Tue.Aug 27, 2019

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Selling Storytelling in Learning

Experiencing eLearning

I got a call from a prospective client looking to hire an instructional designer. “Tell me about what you’re looking for,” I said. “Well, I have a classroom training program I’d like to convert to online. It’s a course on pregnancy discrimination. Our company has added a ton of specifics about this to our employee handbook, so it’s important everyone’s aware of the new policy.

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10 Content Curation Strategies For Corporate Training

eLearning Industry

Content curation enables L&D teams to offer highly relevant content to support their primary training. In this article, I show you 10 content curation strategies for eLearning that you can use to enhance the impact of your corporate trainings. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Blinded by the buzzword!

Clark Quinn

With any industry, a large quantity of buzzwords exist, and Learning & Development isn’t any different. Likewise, plusses and minuses accrue. It’s helpful to know the buzzword as well as the real meaning behind it, but how do you do this? Buzzwords can become vernacular. With a professional vocabulary, everyone has a shared understanding of what’s meant.

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How To Create Great Training Content

eLearning Industry

Theory and tips that will help you create useful and engaging training content. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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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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When Will AI Stop Being “Artificial?”

Learningtogo

The Singularity is a term you’ll find in science and in science fiction. It was coined by mathematician John von Neumann to define a theoretical moment when the artificial intelligence of computers surpasses the capacity of the human brain. The term is borrowed from physics and quantum mechanics, where the term gravitational singularity is used in the study of black holes.

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5 Ways Facilitators Can Stimulate Intellectual Engagement in the Virtual Classroom

InSync Training

This is the second installment in a three-part series that explores actionable approaches facilitators can use to improve learner engagement through purposeful facilitation. Can the virtual classroom actually achieve the same learning results as a face-to-face approach? Or is it a ‘second best’ solution? I believe that, if our approach is authentic and well-designed, facilitators can ensure that virtual learning is REAL learning.

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How an LMS Can Help Your Company Meet Its Business Goals This Year

TOPYX LMS

Businesses that set measurable goals achieve more than those that don’t, according to a contributor to Entrepreneur Magazine. 1 “Goals help you stay focused and they can prevent your business from becoming stagnant,” stated The Balance. 2 “Your business goals keep you moving forward and set the stage for ongoing success.” What business goals did your company set for this year?

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8 New Steps That You Need to Showcase Your Learning Platform

Docebo

This free report shows you how to calculate the ROI of your learning programs by building a framework that evolves with your learning activities. As L&D pros, we’ve all asked ourselves the question – “How do we make a positive impact on our business?”. The ROI Institute has outlined an 8-step framework for calculating the return on learning, but these steps have been around for years and, in that time, there have been significant changes in our industry.

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We Think – Therefore We Learn. Why Psychology is Still Relevant in the Age of Neuroscience

Learningtogo

Nearly everything we thought we knew about the human brain changed when we started putting live subjects into functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging machines (MRIs) about 15 years ago. You might think that with the invention of the fMRI and other brain imaging technologies psychology has gone the way of phrenology and other pseudo-science, but this is not the case.

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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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5 Factors to Consider When Selling Courses Online

Lambda Solutions

- 5 MIN READ -. Any organization that wants to sell online training courses is faced with a number of decisions, some of which can be lengthy and difficult. Whether it’s choosing to create your own eLearning content versus purchasing an off-the-shelf program, or selecting the right digital marketing strategy for your business, making the right call can have a significant pay-off further down the line.

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6 Custom eLearning Design Tips For Higher Learner Engagement

eLearning Industry

How do you increase learner engagement and knowledge retention? Here are 6 simple, yet effective tips to keep your learners immersed in your learning content while increasing the effectiveness of your learning initiative. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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How to Create and Deliver Cost Effective Remote Training

Kitaboo

You must at some point have sat through a conference or a video call where you struggled with getting the screen connected, or the audio wasn’t clear, with frequent interruptions from your or the other end like “your voice is breaking off”, or “the screen went black, we can’t see you”. Typically, around 10-15 minutes are then lost in fixing the issue, with wires being pulled and pushed to check if they are properly connected, opening and closing tabs, reconnecting the session etc.

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Personalize The eLearning Experience Through A Culture Of Empathy

eLearning Industry

Of all the skills you need to engage and make sure that knowledge is retained by the learners, empathy is a vital skill. Especially for anyone seeking to create eLearning that really connects and resonates with learners. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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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 Factors That Increase Online Course Participation

learnWorlds

Your course is live. You have sold a few licenses. But, students don’t come back to finish the course. Why is this a problem? If your students are not engaged, they won’t come to your next course and won’t suggest your course. Word of mouth matters and it can make or break your course business. Why is this happening? You might ask yourself. The most difficult battle for an online instructor isn’t to create an online course, but an online course that offers a unique and personalized learning expe

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How L&D Managers Can Impact Learners With Relevant Custom eLearning Solutions

eLearning Industry

Motivate and engage learners with relevant solutions and content that target business goals as well as learning objectives. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Things to consider when designing training to upskill remote workers

Matrix

A version of this post was origianlly published on February 13, 2019 in TrainingZone. With geographical distance becoming more of an inconvenience rather than an insurmountable obstacle, companies everywhere are able to hire people in different countries, regions or continents. Especially those that operate in the knowledge-based economy, where employees only need a computer with an internet connection to do their job.

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Behavioral Change in Employees with Regards to Training

AbaraLMS

Bringing a positive behavioral change in employees with regards to training and development is something that all L&D’s work towards. However, achieving it is a challenge in itself. Employees are usually resistant to change because change warrants the need to step out of a comfortable zone. Moreover, accepting change is sometimes difficult as it [ ] The post Behavioral Change in Employees with Regards to Training appeared first on Abara LMS.

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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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4 Takeaways from Cisco’s Learning Strategy

Degreed

With rapid technological development and eight out of ten CEOs actively worried about skill gaps, it’s clear that today’s workforce is changing. While this brings opportunity, it brings growing pains as well. The labor market is tight, employee capabilities are outdated, and traditional L&D strategies aren’t helping them evolve. But some of the most successful companies have examined the needs of today’s workforce and successfully adapted to meet them.

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6 Creative Ways to Promote eLearning in Your Organization

CommLab India

Unsure if your employees will embrace the eLearning initiative you have planned? Read this blog to know about 6 amazing ways to promote eLearning.

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OpenSesame Sponsors SAP SuccessConnect® 2019 Event in Las Vegas

OpenSesame

Portland, Oregon — 2019 27 August — OpenSesame, the most comprehensive catalog of elearning courses from the world’s top publishers, announced today that the company is a Silver level sponsor at SAP’s annual SuccessConnect® conference – the premier event for human resources (HR) professionals, set to take place September 16-18 at the ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

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Summit Awards Honors AllenComm Compliance And Onboarding Courses

eLearning Industry

AllenComm takes home 3 Summit Creative Awards for client compliance training and onboarding projects. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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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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Chief Learning Officer announces the 2019 Learning In Practice Award finalists

CLO Magazine

Chief Learning Officer has revealed the finalists for its 2019 Learning In Practice Awards. The awards were established in 2003 to recognize learning leaders who have demonstrated excellence in the design and delivery of employee development programs. Finalists will win a gold, silver or bronze award during a special awards luncheon on Monday, October 14, at the Fall CLO Symposium in Chicago.

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Articulate Storyline 360: Timeline Interactivities to Engage the Learners

Swift eLearning Services

There is no second thought that the courses with custom eLearning Interactivities will be engaging when compared to the passive eLearning courses. Most of our stakeholders, go for custom eLearning design, where interactive eLearning elements need to be included to immerse the learners.

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20 reasons you need a custom Learning Management System

Plume - e-learning & learning management systems

We understand these frustrations which is why we’re proud to be one of the few UK-based custom learning management system developers who enable our clients to have their ideas for an online learning system fully realised and integrated as needed. Seems too good to be true? We understand your scepticism but when an out-of-the-box LMS just won’t do – here are 15 reasons why it’s time for you to get your own custom online training platform.

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Which Learning Theories are Right for Your Organization?

LearnUpon

Creating a comprehensive learning and development program in your organization is crucial. It helps to maintain your employees’ motivation, supports their continued improvement, and retains them as valuable contributors to your business. But, how does your organization discover the best way to educate your employees? . There are lots of learning theories out there, but they are not a one size fits all thing.

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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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Emergent thinker?

Learning with e's

Image from Emergent Thinker website Apparently I'm an emergent thinker. I've been called lots of names in the past, some of which are unrepeatable, and some I'm comfortable with. It sounds good, but I'm not sure what it means, so I will reserve judgement until someone explains it to me. But 'emergent thinkers' is the title of the website used to promote a recent interview I did with Felicity Healey-Benson.

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The Decision to Livestream: How We Have Evolved

CommPartners

Discover how organizations are embracing the power of livestream to extend the value of their conference content.

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What is XAPI And How Should You Use It?

KnowledgeAnywhere

Formal learning experiences (i.e in-person lectures or online course modules) account for only about 10% of the ways students actually learn. The remainder of learning occurs through interactions with mentors and peers (about 20%) and experiential learning (about 70%). Historically, this limitation has been a source of frustration. Now there’s a way businesses can track as much as 100% of learning experiences.

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