some tips for finding happiness right now.
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How to Select the Right Authoring Tool - Part 6
eLearning Brothers
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
The eBook covers 6 different questions to ask as you’re researching eLearning tools. No one wants buyer’s remorse about their authoring tool. That’s why we created an eBook that helps you select the right authoring tool. We explain why each feature matters and include comparisons between some of the major authoring tools.
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Webinar: The New World of 'Live' Events - Learning in a Pandemic with VR
eLearning Brothers
AUGUST 31, 2020
When the coronavirus pandemic forced the Center for Information & Study on Clinical Research Participation (CISCRP) to cancel their live health fair in Chicago, they looked for a virtual reality solution. Do you depend on live events to deliver valuable learning experiences?
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Stay Cyber Safe: Data Privacy Courses
eLearning Brothers
APRIL 2, 2020
At the end of 2019, the Pew Research Center released a report detailing how Americans feel about the privacy of their personal information and data. The cliff notes version? Not good.
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eLearning Brothers Again Wins Gold from Brandon Hall Group
eLearning Brothers
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
With more than 10,000 clients globally and 25 years of delivering world-class research and advisory services, Brandon Hall Group is focused on developing research that drives performance in emerging and large organizations and provides strategic insights for executives and practitioners responsible for growth and business results.
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Learning Management Systems: Why You Need One
eLearning Brothers
APRIL 20, 2016
Do your research and test drive some models to choose the right LMS for your business. Suddenly, thanks to the LMS records, his claims no longer hold the power they once did. Now that you understand a few of the reasons why you might need an LMS, don’t purchase the first one you find.
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Maximize Your Professional Development with Industry Memberships
eLearning Brothers
MAY 22, 2017
They do this mainly by providing information in the form of research, webinars, conferences, and even educational programs online, on demand and face-to-face. Research Whitepapers: Statistical data that will help you back up presentations with real-life research.
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109 Tinder for Outsourcing Vendors
eLearning Brothers
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
I’ve had a chance to research this topic. I leveraged a combination of crowdsourcing with my industry colleagues and CLOs, as well as formal surveys with the help of a leading learning industry research organization. So, your last question should be to find out if they are researching, writing, and presenting at industry conferences.
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Three Secrets to Memorable eLearning Experiences
eLearning Brothers
FEBRUARY 9, 2016
Research eLearning programs online to find examples of great eLearning interfaces. The immersive environment will help learners relate the device to real-world application. Begin thinking about graphics that will help you bring your vision to fruition. Use your surroundings as inspiration for themes. Plan your Activities/Interactions.
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Developer Diaries: A Healthier Developer
eLearning Brothers
APRIL 29, 2016
I was surprised at this information when researching standing desk benefits, but I was mostly in it for calorie burn. According to the New York Times : A study reveals that men who sit six hours or more a day have an overall death rate that’s 20% higher than men who sit for three hours or less. For women, it’s 40%.
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70 The Basics of eLearning Themes
eLearning Brothers
JANUARY 20, 2014
2 Research, Ask Questions. After you have written down those words, pick a few to research. After you have done the research, start sketching. But you can also research UI styles this way as well. forest, plains, water hose, etc…. #2 Get images to look at. Look at magazines, movies, TV and other media.
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Webinar: The Hard Value of Soft Skills Training
eLearning Brothers
MARCH 30, 2018
She shared research and studies done on the importance and benefits of soft skills training. Senior Product Manager Chris Willis revealed some of the strategies training organizations use to make a business case for the hard value of soft skills training.
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9 Google Search Hacks to Make eLearning Development A Whole Lot Easier
eLearning Brothers
JANUARY 28, 2015
After researching this topic, I found that no matter how much you think you know about Google, you don’t know anything about Google. This post will go over how to find the eLearning problems with Google search. You can trying apply these tips to whatever information you are using, this is not just for eLearning.
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eLearning Art and Design Tips for the Non-Designer (Part 1)
eLearning Brothers
SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
If a trusted designer isn’t available, do a little research into your company or your client’s visual branding. That research alone can go a long way. Use Available Resources. When in doubt with design, try consulting with a fellow designer. Is Breaking eLearning Art and Design Rules Okay? I get this question from new designers.
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3 New Common Craft Instructional Videos
eLearning Brothers
MARCH 14, 2016
A good presenter should be able to get their thoughts and research all out on the table and mix and match until text, images, and speech combine for truly stellar presentation. As long as people need to research, we will always need well-sourced repositories for information. Click on the image to view the video in the library!
Top 5 Benefits of Using a Learning Management System
eLearning Brothers
DECEMBER 29, 2014
Guest Post Written by David Miller, an educational researcher who has several years of experience in the field of teaching, online testing, and training. Currently, he is pursuing research in online knowledgebase software and is also a contributing author with ProProfs.
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155 HCD Meets ID: Part 2- Developing Learner Empathy
eLearning Brothers
JULY 25, 2018
There are three process and tools that assist us in doing so: Learner research. Learner Research: AKA Professional People Watching. For this post, I’d like to focus on the core of how to achieve this—developing empathy for our users. Learner personas. Empathy mapping. Let’s take a look at each of these.
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Mother Knows Best: 3 eLearning Lessons Your Mother Taught You
eLearning Brothers
MAY 12, 2017
If a large group of eLearning experts are chasing a certain gimmick that the research just doesn’t support, you don’t have to follow the pack. . “If everyone else jumped off a cliff, would you do it too?” ” You can’t be afraid to get creative and try something new.
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Big Brained: Smart Ways to Look at eLearning Development
eLearning Brothers
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
Carmen Simon is a cognitive scientist who has spent the past decade researching what makes content memorable. We’re excited to bring you two guest presenters who use their unique backgrounds and skills to help people get better eLearning content—Carmen Simon and Ivan Bigney.
3 Brilliant Common Craft Instructional Videos
eLearning Brothers
MARCH 17, 2017
This handy video teaches just that, and it can make research—or even simple curiosities—a cinch. But many people don’t realize that they could be getting better and more precise results by including certain terms in their search query, or by phrasing it in a certain way. Podcasting.
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Learning and the Brain
eLearning Brothers
JULY 18, 2018
It was a really engaging webinar and helpful for instructional designers looking for more research-based techniques to try. She used the field of neuroscience to help us understand how people pay attention, remember content, and ultimately act on it. Today, we have our own in-house cognitive science expert, Marty Rosenheck!
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Grow Your eLearning Legacy with Professional Development
eLearning Brothers
MARCH 22, 2017
Choose between the Association for Talent Development Professional Plus Membership or the eLearning Guild Plus Package and you will gain benefits like: Industry-based Magazines and Research Reports. Webcasts, Online Summits and Events. Member Discounts to Conferences. 1-on-1 Mentoring.
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Personalizing eLearning
eLearning Brothers
APRIL 12, 2011
Clark and Mayer state, “Based on cognitive theory and research evidence, we recommend that you create elearning courses that include some spoken or printed text that is conversational rather than formal.&# According the research cited in the book the answer is Yes. Conversational tone would use “I, we, me, you, my…&#.
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7 eLearning and Ed Tech Trends You Must Try
eLearning Brothers
JUNE 4, 2015
Despite the fact many students go online to get education, they still have to deal with different research, reports, and other types of academic assignments. To provide you with resources for academic research; To discuss different educative topics with you, provide opposite views, statements, etc.; How can they help? Mobile Learning.
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70 The Benefits of a Gamified Socialized Learning Platform
eLearning Brothers
MARCH 21, 2018
LMS user research done by Capterra shows that gamification is the fourth most desired eLearning feature. Gamified socialized learning offers the dialogue of social media platforms with the engagement and real-life rewards of a game.
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What Social Selling Can Do for Your eLearning Business
eLearning Brothers
DECEMBER 9, 2015
According to IBM, 55% of all buyers do their research by using social networks. According to research data , 72.6% Researchers from the University of British Columbia have demonstrated that incidental similarities between a seller and buyer can be enough to establish a bond and increase the likelihood of a sales transaction.
Using Images and Audio in eLearning
eLearning Brothers
JANUARY 10, 2011
Six Principles of Effective e-Learning: What Works and Why ) Her research is from Richard Mayer. Ruth’s article sites research that shows an increase in learning of almost 89% in courses with images. Here are some thoughts that I had while reading Ruth Clark’s article in Learning Solutions Magazine. (
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3 Strategies for Infusing Cultural Authenticity in Your eLearning Experience
eLearning Brothers
DECEMBER 21, 2017
Research shows that not only can games and simulations immerse learners in deeper, more authentic experiences, they can also lead to strong behavioral changes.
A Recipe for Explaining eLearning During Thanksgiving
eLearning Brothers
NOVEMBER 26, 2014
As part of preparing this blog, we owe a pecan pie and my best harvest squash to Bersin, eLearning Magazine, and Kineo’s Steve Rayson for their industry research and illustration of eLearning’s current status. By the way, we’d love to hear how you explain your elearning job to friends and family.
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5 Things You Can Do to Boost Your Cultural Agility
eLearning Brothers
JANUARY 3, 2018
One of the easiest ways to understand other cultures is by researching them before interacting with them to increase your cultural intelligence. With a cultural framework in place, you can learn to leverage the similarities and differences across the cultures in a way that engages and immerses learners from a wide range of backgrounds.
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0 Exploring Careers through Storyline Templates
eLearning Brothers
DECEMBER 30, 2016
Call centers are huge part of modern business, used for customer service, sales, research, and much more. Our Storyline template library has a wealth of different careers represented, such as… Call Centers. Most companies of a certain size benefit by employing people to monitor their incoming and outgoing calls.
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5 Benefits of Automating Your eLearning Content Creation
eLearning Brothers
MAY 17, 2016
You’ve carried out tons of research, enough to feel like the content will be informative enough without overwhelming. Let us know in the comments below… Karen is a business & technology writer and researcher who has covered everything from mobile app reviews, to writing on B2B topics for the retail and manufacturing industries.
The 4 Cs to Designing Meaningful Scenarios, Part 1: Choices
eLearning Brothers
JUNE 27, 2017
If you aren’t sure what these items are, do your research with the audience, stakeholder, or SME. Choices that would be considered a good or “okay” move but are perhaps not optimal. Choices that represent the best way to handle the situation.
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More Than Just Fun & Games: How Gamification Works
eLearning Brothers
NOVEMBER 3, 2017
In addition to attracting new talent, developing strong leaders among your existing workforce is another critical need in today’s turbulent business landscape: leadership research and consulting firm Bersin by Deloitte shared data that nearly 90 percent of executives rated “strengthening the leadership pipeline” as an urgent issue.
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Preload Videos in Articulate
eLearning Brothers
OCTOBER 1, 2010
So after a bit of research I found a post on how to preload media files in Articulate. Awhile back I had some videos that were loading slowly in Articulate. Basically you create a.swf flash file with a list of files that you want to preload. You then insert the.swf in the logo panel. Pretty slick! Check it out. Games for Articulate.
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How to Make Sticky eLearning Content
eLearning Brothers
JANUARY 8, 2015
In an article in Learning Solutions Magazine , Art Kohn addresses this research from the angle of brain science. ” This research reminds me of a book I recommend reading called Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die , by Chip and Dan Heath. Dr. Henry Roediger is a leading researcher in memory.
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70 Setting the Standard for eLearning Assessments
eLearning Brothers
APRIL 10, 2018
Originally established in 1999 as Sloan Consortium, the Online Learning Consortium (OLC) also uses quality review scorecards that are grounded in research, best practices, and expert opinions to guide quality review processes. The Online Learning Consortium. These scorecards are focused on areas such as: Course overview and information.
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