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10 Benefits of Outsourcing Instructional Design for eLearning Programs

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Yet, many associations continue to have staff and volunteer subject matter experts (SMEs) design and develop online learning programs because that’s been the default mode of operation. These professional designed programs, grounded in learning theory and cognitive science, deliver the desired outcomes for their target audience.

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Leadership through Blended Learning: Sorority LMS Success

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Blended Learning programs are the ideal way to deliver leadership development programs as they are more effective at creating behavioral change and deep learning. The eLearning Coach , Connie Malamed, outlines some of the benefits of blended learning as follows: Technology-enabled delivery can reach a geographically dispersed audience.

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How to Motivate Certification Candidates

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Have you ever heard people talk about studying for and obtaining their Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation? The candidates for your association’s certification programs face the same challenges as CAE candidates: Finding time and money to earn the required continuing education credits.

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How to Convince Employers to Pay for Professional Development

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It’s especially frustrating when these people are employers in your association’s industry or profession. What do you do when members (and non-members) are interested in your online learning programs but their employers won’t pay for professional development? Consult employers before developing new programs.

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8 New Ideas for Engaging Online Students

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If your association doesn’t already have a Train the Trainer program, that’s a good place to start. Make sure your program offers education in online instruction. Make it obvious that you’re not delivering a stale program. 6: Assign success coaches. I bet your competitors aren’t doing this one.

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Learning Pathways: How to Fill Your Industry’s Skills Gap

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A learning pathway is a designated route through online classes, courses, and other educational programs that is designed to help someone achieve a learning goal, for example, prepare for a specific career or update skills. Learning pathways enhance the value of your online learning programs and increase the loyalty of learners.

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6 “Non-Obvious” Online Learning Trends for 2018

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Because bite-sized learning is low-commitment and low-risk, it serves as an entryway to more in-depth online learning programs. Since they can spend 15 minutes a day learning how to use Asana or Basecamp on Lynda.com , they expect the same experience with your online learning programs. #2: Start a cross-generational mentorship program.

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