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4 (Exceptionally Good) Reasons Gamification is Worth the Hype

LearnDash

Gamification isn’t just a gimmick—it’s a vetted and highly effective learning tool. Gamification lowers the cost of failure. Anyone who’s ever had a teacher insist, with painfully false enthusiasm, that “learning is fun!,” may be forgiven for raising an eyebrow at the concept of gamification.

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How to Encourage Effective and Successful On-the-Job Training

Acorn Labs

So just how can you design an effective and successful on-the-job program, and why should you? Basically, on-the-job training is so advantageous because: It’s easily and immediately applicable It’s cost-effective It saves time and increases productivity It’s flexible It lends itself to social learning.

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How to Encourage Effective and Successful On-the-Job Training

Acorn Labs

So just how can you design an effective and successful on-the-job program, and why should you? The first and more obvious reason on-the-job training is a vital component of workplace training and development is the minimal costs attached. It’s cost-effective. Why is on-the-job training important? It’s flexible.

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2016 eLearning Hype Curve Follow Up

Web Courseworks

In this white paper, we discuss how physical simulators now have the ability to be connected to the internet, allowing them to be utilized more effectively in the CME space. Unfortunately, these high-tech simulations often come at high cost, especially in fields like surgery. Plateau of Productivity.

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Create recurring revenue from your online course with subscriptions

Plume - e-learning & learning management systems

But while these incentives may be effective for any business, they are limited in their effectiveness. In some cases you’ll want to factor in lead generation, automation, churn rates and your time as a cost or value. Measuring value: Not every suggestion can be measured or output a tangible ROI. Not for a lack of trying.

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Is online training right for your team?

Coassemble

Many teams are learning how to share knowledge and grow effectively at scale. So, we’ve really gotten to a point now where we can’t do face-to-face training, both efficiently or cost-effectively or taking too much time out of the business.” So having a scalable growth solution is critical to prevent plateauing.

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JULIE DIRKSEN – CRYSTAL BALLING WITH LEARNNOVATORS

Learnnovators

What are your recommendations to learning designers for designing effective online classes? In fact, in many instances, we have effectively used job-aids and other 'non-course alternatives' to replace courses entirely. JULIE DIRKSEN: It often costs a lot to build games. This idea resonates absolutely well with us.