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Watch and learn - why video learning works

Logicearth

Currently, my computer monitor is teetering upon a very large blue manual called ‘Configuring, Managing, and Maintaining Windows Server, 2008-based Servers - Volume 1’ and I feel sorry for whoever had to read it. It reminds me of the many course books I encountered over the years; the expensive and heavy books full of black and white text that I had to beg, borrow and buy to unleash the knowledge within them.

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How to Use Micro Learning in Your Course

LearnDash

What is micro learning, and how can you use it to your advantage? If you’re like most online educators, you probably tend to think of course creating in terms of subject matter rather than delivery method. You start with the idea of the course you want to teach, write a lesson plan, and begin organizing your material around that structure. This comes naturally to many of us, in no small part because it mimics the way we were taught subject matter in school and college.

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Solving Cognitive Overload with Point of Need Tools

Saffron Interactive

Why are workers struggling with cognitive overload? How do we recognise this issue, and what tools can overcome it? We all know that life is changing at an accelerated pace and this unlikely to slow down whether we like it or not. At Saffron, we’re interested in identifying solutions to how this pace of change affects learners and organisations so that in a complex world, things can be made simpler and more effective.

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How To Engage Your Learning Population

eLearning Industry

At Skill Pill, we found that when it comes to marketing our content, there is a wealth of different approaches—some good, some bad. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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2024 State of Customer Education Report

Customer education has become a key driver for growth, retention, and product adoption. Our latest 2024 State of Customer Education Report uncovers critical data and insights from a survey of over 200 industry leaders, offering a look at the evolving role of education in driving business success. Inside, you'll find data on key trends and strategies, including: Strategies for Scaling & Customization: Find out which investments in learning technology deliver the biggest ROI and scalability.

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A helicopter view on our changing learning landscape

Challenge to Learn

Being the CEO of a company that revolves around learning technology I have to watch the trends in Learning & Development. I even have to predict what will be next. I need to be ahead of the game in order to steer my company in the right direction. For this purpose, I made an analysis of the changes that I see and I wanted to share these insights.

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What Are The Benefits of Drafting an eLearning Storyboard?

Tim Slade

When you’re in the early stages of designing and developing an eLearning course, you may wonder whether or not you should spend the time drafting an eLearning storyboard. After all, when you’re strapped for time, you may wonder whether the benefits of drafting an eLearning storyboard outweighs the time required. While there are some instances when you may consider jumping straight into development, I’ve always found the process of drafting a storyboard to be beneficial.

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Stuck With Legacy Flash Content? 7 Options To Consider As You Finalize Your Modernization Strategy

eLearning Industry

With Flash slated for sunset by 2020, what should you do to your legacy content? How do you recognize which of your courses require modernization? What your options? Keep reading to learn. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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How The “IoT” is Progressing The E-Learning Industry

LearnDash

The “Internet of Things” is transforming how we engage with technology. What does that mean for your online course? Over the past couple of years, a new jargon term has emerged that anyone in a technical industry will be aware of: the Internet of Things, more commonly referred to as the IoT. If you haven’t heard of the Internet of Things before, you’ve almost certainly engaged with it.

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Every Leader is a Follower Too

The Simple Shift

Let’s be honest, when people say “leader” they really mean manager or someone in the c-suite. Next, people think if these folks could become better listeners, build trust, reveal their failures, do the thing and everyone will follow, etc. then the trickle-down cultural effect will be amazing. Well, it’s not. Like you, I’ve been reading […].

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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On building trust

Clark Quinn

My post last week was on trust , and it triggered a question on LinkedIn: “Do you have any tips, processes, models, suggestions, etc. for building trust within a team?” And while I wrote a short response there, I thought it would be worth it to expand on it. So here’re some thoughts on building trust. First, there was a further question: “You mentioned that it started with credentials.

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eLearning Development: Is In-House Or Outsourcing The Best Option For You?

eLearning Industry

Are you unsure of whether it's smarter to develop your eLearning in-house or to outsource with an experienced vendor? Read this article to help identify the right choice for your company! This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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What does the phrase “Easy to use LMS” mean?

Gyrus

This week’s edition of the insiders view for all topics regarding your LMS We are addressing the “Easy to use LMS” topic.

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How to Assemble an LMS Implementation Dream Team

Absorb LMS

Launching a new learning management system takes careful planning, including the assembling of a dream team of superstars who will make the implementation happen smoothly and efficiently. If you’re a small organization, your internal dream team may be a mighty party of one. If a larger, then roles are likely distributed across different departments and people.

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Why Customization is Essential for an Effective LMS Strategy in Your Company

Customization is crucial for an effective LMS strategy. A one-size-fits-all approach no longer works for diverse and dynamic organizations. Customizable LMS platforms allow tailored learning experiences that meet specific company needs, boost user engagement, and seamlessly integrate with existing systems. Customization also supports scalability, adapting as an organization evolves, ensuring long-term investment value.

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Don’t Design Training Content like a Food Blogger!

InSync Training

This weekend, I purchased something new at a local farmers market: delicata squash. It came highly recommended as an easy winter squash to prepare, with a nice light taste. As I was getting ready to cook it, I had a couple of quick questions. At what temperature should it bake, and for how long?

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7 Tips for Ongoing LMS Success: Making LMS Administration Sexy

Lambda Solutions

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Benefits of LGBTQ Inclusion in Diversity Training

ej4 eLearning

You might think diversity training is a one size fits all approach to get everyone working together. If diversity training covers gender, age, and ethnicity, isn’t that enough? Why do we need special courses on LGBTQ topics?

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In Summary: E-Learning Trends for 2020

Docebo

Can you believe it? Sweater weather is in full swing and 2020 is just around the corner. Although we’re all still mourning the loss of summer, many of us are starting to prepare our learning strategies for the year ahead. But where do we begin? What do we include? What will our learners need from us in the coming year? It’s the start of a new decade and with that comes new opportunities, new technology, new advancements, and further automation.

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Challenges and Solutions in High-Volume, High-Stakes Hiring

Facing a hiring surge that feels like conducting a complex orchestra? Our guide is your roadmap to harmonious high-volume hiring. In it, you’ll learn: Strategies to maintain quality while hiring at scale The real math behind agency vs. in-house recruiting Secrets to a stellar candidate experience during hiring spikes Resource optimization techniques for stretched TA teams Don't let resource constraints or market pressures derail your hiring goals.

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Create a Mindful Workplace and Increase Employee Productivity with Online Learning

TOPYX LMS

Low productivity is a problem for most companies. For example, at least 70 percent of employees in the U.S. are disengaged at work. As a result, employers lose an average of $450-$550 billion annually to poor productivity. 1.

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Taking Your Training Global? Don’t Forget Instructional Design!

InSync Training

As our organizations expand, we will rarely create a training program that will only have one delivery run in one location. The very nature of multinational corporations demand global learning initiatives. Even businesses classified as “small” now include dispersed team members (ours does – InSync’s 70 practitioners live and work on almost every continent).

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How a Training Management System Fosters Consistent Learning Outcomes

Absorb LMS

Learning is the top leadership challenge, according to Deloitte’s “ 2019 Global Human Capital Trends ” study. Executives know that consistent learner experiences are the foundation of performance. However, delivering consistent results across a diverse workforce of employee backgrounds, cultures and learning styles is a key L&D leadership challenge.

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The Importance of Listening to Your Customers (+How It Will Benefit Your Business)

Docebo

Our ears pick up sound all day long. Colleagues typing on keyboards, using the printer, and filling their coffee cups to the brim. We tend not to listen to these everyday sounds and continue working in our own little bubble. So, what about what our peers, managers, and customers have to say? Do we continue this habit when it comes to them, too? In business, listening is one of the most important skills that you can have , especially if you take care of a team or have a customer-facing role.

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Transform Your L&D Strategy: Register for the 2024 Virtual LearnOps Summit

The 2024 Virtual LearnOps Summit is a free event designed for Learning & Development professionals who want to enhance their approach to Learning Operations. Join industry experts to explore the latest strategies, tools, and best practices in the field. The summit offers practical insights and advice to help you optimize your training programs and improve operational efficiency.

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3 Ways an LXP Simplifies Employee Training

TOPYX LMS

An increasing number of companies are implementing learning experience platforms (LXPs) to train their employees. An LXP not only delivers and manages training, but it also helps learners discover new learning opportunities. It also encourages collaborative learning, such as knowledge sharing, and can make employee training simpler than ever.

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Ensuring Strategic Sourcing with Training

dVinci Interactive

Ensuring Strategic Sourcing with Training With 28 destinations worldwide, MGM Resorts International includes some of the most famous resorts and casinos in the world. Recognized as one of FORTUNE’s Most Admired Companies, MGM Resorts International has 81,000 employees and purchases all of the products and services necessary to provide quality entertainment, luxurious facilities, and exceptional customer service.

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Ready to make your holiday season hiring smarter?

Axonify

In September, Target announced that it planned to hire 130,000 seasonal employees this year. Kohl’s announced a 90,000 seasonal hiring target, and Macy’s was just behind them, anticipating hiring about 80,000 seasonal workers for 2019. And with Black Friday just around the corner, retailers everywhere are gearing up for the coming holiday rush. This influx … Continued.

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How Can Big Data Help Digital Learning Professionals?

eLearning Industry

The term “Big Data” has been a talked-about topic in recent times. Experts predict that more than 75% of all companies globally will be investing in Big Data analytics within the next decade. But what is this Big Data, and can it be of any help to digital learning professionals? Let us see. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Shaping a Better Future by Uniting Corporate and Higher Education Content

With the increased interest in reskilling and upskilling existing workforces, companies are looking for more training and development content and realizing that higher education has a lot to offer. Similarly, companies are finding value in providing training to students and preskilling their future workforce. The challenge is that the technology and platforms used to serve these two audiences have never had to work well together—until now.

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