Tue.Nov 28, 2017

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Stories: Their Engagement Power

InSync Training

I bet someone read the same book to you over and over again at bedtime when you were young. You loved that story. You knew it by heart. You could see it in your head without the pictures. Sometimes, you put yourself in the place of the main character. You might even have learned something that continues to influence your life to this day. I bet you still remember that story, so many years later.

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Find, Build or Purchase Performance Consulting Skills Sooner Than Later

Living in Learning

We have no shortage of targets at which we can fire our L&D solution arrows. Too often just hitting the target with training is viewed as sufficient. I participated in that approach for many years before being exposed to the discipline of performance consulting. That new lens changed everything. The objective morphed from just hitting the target to hitting the right target…with the right arrow…at the right time…with the right amount of force…and for the right reasons.

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The Perfect Time to Cross-Promote Your Courses

LearnDash

Whether you are selling your courses or not it is important to let your learner’s know about your other offerings. One of the best times to up-sell or cross-promote your courses is right after someone completes a course, yet surprisingly so many people are not capitalizing on this timing. Instead, they let their learners complete the course and then figure out what to do next on their own.

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How To Create An "Ask An Expert" Storyline Interaction

Dashe & Thomson

Dashe & Thomson's award-winning creative director, Eric Berget, explains how to use the free storyline template he's created for your use. This "Ask An Expert" interaction is a useful branching tool for your elearning modules with scenario-based content, where your user has to make a decision based on input from colleagues or an expert. Enjoy, and download the file below the video.

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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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eLearning Land

Clark Quinn

This post is just a bit of elearning silliness, parodying our worst instincts… Welcome back my friends, to the show that never ends. We’re so glad you could attend. Come inside, come inside! – Emerson, Lake & Palmer: Karn Evil 9, 1st Impression, Part 2. It’s so good to see you, and I hope you’re ready for fun. Let’s introduce you to the many attractions to be found here.

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How To Update Screenshots of User Interfaces Without Starting From Scratch

TechSmith Camtasia

You know the sense of accomplishment when you finish something that was on your to-do list? I love that feeling. When I finish a task, I cross it off and move on to the next thing on my list with a renewed sense of pride and momentum. Conversely, there’s no greater buzzkill than returning to a completed task to redo something I just finished. Unfortunately, that’s a common occurrence when you’re working with screenshots of user interfaces for a product guide or help documentation.

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“You know nothing”– 7 things Game of Thrones can teach us about learning

Saffron Interactive

You'd be surprised just how much the denizens of Westeros can inspire us to deliver magical learning that captivates an audience. The post “You know nothing”– 7 things Game of Thrones can teach us about learning appeared first on Saffron Interactive.

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When Consumers are Product Aware, Use Videos to Seal the Deal

TechSmith Camtasia

Hooray! Your target consumer is product aware and browsing your product page and seemingly moments away from clicking “Buy Now”! However, it’s not time to celebrate… YET. Instead, you should be using videos to double down and provide validation that they’ve found the one. That is, the product or service that’s going to be the solution they’ve been searching for.

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3 (Not So Secret) Secrets to Designing Effective Leadership Development Programs

D2L

According to a CEB (now Gartner) Learning and Development Roundtable study, 60% of frontline managers underperform during their first two years, driving performance gaps and … Continued.

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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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Integrating Gaming and e-Learning Design Part I of 3: An ID-Based Model

Allen Interactions

Games Are Trending.

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A Simple Way to Get the Most Out of Your E-Learning Tools

Rapid eLearning

Over the weekend, I was supposed to paint the house but was watching TV instead. My wife asked why I wasn’t painting and I told her I couldn’t because I lost the paint lid opener and couldn’t open the paint can. She handed me a screwdriver. “No dice,” I said. “That’s for screws. I can only use a paint lid opener.” Ridiculous, right?

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7 Ways to Get Your Content Curation Groove On

Litmos

People in the workplace today need help. They need help doing their jobs to the best of their abilities, and they need help finding the tools to make that happen. According to research conducted by Charles Jennings, Only 10% of what we learn is covered through formal learning. The rest comes through people finding relevant content through different sources.

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Top e-learning trends to keep an eye on in 2018

Matrix

People have always had a fascination with the future. There are those who want to know everything in advance and employ all sorts of non-orthodox methods to take at least a glimpse and there are those who enjoy imagining what it can bring – the latter ones have given us some of the greatest science fiction literature. For businesses, however, it is necessity rather than curiosity and they don’t make use of crystal balls nor do they design wild tales.

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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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10 Community Principles to Make Your MOOCs Stronger

HT2 Labs

Improve attendance and the learning process, by applying some key community principles to your MOOCs. The post 10 Community Principles to Make Your MOOCs Stronger appeared first on HT2 Labs.

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5 Advantages of a Personalized Millennial Onboarding Program

CommLab India

This blog aimed at training managers, highlights the advantages of personalizing the millennial onboarding program.

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How to Build an Online Learning Program with a Limited Budget

WBT Systems

It’s frustrating when you’re the only one in your office who can see the future. You know your association should provide online learning programs to members and others in your industry. However, you don’t have the budget to hire instructional designers to develop courses. Here are some ways to build an online learning program with a limited budget.

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Expert's Guide to Presenting Solo in a Virtual Classroom by Pamela S. Hogle

LearningGuild

There’s no need to be nervous about presenting solo in a virtual classroom; with planning and preparation, your session can go off without a hitch.

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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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The 7 Secrets to Being a Rockstar Vendor

eLearning Brothers

Our very own Bill West, executive director of custom services at eLearning Brothers, teamed up with Frank Glover, senior learning strategist for Pacific Gas & Electric, for this insightful discussion on the eLearning Rockstars stage at DevLearn 2017. What’s it take to be a Rockstar Vendor? In this session, Bill and Frank outlined the seven core attributes that produce a successful outsourcing relationship.

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Custom eLearning Graphic Design on a Budget

eLearning Company

Custom eLearning Development enables companies to create world-class learning experiences that offer interactive and engaging learning products to the employees. One of the most prominent advantages of choosing custom eLearning over off-the-shelf eLearning courses is a more significant performance increase when using the former. This is the main reason why an increasing number of businesses … Continue reading "Custom eLearning Graphic Design on a Budget".

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How to Use Training Metrics to Measure eLearning Effectiveness

eFront

You’ve heard it all before. Training can boost employee productivity, creativity and competitive advantage, which altogether means a return on investment (ROI) that you can be proud of. But, unfortunately, not all training programs live up to their potential. Actually, ineffective training can often have a negative effect on your business’ bottom line.

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7 Hard-hitting Reasons for Legacy Courses Conversion

CommLab India

This blog gives you the most compelling reasons to convert your legacy eLearning courses.

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The Ultimate LMS Buyer’s Guide: Everything You Need to Know When Purchasing an LMS

Whether you’re shopping for your very first learning management system (LMS) or looking to upgrade, the process can be overwhelming. With so many vendor options, each with its own multitude of features and pricing structures, even the most seasoned educators, trainers, and business leaders can feel lost in a sea of choices! Finding the LMS that’s best suited for your organization requires a planned, strategic approach.

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The EDEN interviews: Rosie Jones

Learning with e's

Image by Timothy Vollmer on Flickr Want to know about the future of libraries? Rosie Jones is probably one of the best placed people to tell you exactly how they will evolve over the next few years. Based at the British Open University , Rosie is Director of Library Services, a central component to the success of the distance education institution. I caught up with her after her keynote speech during the EDEN summer conference in Jonkoping, Sweden and interviewed her on camera.

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Why Do Companies Commit to the Greater Good?

Avilar

Support a colleague in a 5K charity race. Donate lunch-time fitness classes to nursing home residents. Lead a team of colleagues to build homes for struggling families. Fly aid workers to hurricane-torn communities on the corporate jet (for free). Make a corporate donation to support an up-and-rising charity. This giving season, one can’t help but notice the abundance of employers with goodness programs that encourage the “giving of time, money, talent, and services to worthy charities via the w

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Ed Tech Company Instructure Acquires Video Learning Specialist Practice

CLO Magazine

Instructure announced on Nov. 28 that the company acquired Practice , a Philadelphia-based company that specializes in peer-to-peer video coaching and assessment. Terms of the deal were not immediately available. “This acquisition reflects our ongoing commitment to provide our customers with experiences that make it easy to learn and improve,” said Mitch Benson, Instructure senior vice president of product in a press release. “When people are engaged and have a way to receive

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A Little Help from Your Friends

Matthew Guyan

I’m an advocate for continual skill development especially for people working in eLearning. Thankfully there’s lots of folks in this field who generously share their knowledge and expertise through blog posts or YouTube videos or articles or podcasts or books and make it available to everyone. While I do read widely and watch online tutorials, it’s through deliberate practice that we become better at whatever it is that we do.

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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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3 ways Microlearning brings relevance and engagement back to eLearning

Ed App

Year by year the experience levels of employees are becoming increasingly diverse. Traditional eLearning does not allow tailored and self-directed learning - leading more experienced employees to become bored, re-learning things they already understand at a pace that doesn’t suit them. It also doesn’t allow learning to go mobile, leading to employees becoming irritated by traditional eLearning, being limited to desktop-only interaction.

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Triggering a function when an Event Video ends

Adobe Captivate

I wanted a ‘next’ button to appear AFTER an event video finished playing. There might be a way of achieving this with the timeline, but I thought this method worked better. 1. Create a ‘next’ button and ID name it ‘nextBtn’ 2. Hide the button (press the eyeball). 3. Import your event video onto the frame (name does not matter). 4.

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Where Does Microlearning Fit in Blended Learning?

CommLab India

This blog will talk about blended learning and how microlearning can fit in the blended learning strategy.