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Without turning this article into a lecture or a history lesson, you need only look back 10 years and compare the technologies then to what’s available today. Information Technologyby Kevin Smith, COTP. Not that many years ago, computer technicians were limited to being just that: computer technicians. They installed memory chips (RAM), replaced hard drives, changed video cards, and instructed users on how to use these new and mysterious machines. MORE
The start-up stiffed me but the paper morphed into the Informal Learning book. I’ll be leading a series of master classes on informal learning and working smarter in Europe. Informal Learning – the other 80%. Informal learning is effective because it is personal. MORE
Martin, founder and CEO of the Clear Lessons video learning library and the Clear Lessons Foundation, talks about his plans for creating free video learning content for charities in partnership with Costa Coffee, River Island, Aviva and John Lewis. Clear Lessons Foundation. MORE
It was an ideal model for integrating a structured yet informal learning paradigm. It was informal in that it was a voluntary endeavor with no prerequisites or requirements. It gave me the controls to stop, start and repeat the flow of information. MORE
by Kevin Siegel When developing eLearning lessons using any of the top development tools (Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline, or TechSmith Camtasia Studio), you need to take the size of your learner's device into account. If you make your eLearning lesson too large (I'm talking width and height, not how many megabytes the lesson might be), learners with small displays may have to scroll to see your content. MORE
In this article, Ed Microlearning’s Instructional Design team – which has created an inordinate amount of micro lessons and courses – give their advice on creating the best micro lesson plan. The 4 Steps to creating the best micro lesson plan. MORE
We find the best articles for helping you create a robust training program that gets results. Every week, I read dozens of articles about management, human resources, and employee development. Leadership Lessons from Your Dog: Be Doggedly Determined. MORE
I recently completed an extensive LMS Feasibility Study, a project I wrote about in my previous article “ LMS implementation without frustration ” and that I discussed in my eLearning Case Study. This project provided many lessons that became apparent through the analysis of the RFI responses. MORE
Training Lesson: Do the Opposite! Instead, try tapping into online communities for professional guidance, informal mentoring, and creative inspiration. It’s easy to get stuck in a design rut whenever there’s too much to do and not enough time to do it. MORE
When an article offers a graphic to illustrate a concept, I'll glance at the graphic but focus on the text. The book is a package of eye candy that inspires and informs. By Shelley A. Gable. In a recent post on this blog, I provided A Formula for Storytelling in eLearning. This post focuses on telling a story through a better use of visuals. I tend to be a very text-oriented person. MORE
Without turning this article into a lecture or a history lesson, you need only look back 10 years and compare the technologies then to what’s available today. by Kevin Smith, COTP. Not that many years ago, computer technicians were limited to being just that: computer technicians. They installed memory chips (RAM), replaced hard drives, changed video cards, and instructed users on how to use these new and mysterious machines. MORE
A truly excellent article by Matt Thompson, titled An Antidote for Web Overload , addresses the reasons behind Wikipedia’s increasing replacement of traditional news sites as the go-to source for breaking news items. MORE
Thanks @hjarche for sharing @AnnaMuoio ‘s 2000 @FastCompany article @Cisco ‘s Quick Study: A #LessonPlan for #eLearning [link]. A version of this article appeared in the October 2000 issue of Fast Company magazine written by @AnnaMuoio. A Lesson Plan for eLearning. MORE
Rapid learning is achieved by putting lessons in micro-scenarios. Micro-scenarios prevent information overload and give learners more capacity to focus and accumulate information. Big data, huge knowledge sources and voluminous information should not be forced upon the elearners. MORE
Chunking refers to the strategy of breaking down information into bite-sized pieces (Oh, that’s the visual!) so the brain can more easily digest new information. The reason the brain needs this assistance is because working memory, which is the equivalent of being mentally online, holds a limited amount of information at one time. The pearl of wisdom here is that if a learner’s working memory is full, the excess information will just drop out—as in disappear. MORE
Below are our recommended learning and development articles from the past 12 months, including thought-provoking or simply fun articles related to the field. Recommended Learning and Development Articles from Our Senior Learning Architect. MORE
In his article on learning instincts he argues that human beings have an innate instinct (nature) to learn and develop skills necessary for us to survive and flourish. The human BRAIN reacts to stories by pairing previous personal experiences with the new information via emotional connections. MORE
Informal learning is an everyday thing. Social media tools are just another platform we use to learn from each-other and find information serendipitously. Other times, they neglect to post mission critical information in the new location. MORE
How to help build informal learning habits in your office. While many organizations turn to various formal learning courses, they should also consider the benefits of informal learning. However, informal learning can have many benefits for businesses and individuals alike. MORE
Without turning this article into a lecture or a history lesson, you need only look back 10 years and compare the technologies then to what’s available today. by Kevin Smith, COTP. Not that many years ago, computer technicians were limited to being just that: computer technicians. They installed memory chips (RAM), replaced hard drives, changed video cards, and instructed users on how to use these new and mysterious machines. MORE
Harvard University has today put into the public domain (CC0) full bibliographic information about virtually all the 12M works in its 73 libraries. Flip this lesson! Informal Learning is Business JAY CROSS | SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 2012. GEORGE SIEMENS. APRIL 19, 2012. MORE
For decades, employees have attempted to collect and sort information, and management has sought to derive associated quantitative business value — largely to no avail. What is the human aspect of extracting business value from information? Content curation is not a new phenomenon. MORE
Rapid learning is achieved by putting lessons in micro-scenarios. Micro-scenarios prevents information overload and gives learners more capacity to focus and accumulate information. In his article Little Data Makes Big Data More Powerful, Mark Bonchek shares a parallel view. MORE
I stumbled upon an article about an effort by the Gates Foundation to swing the direction of education standards with a mega-investment in digital learning. It appears the informal learning push is making its way into schools as well. MORE
Takeaway: There is a wealth of information available for training professionals to use, even if you are training human intelligence rather than artificial. And with this final lesson, I’m sure you are ready to close this blog and get back to work. MORE
At mLevel, we deliver an innovative platform to help others learn better, retain more information, and perform better on the job. The rest of the information was deemed “referenceable” and so was not repeated over and over. Unfortunately, L&D doesn’t apply the appropriate “process-driven” training to the content to create long-term retention of that important information. MORE
Below are our recommended learning and development articles from the past 12 months, including thought-provoking or simply fun articles related to the field.Did you have a favorite L&D post from 2017? Recommended Learning and Development Articles from Our Senior Learning Architect. MORE
We find the best articles for helping you create a robust training program that gets results. Every week, I read dozens of articles about management, human resources, and employee development. This article makes an excellent point I’ve rarely seen articulated elsewhere. MORE
Get tips, ideas and articles from around the web with our weekly No-Nonsense Training Tips. Every week, I read dozens of articles about management, human resources, and employee development. This article looks at how people stick to long-term goals. MORE
The custom URL template in Ed allows you to render web pages directly within an Ed lesson using what is commonly known as an iFrame. More information on the technical aspect of these is available here. Glossary Create a “glossary” slide for any technical terms in your lesson. MORE
Read on for this week’s best articles from human resources and employee training experts. Every week, I read dozens of articles about management, human resources, and employee development. At the bottom of the article is a link to another article with a training exercise. MORE
Kirkpatrick , Professor Emeritus, University Of Wisconsin first gave his ideas for a series of articles to be published in the Journal of American Society of Training Directors in the year 1959, hardly had anyone anticipated that this was to be the stuff of legend. When Donald L. MORE
Much of my learning came from brainstorming with peers, participating in online forums , reading (articles, books, blogs, etc.), Do you have a similar story of unstructured, experiential, informal learning? Jay Cross, known for his informal learning research, tells us that approximately 80% of workplace learning occurs informally. In contrast, only 20% of organizations’ learning budgets go toward enhancing informal learning. By Shelley A. Gable. MORE
Rapid learning is achieved by putting lessons in micro-scenarios. Micro-scenarios prevent information overload and give learners more capacity to focus and accumulate information. Big data, huge knowledge sources and voluminous information should not be forced upon the elearners. MORE
And in that article, we promised to follow up with a second article that focuses on the classic book Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art by Scott McCloud. This, my friend, is that second article. Because that’s the whole point of this article. MORE
Too often, though, design is abandoned and instructional development becomes simply the functional presentation of information. While still far from being the runway garment, the muslin mockup provides vital information, building on ideas from the initial sketch. MORE
Petra Mayer
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
I recently completed an extensive LMS Feasibility Study, a project I wrote about in my previous article “ LMS implementation without frustration ” and that I discussed in my eLearning Case Study. This project provided many lessons that became apparent through the analysis of the RFI responses.
The Logical Blog by IconLogic
APRIL 5, 2018
Without turning this article into a lecture or a history lesson, you need only look back 10 years and compare the technologies then to what’s available today. Information Technologyby Kevin Smith, COTP. Not that many years ago, computer technicians were limited to being just that: computer technicians. They installed memory chips (RAM), replaced hard drives, changed video cards, and instructed users on how to use these new and mysterious machines.
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Coffee and Design
MAY 29, 2014
Thanks @hjarche for sharing @AnnaMuoio ‘s 2000 @FastCompany article @Cisco ‘s Quick Study: A #LessonPlan for #eLearning [link]. A version of this article appeared in the October 2000 issue of Fast Company magazine written by @AnnaMuoio. A Lesson Plan for eLearning.
Pract.us
NOVEMBER 1, 2017
We find the best articles for helping you create a robust training program that gets results. Every week, I read dozens of articles about management, human resources, and employee development. Leadership Lessons from Your Dog: Be Doggedly Determined.
Pract.us
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
We find the best articles for helping you create a robust training program that gets results. Every week, I read dozens of articles about management, human resources, and employee development. This article makes an excellent point I’ve rarely seen articulated elsewhere.
Pract.us
MAY 3, 2017
Get tips, ideas and articles from around the web with our weekly No-Nonsense Training Tips. Every week, I read dozens of articles about management, human resources, and employee development. This article looks at how people stick to long-term goals.
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The Logical Blog by IconLogic
APRIL 1, 2014
by Kevin Siegel When developing eLearning lessons using any of the top development tools (Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline, or TechSmith Camtasia Studio), you need to take the size of your learner's device into account. If you make your eLearning lesson too large (I'm talking width and height, not how many megabytes the lesson might be), learners with small displays may have to scroll to see your content.
Bottom-Line Performance
JULY 16, 2013
Informal learning is an everyday thing. Social media tools are just another platform we use to learn from each-other and find information serendipitously. Other times, they neglect to post mission critical information in the new location.
LearnDash
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
How to help build informal learning habits in your office. While many organizations turn to various formal learning courses, they should also consider the benefits of informal learning. However, informal learning can have many benefits for businesses and individuals alike.
Ed App
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
In this article, Ed Microlearning’s Instructional Design team – which has created an inordinate amount of micro lessons and courses – give their advice on creating the best micro lesson plan. The 4 Steps to creating the best micro lesson plan.
The Logical Blog by IconLogic
APRIL 5, 2018
Without turning this article into a lecture or a history lesson, you need only look back 10 years and compare the technologies then to what’s available today. by Kevin Smith, COTP. Not that many years ago, computer technicians were limited to being just that: computer technicians. They installed memory chips (RAM), replaced hard drives, changed video cards, and instructed users on how to use these new and mysterious machines.
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The Logical Blog by IconLogic
APRIL 5, 2018
Without turning this article into a lecture or a history lesson, you need only look back 10 years and compare the technologies then to what’s available today. by Kevin Smith, COTP. Not that many years ago, computer technicians were limited to being just that: computer technicians. They installed memory chips (RAM), replaced hard drives, changed video cards, and instructed users on how to use these new and mysterious machines.
Dashe & Thomson
MAY 31, 2011
I stumbled upon an article about an effort by the Gates Foundation to swing the direction of education standards with a mega-investment in digital learning. It appears the informal learning push is making its way into schools as well.
Jay Cross
APRIL 16, 2013
The start-up stiffed me but the paper morphed into the Informal Learning book. I’ll be leading a series of master classes on informal learning and working smarter in Europe. Informal Learning – the other 80%. Informal learning is effective because it is personal.
Integrated Learnings
MARCH 17, 2011
Much of my learning came from brainstorming with peers, participating in online forums , reading (articles, books, blogs, etc.), Do you have a similar story of unstructured, experiential, informal learning? Jay Cross, known for his informal learning research, tells us that approximately 80% of workplace learning occurs informally. In contrast, only 20% of organizations’ learning budgets go toward enhancing informal learning. By Shelley A. Gable.
Origin Learning
JULY 10, 2014
Kirkpatrick , Professor Emeritus, University Of Wisconsin first gave his ideas for a series of articles to be published in the Journal of American Society of Training Directors in the year 1959, hardly had anyone anticipated that this was to be the stuff of legend. When Donald L.
mLevel
DECEMBER 22, 2017
At mLevel, we deliver an innovative platform to help others learn better, retain more information, and perform better on the job. The rest of the information was deemed “referenceable” and so was not repeated over and over. Unfortunately, L&D doesn’t apply the appropriate “process-driven” training to the content to create long-term retention of that important information.
WalkMe Training Station
DECEMBER 12, 2016
Takeaway: There is a wealth of information available for training professionals to use, even if you are training human intelligence rather than artificial. And with this final lesson, I’m sure you are ready to close this blog and get back to work.
Mindflash
APRIL 12, 2011
Training Lesson: Do the Opposite! Instead, try tapping into online communities for professional guidance, informal mentoring, and creative inspiration. It’s easy to get stuck in a design rut whenever there’s too much to do and not enough time to do it.
Dashe & Thomson
FEBRUARY 15, 2011
A truly excellent article by Matt Thompson, titled An Antidote for Web Overload , addresses the reasons behind Wikipedia’s increasing replacement of traditional news sites as the go-to source for breaking news items.
Vignettes Learning
JULY 30, 2015
Rapid learning is achieved by putting lessons in micro-scenarios. Micro-scenarios prevent information overload and give learners more capacity to focus and accumulate information. Big data, huge knowledge sources and voluminous information should not be forced upon the elearners.
Integrated Learnings
APRIL 14, 2010
When an article offers a graphic to illustrate a concept, I'll glance at the graphic but focus on the text. The book is a package of eye candy that inspires and informs. By Shelley A. Gable. In a recent post on this blog, I provided A Formula for Storytelling in eLearning. This post focuses on telling a story through a better use of visuals. I tend to be a very text-oriented person.
Jay Cross
MAY 1, 2012
Harvard University has today put into the public domain (CC0) full bibliographic information about virtually all the 12M works in its 73 libraries. Flip this lesson! Informal Learning is Business JAY CROSS | SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 2012. GEORGE SIEMENS. APRIL 19, 2012.
The eLearning Coach
SEPTEMBER 23, 2009
Chunking refers to the strategy of breaking down information into bite-sized pieces (Oh, that’s the visual!) so the brain can more easily digest new information. The reason the brain needs this assistance is because working memory, which is the equivalent of being mentally online, holds a limited amount of information at one time. The pearl of wisdom here is that if a learner’s working memory is full, the excess information will just drop out—as in disappear.
The Learning Dispatch
JANUARY 21, 2018
Below are our recommended learning and development articles from the past 12 months, including thought-provoking or simply fun articles related to the field. Recommended Learning and Development Articles from Our Senior Learning Architect.
Vignettes Learning
JULY 28, 2015
Rapid learning is achieved by putting lessons in micro-scenarios. Micro-scenarios prevent information overload and give learners more capacity to focus and accumulate information. Big data, huge knowledge sources and voluminous information should not be forced upon the elearners.
Convergence Training
AUGUST 12, 2016
And in that article, we promised to follow up with a second article that focuses on the classic book Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art by Scott McCloud. This, my friend, is that second article. Because that’s the whole point of this article.
Vignettes Learning
MAY 28, 2013
Rapid learning is achieved by putting lessons in micro-scenarios. Micro-scenarios prevents information overload and gives learners more capacity to focus and accumulate information. In his article Little Data Makes Big Data More Powerful, Mark Bonchek shares a parallel view.
ATD Learning Technologies
FEBRUARY 22, 2016
Too often, though, design is abandoned and instructional development becomes simply the functional presentation of information. While still far from being the runway garment, the muslin mockup provides vital information, building on ideas from the initial sketch.
The eLearning Coach
MARCH 15, 2010
It was an ideal model for integrating a structured yet informal learning paradigm. It was informal in that it was a voluntary endeavor with no prerequisites or requirements. It gave me the controls to stop, start and repeat the flow of information.
CLO Magazine
AUGUST 29, 2018
For decades, employees have attempted to collect and sort information, and management has sought to derive associated quantitative business value — largely to no avail. What is the human aspect of extracting business value from information? Content curation is not a new phenomenon.
The Learning Dispatch
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
Below are our recommended learning and development articles from the past 12 months, including thought-provoking or simply fun articles related to the field.Did you have a favorite L&D post from 2017? Recommended Learning and Development Articles from Our Senior Learning Architect.
Ed App
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
The custom URL template in Ed allows you to render web pages directly within an Ed lesson using what is commonly known as an iFrame. More information on the technical aspect of these is available here. Glossary Create a “glossary” slide for any technical terms in your lesson.
Vignettes Learning
AUGUST 18, 2014
In his article on learning instincts he argues that human beings have an innate instinct (nature) to learn and develop skills necessary for us to survive and flourish. The human BRAIN reacts to stories by pairing previous personal experiences with the new information via emotional connections.
Clear Lessons
APRIL 16, 2019
Martin, founder and CEO of the Clear Lessons video learning library and the Clear Lessons Foundation, talks about his plans for creating free video learning content for charities in partnership with Costa Coffee, River Island, Aviva and John Lewis. Clear Lessons Foundation.
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