CourseArc

MAY 19, 2016

Studio microphone and pop shield on mic stand. If you are designing and developing eLearning, you are most likely going to need voice-over work. As psychologist Richard Mayer points out in his book, Multimedia Learning , combining narration with visuals will help to increase learning and long-term retention of content. Here are some key principles related to creating multimedia content that Mayer shares: Redundancy Principle – People learn better from graphics and narration than from graphics, n

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Administrate

MAY 19, 2016

Our consumption of media has changed radically in the last decade. Within the space of a few minutes the modern media consumer has retweeted an inspiring quote, clicked through a couple of videos on YouTube, skim read an interesting article in their feedly, watched a handful of video loops on Vine Read More.

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Upside Learning

MAY 19, 2016

This is part 2 of a 3 part blog series on creating engaging eLearning. In part 1 , I talked of Purpose. In this part I’ll be discussing about Motivation. If you have spent time watching kids, you must have observed that most things fascinate them. They have a high level of curiosity that drives […].

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Lambda Solutions

MAY 19, 2016

How would you go about completely transforming the world of education as we know it, by (literally, and figuratively) tearing down classroom walls, encouraging educators to quit the in-class lecture-style teaching methods they're used to, and have them assist online-driven learning without causing an outrage? Show them the data that proves how well it works.

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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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Learning Rebels

MAY 19, 2016

Anticipation! ATD ICE 2016 Conference! In 4 days! I’m so excited! A couple of years I asked Mark Sheppard to write a bit about joining this conference from the back channel and I asked him to revised his thoughts for another guest post this year. So ATD ICE 2016 (Association for Talent Development International Conference and Expo) is upon us.

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Learnnovators

MAY 19, 2016

I’ve previously written about the need to design learning & high performance ecosystems here , and have been reflecting on some common ingredients for effective ones. I’ve captured some of these in the infographic below: 5 Ingredients of HIGH PERFORMANCE ECOSYSTEM : COMPANY CULTURE. MINDSET. PERFORMANCE SUPPORT. COLLABORATIVE NETWORKS. ENHANCED WORKFLOW. x—–x—–x—–x—–x.

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LearnDash

MAY 19, 2016

Recently I had the pleasure of attending a webinar by Clay Collins, the founder of the ultra-popular LeadPages platform. The topic of presentation was on selling products (something that I am naturally interested in given what we do at LearnDash). While there was a lot discussed on the call the main premise was this: Sell your product first (pre-sell it) and then build it only after it has sold.

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Learnnovators

MAY 19, 2016

The post INFOGRAPHIC: HIGH PERFORMANCE LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS appeared first on Learnnovators.

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eLearning Brothers

MAY 19, 2016

Designing an awesome template in Storyline is a very simple process. But one of the more underutilized features in Storyline is the ability to fully edit the Articulate Storyline player. Once individuals and companies make a template or game, they are so eager to get it exported and share it with the eLearning World. Imagine having an amazing template that you have been pouring your blood sweat and cramped fingers into surrounded by a boring pasty white player of mediocrity.

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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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OpenSesame

MAY 19, 2016

Do you ever feel unproductive in the office? You’re swamped with documents, to-do lists and a never-ending supply of unanswered emails, but you just can’t get yourself to finish them. Well, it’s understandable that you might go a little crazy when you’re stuck in an office all day. Healthy individuals are supposed to be getting at least 150 minutes of aerobic exercise in a week, and sometimes that’s often hard to do for full-time employees.

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The eLearning Coach

MAY 19, 2016

Attention refers to being on task or having focus. It is crucial to learning and getting work done. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines it as: “the act or state of applying the mind to something; … a selective narrowing or focusing of consciousness and receptivity.” The better we understand attention, the greater is our ability to support learning.

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Thought Industries

MAY 19, 2016

Barry Kelly, CEO of Thought Industries, recently gave an interview at the Connectiv Executive Summit in Austin, Texas and discussed why it’s important to validate the market before engaging in an online learning strategy. He also outlined some of the challenges organizations face when it comes to building out and scaling an online learning framework, and why the end user experience should be the primary focus of any learning endeavor.

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Trivantis

MAY 19, 2016

At eLearning Brothers, we’re constantly on the lookout for ways that we can improve your experience with our included Lectora® Inspire assets and tools. We’ve been busy this last month making updates to the products and services found within and wanted to take some time to highlight these features to you all. New Search. We recognize that finding the right assets quickly makes a huge difference for your workflow.

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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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Growth Engineering

MAY 19, 2016

What is Online Learning? Online Learning, eLearning, Distance Education; call it what you will, training employees online has grown to become a multi-billion-dollar industry. Despite its success, many business leaders and decision makers are still unclear about what online learning actually is, and misconceptions about price and effectiveness are still rife.

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Matrix

MAY 19, 2016

Gamification in workplace learning is less and less regarded as a trivial training tactic. Games come with an element of fun and inspire competition, even in personal learning paths. What’s more, they offer a safe learning environment, where employees can test their knowledge acquisition without real-life risks. Gamification’s success is training programs is mainly based on the fact that it fulfills the top human needs: self-improvement. social recognition. accomplishment.

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LearnUpon

MAY 19, 2016

If you’re in the process of selecting an LMS, you’ll have seen banners encouraging you to ‘Start your free trial’ on almost every vendor website. If you’ve hovered over that button, you’ve reason to think twice. A free trial is a crucial part of the LMS selection process. You can’t select a learning management system without properly testing it.

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The eLearning Coach

MAY 19, 2016

Attention refers to being on task or having focus. It is crucial to learning and getting work done. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines it as: “the act or state of applying the mind to something; … a selective narrowing or focusing of consciousness and receptivity.” The better we understand attention, the greater is our ability to support learning.

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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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ThinkingKap Solutions

MAY 19, 2016

The training crisis in America is a real one—and it’s impacting many different industries within the business community. While yes, it’s true, in 2016, our world is one of endless information right at our fingertips; but it doesn’t mean that employees need less training because of it. On-the-job training—and remedial training, for that matter—is needed.

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Aptara

MAY 19, 2016

Reducing risk of retracted irreproducible research in STM journals. Researchers in the scientific, technical and medical field are on the forefront of the world's latest innovations and developments. Their findings are the foundation that progress is built upon. Over the past decade, technological advancements have provided the STM community with a wide range of tools that have allowed them to significantly enhance researching capabilities and contribute to ground-breaking discoveries.

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OpenSesame

MAY 19, 2016

Do you ever feel unproductive in the office? You’re swamped with documents, to-do lists and a never-ending supply of unanswered emails, but you just can’t get yourself to finish them. Well, it’s understandable that you might go a little crazy when you’re stuck in an office all day. Healthy individuals are supposed to be getting at least 150 minutes of aerobic exercise in a week, and sometimes that’s often hard to do for full-time employees.

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Mindflash

MAY 19, 2016

Our CEO Donna Wells is featured in a great article on GetApp! We help companies like Uber and Doordash train their ever evolving and changing workforces, our CEO gives details about the values of online training in a shared economy! CHECK OUT THE ARTICLE HERE.

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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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Training Industry

MAY 19, 2016

The ‘520’ sales dilemma. If you are in sales, or you manage those who sell, there is a choice to make. And it’s not about what to do after work, it’s not deciding who to hang out with or where to meet at 5:20 p.m. for drinks or dinner. The 520 dilemma is deciding what you want out of your efforts – at work. The fact that you are reading this right now tells me that you care and you want to make the most of your future.

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CDSM

MAY 19, 2016

Learning at Work Week 2016 #4. Let us introduce Anna, the fourth participant in our Learning at Work Week 2016 blog series. Anna-Marie Rakic, Office Administrator at CDSM. Anna is the Office Administrator at CDSM. Her role encompasses everything from being the first point of contact for our customers / public, to general office duties such as taking meeting minutes.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MAY 19, 2016

by Kevin Siegel        If you've recorded the screen with Articulate Storyline and elected to insert View mode steps, it's ikely that you'll need to modify the behavior of the cursor that gets created automatically on every slide. Fortunately, there are several cursor formatting options available.   Open a slide containing a cursor and double-click the cursor to display the Mouse Tools tab on the Ribbon.   Use the  Clicks  group to chan

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Docebo

MAY 19, 2016

Help Your Sales Team Seal The Deal Using 7 Online Sales Training Tips. Every employee is a valuable member of the team, but your sales staff are the ones who ultimately rake in the profits. But your figures may fall short of expectations if your sellers don’t have the tools and knowledge they require. In this article, I’ll share 7 online sales training tips that can help your sales team seal the deal.

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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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SHIFT eLearning

MAY 19, 2016

With great example comes great knowledge power. While you don’t need to set yourself on fire to learn that fire is hot, being told that it’s important to put out a lit cigarette isn’t as effective as telling a story of how a single cigarette burned down an entire house to get someone to remember to take the precaution. People learn the best when they know the very real consequences and not just the potential implications.

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eFront

MAY 19, 2016

Are you, by any chance, going to be in Colorado (or nearby) during these next few days? If so, you are invited to come see our vision for the future of eLearning, micro-learning and talent development at the ATD 2016 International Conference and Exposition , to be held at the Colorado Convention Center on May 22-25. We’ll be there, full-force, to showcase our unique brand of eLearning and Talent Development goodness , which basically boils down to our three popular and award winning solutions: &

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