InSync Training

MAY 11, 2017

We're excited to announce that Dr. Stephen Slota will join us again as a guest BYTE speaker on May 23, 2017. This guest blog post helps you prepare for, and gives a preview of, his live learning session, Gamification: Strategies for Merging Learning Theory, Games, and Instructional Design. In my previous blog post , I provided an overview of gamification with two specific goals in mind: Challenging the design community to ground projects in contemporary learning science rather than (or at least

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Kineo

MAY 11, 2017

In these times of information overload, there's an appetite to keep up with the latest knowledge and resources, know what to curate, what models to follow and how to promote content. This is crucial in the world of learning and development and content curation remains at the centre of discussions within the L&D community.

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Learning Visions

MAY 11, 2017

Today marks my 8th anniversary with Kineo. That's right, eight years ago TODAY we opened up Kineo here in the US. Thanks to so many great clients and fabulous team members who have helped us do so much great work these past eight years. It's been a fabulous experience, with lots of challenges, lessons learned, and triumphs along the way. My anniversary present?

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Kineo

MAY 11, 2017

In these times of information overload, there's an appetite to keep up with the latest knowledge and resources, know what to curate, what models to follow and how to promote content. This is crucial in the world of learning and development and content curation remains at the centre of discussions within the L&D community.

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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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Paradiso

MAY 11, 2017

Understanding Moodle versus Canvas. Moodle - It is an open-source learning management system designed to offer the best experience to learners that provides unprecedented data security. Users of Moodle LMS have the choice of installing their Moodle account on cloud or server. Cloud based platform called Moodle cloud, can be can be set up in minutes, is scalable, and has a host of standard features available for instant use.

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LearnDash

MAY 11, 2017

If you are using LearnDash and have more than one course offering then you may be interested in building a structured curriculum. Predetermined learning paths are a proven way to engage learners and to teach them about a particular subject. It is how most educational institutions are structured, especially higher education. Depending on the needs of your program you have a few options for how you can create your own course curriculum in LearnDash.

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SHIFT eLearning

MAY 11, 2017

Design is not accidental; it is based on intentions and choices. It is inevitably great to put your heart into designing a course that looks "nice", but at the same time, you must ensure that your design is functional and effective. A beautiful design would be of no use if it were not able to communicate your message to the target audience.

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Paradiso

MAY 11, 2017

Understanding Moodle vs Drupal. How can I optimize my data and content management? How can I make data easily accessible to all users? How can I encourage more communication within my organization? These are but a few of the recent concerns that educational institutions have recently raised. The answer that comes to mind for solving these issues and giving the organization an upper hand is a CMS.

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Caveo Learning

MAY 11, 2017

Training Industry Inc. has named Caveo Learning to its 2017 Top 20 Content Development Companies List. Selection to the list is based on the following criteria: Industry visibility, innovation, and impact. Capability to develop and deliver multiple types of content. Company size and growth potential. Depth and breadth of subject matter expertise. Quality of clients.

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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.

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CLO Magazine

MAY 11, 2017

The world has changed. Organizations are facing increasing disruptions, more information is available, and new technologies are making it easier and faster to compete. The ability to plan, prepare and execute is no longer sufficient. Agility and the ability to adapt is imperative. Going forward, optimal execution is only the cost of entry and continual innovation will be the only sustainable differentiator.

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eFront

MAY 11, 2017

Today, more and more organizations are gravitating to experiential training. Corporate trainers believe that the merger of two traditionally separate aspects of training, learning and hands-on experience, is the best way to provide skills which learners can immediately use. If this is the first time that you are coming across this term, you’re in luck!

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CommLab India

MAY 11, 2017

In the last few years, no other technology has evolved and advanced as much as mobile phones. Mobile phones are changing every aspect of our lives. From the way we shop to the way we travel to the way we exchange information. With such massive potential, mobiles were believed to change the way we learn as well. Learning through mobiles can give learners an unparalleled convenience.

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Experience API

MAY 11, 2017

The part of the xAPI community that loves the freedom to live outside of an LMS, the vast majority of it, loves cmi5. They just don’t know it yet. This is the story of how I came back to an LMS, after having never really used one. The story about a little specification that took forever, but in the end provides a wandering community with just enough fencing to get them back on a path.

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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.

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CommLab India

MAY 11, 2017

Articulate Quizmaker 360, a component of Articulate Storyline 360, can be used to develop engaging e-learning assessments, dynamic quizzes and surveys, in quick time. This Articulate tool is seamlessly integrated with Presenter 360 and allows you to export assessments to the latter. To understand how it eases the development of online assessments, check our infographic.

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KnowledgeCity

MAY 11, 2017

If everyone in the United States used their allotted paid time off, the economy would see an annual $160 billion boost in business sales , plus $21 billion in tax revenues. And yet, at least a quarter of Americans leave vacation days on the table every year. And 61 percent of them continue to work even when they do take time off. If you manage people, you might think this is great news.

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CLO Magazine

MAY 11, 2017

leadership accountability You’re doing an evaluation for one of your direct reports. She’s nervous, but you’re not. You’re focused and crisp. You have the data, the outcomes and the numbers on your sheets, and because you’re smart, strong and capable young leader, you’re going to hold her accountable. It’s your job. Holding people accountable is a banner phrase for tough, goal-oriented rising leaders.

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Thought Industries

MAY 11, 2017

Lee Sandford, MSTA, CFTe MD, trader and mentor, began trading the financial markets. In 2009, Sandford established Trading College in response to a high demand from other traders asking to observe him in action.

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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,

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CLO Magazine

MAY 11, 2017

HR learning partnership When it comes to effectively managing talent, learning and HR executives have a keen role to play together. This relationship is about busting down silos in the interest of talent development and producing a high caliber of workforce performance. Tags: HR , leadership , learning , partnership , performance , Western Union.

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CommLab India

MAY 11, 2017

Developing online instructional modules for ERP end-user training is always a challenging task. You must consider the instructional design aspects, the functionality issues and the visual treatment of each screen. Even though there are many authoring tools available making the task easy with their amazing abilities, they all have their own weaknesses too.

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CLO Magazine

MAY 11, 2017

There are times when you need to step back from the complex and confusing, and find a solution that seems perfect in its simplicity. Occam’s razor — the problem-solving principle attributed to William of Ockham — teaches us that the simplest solution is usually the best. One of the challenges for organizations with a distributed workforce is how to accurately track attendance or participation in a particular learning event.

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LearnUpon

MAY 11, 2017

After much planning, customer input, record attendance (and a few hiccups), our latest webinar – The 4 Ingredients of a Great LMS is now available for you to download! A must watch for everyone – those new to the industry, experienced old hands, and especially those frustrated with their current LMS. This webinar discusses the qualities that make a great LMS and how having the right one can have real benefits for you and your organization.

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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.

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Designing Digitally

MAY 11, 2017

“Oh look! I have got you a bright blue jumpsuit with polka dots. Take it and wear it somewhere.”. “But, mom, I have no use for a jumpsuit and I don’t like the color.”. “Oh, you can put it to some use. I really liked it.”. “Fine! No point arguing. Maybe I will wear it just once and then never look at it.

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Matrix

MAY 11, 2017

Getting children and teenagers to learn is a pretty difficult thing. Regardless of the season, there always seems to be something more fun to do: playing Marco Polo in the pool while sipping very unhealthy sugary drinks, watching sports on TV, carving pumpkins, getting into a snowball fight or having chronically upset birds protecting their imaginary eggs from the no more realistic green pigs.

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Rustici Software

MAY 11, 2017

We’re excited to head down to Atlanta in just a few weeks for ATD 2017. Not only is it in our backyard (well, sort of) but it’s a great chance to see so many of our clients and partners across the industry- all in one place! At last tally, more than 50 of the companies on the exhibit floor use our software in their products. We can’t wait to hit the expo hall and see so many of our clients in person.

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Everwise

MAY 11, 2017

Earlier this year, Everwise hosted a popular webinar on “Building an Award-Winning Company Culture” delivered by Pamela Walshe. A foremost culture consultant and award-winning leader, Walshe specializes in building great company culture and managing organizations through change. She has also been an Everwise mentor for over two years, and offered to share her expertise with our community.

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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.

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Skillsoft

MAY 11, 2017

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AXIOM Learning Solutions

MAY 11, 2017

AXIOM’s partnerships are cultivated with our customers and clients in mind. How can we give you the best learning and development experience? By partnering with the best. We’ve recently begun working with Mike Vikdal, president of the Auslyn Group. His expertise lies in IT Service Management practices including IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL), IT Governance (COBIT), experiential learning, team building through hands.

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eLearning Brothers

MAY 11, 2017

In just under 7 months, eLearning Brothers has added an average of 5,800 cutout people images a month to the library for a total of over 40,000 high quality images! Included in these images are dozens of new models, hundreds of new poses, and many more costumes for you to use in your instructor-led and eLearning soft skills presentations. Last month alone we added over 4,400 teenage cutout people images to the mix, literally tripling the number of teenager cutout images in our library.

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