Thu.Oct 19, 2017

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The Modern Learner

InSync Training

If you are on any learning related email lists, you’ve been seeing the word “modern” quite often over the last 12 months. Modern learning , modern workplace, modern design , and so on. What does it mean? And why do we need to make that distinction? Some would argue that technology is driving the need to redefine learning, and it's time to throw out the old ways of doing things.

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Fill the Curriculum Gaps in Your K-12 Online Course Content

CourseArc

Digital content can be part of many programs in K-12 school districts, including self-paced, individualized instruction and remediation, credit recovery, curriculum for alternative school settings, expansion of district course offerings to provide equitable opportunities at all schools, and many more. Vendor-created content and assessment tools fit quite well into many programs that extend beyond the traditional classroom as well as within classrooms that utilize blended learning.

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Blast Off: The Training Arcade Has Launched

eLearning Brothers

Raise your hand if you like having fun. Oh, you do? Then you’re going to LOVE our newest offering—the Training Arcade™! Together with The Game Agency, we created a self-service game authoring tool. That’s right, we just made it incredibly easy for you to create amazing games for your next project. But there’s more to the Training Arcade than just fun and games—although it definitely has all that.

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Using Video in Articulate Storyline

B Online Learning

Video opens up a wealth of opportunity to make your Articulate Storyline modules interactive and engaging. The great thing about video, is that […]. The post Using Video in Articulate Storyline appeared first on B Online Learning.

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Measuring the ROI of Enterprise Learning for Customers, Partners, and Professionals

Prove the ROI of Learning Struggling to measure the business impact of learning initiatives? Try our three-pillar approach to show the true value of learning, backed by stories from real businesses like yours. Make 2024 the year of ROI!

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Why you need to try using pop culture in learning

Saffron Interactive

I was lucky enough to have really cool teachers at school – you know, the type who taught game theory using the bar scene from A Beautiful Mind, or aspects of. The post Why you need to try using pop culture in learning appeared first on Saffron Interactive.

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What is Just-in Time Training (and the Best Practices to Adopt it for your Business)

eFront

Just a few years back, everyone was at the mercy of schedules, availability, and even circumstances to get any type of service. TV schedules dictated entertainment. The chance of a cab passing by was what determined whether or not somebody got a ride. Classes had to be scheduled in advance so learners will know when and where the session will be. With today’s advances in technology, on-demand services have been integrated into almost all aspects of everyday life.

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Mercury Studio to Launch FLIP.training at DevLearn 2017 by News Editor

LearningGuild

Flash cards, reimagined for today’s on-the-go workforce, are the inspiration for a new mobile app that delivers training anytime, anywhere.

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EdCast Attracts Key Industry Leaders from HPE, Skillsoft, Degreed and Wipro

EdCast

EdCast Attracts Key Industry Leaders from HPE, Skillsoft, Degreed and Wipro Two established Learning & Development leaders join EdCast’s executive team; Digital transformation expert joins Advisory Board. MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — October 19, 2017 — EdCast, the AI-powered Knowledge Cloud for enterprise-wide unified discovery, knowledge management and personalized learning, is pleased to announce its executive […].

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5 Steps to Successful LRS Implementation

HT2 Labs

We share our process and the questions you need to answer to ensure your first LRS Implementation is a success. The post 5 Steps to Successful LRS Implementation appeared first on HT2 Labs.

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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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If you meet a fake entrepreneur don’t get sucked into playing their game.

Trajectory IQ

They’ll start off by telling you they are super busy. They’ll speak in buzzwords and try to make you feel like they’re smarter than you. They’re working on a “super secret project” that’s “in stealth mode”. They’re working with “tens of companies” but can’t say specifically who they are (again, stealth mode). They have a new “European Office” They drive a super expensive luxury vehicle.

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Creating Accessible E-learning with Lectora

CommLab India

This blog gives L&D professionals an insight into how Lectora is a suitable tool to create accessible e-learning courses.

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Roundtable named a 2017 Top Training Company to Watch

Roundtable Learning

Training Industry names Roundtable Learning to the 2017 Learning Portal/LMS Top 20 Watch List.

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Where Do Microlearning Modules Fit in the Training Strategy?

CommLab India

Find the right place for microlearning modules in your training strategy.

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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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3 Tips to improve learning transfer that instructional designers can use anytime

Matrix

If we were to define learning transfer, it is the learner’s ability to successfully apply the knowledge, skills and competencies acquired in one or several learning modules in their work. This should ultimately result in better results and increased performance. With learning & development specialists under pressure to prove the added value training programs bring to organizations it is very important to ensure that the courses they make available for the employees allow for optimal learnin

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Ditch the Annual Review: 5 Tips to Improve the Performance Management Feedback Loop

Coreaxis

Managers and employees alike tend to cringe upon hearing the term ‘ annual performance review ’ and for good reason. Research shows that most of us view them as an ineffective waste of time, and that for a majority of the workforce, they are. So it should come as no surprise that more and more companies are opting to scrap the process entirely in favor of more frequent, effective, ongoing feedback for employees.

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Free template for non-comercial use only with a video tutorial how to use it from FasterCourse.com

Adobe Captivate

Hello, we have prepared yet another free template for you to use, this one is for non-commercial use only, but we believe a really nice template to learn how Captivate works and what can be built with such a powerful tool as Captivate. Here is the template: FasterCourse_Com_Free_Template. Here are some screenshots and a link to video tutorial on how to work with this template: [link].

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Here's Why Learning Technology Doesn't Solve Anyone's Problems

Riptide Software

We are all completely engulfed by a world of technology. On a day-to-day basis, we all use cellphones, computers, headphones, cars, and the list goes on. Businesses are also dependent on technology these days, and specific business units use these technologies to allow them to do a more effective and efficient job.

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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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How to spot a fake entrepreneur

Trajectory IQ

They’ll start by telling you that they’re working on a “super secret project in stealth mode”. They’ll speak in buzzwords to sound smarter than you. They’ve worked with “tens of companies” but can’t say who they are (again, stealth mode). They have a second office in another country. They drive a super expensive luxury vehicle. They try to promote the accomplishments of others as their own.

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Canvas LMS Uses/best practices?

Adobe Captivate

Our organization uses the Canvas LMS and I would love to begin a discussion about things others have learned using Captivate with Canvas. I’ve got the SCORM integration enabled and have imported an activity successfully into a course, but am curious if others have experienced any challenges or successes that they could share?

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PulseLearning Attending DevLearn 2017

PulseLearning

DevLearn 2017, North America’s largest learning technologies expo, takes place from October 25 th to 27 th in Las Vegas. DevLearn is where the future of learning comes alive, putting you at the forefront of what’s happening in the learning industry. The expo is filled with more than 120 leading industry suppliers, 3,000+ attendees, 250+ learning activities, and the latest and greatest tools and technologies, all ready to help us solve organizations’ biggest challenges.

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From Newbie to Explorer and beyond…

Adobe Captivate

I have been a fan of Adobe and Captivate for many years maintaining active subscriptions for years. However, the amount of time I had with my previous employer to acquire new skills was minimal because we are always in survival mode due to growth and limited resources. I have moved to a new position with a new organization that has enabled me to finally dive more in-depth into the tools and the community.

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.

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Watershed Offers Free Essentials LRS Accounts at DevLearn by News Editor

LearningGuild

Participants at DevLearn 2017 Conference & Expo can get the most out of Essentials LRS with a complimentary learning. analytics book from Watershed.

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Mobile Learning Apps: Is It Your Cup of Tea?

CommLab India

Explore the power of mobile learning apps.

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Treehouse Custom Tracks Solve Learning Management Challenges by News Editor

LearningGuild

Treehouse Custom Tracks provide expert curriculum planning help. See how at DevLearn 2017 Conference & Expo!

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Tap into the Wisdom of your Peers

Everwise

When we’re facing a problem we don’t know how to solve, we often want an expert to step in and guide us. The impulse is natural; most of us want advice when we’re doing something new. But when it comes to work, most of us fall into the trap of equating expertise with s eniority or title. What I’ve learned from running EverwiseWomen, a year-long leadership development program for emerging women leaders, is how much we can gain from peers and colleagues at our level – if we know the right way to t

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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.