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Moodle is a free, open-source, and highly customizable learning platform, allowing educators to provide their learners with a branded, personalized, and optimized digital learning experience through a self-hosted Moodle environment or one hosted with a Moodle vendor or Certified Moodle Partner. However, not everyone has the time, resources, or expertise to successfully self-host Moodle. Putting this data “on the cloud” can seem like too much of a risk. MORE
Learning management systems are an important part of the eLearning platform and the development process, especially if you have a large audience base and plenty of courses to deliver. . The Main Functions Of An LMS. Facilitates Efficient Online Training. MORE
In recent years, online learning has been on the rise. E-learning courses have become increasingly more popular because they are so much more convenient than traditional face-to-face classes. Online training courses are much more accessible on smaller budgets. MORE
Past years eLearning Conferences 2012 , eLearning Conferences 2011 , eLearning Conferences 2010 , eLearning Conferences 2009. This year, he has cut down the list slightly to cover "selected events." As always, please note that events, dates, titles, and locations may change; thus, CHECK the specific conference website. All Internet addresses were verified at the time of publication. Clayton R. MORE
Working in the space of 3D virtual immersive environments (VIE) is a small, but dedicated group of people who are creating some really wonderful and powerful learning. The other day I had a chance to virtually catch up with Andrew Hughes who is the president of Designing Digitally, Inc. and an instructor at the University of Cincinnati. develops these training simulations using virtual worlds as a platform to deliver the content material. MORE
Best of eLearning Learning. The following are the top items based on social signals. Educational Games for the Classroom - Kapp Notes , July 19, 2010 Here is a list of educational games that can be used to teach kids during the school year or over the summer break. These games cover the topics of physics, chemistry, physiology, medicine, literature, peace and economics. 0160; A few weeks ago I created a survey about Mobile Learning. MORE
Our team spent months preparing for our annual in-person event, where accessibility enthusiasts from across the country gather together to learn about the latest in web and video accessibility. . Due to Covid-19, we decided to prioritize our attendees’ safety and shift gears to an online-only conference instead. We quickly adjusted and planned to ensure the success of our event. Watch the full ACCESS at Home Sessions and Workshops! MORE
In the past, we’ve hosted in Boston, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and now Washington DC ( grab your ticket now )! Today, we are taking a look back at key accessibility lessons we’ve learned from our past speakers. Before bus ramps were created, people thought that it was unnecessary because people in wheelchairs didn’t use the bus. Once bus ramps were added, the bus became more accessible for people in wheelchairs. MORE
We discuss how to avoid technology hassles with your self hosted WordPress LMS website with Jonathan Denwood of WP-Tonic in this episode of the LMScast podcast with Chris Badgett. Chris and Jonathan talk about self hosted versus hosted learning management systems and which is the best choice for your site. A hosted company is like a dorm room or apartment where everything is set up for you, and each housing unit is more or less the same as the last. MORE
A guide for hiring and cultivating thriving teams. By Anand Chopra-McGowan and Deb Henretta The following is an excerpt from 6 People Strategies for Successful Digital Transformation , an exclusive white paper from General Assembly. Download the full paper here. Discovering people who excel in fields like digital marketing , data , web development , and more involves going beyond posting a job description online and letting the candidates come to you. 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. Are you a Learning Dispatch newsletter subscriber? A favorite newsletter feature is “This Month in Learning.” Learning Experiences (16). Learning Management Systems (4). Learning Experiences. MORE
By Liz Simon A tightening labor market, persistent skills gaps (in fields from manufacturing to technology), and the short shelf life of skills in the rapidly changing digital economy, have led to a seemingly paradoxical narrative in the education-to-employment pipeline. In manufacturing, for instance, 70 percent of companies now face shortages of workers with the necessary technology skills. But the current cap of $5,250 has not changed since 1986. MORE
Savvy brands are utilizing personalization tactics to make their marketing stand out, and you can do the same. By Rachel Wendte Welcome to General Assembly ’s Skills Series , where our expert instructors introduce you to key skills in the high-demand fields of data , web development , user experience design , marketing , and more. When was the last time you went through your mail? The landscape for personalized marketing is competitive?—?but MORE
” -William Shakespeare, The Tempest. Learning and development is a constantly evolving field, and every month Microassist’s Senior Learning Architect, Kevin Gumienny , highlights a few articles that provide insight into the field. If you missed (or would like to revisit) stories from his Learning Dispatch newsletters in 2019, here’s a chance to review. Do you test whether users who have vision-related disabilities can take your training? MORE
In the past, we’ve hosted in Boston, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and now Washington DC ( grab your ticket now )! Today, we are taking a look back at key accessibility lessons we’ve learned from our past speakers. Before bus ramps were created, people thought that it was unnecessary because people in wheelchairs didn’t use the bus. Once bus ramps were added, the bus became more accessible for people in wheelchairs. MORE
New Light Technologies Enlists General Assembly Students to Ideate Solutions for FEMA and the World Bank. Data is the engine driving today’s digital world. to tackle the world’s biggest challenges. In the case of emergency management, disaster preparedness, response, and recovery, this means using data to expertly identify, manage, and mitigate the risks of destructive hurricanes, intense droughts, raging wildfires, and other severe weather and climate events. MORE
Like the military, working in education allows me to serve others. By Scott Kirkpatrick While on active duty in 1997, I served as a military social aide to President Bill Clinton in the White House. To honor our veterans, we’ve compiled a series of interviews with General Assembly staff, students, and alumni that celebrates their time in the service, explores how they found a new career in tech, and reflects on the life and leadership lessons they learned along the way. MORE
According to a 2016 Statista report , the share of American students who exclusively take online education courses shows a permanent 0.6% The number of students who blend visiting campus and taking online courses has a 0.9% The total number of distant students already exceeds over 7 million. A Digital Learning Compass 2017 report reveals a 3.2% decline of campus enrollments across the U.S. At the same time, the growth of U.S. MORE
A learning management system (LMS) is a software platform which allows any business to document, administer, track and report training or educational courses. An LMS is designed to help make delivery and management of training programs easy and hassle free experience. This invaluable web-based technology is versatile in nature and supports different forms of learning. Keep a close eye on the performance over a tenure or large group of learners. MORE
Do you have a training or information need that could benefit from a social media strategy? Understanding the universe of options can help you match your need to the best approach. So here are descriptions of ten applications representing different social media technologies that promote learning. Although podcasts are a one-way form of communication, they enable the creation of user-generated content. It also integrates with a few open source eLearning tools. MORE
When I signed up for Spaces for Interaction: An Online Conversation about Improving the Traditional Conference , I didn’t appreciate how timely the topic would become. Conferences have traditionally provided foundation knowledge for instructional designers, trainers, CLOs, and others in the field. I’ve learned a whale of a lot from these events over the last twenty years. over the years is wearing thin. of the network era. MORE
One of the really cool things about eLearning Learning and Browse My Stuff is the ability of the system to determine hot topics or trends based on the content that is being brought together in topic hubs. Using the system, I found that the top hot topics in eLearning for 2009. I would be very curious to hear thoughts on topics that you feel were big discussion points around eLearning that are not listed below. MORE
Best of eLearning Learning. Once again, I found myself falling behind in getting through all the great eLearning content that gets brought together by eLearning Learning. And I was happy to see that my Twitter for Learning post got the top spot for the second half of the month. Adoption - trainingwreck , March 25, 2010 There is a dilemma that exists in the 90-9-1 phenomenon. The links are swf (Flash) files. MORE
With an open source Learning Management System (LMS), you can customize your experience and programs based on your business goals and department directives, allowing different groups of employees to access hundreds of learning modules. Based on pricing models, customer types, special features, and support, here is our list of the 5 best open source learning management systems. Easy to set up basic training sessions. Allows for online editing. MORE
4 key steps to successfully converting in-person training to an online experience during the pandemic’s lockdown on travel and meetings. Disruption is the buzzword of our age, but no Silicon Valley visionary or Beltway pundit ever dreamed of a disruptor like this one — a microscopic sphere haloed with nasty-looking spikes. So far, the virus has sickened nearly 100,000 people in 77 countries and killed 3,200. Beyond the Purell Station Solution. MORE
What Is a Learning Management System (LMS)? The shorthand description of a learning management system is an online location that helps you manage administration, tracking, reporting and delivering of courses, lessons and tests. How does a learning management system work? The best way to imagine a learning management system is to think of it as a vast website, that only those people with a log-in will be able to access. Talk to the users. MORE
The first video I made was by far the toughest one. I had done a little research, but I didn’t really have any idea about the process or problems I would encounter. But here is the good news: I’ve been there. I’ve made a lot of the mistake. And I learned exactly what you need to do to make your first video. The guide below will get you off to a great start. Can’t see the embedded Video? It’s okay to learn. MORE
This is part 2 of a series about how to make a video, which covers the basics of what to do before you begin production on a video. Make a Plan: Don’t Pick Up the Camera First. I have created a lot of videos without a script, and without fail, I will miss something, say something incorrectly, or stumble and have to redo part of the video. As learning professionals, this shouldn’t be a surprise recommendation. Learn more about Scripting. MORE
Coggno
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
In recent years, online learning has been on the rise. E-learning courses have become increasingly more popular because they are so much more convenient than traditional face-to-face classes. Online training courses are much more accessible on smaller budgets.
Your Training Edge
JUNE 3, 2019
With an open source Learning Management System (LMS), you can customize your experience and programs based on your business goals and department directives, allowing different groups of employees to access hundreds of learning modules. Based on pricing models, customer types, special features, and support, here is our list of the 5 best open source learning management systems. Easy to set up basic training sessions. Allows for online editing.
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ProProfs
APRIL 25, 2019
According to a 2016 Statista report , the share of American students who exclusively take online education courses shows a permanent 0.6% The number of students who blend visiting campus and taking online courses has a 0.9% The total number of distant students already exceeds over 7 million. A Digital Learning Compass 2017 report reveals a 3.2% decline of campus enrollments across the U.S. At the same time, the growth of U.S.
Tony Karrer
NOVEMBER 13, 2012
Past years eLearning Conferences 2012 , eLearning Conferences 2011 , eLearning Conferences 2010 , eLearning Conferences 2009. This year, he has cut down the list slightly to cover "selected events." As always, please note that events, dates, titles, and locations may change; thus, CHECK the specific conference website. All Internet addresses were verified at the time of publication. Clayton R.
Pinlearn
NOVEMBER 6, 2020
Learning management systems are an important part of the eLearning platform and the development process, especially if you have a large audience base and plenty of courses to deliver. . The Main Functions Of An LMS. Facilitates Efficient Online Training.
NovoEd
MARCH 5, 2020
4 key steps to successfully converting in-person training to an online experience during the pandemic’s lockdown on travel and meetings. Disruption is the buzzword of our age, but no Silicon Valley visionary or Beltway pundit ever dreamed of a disruptor like this one — a microscopic sphere haloed with nasty-looking spikes. So far, the virus has sickened nearly 100,000 people in 77 countries and killed 3,200. Beyond the Purell Station Solution.
Webanywhere
JULY 3, 2018
What Is a Learning Management System (LMS)? The shorthand description of a learning management system is an online location that helps you manage administration, tracking, reporting and delivering of courses, lessons and tests. How does a learning management system work? The best way to imagine a learning management system is to think of it as a vast website, that only those people with a log-in will be able to access. Talk to the users.
ProProfs
JUNE 1, 2017
A learning management system (LMS) is a software platform which allows any business to document, administer, track and report training or educational courses. An LMS is designed to help make delivery and management of training programs easy and hassle free experience. This invaluable web-based technology is versatile in nature and supports different forms of learning. Keep a close eye on the performance over a tenure or large group of learners.
Kapp Notes
MARCH 16, 2011
Working in the space of 3D virtual immersive environments (VIE) is a small, but dedicated group of people who are creating some really wonderful and powerful learning. The other day I had a chance to virtually catch up with Andrew Hughes who is the president of Designing Digitally, Inc. and an instructor at the University of Cincinnati. develops these training simulations using virtual worlds as a platform to deliver the content material.
The eLearning Coach
NOVEMBER 16, 2009
Do you have a training or information need that could benefit from a social media strategy? Understanding the universe of options can help you match your need to the best approach. So here are descriptions of ten applications representing different social media technologies that promote learning. Although podcasts are a one-way form of communication, they enable the creation of user-generated content. It also integrates with a few open source eLearning tools.
eLearning Learning Posts
DECEMBER 2, 2009
One of the really cool things about eLearning Learning and Browse My Stuff is the ability of the system to determine hot topics or trends based on the content that is being brought together in topic hubs. Using the system, I found that the top hot topics in eLearning for 2009. I would be very curious to hear thoughts on topics that you feel were big discussion points around eLearning that are not listed below.
3Play Media
AUGUST 3, 2018
In the past, we’ve hosted in Boston, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and now Washington DC ( grab your ticket now )! Today, we are taking a look back at key accessibility lessons we’ve learned from our past speakers. Before bus ramps were created, people thought that it was unnecessary because people in wheelchairs didn’t use the bus. Once bus ramps were added, the bus became more accessible for people in wheelchairs.
eLearning Learning Posts
APRIL 6, 2010
Best of eLearning Learning. Once again, I found myself falling behind in getting through all the great eLearning content that gets brought together by eLearning Learning. And I was happy to see that my Twitter for Learning post got the top spot for the second half of the month. Adoption - trainingwreck , March 25, 2010 There is a dilemma that exists in the 90-9-1 phenomenon. The links are swf (Flash) files.
3Play Media
AUGUST 3, 2018
In the past, we’ve hosted in Boston, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and now Washington DC ( grab your ticket now )! Today, we are taking a look back at key accessibility lessons we’ve learned from our past speakers. Before bus ramps were created, people thought that it was unnecessary because people in wheelchairs didn’t use the bus. Once bus ramps were added, the bus became more accessible for people in wheelchairs.
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. Are you a Learning Dispatch newsletter subscriber? A favorite newsletter feature is “This Month in Learning.” Learning Experiences (16). Learning Management Systems (4). Learning Experiences.
eLearning Learning Posts
AUGUST 3, 2010
Best of eLearning Learning. The following are the top items based on social signals. Educational Games for the Classroom - Kapp Notes , July 19, 2010 Here is a list of educational games that can be used to teach kids during the school year or over the summer break. These games cover the topics of physics, chemistry, physiology, medicine, literature, peace and economics. 0160; A few weeks ago I created a survey about Mobile Learning.
3Play Media
JUNE 2, 2020
Our team spent months preparing for our annual in-person event, where accessibility enthusiasts from across the country gather together to learn about the latest in web and video accessibility. . Due to Covid-19, we decided to prioritize our attendees’ safety and shift gears to an online-only conference instead. We quickly adjusted and planned to ensure the success of our event. Watch the full ACCESS at Home Sessions and Workshops!
eThink Education
FEBRUARY 4, 2019
Moodle is a free, open-source, and highly customizable learning platform, allowing educators to provide their learners with a branded, personalized, and optimized digital learning experience through a self-hosted Moodle environment or one hosted with a Moodle vendor or Certified Moodle Partner. However, not everyone has the time, resources, or expertise to successfully self-host Moodle. Putting this data “on the cloud” can seem like too much of a risk.
General Assembly
JUNE 19, 2018
A guide for hiring and cultivating thriving teams. By Anand Chopra-McGowan and Deb Henretta The following is an excerpt from 6 People Strategies for Successful Digital Transformation , an exclusive white paper from General Assembly. Download the full paper here. Discovering people who excel in fields like digital marketing , data , web development , and more involves going beyond posting a job description online and letting the candidates come to you.
General Assembly
MAY 3, 2018
Savvy brands are utilizing personalization tactics to make their marketing stand out, and you can do the same. By Rachel Wendte Welcome to General Assembly ’s Skills Series , where our expert instructors introduce you to key skills in the high-demand fields of data , web development , user experience design , marketing , and more. When was the last time you went through your mail? The landscape for personalized marketing is competitive?—?but
General Assembly
MAY 30, 2019
New Light Technologies Enlists General Assembly Students to Ideate Solutions for FEMA and the World Bank. Data is the engine driving today’s digital world. to tackle the world’s biggest challenges. In the case of emergency management, disaster preparedness, response, and recovery, this means using data to expertly identify, manage, and mitigate the risks of destructive hurricanes, intense droughts, raging wildfires, and other severe weather and climate events.
TechSmith Camtasia
APRIL 11, 2017
This is part 2 of a series about how to make a video, which covers the basics of what to do before you begin production on a video. Make a Plan: Don’t Pick Up the Camera First. I have created a lot of videos without a script, and without fail, I will miss something, say something incorrectly, or stumble and have to redo part of the video. As learning professionals, this shouldn’t be a surprise recommendation. Learn more about Scripting.
TechSmith Camtasia
APRIL 3, 2018
The first video I made was by far the toughest one. I had done a little research, but I didn’t really have any idea about the process or problems I would encounter. But here is the good news: I’ve been there. I’ve made a lot of the mistake. And I learned exactly what you need to do to make your first video. The guide below will get you off to a great start. Can’t see the embedded Video? It’s okay to learn.
General Assembly
NOVEMBER 9, 2017
Like the military, working in education allows me to serve others. By Scott Kirkpatrick While on active duty in 1997, I served as a military social aide to President Bill Clinton in the White House. To honor our veterans, we’ve compiled a series of interviews with General Assembly staff, students, and alumni that celebrates their time in the service, explores how they found a new career in tech, and reflects on the life and leadership lessons they learned along the way.
General Assembly
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
By Liz Simon A tightening labor market, persistent skills gaps (in fields from manufacturing to technology), and the short shelf life of skills in the rapidly changing digital economy, have led to a seemingly paradoxical narrative in the education-to-employment pipeline. In manufacturing, for instance, 70 percent of companies now face shortages of workers with the necessary technology skills. But the current cap of $5,250 has not changed since 1986.
LifterLMS
JANUARY 27, 2019
We discuss how to avoid technology hassles with your self hosted WordPress LMS website with Jonathan Denwood of WP-Tonic in this episode of the LMScast podcast with Chris Badgett. Chris and Jonathan talk about self hosted versus hosted learning management systems and which is the best choice for your site. A hosted company is like a dorm room or apartment where everything is set up for you, and each housing unit is more or less the same as the last.
Jay Cross's Informal Learning
FEBRUARY 17, 2009
When I signed up for Spaces for Interaction: An Online Conversation about Improving the Traditional Conference , I didn’t appreciate how timely the topic would become. Conferences have traditionally provided foundation knowledge for instructional designers, trainers, CLOs, and others in the field. I’ve learned a whale of a lot from these events over the last twenty years. over the years is wearing thin. of the network era.
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