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2018 eLearning Predictions: Updated Hype Curve

Web Courseworks

The Army Research Laboratory in Orlando, Florida (the Silicon Valley of simulation), is, a source tells us, leaning toward specifying xAPI (see below) as the standard for LMS-simulator communication. xAPI: It is eerie how xAPI has exactly followed the hype curve. If implemented, that will make a big difference.

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Top e-learning trends to keep an eye on in 2018

Matrix

Virtual and Augmented Reality. The 2016 Towards Maturity Benchmark Report showed that an overwhelming 98% of organizations are working on sharing good practice across the business by setting up in-house social networks. Here are the trends to look for in this field in 2018. Open platforms.

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Top Learning Trends for 2017 (according to the experts)

Axonify

Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality will continue to be disruptive, but not quite ready for prime time. For 2017, this means integrating xAPI into your builds, adding the role of data scientist to any high-functioning L&D team, and ditching your clunky LMS for an LRS. This is an area L&D MUST keep its eye on.

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The LMS of the future: two predictions

Matrix

Features like gamification , collaboration tools, virtual social networking, integrations with third party productivity tools, along with mobile apps and responsive design, are more common in today’s LMSs than they were in the past. Take xAPI for example. Now only a handful of LMS vendors provide xAPI integration.

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Top Learning Trends for 2017 (according to the experts)

Axonify

Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality will continue to be disruptive, but not quite ready for prime time. For 2017, this means integrating xAPI into your builds, adding the role of data scientist to any high-functioning L&D team, and ditching your clunky LMS for an LRS. This is an area L&D MUST keep its eye on.

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Curated Insights: What does an instructional designer do?

Axonify

His LinkedIn post focuses on three components that can make a difference for instructional designers: focus, collaboration and user experience. He includes simple definitions for concepts like ADDIE, SME and xAPI. AI is also included in the list, but it’s not the AI you may be thinking about (augmented reality).

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6 Tips for Transitioning Teachers: A TLDC Event Recap

Scissortail's Learning Nest

Tip 6: Build Your Network One of the best things you can do to begin your L&D career is to build your network. Follow or connect with L&D professionals on LinkedIn and join L&D communities. Build your network. Shift your mindset. Develop your skills. Get interview-ready.

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