Mon.Mar 27, 2017

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Virtual Reality in Corporate Training

Upside Learning

Earlier this year while visiting the Learning Technologies show in London, one thing that stood out for me was the advent of virtual reality (VR) on the corporate training scene. At least five different vendors on the exhibition floor had VR headsets to showcase their VR work in the training domain. Reconfirming the trend, the […].

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Join The LearnDash Webinars Series

LearnDash

Recently I had the opportunity to host a couple of webinars with the folks from Memberium and Infusionsoft. Over the course of two webinars we got to see how Infusionsoft uses LearnDash, Memberium, and other tools to deliver employee and client training. In addition, we held a “question and answer” session that many of you have expressed was very valuable.

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Wanted: Collaboration; Communication; and Teamwork

The Performance Improvement Blog

The ability to collaborate, communicate, and work effectively in teams are some of the competencies most in demand by employers today. However, companies are not preparing people adequately for these mutually cooperative functions. Susan Adams writes this in Forbes : Can you work well on a team, make decisions and solve problems? Those are the skills employers most want when they are deciding which new college graduates to hire.

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The Truth About Employee Motivation

WalkMe Training Station

“Why are you motivating your employees?”. You might be surprised I am even asking this question. It’s obvious isn’t it? Motivated employees are good for the bottom line. This, of course, is true. However, I want to call attention to a counterproductive trend in employee motivation practices, one which occurs when companies want a quick-fix for their “motivation problem.”.

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Experience the Benefit of Fully Trainable AI-Powered Learning Companions

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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The Disruption of Digital Learning: Ten Things We Have Learned

Josh Bersin on Enterprise Learning

Over the last few months I’ve had a series of meetings with Chief Learning Officers, talent management leaders, and vendors of next generation learning tools. My goal has been simple: try to make sense of the new corporate learning landscape, which for want of a better word, we can now call “Digital Learning.” In this. Read more» The post The Disruption of Digital Learning: Ten Things We Have Learned appeared first on JOSH BERSIN.

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Oh, the Places Learning Happens

CLO Magazine

Connecting people to information and opportunities to develop professionally is a value that is deeply interwoven into Thomson Reuters Corp.’s vision for the future, said Michele Isaacs, vice president and global head of learning and development for the company. For an organization in the answers business, continuous learning is an imperative. Thomson Reuters is a mass media and information firm that employs roughly 45,000 people in 80 countries.

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Explore, discover, learn

Learning with e's

Aldrin on the moon - July 1969 Many of my greatest childhood heroes were explorers. From the era of the African continent explorers such as David Livingstone and Mungo_Park , the tragic heroism of Robert Falcon Scott and his men, to the stunningly intrepid off-world exploits of Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin , I found myself transfixed by the intrigue and drama of exploring the unknown, and immeasurably impressed by the courage of all those involved.

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5 Latest Updates to Lectora Online 3.2

CommLab India

In recent years, an increasing number of companies are going for cloud-based solutions , including e-learning development applications. The growing demand for cloud-based authoring tools is propelled by cost considerations. Unlike “traditional” e-learning tools, cloud-based learning applications need not be installed on a computer. This eliminates the need for expensive online learning infrastructure, reducing training costs.

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Why is Micro-Learning Futile? How to Fix It - Tip #126

Vignettes Learning

This week I had an exhilarating conversation with a Caltech professor at the Athenaeum Caltech Faculty Club. The professor is responsible for the facilities where robotic experiments are conducted. He said, “many of my graduate research students stand back and would not touch the robots at first. They fear they might damage the robots that cost millions of dollars.

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The Ultimate Guide to Monetizing Customer Learning

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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5 Tips to Increase eLearning Productivity

TalentLMS

You know what it’s like: Those times when you just DON’T want to do something, but unfortunately that something is THE thing that has a rapidly looming deadline, and you just have to fight your inertia and get it done. We all have days like this at work, and we certainly have them when it comes to dealing with our Learning and Development programs. After all, it may sometimes seem that training is an additional task on top of your people’s workload, and therefore it becomes much more possible fo

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Online Learning Business Model: Four Questions to Identify Growth Opportunities

Thought Industries

Hold on. Before you start drafting course outlines and creating unique learning materials, it’s important to do your research. Start by identifying opportunities and then craft a comprehensive online learning business model around your findings. According to John Leh, smart buyers spend a lot of time in this initial research phase.

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Learning’s Crucial Role in Competency Model Development

CLO Magazine

It’s tough to consider the structured and stable nature of competency models in today’s ambiguous and fast-paced business environment. But consider them companies must. By strategically tapping into learning leaders’ deep organizational knowledge and involvement with employees, businesses can drive a nimbler competency model development process. Used to define the skills, behaviors and attitudes needed to succeed in a role and in an organization, competency models help drive and inform a number

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AI Is Everywhere, but What Is AI? by Pamela S. Hogle

LearningGuild

Artificial intelligence, or AI, is everywhere: from search engines to Siri, video games to spell checkers. But each of these examples uses AI differently and might represent a different manifestation of AI. This guide provides an overview of AI, machine learning, and deep learning.

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Modernizing Hiring: The Rise of Contingent Recruitment in 2024

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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Using SaaS Technology to Transform Your Business

Thought Industries

With the rise of Software as a Service (SaaS) providers and the wave of innovative technologies businesses have at their fingertips, there are countless benefits available across every aspect of every business -- content creation, marketing, scalability, profitability and more. You're probably already familiar with the most obvious advantages of using SaaS technologies, but what additional benefits are available for businesses creating and delivering online learning?

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Delivering Food Safety Training Through E-learning

CommLab India

E-learning is one of the most preferred media by organizations to train employees because of its flexibility and various useful features. It can be leveraged to deliver a wide variety of subjects, including food safety training. The aim of an eLearning program is to transfer knowledge and help learners solve a problem, using the skills and knowledge gained from it.

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Faced with Disruption? Play to Your Strengths, Invest in Your People

CLO Magazine

In Wal-Mart’s fairly new “ Great Training ” TV ad, Lee, a sales associate, helps customers in the hardware section. He also participates in various learning activities in a formal classroom and in the company’s physical retail space. “Great training leads to excellent customer service,” a narrator tells us before announcing that 200 Wal-Mart Academy locations will train 140,000 associates like Lee annually.

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Self-Engagement A Glad Taking of Responsibility

Training Industry

Recently, while I was helping a client develop their leadership pipeline, the discussion turned to the idea of “self-engagement.” I think we’re all coming to realize that engagement is a two-way street. It’s not just what the organization brings to us but also what we bring to it. The takeaway of our dialogue was the idea of “a glad taking of responsibility.

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11 Tips to Drive Learning Content Consumption

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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Learning Technologies Group Acquires NetDimensions

CLO Magazine

Transformations in the HR technology space continue with the March 20 news that the London-based e-learning services company Learning Technologies Group completed its acquisition of NetDimensions, a Hong-Kong-based enterprise talent management software platform company. The £53.6 million (about $67.4 million) is smaller than the $293 million Saba-Halogen deal announced in February.

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Toolkit: Koantic: Something Different … and Cool by Joe Ganci

LearningGuild

Koantic is a tool of the modern video age. It is web-based as almost all modern tools are. You can import video, edit it, and. customize it. Using the Koantic mobile app, available for Android and iOS devices, you can shoot a video and instruct the app. to create a new course. You can also create courses on the Koantic site. Read all about this cool tool here!

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The Disruption of Digital Learning: Ten Things We Have Learned

Josh Bersin on Enterprise Learning

Over the last few months I’ve had a series of meetings with Chief Learning Officers, talent management leaders, and vendors of next generation learning tools. My goal has been simple: try to make sense of the new corporate learning landscape, which for want of a better word, we can now call “Digital Learning.” In this. Read more» The post The Disruption of Digital Learning: Ten Things We Have Learned appeared first on JOSH BERSIN.

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Using the Kirkpatrick Model to Evaluate Training: Part Four

BizLibrary

This is part four of our Kirkpatrick Model series, by Hannah Brenner, in which we explore how to measure the results of training evaluation. The post Using the Kirkpatrick Model to Evaluate Training: Part Four appeared first on BizLibrary.

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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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The Secret Sauce of Digital Marketing, How to Keep Your Employees Happy, The Tipping Point of IoT, Business Booms After Storms and More Things Entrepreneurs Need to Know

Braidio

SAN FRANCISCO (SMALLBIZDAILY) MARCH 27, 2017. Rafael Solis, COO of Braidio , a collaborative learning platform for talent development, says the speed of business today requires removing barriers and bureaucracy to create efficiencies and eliminate downtime. “Learning happens all around us across many mediums,” he adds, “leaving it up to businesses to decide which is the most effective for their needs.”.

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eLearning Statistics Companies Need to Know

eLearning Company

eLearning has become a standard in today’s business. With the help of eLearning, companies increase revenues, minimize downtime, provide accommodations, and engage their workforce. So exactly how big is eLearning? The numbers below provided by eLearning Company can help you answer this question. An employee typically spends 40-60% less time on eLearning compared to traditional … Continue reading "eLearning Statistics Companies Need to Know".

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How Can I Create a Video that Will Pause, Discuss a Point of Interest, and then Continue?

Yukon Learning

Video is a terrific way to engage your learners! I am sometimes asked whether or not it is possible to have a video play and then pause to review various discussion points. There are many ways to accomplish this, and the following is a simple option that takes advantage of the layer functionality in Storyline 360. Insert Your Video Onto the Slide. For this build, we are using a video about the planets in our solar system.

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Elearning Development Companies: How to Judge the Effectiveness of a Game

Designing Digitally

The explosion of the elearning market has been a good thing for elearning development companies. That’s not a surprise. However, one result of this tremendous growth hasn’t been as much of a good thing. An industry report shows that between the years 2009 and 2010, the amount of money spent on employee learning in the U.S. increased by 26%. Mobile learning is also on the rise, making up 40% of Fortune Global 500 investments in types of training methods.

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10 Questions to Ask Before Buying an LMS

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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6 Prominent LMS Integrations that are ruling the Tech-Savvy World

Qafie

Getting everyone on the same page is a task that most of the organizations and institutions would appreciate with much vigor and valor.

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Grammar Check for Effective E-Learning

CommLab India

The focus of an e-learning course is to deliver course objectives by retaining the interest of the learner, till the end. Grammar and presentation form the backbone of all e-learning content. Crisp, error-free content is essential to impress and hold the attention of the learner. Basic grammatical errors distract learners’ attention and create doubts about the efficacy and efficiency of the course.

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Why It's Time to Dump Your LMS for a PLE [Infographic]

Lemonade

You walk into work, sit down at your desk and fire up your computer. As you look around the office at all the desolate faces, you realize. the honeymoon is over. You got swept up by big promises with little follow through. Now you're stuck with an expensive and slow to change software that everyone hates, and you hastily defend because damn, it was expensive.

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