Association eLearning
MAY 10, 2017
Recently, an instructional designer friend of mine asked me, “Should Marketing review eLearning courses and approve them before they are released?” I responded with a, “Yes, but…” There are legitimate reasons Marketing needs to see the course before it goes out. However, content isn’t one of them. That’s right, I said it. I am a marketing person, I am not an instructional designer.
B Online Learning
MAY 10, 2017
This blog is the continuation for this series on the how’s and why’s of developing and delivering a good blended learning experience for the learner. This one looks at the second platform for the delivery of your blended course, the eLearning development software. In a nutshell the eLearning development software you use needs two things – it needs to be flexible and it needs to be functionally robust. 1.
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Infopro Learning
MAY 10, 2017
mLearning is not just a passing trend in digital learning; it’s your just-in-time, just-in-case, just-right solution for ongoing performance support and faster time-to-competency. The Advantages of mLearning. Mobile learning can change the game for on-the-job support, but only if it’s done right. According to Mosher & Gottfredson, experts in organizational performance support, employees face 5 moments in which learning needs affect competency.
CourseArc
MAY 10, 2017
As celebrated inspirational speaker, coach, and author Ben Gay III once said: “No amount of travel on the wrong road will bring you to the right destination.” The same can be said about instructional design and the development of eLearning content. Learning objectives are to instructional designers is the same as a map is to a traveler. With the proper learning objectives in place, designing a relevant, engaging and useful course becomes a lot easier.
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eLearning Brothers
MAY 10, 2017
Learning is a process, and like any process, it sometimes takes a significant time investment to complete. But time is a precious resource, and should be spent wisely. One benefit to shortening the amount of time you spend learning a certain concept is that it increases the amount of things you can potentially absorb from your studies. There are many things you can do to accelerate the learning process and get more bang for your buck in eLearning situations.
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Clark Quinn
MAY 10, 2017
Yesterday, I clarified what I meant about microlearning. Earlier, I wrote about designing microlearning, but what I was really talking about was the design of spaced learning. So how should you design the type of microlearning I really feel is valuable? To set the stage, here’re we’re talking about layering learning on performance in a context.
CLO Magazine
MAY 10, 2017
change As a chief learning officer, how do you lead organizational change? There are several tried and tested approaches and techniques, but they can be time consuming to find and structure. I’ve assembled 10 research-based steps to guide you. Many of these steps will be familiar, others may be new, but they have been gleaned and curated with the CLO in mind from my research and doctorate of education studies at the University of Southern California.
CommLab India
MAY 10, 2017
Nick is the L&D manager of a large insurance company. Over the years, his firm created several PowerPoint presentations for training its staff in the classroom. Recently, the company decided to go for the online learning format, and Nick was put in-charge of developing e-learning courses. He was in a dilemma whether to convert the existing instructor-led training resources to web-based courses or develop technology-enabled learning materials from scratch.
TechSmith Camtasia
MAY 10, 2017
Screenshots (also known as screen captures) let you capture exactly what you’re seeing on your screen to share with others or to reference later. They can be extremely helpful when you need to show something that would otherwise be difficult to explain in words. Whether you’re already using screenshots daily or you’re looking to start , I’ve put together some tips for creating great screen captures.
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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.
CLO Magazine
MAY 10, 2017
decision making work We all grow up to be decision -makers. Yet somehow there’s no well-established way to make high-stakes decisions well. That’s a problem, since throughout life we’re faced with many of them — decisions that will have a long-term impact on our lives, but where the outcome is unknown, and the price for making the wrong decision could be costly.
Growth Engineering
MAY 10, 2017
Today our mobile apps can do just about everything for us – from adjusting our home thermostat and monitoring our sleep, to providing that emergency moustache …perfect for any superhero in disguise! No wonder apps are so popular. In fact, there will be a whopping 269 billion app downloads in 2017 alone. That’s 33 for every living, breathing person on the planet.
ATD Learning Technologies
MAY 10, 2017
Almost all digital content and digital learning uses HTML5. As HTML5 increasingly becomes the standard for display, you can future-proof your training materials—and your career—by learning this important markup language. But how to do you get started? ATD’s Essentials of Authoring with HTML 5 course can help. To gain more insight, I recently spoke with Mark Lassoff , who facilitates this online course for HTML5 coding.
Learning Dojo
MAY 10, 2017
xAPI unlocks many new possibilities for learners to engage in learning without the traditional cumbersome process of logging in to an LMS to have access to eLearning content. One of the things we must still consider, especially when building learning experiences in front end languages, is security. The following are a few ideas for keeping LRS information safe if you’re just dealing with client-side, but it should be noted that it could be even safer if the LRS communications were handled throug
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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.
Cinecraft
MAY 10, 2017
When I started working at Cinécraft, I was totally new to eLearning. I had no experience writing courses or using eLearning-specific development tools. However, I had a background in multimedia and writing, and a strong desire to learn, so I knew I could be successful. Now, a year later, I can build courses with both Storyline and Captivate, and I’m thriving as an instructional designer.
Training Industry
MAY 10, 2017
Not everyone is has innate sales skills. Therefore, training is important to help salespeople excel at closing deals. Here are five sales tips to help your sales team improve their performance and exceed their targets: 1. The Art of Listening In the movie “A Thousand Words,” Eddie Murphy was cursed for talking incessantly and had to limit the number of words he could speak, teaching him the value of silence and listening.
Designing Digitally
MAY 10, 2017
An integral part of developing an elearning program is creating an end goal that demonstrates the effectiveness of the experience. It’s vital to have a system in place to ensure the objectives of the course are being met and the learners are successfully moving through each stage or level, finally reaching the conclusion satisfactorily. The first step is to determine the desired outcome of the learning experience.
Everwise
MAY 10, 2017
Managing an employee for the first time can either be incredibly rewarding or a bit awkward for both parties involved. If your new direct report has a long tenure with the company, you may find the situation especially tricky to navigate. So, how can you best foster the relationship? As the author John Maxwell has famously said, “People don’t care what you know but need to know that you care.”.
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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,
Degreed
MAY 10, 2017
As much as we would like to believe it, and as nice as it sounds, we don’t develop our people out of the goodness of our own hearts. Businesses have important goals and a bottom line, and in order to hit those goals, they need to make money. And if they don’t, shareholders, customers, and employees are all unhappy because the business will likely fail.
ATD Learning Technologies
MAY 10, 2017
Almost all digital content and digital learning uses HTML5. As HTML5 increasingly becomes the standard for display, you can future-proof your training materials—and your career—by learning this important markup language. But how to do you get started? ATD’s Essentials of Authoring with HTML 5 course can help. To gain more insight, I recently spoke with Mark Lassoff , who facilitates this online course for HTML5 coding.
Illumen Group
MAY 10, 2017
eLearning templates serve as blueprints to build courses that are effective and professional looking, while insuring engagement for the learner through consistent high quality content and interactions. Here are just a few of the benefits for both designers and their clients for using templates. Easy to Build or Update Courses. Customized, reusable eLearning templates meet your design needs, from user interface design and image sizes to interactivity and functionality.
Designing Digitally
MAY 10, 2017
An integral part of developing an elearning program is creating an end goal that demonstrates the effectiveness of the experience. It’s vital to have a system in place to ensure the objectives of the course are being met and the learners are successfully moving through each stage or level, finally reaching the conclusion satisfactorily. The first step is to determine the desired outcome of the learning experience.
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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.
Adobe Captivate
MAY 10, 2017
You can make your project look much better, prettier and consistent across devices with the use of Adobe Typekit! What is Typekit!? Adobe Typekit brings thousands of fonts from foundry partners into one beautiful library for subscription or purchase. Enjoy quick browsing, easy use on the web or in applications, and endless typographic inspiration. Typekit is the easiest way to bring great type into your workflow, wherever you are.
LearningGuild
MAY 10, 2017
Microlearning works best if it is narrowly focused, clear, and, above all, concise. That means careful attention to design is required.
Adobe Captivate
MAY 10, 2017
Download the sample project here to try it yourself and follow along: Fill_In_Fluid_Boxes.cptx. Can Fluid Boxes have Fill? Think of a Fluid Box in Captivate 2017 as a logical container, used to layout objects and content across any range of devices. So, by default, these containers are invisible in the published output – unless we apply a Fill to them.
Corporate eLearning Strategies and Development
MAY 10, 2017
The Big Story! I am officially part of team EdCast. If you missed it, I left Litmos a couple months ago. After a few weeks of soul searching and many many conversations with mentors, colleagues, and friends, I decided a new adventure on the cutting edge of learning platform solutions was exactly where I wanted to be. EdCast checked all the boxes for me and my family and I am beyond excited about this journey.
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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.
Adobe Captivate
MAY 10, 2017
To follow along and try it yourself, download the CPTX from: WhileLoop and open it in Captivate 2017. A “while” loop can be used to repeat a set of actions a certain number of times, or till a condition is met. It can also be used to repeat some actions infinitely. Let us use an example to demonstrate While loop in Captivate 2017. Create a new slide and insert some objects as below.
LearnDash
MAY 10, 2017
There is a lot of hype around creating and selling online courses today, and with good reason. Unlike any other time in history has it been so easy to set-up a business sharing your knowledge. All you need is a computer and a platform to sell, and you are ready to take orders. The problem is that being “ready” to take orders is not the same as actually getting orders.
Adobe Captivate
MAY 10, 2017
To follow along with this article, download the project from here: Customize_Content_Using_Optional and then continue. What is Optional? Optional is an option only available for Fluid boxes, and objects added to Fluid boxes. Marking an object optional means that if you view your project on a smaller screen, that object may be omitted from the output to properly fit in everything else.
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