Tue.Aug 15, 2017

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Stories = Engagement = Learning

InSync Training

Storytelling has a long history as one of most fundamental communication methods. From paintings on cave walls to Egyptian hieroglyphs, to the first words ever written on papyrus with ink, people have been telling and listening to stories. We love to HEAR stories, too! As children, we all begged our parents for “one more story!” And many of us remember the morals of those stories even now as adults.

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Using Webinars to Increase Employee Engagement

TOPYX LMS

Sometimes it seems like the cure for low employee engagement doesn’t exist. Company leaders and L&D decision makers spend countless hours trying to find a solution to employee disengagement. While some companies have discovered the key to their employees’ hearts and minds , others are still wondering where to start. Is employee disengagement an issue your company struggles with?

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MADCAP FLARE: QR Codes

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

by Neil Perlin. QR (Quick Response) codes are an expanded form of a bar code. Toyota subsidiary  Denso-Wave created them in 1994 for parts tracking during manufacturing. What makes QR codes interesting for technical communicators is the spread of smartphones with QR readers.   If you look in Flare’s Multimedia section of the Insert ribbon, you’ll see the QR Code option.

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Differentiate Your Courses Using Micro-Content

LearnDash

Micro-content is on the rise yet many online course offerings haven’t implemented it yet. Easily differentiate your offering by getting in early on the trend. If you are selling an online course then you have probably realized that the competition out there is fierce. The barriers to entry in this industry are virtually non-existent. Anyone can set-up a website, create course content, and slap a price on it.

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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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For the love of learning, this is not how you engage a millennial

Kineo

We are known as the generation glued to our phones, the ones that hold the trophy for the least engaged workforce and the ones that want answers to their questions, like, yesterday.

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The Google Effect

Learningtogo

I recently heard a term that was new to me, "The Google Effect." So of course, what did I do? I googled it. It turns out that there’s been quite a lot of research into the effects of online search on our brains and our apparent decline in the ability to remember things.

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Editing Videos- How to Sync Audio and Video Sources

TechSmith Camtasia

Often times to get a more professional sound you may need to record audio separately from your video. This means that you’ll need to learn how to sync audio and video sources in your video editing process. The first thing you will need to do is make sure you have the right audio recording equipment. We’ve done the legwork of finding the right microphones and audio recording equipment for you.

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The Google Effect

Learningtogo

I recently heard a term that was new to me, “ The Google Effect.” So of course, what did I do? I googled it. It turns out that there’s been quite a lot of research into the effects of online search on our brains and our apparent decline in the ability to remember things. A 2011 study by Harvard University asked subjects to search for different types of information.

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The Agile Effect:  What are the Benefits and Costs Moving to an Agile Methodology?

Clarity Consultants

The agile corporate-learning business model has been getting a lot of attention in recent times. Companies are seeing the benefits of a more agile production, design, and even leadership development programs. But an agile model isn’t for everyone. Here are some of the benefits and some of the costs to moving to an agile methodology. The post The Agile Effect: What are the Benefits and Costs Moving to an Agile Methodology?

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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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Project Managers Are 'Glue' Holding Learning Projects Together

Caveo Learning

To achieve business stakeholder satisfaction with a completed learning & development initiative, learning project managers must aim for success in three key areas. The first two are rather obvious: complete the project on time and on budget, and successfully fulfill the end business objectives. But the third item can be a little trickier—deftly manage the stakeholder relationship.

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Repurpose Your Content: Make a Blog Video!

TechSmith Camtasia

Writing a blog post is often time consuming and a lot of effort goes into research, writing, and editing. Since you’re already writing the post –why not also make a blog video? It can help you more easily capture your potential readers’ attention, and provide you with an additional piece of content for just a bit more effort. You may be have heard the term vlog before.

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Which is the Better Certification: CAPM or PMP and What is the Difference?

OpenSesame

One of the typical questions both new and experienced project managers have is whether they should take PMP or CAPM exams. These certifications are quite costly (up to $450 for some of them) and have takers answer many tough questions regarding project management. Professional exams are needed for everyone who wants to further their career and boost credentials.

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Innovative Work Spaces

Clark Quinn

I recently read that Apple’s new office plan is receiving bad press. This surprises me, given that Apple usually has their handle on the latest in ideas. Yet, upon investigation, it’s clear that they appear to not be particularly innovative in their approach to work spaces. Here’s why. The report I saw says that Apple is intending to use an open office plan.

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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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Loop animation with Captivate 9 / Illustrate a background with a scenery running in loop

Adobe Captivate

I know that a lot of users still use Captivate 9, so I put this video that shows a way to make a loop animation with Captivate 9. The purpose of this video consists in showing how to illustrate a background with a loop animation. The process shows a scenery running in loop and the way to design it: by creating visual cycles within a picture as we do in cartoons, then by applying an animation effect to this created picture, and finally by editing a Captivate script.

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Becoming a 21st-Century Leader

Training Industry

There’s a new rule in managing and existing in an organization: When you have done all that is in your power, you may have an opinion on someone else. Having grown up on Disney animation, I can remember Thumper’s mom saying that if you can’t say something nice, say nothing. Forty years later, as I work in the business and education world, I still can hear that voice coming from my old record player, scratches and all, playing the same tune.

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A Recap: Aligning L&D with Business Goals

Watershed

Creating L&D programs that build employees’ knowledge and help them meet their goals is important. And it’s just as important that your programs align with your organization’s overall objectives.

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Which is the Better Certification: CAPM or PMP and What is the Difference?

OpenSesame

One of the typical questions both new and experienced project managers have is whether they should take PMP or CAPM exams. These certifications are quite costly (up to $450 for some of them) and have takers answer many tough questions regarding project management. Professional exams are needed for everyone who wants to further their career and boost credentials.

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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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Exploring Tech: Tools for Scheduling Meetings by Brian Dusablon

LearningGuild

Scheduling meetings has been an unsolved problem in eLearning development for decades. Here are some tech tools that may. help fix things.

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Aligning L&D with Business Goals [RECAP]

Watershed

If L&D programs don't support organizational goals, then what's the point of all your hard work? Learn more in our Business Goal Alignment blog series.

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How can I manage licensing for the eLearning content I create and sell?

Rustici Software

If creating and selling eLearning content is your core business, you likely carry around a lot of frustration around lack of license control. You know the pain associated with a loss of revenue because you can’t turn off a client’s access to your training. You spend hours wishing you could uncover just how many learners are using your content so you can properly bill your client.

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Should Loyalty Be the New Measure of Training ROI

Training Industry

There’s little debate that calculating the business impact of training programs is a difficult task. Only 35 percent of the 199 talent development professionals the Association for Talent Development surveyed for its 2016 “Evaluating Learning: Getting to Measurements That Matter” report said their organizations evaluated the business results of learning programs to any extent.

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20 Common Mistakes Made by Inexperienced Project Managers

You’ve read the PMBOK® Guide several times, taken the certification exam for project managers, passed, and you are now a PMP®. So why do you keep making rookie mistakes? This whitepaper shows 20 of the most common mistakes that young or inexperienced project managers make, issues that can cost significant time and money. It's a good starting point for understanding how and why many PMs get themsleves into trouble, and provides guidance on the types of issues that PMs need to understand.

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Why Should You Provide Mobile Learning to Your Employees

Designing Digitally

The explosive growth of mobile devices like smartphones, tablets, and so on, are a burning indication that organizations need to invest in mobile learning to stay competitive. Success is dependent on the quality and engagement of the workforce. If employees are to stay up-to-date with the latest information and trends, then organizations must invest in helping them learn and upskill themselves on a regular basis.

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The Agile Effect:  What are the Benefits and Costs Moving to an Agile Methodology?

Clarity Consultants

The agile corporate-learning business model has been getting a lot of attention in recent times. Companies are seeing the benefits of a more agile production, design, and even leadership development programs. But an agile model isn’t for everyone. Here are some of the benefits and some of the costs to moving to an agile methodology.

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Remember the 3 E’s When Marketing Educational Programs

WBT Systems

An effective online learning marketing plan has three phases. First, create awareness in your target audiences—their awareness of the need for pursuing professional development and their awareness of the educational programs your association offers. Then, make the sale—move your prospect from thinking “I should take a class” to “I am registered for a class.”.

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5 Questions about microlearning — and their answers

Matrix

Microlearning is on everybody’s lips these days. It’s probably the latest in terms of effective learning – as efficiency has an important time component and a nugget usually varies between three and six minutes. The small units can either be connected or stand alone and are accessible to anyone at any time, ideally on multiple devices (laptop, tablet, smartphone).

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11 Tips to Drive Learning Content Consumption

Elevate your member education initiatives This eBook will explore: 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? You’ll discover why measuring content consumption is pivotal for program success and explore effective tactics to boost overall engagement.

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5 Parameters of Evaluating Online Training Impact & Effectiveness

CommLab India

Use these 5 crucial parameters to precisely evaluate training impact.

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Skills Series: A Beginner’s Guide to SQL

General Assembly

Discover the language of data. By Michael Larner Welcome to General Assembly ’s Skills Series, where our expert instructors introduce you to key skills in the high-demand fields of data , web development , user experience design , marketing , and more. In today’s digital age, we’re constantly bombarded with information about new apps, transformative technologies, and the latest and greatest artificial intelligence system.

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How can I manage licensing for the eLearning content I create and sell?

Rustici Software

If creating and selling eLearning content is your core business, you likely carry around a lot of frustration around lack of license control. You know the pain associated with a loss of revenue because you can’t turn off a client’s access to your training. You spend hours wishing you could uncover just how many learners are using your content so you can properly bill your client.

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