Learning Visions

JUNE 26, 2009

A ‘low-cost’ LMS starts at an average of $58K. That’s the low price. Because it’s open source, there are no licensing costs. I'm sure many of the organizations at the ASTD conference, for example, are not represented in a survey primarily made up of organization heavily made up of respondents involved in e-learning. (or Our customers benefit from low-cost and self-management with no technical knowledge required.

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Integrated Learnings

JUNE 6, 2012

Work with Jordan to put the face-to-face training in Adobe Captivate so we can roll it out to the rest of the organization at low cost. But every day many of us bite the bullet and put something out to either satisfy a low effort request or a ridiculous timeline. On top of that you need great writing skills, attention to detail, and be great at testing and troubleshooting. So what can you do to get the skills necessary for such a demanding job?

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Your Training Edge

JANUARY 6, 2014

Why are these courses, which generally do not confer any official credit, so popular? Institutions and organizations are spending a lot of money on education, but in terms of job skills, they are seeing very little ROI. MOOCs offer a way to decrease costs and (when done well) also improve learning. On the other side of the coin, many workers see MOOCs as a free and flexible way to stay up-to-date in their fields and enhance their skills.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 19, 2018

Last month, I attended the Learning Solutions 2018 Conference in Orlando. Ann Rollins and Myra Roldan: Low-Cost, High-Impact AR Experiences. Julie Dirksen: Strategies for Supporting Complex Skill Development. How do you know if something is a skill or not? If not, it’s a skill. You can get a feel for the conference here. Once again, it was a great experience.

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Challenge to Learn

JUNE 20, 2013

There are a whole bunch of practical reasons: complexity, unfamiliarity, unable to gather the resources, resistance of IT and legal departments, security, lack of insight and skills, current (version) of LMS doesn’t support it, lack of budget. Tincan was almost invisible at this conference, very strange). In fact people are suddenly placed outside their comfort zone and skill set, which makes them insecure. For me as a vendor this conference was a success.

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Your Training Edge

JULY 1, 2013

And of those people, a good portion of them are probably doing it to enhance their skill set and improve their career. According to Inside Higher Ed , reports from early MOOCs offered by Coursera and Udacity suggest that between one-half and three-quarters of the students took the courses to enhance their skills either so they would perform better in their current job or so that they could find a better job. Do the students have the opportunity to practice their skills?

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Your Training Edge

DECEMBER 23, 2013

The huge response to these courses ignited a fire under the entire education community – many people praised MOOCs for their ability to offer unprecedented access to education at a low cost, while many others criticized them for unsound pedagogy and lack of student accountability. MOOCs and their elements are also starting to be incorporated into different areas of education, like corporate training, workplace skills training, and continuing and professional development.

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Rapid eLearning

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

At a recent conference you said we should learn to scrounge for assets. When you’re working with limited resources you’ve got to find places where you can get good free or low cost assets. Keep your eyes open for places where you can get free or low cost assets. Considering that the question comes from those with limited budgets I’ll offer a few ideas on low cost solutions. They sound good and they’re generally low cost.

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CLO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

According to our research, there are a variety of low-cost (or even free) and out-of-box training initiatives that startups can take advantage of and provide for their employees. The following are a few types of self-driven approaches shared by our participants: On-the-job training: Employees are assigned low-priority tasks on existing projects and allowed to explore to learn deeper. One of the best low-cost and easy-to-implement training solutions is social learning.

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KZO Innovations

APRIL 11, 2018

It Cuts Costs. Video can help your organization save significantly on training costs. By serving as an alternative to classroom training (or other in-person events such as seminars and conferences), video eliminates travel expenses. And with the proliferation of low-cost, professional-quality video technology, creating and editing video doesn’t require a huge investment of resources.

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 23, 2017

If you use a similar low-cost or free solution, let me know. ATD International Conference & Expo. FocusOn Learning conference. Participate in the weekly elearning challenges to sharpen your skills. Managing all of the to-do lists and activities for your e-learning projects can be really time time-consuming and a pain.

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eLearning 24-7

JULY 9, 2020

One company I know who creates VR custom content, charges over 60,000 pounds (around 80K US) for a low tier version. . There are a couple of reasons for this: Cost of Self-Contained headset. Total cost with 128GB, close to $600 before tax. If you are used to providing training/learning in a conference room, you need to remove the furniture. Be sure, that you are not in a place with low ceilings. Cost is unknown. Cost has to drop dramatically.

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Mindflash

JUNE 20, 2011

Is focusing on current skills gaps short-sighted? Graduating from this school of hard knocks, many of them want to know what skills will offer the best chance of steady future employment. They’re focusing on skills and training too — here’s what they suggest: Train workers for today’s open jobs. in part because employers can’t find workers with the advanced manufacturing skills they need.

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Talented Learning

OCTOBER 20, 2017

You can design training courses that are highly effective at developing skills and competencies. Several decades ago, software companies began offering no-cost access to products for a limited time (or with a limited feature set), hoping to drive more demand for the premium version in the long-run. Here are some of the no/low-cost techniques that work for us. 13) Cross-Promote at Industry Conferences. It doesn’t need to be overly complicated or costly.

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The Performance Improvement Blog

APRIL 14, 2011

Another presenter made us aware that although average completion data might be improving across the country, segments of the population, such as low-income minorities, are completing at a much lower rate. We are also sending the message that community colleges are the economic engines of the community and that we will train everyone at very low cost. Today’s jobs require more skill and more knowledge.

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CLO Magazine

AUGUST 19, 2020

Unfortunately, there is overwhelming evidence that the variety of programs, books, articles, seminars and conferences are delivering disappointing results. Six months before he was fired, HSBC’s full-year earnings were worse than expected, in part because costs were outweighing revenue growth.

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KZO Innovations

DECEMBER 3, 2015

It Cuts Costs. Video can help your organization save significantly on training costs. By serving as an alternative to classroom training (or other in-person events such as seminars and conferences), video eliminates travel expenses. And with the proliferation of low-cost, professional-quality video technology, creating and editing video doesn’t require a huge investment of resources.

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Mindflash

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

While these amateur videos may not always be of the highest quality they are less labor intensive to create, they’re more pointed, have a more realistic tone, and they’re low cost to produce. Film your company’s senior leaders at conferences or regional meetings. But if you want or need to do more extensive editing there are numerous free or low cost software options, like: ­ Videotoolbox. ­ I have a love/hate relationship with training videos.

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Mindflash

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

While these amateur videos may not always be of the highest quality they are less labor intensive to create, they’re more pointed, have a more realistic tone, and they’re low cost to produce. Film your company’s senior leaders at conferences or regional meetings. But if you want or need to do more extensive editing there are numerous free or low cost software options, like: ­ Videotoolbox. ­ One True Media. ­ Pinnacle Studio. ­ Video Studio Pro.

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Unicorn Training

JANUARY 11, 2018

In the L&D world the Learning Technologies Conference and Exhibition is one of the key event highlights of the year and we’re excited to say we’re back this year with a host of exciting products, partnerships and seminar talks to share with you. We've teamed up with our bite-size workplace skills content partners, MicroLearn and we can't wait to talk to you about the power of microlearning and how this can help your learners to engage with learning and remember it!

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Litmos

JANUARY 17, 2017

a professional membership organization supporting those who develop the knowledge and skills of employees in organizations around the world.". Many are disillusioned by their previous experiences with free or extremely low cost systems. That often comes as a surprise to conference attendees as they begin to learn more about the Litmos team. The Litmos team had fantastic team at ATD TK this year. They showed off enterprise learning that works, and everyone enjoys using.

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Limestone Learning

APRIL 29, 2020

Because coaching’s a just-in-time, customized approach to development, it’s far more cost-effective than more prevalent one-size-fits-all approaches to learning. Make your job easier: use clear, compelling designs to achieve your learning objectives — no design skill needed! Learn to turn any content into professional graphics using PowerPoint, free and low-cost tools, and a few tricks the pros use.

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Mindflash

JULY 20, 2010

So we need audio, but more importantly, we need to know when to use it for the greatest impact – and how to do so in a way that’s low-cost and high-quality. tradeshow kiosks or conference booths): Grab and keep your audience’s attention by combining music and narration to drive home your message. When her training skills aren’t being tested by her children, you’ll find her helping others to develop their own design muscles.

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 26, 2016

This is an issue I run into quite a bit because I get some of my graphics from those low cost (or free) stock image sites and often they only provide a.PNG version of the file. Think Forward Conference. Participate in the weekly elearning challenges to sharpen your skills. In this post we’ll look at an easy way to customize illustration in PowerPoint, since it’s a tool most of us have and it’s easy to do.

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Rapid eLearning

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

There are a dozens of stock image sites where you can buy low cost images. If you have advanced skills you can use illustrator or even PowerPoint to create your own media assets. If you do have some skills, consider sharing with others in the community. If you pick the right tools, get access to some low cost assets, and predetermine some of your course structure, you’ll be on your way to success.

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The Learning Dispatch

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

It isn’t uncommon for offices to be spread across the country (or even the globe) as companies try to place their employees in the most cost-effective locations, or expand their talent pool outside the home office. In addition to the costs of traveling, there is also an increase in the amount of time it takes to get all employees trained on a new policy or procedure. Web-Based, Peer-to-Peer Video Conference. Low bandwidth at either end can cause problems.

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Tony Karrer

JANUARY 26, 2009

How can you improve performance quickly and at low cost? Some training will still be preferred face to face such as when team building or in-person soft skills are important, but 2009 will be the year when we realize that we should be justifying any in-person training. The goal of lower cost will continue the transition from classroom to courseware which will keep the total number of authored minutes about the same, even with the move of content from courses to web pages. #9

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mLevel

DECEMBER 8, 2015

>> Reduce your total cost of ownership. >> The suite of IBM Kenexa talent products includes BrassRing, Skills Assessments, Talent Insights, Talent Acquisition Suite, Survey Enterprise and BrassRing Candidate Relationship Manager. Then, you can quickly sift through talent pools with the right skills assessment test. >> Reduce voluntary turnover as employees understand how to build a career with you and acquire new skills. >>

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The Learning Dispatch

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

It isn’t uncommon for offices to be spread across the country (or even the globe) as companies try to place their employees in the most cost-effective locations, or expand their talent pool outside the home office. In addition to the costs of traveling, there is also an increase in the amount of time it takes to get all employees trained on a new policy or procedure. Web-Based, Peer-to-Peer Video Conference. Low bandwidth at either end can cause problems.

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Tony Karrer

DECEMBER 9, 2009

This has a dramatic impact on the Business of Learning and perceptions around value and cost. How can you improve performance quickly and at low cost? Some training will still be preferred face to face such as when team building or in-person soft skills are important, but 2009 will be the year when we realize that we should be justifying any in-person training. We even made the Big Question one month: New Presenter and Learner Skills and Methods.

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Limestone Learning

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Thursday, March 7, 2019, 11AM – 12PM PT : Not Just Another Meeting: Create an Intentional Approach with Impact (Free for ATD members) When meetings draw employees away from day-to-day tasks, but fail to reach their intended outcome, it has huge costs to the organization. ATD’s Core 4 conference focuses on the most crucial, practical, and fundamental topics needed to effectively develop learners. “ Leaf, clover, green ” by Jeon Sang-O is licensed by Pixabay.

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ID Reflections

JULY 17, 2009

How would you convince a "penny-pinching but valuable prospect" (a phrase from Cathy Moore’s blog: [link] ) the need for a training program you are recommending? As you talk to the client, you realize the training is much needed and has a huge potential—both for you and the client i.e., business wise as well as true value addition.

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eFront

OCTOBER 31, 2010

OpenMeetings is a free browser-based software that allows you to set up instantly a conference in the Web. OpenMeetings Key Features Mini Demo Mikogo is a free desktop sharing tool full of features to assist you in conducting the perfect online meeting or web conference. Reduce travel costs, save time, and increase productivity with a web conferencing solution thats easy to access and simple to use.

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WBT Systems

JULY 31, 2018

Every association wants to recruit millennial members, but the cost of membership may exceed a millennial’s budget. And that’s just the cost of joining. Job skills most wanted by top industry employers. You could also try a webinar series , mini-courses, or an online learn-a-skill challenge. Skills gap assessments—along with continuing education recommendations to fill in gaps. Skills employers are seeking. Soft skills.

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Rapid eLearning

DECEMBER 6, 2011

This can be a challenge because the skills to design graphics are different than the ones required to design instruction. And many of them offer low cost or even free access to the types of assets you can use in your elearning courses. Free stuff : It’s a cost-effective way to build a portfolio of resources. March 21-23 : Orlando, FL ( Learning Solutions Conference ). Over the years elearning software has become easier to use.

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WBT Systems

AUGUST 15, 2017

With the continuing need for people to develop new skills for new kinds of jobs, for-profit companies with deep pockets will also get in the game. Try flipped learning for conference workshops. Introduce an entirely new product, perhaps providing education for the whole person, not just industry-specific skills. Create awareness about the type of skills and expertise that can help them thrive no matter where their career(s) take them.

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CLO Magazine

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Short but disciplined upfront planning can help employees identify opportunities for informal skill development throughout their normal work day. In his 2011 “Everyday Experience Is Not Enough” blog post, Tom Gram of Performance X Design said, “Experts continually challenge their current performance and seek feedback from their environment to stay in a more or less permanent learning state, mastering everyday skills but continuously raising their personal bar.

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CLO Magazine

JULY 9, 2018

“Even if there’s opportunity for some hybridization, people still, when it comes to leadership skills, tend to gravitate toward a more traditional setting,” Szpiro said. The kind of grooming and the kind of investment that employers want to make in people who are in leadership roles already are usually focused a lot on soft skills and ones that both employers and managers gravitate toward more traditional settings to acquire.

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Mark Oehlert

APRIL 19, 2012

So we can move from education to training to means of production for either free or something that is so low cost as compared to what the cost would've been 5 or 10 years ago that the price appears at least to be trending to the free. . have the relevenat design skills to make use of them? Are we teaching the generation behind us the right design skills to make use of them? Are our professional conferences focused on these issues?

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 3, 2012

In a previous post I mentioned a few free (or low cost ) graphic editors if you don’t already have one. I find that what I do for graphics doesn’t require overly sophisticated skills. This is the annual Articulate users’ conference hosted by Leeds. If you’re building elearning courses, then you should expect to have a graphics editing program as part of your tool chest.

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