Learning Rebels

APRIL 24, 2017

The shift has arrived, and video is King! You may or may not be shocked by this but not enough of us are creating video to help the people in our organizations. We, as educators in the Adult Learning world, have a responsibility to help our organizations move forward and we are not doing enough to practice this craft. The trend seems to be that we are aware video is important and critical, and we even admit that our end-users would probably prefer video to some of other learning methods used.

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Jane Hart

APRIL 24, 2017

This is the first of a 3-part series looking at how to support Modern Professional Learners. In Part I look at why the current L&D (training/knowledge transfer) model is no longer appropriate and why a new model (or blueprint) is necessary.

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Kineo

APRIL 24, 2017

As a learning designer, when you're sending that early mock-up or first draft, be honest with yourself: is what you're actually looking for sign-off rather than collaboration? Perhaps up to that point, you've already put a good chunk of work in and it might even mess your schedules up if the other person asks you to rip it up and start again. Collaboration requires an open mind and a step into the unpredictable, but the results can be content that’s higher quality and more innovative.

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eLearning Brothers

APRIL 24, 2017

Twenty years ago, “eLearning” was introduced as the web became ubiquitous and authoring tools accessible; yet their limits resulted in a plethora of online slide shows. Today, we have access to a wide range of technologies—mobile, social, virtual, search, gaming, and reliable user generated content—along with modern instructional techniques aligned with the way today’s workers naturally learn.

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As a training manager looking to amplify your team's results, Knowledge Avatars are the next level. Beyond mere chatbots, Knowledge Avatars are companions, interactive tutors ready to educate the urgent information your team needs to excel in their roles. Knowledge Avatars are versatile and adaptable personal coaches! They can be customized with your company's knowledge via a simple upload of your data.

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Kineo

APRIL 24, 2017

As a learning designer, when you're sending that early mock-up or first draft, be honest with yourself: is what you're actually looking for sign-off rather than collaboration? Perhaps up to that point, you've already put a good chunk of work in and it might even mess your schedules up if the other person asks you to rip it up and start again. Collaboration requires an open mind and a step into the unpredictable, but the results can be content that’s higher quality and more innovative.

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TalentLMS

APRIL 24, 2017

As a training manager, you already know what makes for a great eLearning experience: well-designed content, engaging and informative. However, there’s one crucial ingredient without which your content will fail: ensuring that something isn’t just learned, but also that it achieves learning retention. You might be wondering: What is learning retention?

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CommLab India

APRIL 24, 2017

Assessments in eLearning courses are used to test learners’ comprehension of the topic they’ve been trained on. Articulate Storyline offers many question types to test learners in depth; ‘Fill in the Blank’ questions (both short and descriptive type) are considered a good choice to assess learners. In these assessments, a learner types the response in the blanks/space provided, and clicks the Submit button to record the answer.

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Learning with e's

APRIL 24, 2017

There's a wonderful scene in the 1981 movie Chariots of Fire. It's where English sprinter Harold Abrahams (who believed he was the best in the UK) has been unexpectedly and soundly defeated by former Scottish international rugby player Eric Liddell in the 400 m. After the race, Abrahams is sat despondently in the deserted stands, holding his head in his hands.

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CommLab India

APRIL 24, 2017

The time taken to develop an e-learning course has a direct impact on its cost. There are a few factors that play a key role in determining the duration of an online course development project. Would you like to know what the factors are? Well, check out our infographic below. Related Posts 4 Features Every Multimedia Authoring Tool Should Have [Infographic] Top 5 Authoring Tools for M-learning 3 Powerful Rapid Authoring Tools Released in 2016.

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Every decision that goes into your learning monetization strategy matters for your organization’s bottom line. Our research has shown a clear correlation between high program maturity (and ROI!) and choosing the right monetization strategy. This eBook contains clear, actionable ways to approach packaging and pricing models that will help your association grow revenue, improve profitability, and drive expansion into new markets.

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Ashley Chiasson

APRIL 24, 2017

Screencast April has been a bit of a flop, but for good reason – business has been booming! I know that’s not the best excuse when it comes to blogging, but hopefully I can redeem myself with this post. 100+ Free Stock Photos for Use in E-learning. Instructional Designers and E-Learning Developers are always looking for high-quality stock photos they can use use within their e-learning development.

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CLO Magazine

APRIL 24, 2017

New research published in an upcoming Journal of Marketing Research highlights the connection between the act of personalizing items and performance. Some related implications for learning leaders came to mind that I want to share. In a March Scientific American article , Matthew Hutson wrote about several studies; all found that customization boosts performance.

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CommLab India

APRIL 24, 2017

The ‘Learning Paths’ methodology for employee training was developed by Jim Williams and Steve Rosenbaum. A learning path is a sequence of learning activities that drives employees to become proficient in their jobs, in the shortest possible time. A learning path is a structure with chapters and various activities inside each chapter. These activities can include intermediate quizzes, videos, presentations, assignments, and text.

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LearningGuild

APRIL 24, 2017

xAPI Camps offer a day-long immersive experience around the Experience API. Intended to help participants understand the totality of what is possible with xAPI, the camps meet the needs of beginners and experts alike. Here’s a summary of the xAPI Camp held at Learning Solutions 2017 in March!

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The job market is changing fast, and to stay ahead, your hiring strategy needs to be flexible. With recent economic shifts, more companies are turning to contingent workers for their adaptability and cost savings. In fact, 32% of businesses are already prioritizing contingent over traditional full-time positions. Curious to learn more? In our new guide, you'll discover: The major benefits of incorporating contingent workers into your team.

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CLO Magazine

APRIL 24, 2017

I come from a family with a long tradition of military service. One of the phrases I grew up hearing so often that it became slightly annoying was, “You have to have the right tools and talent.” Tools and talent was always said in such a way that you could really hear the emphasis on those two words more than the others, so when I was pulling the data for the Summer 2017 Talent Economy dashboard, I was most interested in data that dealt with the United States’ investment in talent, primarily thr

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LearningGuild

APRIL 24, 2017

Adobe Captivate 2017 has been released, and once again Adobe has forged ahead and not rested on its laurels. It has brought Captivate even further into modern times. No other authoring tool contains as many features as Captivate does to customize the different views. The others may be a bit simpler, but they lack some of the power. Some still don’t offer responsive design at all.

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Designing Digitally

APRIL 24, 2017

There is often some question as to the validity of fantasy in an instructional game. Do elearning activities always have to be realistic in order to promote learning? Does the element of fantasy add anything of value to the experience? The researcher Thomas W. Malone set out to study why games are fun and motivational. He ultimately came up with three components that made games motivating and enjoyable.

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eLearning 24-7

APRIL 24, 2017

Trends. They will often bare fruit. Sometimes is a way we like, other times in a way we don’t. Who can forget the trend of seeing Ned Beatty in every movie out there? He was soon replaced by Morgan Freeman. And Morgan now is being replaced by Anthony Hopkins. That is a trend, I wish to no longer see. Many people who discuss trends only look at the “plus and positive” ones, and never or rarely mention if that, the minus or negative ones.

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Unlock the full potential of your educational initiatives with the 11 Tips to Drive Learning Content Consumption eBook. You’ll uncover: Why measure content consumption rather than (or in addition to) completion rates and member satisfaction? What are some proven tactics to create quality learner content and raise your content consumption rates? Discover the secrets from leading experts in the field, distilled into practical tips that promise to elevate the quality of your educational offerings,

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CLO Magazine

APRIL 24, 2017

Speaking at a Human Capital Analytics Conference in New York, the chief learning officer for a large telecom made an interesting comment about her relationship with the CFO: “Two years ago, I usually tried to avoid meeting with our CFO. I didn’t want any involvement with that part of the organization. Now, I consider the CFO a colleague, an ally and a partner as we drive value from learning and talent development.”.

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Lemonade

APRIL 24, 2017

We’ve all written bad quiz questions. Ones that were either way too confusing (double negatives anyone?) or so easy you could guess the answer without understanding the question. It happens to the best of us. But while a few bad questions may not seem like a big deal, they can have a major impact on your training; confusing your employees and skewing your results.

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CommLab India

APRIL 24, 2017

Instructor-led or classroom training has been the most common way to train employees for years. However, to make training more cost-effective and easily accessible, many organizations have started using e-learning as well. According to the Training Industry Report of 2015 1 , 28.5% of the training hours in corporate companies were delivered via online or computer-based technologies (increased by 2.6% compared to the previous year), 15% via virtual classrooms (decreased by 1%), 4.2% via social le

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Lemonade

APRIL 24, 2017

We’ve all written bad quiz questions. Ones that were either way too confusing (double negatives anyone?) or so easy you could guess the answer without understanding the question. It happens to the best of us. But while a few bad questions may not seem like a big deal, they can have a major impact on your training; confusing your employees and skewing your results.

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How can we actively engage learners 24/7, on their level and according to their interests, while respecting their learning styles? It’s not impossible. In this guide: Explore how to transform traditional, one-way videos into two-way interactive learning experiences Understand different types of artificial intelligence (AI), including - Generative vs.

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PlatCore

APRIL 24, 2017

PlatCore LLC is excited to announce the launch of our first application, a Learning Management System (LMS), now available in the ServiceNow app store. This LMS, coupled with ServiceNow tools will: Simplify compliance audits of regulatory training controls, delivering cost reductions. Assign, deliver, and track courses for your organization quickly and efficiently.

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Thought Industries

APRIL 24, 2017

Educating learners with a webinar-only learning is a strategy many businesses currently utilize but if your organization wants to scale online learning initiatives and maximize the benefits, you need to consider expanding your content offerings and formats. Webinars can be a central piece of your overall learning strategy, but there are significant opportunities to expand learning beyond single live events.

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CommLab India

APRIL 24, 2017

Given the responsibility of eLearning budget, you start wondering how to spend the money on the right things, in order to make training a success. And with so many changes and options out there, a lot of questions pop up in your mind. What training should we start first? What learning technology should we choose? How much should we spend on different training functions, and so on?

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Thought Industries

APRIL 24, 2017

Educating learners with a webinar-only learning is a strategy many businesses currently utilize but if your organization wants to scale online learning initiatives and maximize the benefits, you need to consider expanding your content offerings and formats. Webinars can be a central piece of your overall learning strategy, but there are significant opportunities to expand learning beyond single live events.

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Find your perfect LMS. Choosing the right Learning Management System (LMS) is crucial for your business's success. With so many options available in the market, how do you ensure you make the best choice? This guide is your key to finding the ideal enterprise learning platform for your business. Compiled by industry experts, these questions will help to clarify your needs, prioritize your most essential features, and guide you through the evaluation process.

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