InSync Training

JANUARY 11, 2018

As instructional designers , we have an important common goal: impacting individual learners’ personal learning paths. Creating effective, dynamic training programs requires an involved process, including a multi-layered approach that asks a variety of questions including: How do we ensure our training has an impact during both formal and informal moments of learning need ?

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eLearning Brothers

JANUARY 11, 2018

Ready to speed up your development? We recently hosted a Storyline webinar with Bill Milstid, eLearning Brothers Senior Designer/Developer, discussing how to become more proficient in the tool using shortcuts, hotkeys, and more! Bill shared a ton of great development shortcuts that he uses to save time every day. Click here to download Bill’s highly requested shortcut notes document.

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InSync Training

JANUARY 11, 2018

Virtually There Session Recap. “Build an eLearning course,” they say. “It’s what you’re great at! You can have it done by Friday.” Sound familiar? eLearning’s popularity as both stand alone instruction and part of a larger blend makes it a standard in many instructional design portfolios. Unfortunately, the “go do that thing you do” mentality reflects a general misunderstanding of the complicated nature of eLearning production.

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LearnDash

JANUARY 11, 2018

Part of the success of any online course is the layout and design. If you need a modern, clean design then look no further than Academy Pro by StudioPress. For years StudioPress has pumped out very attractive themes, and recently they added a new template to their catalogue for online courses. The theme is called Academy Pro, and as you can see in the video above it is a great looking theme.

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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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Association eLearning

JANUARY 11, 2018

Merriam-Webster ’s online dictionary defines “interactive” as, “involving the actions or input of a user.” When you stop to think about it, that’s not very clear. So, is eLearning with nothing but a next button interactive? The learner clicks something. Is a choose your own adventure book interactive? The reader picks which page to turn to. Let’s dive into this.

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Ideaon

JANUARY 11, 2018

I have been asked a few times “ How to make an e-Learning Course Successful ”there are a lot variables, In my opinion what stands out the most is: Is the learner learning ?Does the learner want to learn more? Here are 5 steps to help you improve your next course. 1. Grab the learner’s attention. This may seem like it is a difficult task to do via an e-learning course, we all know how to grab the learner’s attention in person.

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D2L

JANUARY 11, 2018

The education system and pedagogical theory have evolved over the past forty years. Views revealed in this article from 1990 show how at the time, … Continued.

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eFront

JANUARY 11, 2018

Don’t let typos and inactive links diminish the value of your eLearning experiences. In this article, we’ll share 8 common errors to be on the lookout for when revising eLearning content. Revising eLearning Content: 8 Common Mistakes To Consider. By the time eLearning course revision rolls around, most eLearning professionals are worn out from the eLearning design and development process.

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D2L

JANUARY 11, 2018

Getting executive buy-in and financial support for a corporate learning and development initiative is never an easy task. Part of the challenge for learning practitioners … Continued.

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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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CommLab India

JANUARY 11, 2018

In the blog, let’s explore how game-based learning can transform online training programs, making them more engaging.

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Ideaon

JANUARY 11, 2018

The face of elearning is changing more rapidly and research by ASTD and other e-learning groups suggest that the latest trends in e-learning include: More user engagement in elearning than ever before than the boring one-sided approach. Integrating user-based content like Wikis, Blogs, etc. Integrating social media into the existing e-learning system, making it very user-centric and interactive.

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CommLab India

JANUARY 11, 2018

Check this blog to learn how including microlearning can help you improve your blended learning initiative for sales training.

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Ideaon

JANUARY 11, 2018

While Gamification became a buzzword and an over-hyped usage across the e-Learning world, I silently wondered how much one could learn from games. Sure, there are games that invoke curiosity, there are some that evoke and provoke and make the grey-cells tickle. Experiential Learning aside, the various levels of games within the course really engages the learner at various levels.

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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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Clarity Consultants

JANUARY 11, 2018

Sometimes we as learning and development experts learn more from our own programs than the students we aim to educate. It happens. Sometimes the training that was developed simply didn’t solve the problem. There are a number of reasons why that might be the case, but often the issue at the root of the problem is that the real problem was more complex than originally thought.

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Matrix

JANUARY 11, 2018

Recently I’ve watched an interview with a history teacher who was advocating the use of technology for learning. At first it seemed odd as usually those who have a passion for the past also enjoy the more old fashioned methods of doing things. However, when she was asked about the reasons behind this preference, she said that the new generation was one that responded a lot better to image than the written word.

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Ideaon

JANUARY 11, 2018

Pick up the hints. Interaction with a prospective vendor can show and shed more light than reading up about them or viewing their work online. 1. What skills does the e-learning vendor offer? Are the skills that the vendor brings, something that is complementary to your team? Are they more proficient at it? There is comfort in knowing that a vendor can work on a particular skillset, but can also work with aligned skill sets?

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Adobe Captivate

JANUARY 11, 2018

Preamble. This blog is in response to a few comments and questions I’ve seen about successive failure attempts such as “if a learner gets a question wrong on the third time I want the program to…” Now Captivate already has a built in quiz function that allows you to show up to three successive ‘failure messages’ This is great if all you need it to show a message, but what if you want something more.

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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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Avilar

JANUARY 11, 2018

January is always a month for optimism, planning and predicting. As we enter 2018, we find ourselves reflecting on the past year and anticipating what’s next. On the one hand, this year is simply a continuation of the last one. On the other, the world – and the worlds of business and learning – are changing faster than ever. Here are five trends shaping learning and development for 2018 – and what you can do to prepare your organization for the changes to come. 1) Augmented Reality.

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Vignettes Learning

JANUARY 11, 2018

Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, explains why many good ideas never become successful ventures (paraphrased): “When we assess an idea, we need to see if the core concept works and has potential to provide solutions and new opportunities. What we often do, however, is compare the new idea immediately to current-day conventions -- to what we know and do today, today’s standards -- that kills the idea even before it shows its true promise.

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Rustici Software

JANUARY 11, 2018

Happy new year! We’re diving head first into events this year. Tim Martin is acting as our fearless leader as he presents two sessions at ATD TechKnowledge –one about xAPI and one about Jobs to be Done (JTBD)–in San Jose and attends Learning Technologies in London. Tim Martin will talk about Clayton Christensen’s idea of Jobs to be Done at ATD TechKnowledge.

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Adobe Captivate

JANUARY 11, 2018

PowerPoint sometimes gets a bad rap but I truly believe in the ‘power’ that PowerPoint has available. In this post, I wanted to share with you one of the ways I use PowerPoint to supplement what I want to accomplish in Adobe Captivate. Meters. I love using meters in my activities. Whether that is a progress meter or some sort of indication of success, meters can be a great way to inform the learner of how they are doing.

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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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Caveo Learning

JANUARY 11, 2018

This is part of our ongoing series, Interviews with Learning Leaders. Cathy Mazan Murata studied marketing/advertising as an undergrad and spent time in marketing research. She brings varied experience to her career, including teaching English in Japan and working in higher education as an Assistant Dean. She consulted with Walgreens and other companies for many years.

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Growth Engineering

JANUARY 11, 2018

Get to know another of Growth Engineering’s superheroes! Change is exciting! But it’s also a challenge, especially when it comes to starting a new job, in a new team. Yet many people will do just this in 2018, as they pursue their career goals, take on new projects or achieve that big promotion. As business leaders, we must create supportive team cultures and training to attract and retain our top talent!

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CommLab India

JANUARY 11, 2018

Explore the benefits of using templates for rapid e-learning development.

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Reflection Software

JANUARY 11, 2018

A monthly blog with fresh ideas for the Learning and Development industry. As predictable as it is that a New Year will arrive, so are the resolutions that come with it.

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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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D2L

JANUARY 11, 2018

Fun Fact: the month of January is NOT named after the Roman god “Janus,” but it probably should be. In Roman mythology, Janus was the … Continued.

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CommLab India

JANUARY 11, 2018

Read this post for comprehensive information on legacy course conversion.

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Mindflash

JANUARY 11, 2018

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