Tue.Nov 08, 2016

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Section 508 and WCAG: Why Should a Learning Designer Care

CommLab India

Do you know: What are Section 508 and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)? How to make e-learning courses accessible to all as mandated by the law? Well, Section 508 and WCAG establish a set of rules that when followed, ensure your e-learning content is accessible to even learners with disabilities such as blindness, low vision, speech and hearing impairments, learning disability, limited movement, and photosensitivity.

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Past Event: Ready or Not – Developing Leaders without Real-world Experience Using Brain Science (Training 2017 Conference, Jan 30-Feb 1, in San Diego)

Learningtogo

If you have kept abreast of the literature in the past few years, it is fairly common knowledge that there are not enough people to fill the gaps left by the Baby Boomers as they exit the workforce. While most research and articles which address this looming crisis look to overcoming the skills gap , this presentation looks beyond entry level to the leadership level.

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Demoing Out Loud (#wolweek and #DevLearn)

Clark Quinn

Demoing is a form of working out loud, right? So I recently was involved in a project with Learnnovators where we designed some demo elearning (on the workplace of the future), and documented the thinking behind it. (The posts, published by Learning Solutions, are aggregated here.) And now there’s be a chance to see it! So, a couple of things to note.

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“Worthless” Certificates Are Profitable

LearnDash

There is a big misconception when it comes to selling online courses, and unfortunately it deters people from pursuing them altogether. It is an objection that I have come across multiple times, so I felt that I should finally set the record straight on the issue once and for all: you don’t have to be an accredited university or training program to offer a certificate for your course.

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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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Election Day – Using Social Media Campaign Methods to Enhance Learning Programs

Gyrus

Election Day – Using Social Media Campaign Methods to Enhance Learning Programs. Many of you, much like myself are incredibly tired of the election build-up. I have heard countless friends’ and strangers’ state that they cannot wait for November 8 th , just because we can finally be free of these intrusive campaign approaches. Well, I’m here to tell you, it’s finally time.

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6 Things to Think About Before Creating an eLearning Course

SHIFT eLearning

You know you want to create an amazing eLearning Course. So, how do you go about it? Before you start designing it, consider the following points.

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Drag, Drop, and Roll! 3 Fun Storyline Interactions

eLearning Brothers

Dragging and dropping is perhaps one of the most intuitive functions of a modern user interface. It taps into our brains’ natural expectation of achieving similar results by performing similar actions in the real world. Chances are that if your reading this, you’ve used (or will use) a drag and drop function at some point during this browsing session.

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The 2016 #DevLearn Conference & Expo Backchannel

David Kelly

This post curates resources shared via the backchannel of the 2016 DevLearn Conference & Expo being held November 16 – 18 in Las Vegas, Nevada. I am a huge proponent of backchannel learning. There are many conferences I would love to be able to attend, but most people can only accommodate one or two each year. The backchannel is an excellent resource for learning from a conference or event, even if you are unable to attend in-person.

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Here Are Some Cool E-Learning Examples

Rapid eLearning

Reviewing elearning examples is a great way to learn. You find inspiration to prompt your own ideas and by deconstructing the courses, you learn to use your elearning software to create something similar. Here are some really nice elearning examples that I’ve seen in the community recently. Check them out and then try to figure out how they were built.

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HIA Technologies Turns a New Chapter in Interactive Learning

HIA Technologies announces the launch of Qvio™️ interactive video platform for learner-driven, AI-enabled, education. Viewers get instant answers to their questions directly from videos, interrupting when needed, and getting an author-validated answer!

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The Ultimate LMS Selection Checklist for your Organization

AbaraLMS

For any organization, moving its training program online can be a daunting task. The need to manage the content along with a robust management system could result in migraines for management. Furthermore, the presence of numerous vendors in the market adds its own little twist to the story. Assuming the training resources are sorted, the major task of procuring a management system to deploy the resources is an exercise one cannot escape from.

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[Free eBook] LearnUpon’s Ultimate SCORM Overview

LearnUpon

SCORM is a standard that enables authors of eLearning courses to be certain that their material will run as intended in any compliant LMS. Many companies are now standardizing on SCORM for their training offerings in order to capitalize on this, making providing training easier and faster. This free eBook was inspired by the questions we’ve been asked by hundreds of organisations worldwide about why they should use SCORM, and how to make the best of the format.

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Rehumanizing Leadership

Training Industry

Great leaders are lifelong learners and coaches. They set the tone for how people will work together. They visibly learn and grow in the face of challenges. They play on the edge of chaos, making sense for others in conversations for critical change – showing us the way forward. The world is looking for great leaders to emerge now. As we wind down political seasons and elections throughout the globe, we have witnessed divisive, even abusive language.

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A Thanksgiving Letter to PowerPoint from an E-learning Developer

CommLab India

Jack is an e-learning developer who works for a reputed technology-enabled learning solutions provider. He has been using PowerPoint to create online courses since 2010. This Thanksgiving, Jack decided to convey his admiration and gratitude to the software application. Let’s see what he says. My Dear PowerPoint, For the last 6 years, you have been of great help to me in developing good online courses quickly, with minimum effort.

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Understanding Scope Creep

Project managers are now spending more time managing strategic projects where the scope is susceptible to changes as the projects progress. Scope change control is now becoming a critical component of project management requiring project teams to become more active in solving problems and making decisions. Scope change control will require collaboration with stakeholders and possibly government agencies.

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Mobile Microlearning: A Natural Venue for Spaced Learning by Pamela S. Hogle

LearningGuild

Using mobile-friendly microlearning to implement a spaced repetition or spaced learning program can add up to increased. engagement that boosts learner performance.

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3 Ways an Online Community Enhances Learning

WBT Systems

With all the information available at our fingertips through the internet, connecting us globally with people who share our interests, society is progressively interacting more and more online. Just think of the last time you did a Google search for information. I bet one or more of the top results came from a message board or discussion forum for an online community, where someone else was seeking answers from their peers on a similar topic?

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Using Social Media to Boost Employee Engagement

Skillsoft

See how BG Group’s L&D team used social learning to drive eLearning adoption and help learners choose relevant content from a vast library of learning assets.

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Visual Communication Tips for E-Learning

E-learning Uncovered

Visual communication is more than just making something pretty. Learn about how graphic design, instructional design, and information design all work together to communicate your learning content visually. Presented by Diane Elkins, recorded November 1, 2016. Visual Communication Tips for E-Learning. Upcoming Webinars. If you liked this free webinar recording, make sure to check out our Free E-Learning Webinars page and register for any of our upcoming webinars!

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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Beyond Best Practices

CLO Magazine

Pardon my French, but best practices are a bunch of B.S. That probably sounds strange coming from the editor of a magazine dedicated to finding, analyzing and sharing successful examples of corporate learning. Month after month in this magazine and day in, day out on our website we share thought-provoking stories and practices from leading learning executives.

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How business training can use context-sensitive learning to boost results

Matrix

Microsoft’s Clippy – oh how I miss him… This little bit of animation that always used to offer me help that never quite hit the mark. I remember fondly swapping the characters for my amusement (which was a welcome distraction from the task I should have been performing). But I know it got to the point that every time I loaded up Microsoft Word my first task was to CLOSE CLIPPY DOWN!

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[Free eBook] LearnUpon’s Ultimate SCORM Overview

LearnUpon

SCORM is a standard that enables authors of elearning courses to be certain that their material will run as intended in any compliant LMS. Many companies are now standardizing on SCORM for their training offerings in order to capitalize on this, making providing training easier and faster. This free eBook was inspired by the questions we’ve been asked by hundreds of organisations worldwide about why they should use SCORM, and how to make the best of the format.

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Choosing a New Learning Management System

Growth Engineering

Are you thinking of choosing a new learning management system ? If so, you’re not alone. In a recent survey , 38% of participants said they were actively looking to replace their current LMS. The reasons vary, but the major issue is that companies feel their learning management system can’t meet the challenges of the future working environment. The benefits of online learning are too great to ignore, but it’s a field that is constantly changing as the users’ evolving needs are recognised.

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Why and How to Earn Your PMP® Credential

Gaining your Project Management Professional (PMP) certification can be very beneficial for any project manager. Most successful PMP candidates treat preparing for the PMP exam as a personal project. As such, it requires careful planning and a structured approach. Eligibility criteria must be met, and the exam is known for its difficulty, sometimes requiring multiple attempts.

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Trivantis to Showcase Lectora Authoring Tool at DevLearn by News Editor

LearningGuild

DevLearn attendees can stop by the Trivantis booth next week to learn what’s new in the upcoming release of Lectora 17. New features include BranchTrack, a tool for easily building branching scenarios to include in eLearning courses, and. Seamless Play, which will allow for seamless transitions within a published course.

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User Interface Design Principles for E-Learning

E-learning Uncovered

The user interface design for your e-learning course can either support or disrupt the learning for your student. In this free webinar recording, Tanya Seidel from Artisan E-Learning shares some simple tips to help make sure your e-learning interface design is intuitive, functional, and visually appealing. User Interface Design Principles for E-Learning.

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Indusgeeks Adds Virtual and Augmented Reality to INIT Training Platform by News Editor

LearningGuild

Indusgeeks is announcing major new enhancements to its Interactive Narrative Immersive Training (INIT) platform. By. adding elements of virtual, augmented, and mixed reality, the company aims to pioneer the development of next-generation. training experiences.

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WizIQ bags the top spot in GetApp’s Learning Management System rankings for Q4 2016

WizIQ

WizIQ has recently topped the list of GetApp’s Top 25 Learning Management System Category Leaders based in the cloud – for the fourth quarter of 2016. This is our fourth consecutive. This is a short summary of this post. Visit The WizIQ Blog for full content and links.

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ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies

In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.

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Blue Sky eLearn Debuts New “Engagement+” Webinars by News Editor

LearningGuild

Blue Sky eLearn’s Engagement+ webinars include features such as customized breakout rooms, managed engagement. breaks, and attention checks to ensure your audience is paying attention. Blue Sky has also formed partnerships with. instructional designers and speaker coaches.

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Keep Your L&D Flexible Especially Because of These Drivers for Change

Clarity Consultants

Your ability to stay flexible , especially in your efforts for Learning and Development , are critical to allowing your business to have those quick-twitch reflexes to react and operate across different organizational landscapes. Businesses are a constantly evolving. That agility to meet the demands of the market head on are what make companies successful.

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Bottom-Line Performance Announces New Knowledge Guru App at DevLearn: Drive by News Editor

LearningGuild

Bottom-Line Performance is announcing Drive, the third app in its Knowledge Guru family of products. Together, the apps. use game-based learning, adaptive learning, and microlearning to increase knowledge retention and improve performance.