Mon.May 04, 2015

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Adobe RoboHelp: Linking Between Merged Projects

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

by Willam van Weelden    In my last article I introduced you to merged help  and showed you how to create merged Microsoft HTML Help (CHM). This week I will show you how to create links to a merged project. Create a Link to a Merged Project from Within a Topic. Using RoboHelp, open a topic in one of the merged projects. Select some text and choose  Insert > Hyperlink/Popup  to open the Hyperlink dialog box.

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The Changing Nature of Workplace Learning

Learnnovators

Recently, I read two posts that to me reflected the changing nature of work — from divergently different perspectives. One was from the field of architecture and the other was by Harold Jarche on workplace and learning. Given below are excerpts from both. From Googleplex’s Designer on the Future of the Office. “ Wilkinson proposed building out the entire GLG office to accommodate “activity-based working”–the theory that employees no longer need personal workst

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Improve Classroom Learning With SAMR

LearnDash

If you are developing training or live-lectures, then there is a good chance that you have heard of some of the popular instructional design frameworks. Perhaps the most famous of these is ADDIE , a model used in nearly every training project that I have participated in or have come across. In fact, most models are derived from ADDIE in one way or another.

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Totara 2.7 Face-to-Face Demo [RECORDING]

Kineo

We kicked off our Totara 2.7 Demo Series last Thursday. In this demo, we focused on the newest additions of the face-to-face (F2F) feature. .

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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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6 eLearning Lessons We Learned from a Galaxy Far Far Away…

eLearning Brothers

In honor of May the Fourth, we sat down and watched all the Star Wars we could sit through. During that potato chip fueled marathon, it dawned on us that many of the characters in this classic series have some great perspectives on eLearning. “Size matters not.” A course doesn’t have to be an hour long if you don’t have an hour of material to fill it. “I thought these things smelled bad on the outside!

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Take down of Standardized Tests…truth in comedy

Kapp Notes

Here is a thought provoking video about standardized testing.

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Honey I Shrunk the Storyline Variable Text

eLearning Brothers

Honey, I Shrunk the StoryLine Variable Text! It was an experiment gone bad! A recent StoryLine project required that several journal entries be recorded as variables, and then displayed in a lightbox popup. Creating a textbox populated by the variable name, flanked by “%” signs, imports the variable text when viewing the course. That’s when it happened; StoryLine fits all the variable text into the text box by shrinking the font size.

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Manic May! Tools for Survival!

TechSmith Camtasia

Oh boy, I can feel it…May is here! Manic May! Hold on people, saddle up, I’ve got my big girl pants on, do you?! Actually my “big girl pants” translate to sassy shoes and big earrings. I’m not sure why, but they just seem to help this time of year. If you’re an educator, you know ALL that May holds. Oh May. As I take a quick glance at my calendar I see the following events jumping out at me: 6th grade camp, Family Fun Night “Fiesta Familiar”, Teacher Appreciation Week, 6 leadership team me

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Template-Palooza! April’s New eLearning Templates

eLearning Brothers

This month, we’ve cranked out so many new templates you’d better bring a new pair of socks…because they’re about to be knocked off! Behold the majesty of these new creations brought to you fresh from the minds of the illustrious eLearning Brothers Template Development team. Enjoy! Articulate Storyline Templates. . . . . . . . . .

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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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Nuts and Bolts: Causing Serendipity by Jane Bozarth

LearningGuild

The story of the three princes of Serendip is more than an entertaining fable. It illustrates the limits of formal training, and. the value of being able to learn something valuable from information that just came your way. You may not be looking for a. lame, one-eyed camel that is missing a tooth and carrying an unusual cargo, but you might also learn something valuable. from this column.

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Bulk Activities 101

DigitalChalk eLearning

Have you recently used the mass upload feature for your organization and noticed that some users didn’t get uploaded and you’re not sure why? We have a feature that allows you to easily see why certain users may have not been uploaded, it’s called ‘Bulk Activities’. Organization administrators will be able to see this option under the ‘Administration’ tab.

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Page Layouts: the Foundation for eLearning Masterpieces

Trivantis

Sometimes all you need is a little nudge in the right direction to get your inspiration flowing. That’s where the eLearning Brothers Lectora® Page Layouts come into play! These templates are a great way to help you organize your content and give it a professional look. And now they’re accessible within Lectora® Inspire 12.1! You don’t even have to leave your favorite authoring tool to use pre-built templates and graphics from the amazing eLearning Brothers.

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The Uncanny Valley of Organizational Risk

Training Industry

The concept of the “uncanny valley,” first coined by roboticist Masahiro Mori in 1970, describes the unsettling effect whereby robot faces, video games, CGI, and the like fall somewhere on a continuum of eerie to repulsive when they fall short of actually mimicking human appearance and motion. Said another way, the closer we get to the real thing, the less we start to like it.

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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 Four Keys to Bold HR: Lessons for the Year Ahead

Josh Bersin on Enterprise Learning

We just finished our 8th annual IMPACT research conference in Florida, and our theme was Bold HR – pushing the envelope on talent and HR practices, reinventing what we do, and starting with a fresh sheet of paper. Let me start by saying that theme turned out to be perfect. We had more than 500. Read more» The post The Four Keys to Bold HR: Lessons for the Year Ahead appeared first on JOSH BERSIN.

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Tomorrow’s Sales Training at the LTEN Conference in June

PDG

Is it difficult to get new behaviors from an experienced sales team? The tenured sales force responsible for Genzyme’s Multiple Sclerosis product (AUBAGIO®) had seen it all. The Genzyme learning team knew they needed to find an engaging, time-effective way of spreading best practices across the sales team to drive continued performance. Learn how Genzyme used both cutting-edge and well established methods to create a blended approach that feels fresh and new.

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The Four Keys to Bold HR: Lessons for the Year Ahead

Josh Bersin on Enterprise Learning

We just finished our 8th annual IMPACT research conference in Florida, and our theme was Bold HR – pushing the envelope on talent and HR practices, reinventing what we do, and starting with a fresh sheet of paper. Let me start by saying that theme turned out to be perfect. We had more than 500. Read more» The post The Four Keys to Bold HR: Lessons for the Year Ahead appeared first on JOSH BERSIN.

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Page Layouts: the Foundation for eLearning Masterpieces

Trivantis

Sometimes all you need is a little nudge in the right direction to get your inspiration flowing. That’s where the eLearning Brothers Lectora® Page Layouts come into play! These templates are a great way to help you organize your content and give it a professional look. And now they’re accessible within Lectora® Inspire 12.1! You don’t even have to leave your favorite authoring tool to use pre-built templates and graphics from the amazing eLearning Brothers.

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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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A Three-Step Process for Becoming an E-Learning Pro

Rapid eLearning

“I want to become an elearning pro. What do I have to do to get better?” This is one of the most common questions I’m asked. I’ve addressed it a few times in the blog by sharing some tips , free ebook recommendations , and a ton of tutorials. But it’s still a common question and worth reviewing from a slightly different perspective.

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From “knowledge worker” to “learning worker”: what this means for an organisation

Jane Hart

Work is changing, and as a consequence Jacob Morgan believes that one of the principles of the future employee (see infographic to the left) will be the shift from being a “knowledge worker” to being a “learning worker” ‘Knowledge is a commodity, to be the smartest person in the room all you need is a smartphone. What […].

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Why eLearning in the finance industry is very important

eFront

Banking. It’s what makes our modern economy tick (and, perhaps, tock), and a big enabler of the business and innovation progress we’ve had in the 21st century. It’s, to paraphrase the proverb, a lucrative job, but somebody’s got to do it. It’s also a demanding job, one where books of regional, national, and international rules and regulations can be stacked as high as the Empire State Building.

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Keeping time part 2: Duration for Activity Providers

Experience API

What’s the difference between session duration and attempt duration? Timestamp or Stored? When should you record time taken and how can you report it? This series of blogs will look specifically at duration and how to report on it. The SCORM veterans at Rustici Software tell me that duration reporting by SCOs was notoriously patchy. That’s why you’ll notice that SCORM Cloud will tell you it’s calculation of duration alongside the figure reported by your e-learning.

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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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Why eLearning in the finance industry is very important

eFront

Banking. It’s what makes our modern economy tick (and, perhaps, tock), and a big enabler of the business and innovation progress we’ve had in the 21st century. It’s, to paraphrase the proverb, a lucrative job, but somebody’s got to do it. It’s also a demanding job, one where books of regional, national, and international rules and regulations can be stacked as high as the Empire State Building.

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Selecting an LMS With a Little Help From Your Friends

ATD Learning Technologies

This ATD infographic highlights nine questions you can ask colleagues in the L&D field about their LMS selection process. Click here to read full version.

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How to Make Your Online Training “Go Viral”

Mindflash

I’m not a marketer. I’m an educator. But, maybe, I’m both? Or, at least, maybe I should be both. Consider content marketing and online training , for example. Both involve content delivered through digital media (infographics, blogs, videos, podcasts, slides, e-books, how-to guides, etc.). Both involve content delivery. Content marketing uses content for the purposes of attracting and retaining customers and online training uses content for the purposes of helping people to learn.

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