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Using the Scrum Process to Manage eLearning Projects

Dashe & Thomson

Introduction. Let’s face it: as helpful as ADDIE is as an instructional design methodology, it doesn't really guide the the project management process. That’s because ADDIE, like many instructional design methodologies, wasn’t originally designed with the “e” in mind. That's the "evaluation" step in the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE) instructional design framework.

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MICROSOFT POWERPOINT 365: Meet the Shape Union and Shape Subtract Tools

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

Nine years ago I wrote some articles about the  Shape Union  and  Shape Subtract  tools, but, friends, it’s been a while. And can you believe these tools are still lying dormant in secrecy, waiting for you to discover them?    First, I’ll show you what you can do with these tools. Then I’ll show you where to find them.

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How To Take Your Mobile Learning Experience To The Next Level

Docebo

There is little doubt about the value of mobile learning , especially with Millennials and Gen Z now making up the majority of the workforce. In fact, over 70% of millennials say that they connect more with mobile learning than L&D activities delivered via desktop or formal methods and many learning technology companies have responded with mobile apps.

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HR Tech Outlook Top 10 Corporate LMS Solution Providers 2019

ICS Learning

Once again, ICS Learning Group is honored to announce that the Asentia Learning Management System (LMS) has been included on the HR Tech Outlooks Top 10 Corporate LMS Solution Providers for 2019.

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Experience the Benefit of Fully Trainable AI-Powered Learning Companions

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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Celebrating Virtual Facilitator Day!

InSync Training

When the InSync Training team reflects on the most successful modern learning experiences, one L&D professional holds a special place in our hearts: the virtual facilitator. With nothing but their voices, access to technology, and their ingenuity, they literally bring learning to life. Today, we celebrate their contributions to learning and performance in the first ever Virtual Facilitator Day!

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How To Make Your Learning And Development Offering Actionable

eLearning Industry

There are a few steps that those in charge of learning can take to ensure the learning platform offered to their employees is actionable. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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What Are Corporate Learning Analytics? [Recap]

Watershed

Learning Analytics seem like a bit of a dark art, a mystery. You’ve read the theory, but how does it actually work in practice? It’s this question that inspired us to conduct our Learning Analytics Research Study so we could better understand how our clients are implementing these analytics in practice. Series Summary. We aimed our research efforts at placing these organizations on the learning analytics triangle as a measure of maturity, and creating an overall picture of how real people are do

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Using Characters in eLearning to Bring it to Life: What, Why, and How

CommLab India

What are the benefits of using characters in eLearning? Read for the answers and examples of how we used characters in eLearning for our clients.

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Onboarding Systems Checklist: 6 Crucial Features To Look For In Your New Employee Onboarding Software

eLearning Industry

Your orientation and onboarding program could be the very thing that determines whether new hires show up on Day Two. What key features can give you this guarantee? This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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The Ultimate Guide to Monetizing Customer Learning

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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How to design organizational KPIs to encourage learning?

Disprz

Reading Time: 6 minutes. A Forbes article on KPIs And Corporate Stupidity discusses a conversation between the writer and Marilyn, a software engineer, on the latter’s view on KPIs. Here’s what Marilyn says about her KPIs: “I have my real job, and then my extra job meeting the completely arbitrary numbers in my KPI Profile. I have to keep track of about fifteen things that I do, and I have numbers to hit every week.

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Role Of Training In System Transformation/Change Programs

eLearning Industry

Is your organization undertaking a major change through a system transformation program? What should be the role of training in system transformation? How should the training be designed? Let’s understand this and more through this article. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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AccessAlly 3.1.1 Release Notes

AccessAlly

Released June 2019 Bugfixes Fixed Tried-and-True template issue (Order Form ? Designs) where backend customizations were not updated on the frontend. Fixed issue where Regular Text elements (Order Form ? Designs ? Flex templates) couldn't be updated after being moved. Fixed issue where the PayPal timezone setting couldn't be updated.

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Is Your RFP Response On Point? Tips for Learning Systems Vendors

Talented Learning

You’ve been scanning inbound email messages for important updates when suddenly a new subject line catches your eye: “ Request for Proposal : LMS for ABC Corporation.” A qualified business opportunity is knocking at your door! You greet the news with a mix of excitement and dread. This is a moment your sales team should relish. But preparing RFP responses can be brutal – especially if you blow it with unforced errors.

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Modernizing Hiring: The Rise of Contingent Recruitment in 2024

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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Understanding the bi-modal application of immersive learning

OpenSesame

Extended Reality (xR), a blanket term for immersive learning technologies such as virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality, is being increasingly used in corporate training and across a variety of industries. Although the technology itself is more than 50 years old, recent major breakthroughs have accelerated its adoption and application.

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How the World Cup Teaches Us Role Clarity

CLO Magazine

John Gillis Jr. is a management consultant with LeadershipX. He recently co-authored “Powerhouse” with Olympic gold medalist and world champion soccer player Kristine Lilly and business school dean Lynette Gillis. As we watch women from all over the world compete this June at the World Cup in France, I am reminded that it’s the 20th anniversary of the United States’ historic win over China in 1999 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.

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4 Must-Have Elements Of A Good eBook

eLearning Industry

One of the most essential elements of an eBook is to be useful to its readers, and engaging enough to keep them reading. However, the definition of "good" is rather broad. In this article, I'll share 4 top-notch elements your eBook must have to be worth the download. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Buying an eLearning Authoring Tool? Ask the Right Questions

LearningGuild

Buying an eLearning Authoring Tool? Ask the Right Questions. pamela-hogle. Wed, 06/19/2019 - 01:00.

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11 Tips to Drive Learning Content Consumption

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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7 Highly Effective Tips on Technical SEO

Hurix Digital

Tom sat up straight in his chair, eyes gleaming as he looked at the calendar. Good Friday! He could feel the Monday blues fading away. Put in 2 days of leave and get 5 days off. “This time it’s happening”, he thought. He could barely sit still as he quickly typed in Google, ‘where to go for a 5 day solo trip’. Within a matter of seconds, he was on a blog aptly titled ‘Top 10 destinations for a solo trip’.

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2019 LearningElite: Embracing Change

CLO Magazine

Nationwide Chief Learning Architect Diane August, left, and Kathy Smith, vice president, talent management and development. Photo by Robb McCormick. It’s been almost a decade since Chief Learning Officer first introduced the LearningElite, its annual learning and development benchmarking program. Over the years, we’ve heard countless stories from companies large and small about how organizations structure the learning function and tackle change.

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Free eBook: How To Choose The Right Kind Of Video For Your Employee Training

EI Design

This free eBook, How To Choose the Right Kind Of Video For Your Employee Training – Featuring 15 Formats That You Must Use In 2019, provides strategies and examples of how you can integrate video-based learning into your corporate training strategy. Choosing The Right Kind Of Video For Employee Training. Every day, we watch videos for entertainment or learning.

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Learning Is Change

CLO Magazine

Texas Health Resources, a faith-based nonprofit health care organization serving 7 million people in 16 countries, understands that sustainability and growth mean being open to — and even welcoming of — change. To remain the leading provider of health and well-being in North Texas, THR initiated the particularly big change from a transactional health care framework to a transformative model.

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Quickly Create Personalized Learning Experiences that Work

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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B2B Lead Generation: 4 Must-Have Elements Of A Good eBook For eLearning Marketers

eLearning Industry

One of the most essential elements of an eBook is to be useful to its readers, and engaging enough to keep them reading. However, the definition of "good" is rather broad. In this article, I'll share 4 top-notch elements your eBook must have to be worth the download. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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How To Meet New York Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Requirements

KnowledgeCity

The Me Too movement has spawned a rush of companies and legislatures to review their current sexual harassment laws and policies. Although Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prevents discrimination based on gender, it does not specifically address the problems of sexual harassment in the workplace. New York joins California , Connecticut, Maine, Delaware and Washington, D.C., in requiring mandatory sexual harassment prevention policies and training.

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6 Ways to Overcome Resistance to Gig Worker Training

Litmos

Last year, model and cookbook author Chrissy Teigen put in a grocery order with a shopping service. She ordered 5 limes. She received 5 bags worth: 200 limes. Teigen’s response to this overabundance of limes was both good-natured and delicious; she made key lime pies, documenting the event on Instagram. But the fact remains that a gig worker made a mistake, and it made headlines.

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Developing Empathy and Understanding through Learner Personas

Caveo Learning

Has this ever happened to you? The Subject Matter Expert (SME) was adamant: The training program had to include every possible thing that could go wrong with the process and the consequences of those failures. Was a focus on possible failures the right way to engage our learner? As learning professionals, we want our SMEs and stakeholders to feel that we are bringing their vision to life.

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10 Questions to Ask Before Buying an LMS

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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50 Best Computer-Based Training Tools

iSpring Solutions

Are you going to kick-start digital learning in your company from scratch or just want to move a part of… Read More.

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There’s No Insurance Against Disruption

CLO Magazine

Mike Prokopeak is Chief Learning Officer’s editor in chief. If you’re rethinking your approach to employee learning, then Nationwide is on your side. If you’re ready to take out the old in favor of something new, then Nationwide is on your side. If, in the face of rapid change, you’re simply not willing to sit still, then Nationwide is on your side.

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Empower Mobile Learning with Searchable Content

MeetingOne on eLearning

In the eLearning Guild’s white paper, “ Five Must-Haves to get Mobile Learning Right ,” LMS expert Susan Jacobs explored some expectations she has for the future of mobile learning. Jacobs believes course development now should be mobile-first and always done in HTML 5. Also, she noted that the mobile-first learning focus will emphasize learners’ ability to search content.