Upside Learning

MAY 7, 2015

As a leading provider of learning technology solutions, we often get questioned about the ‘quality’ of our solutions and services; what it means to us and how we ensure ‘great’ For us, quality begins from the very onset of the project. From the instructional design approach to the project management process; from visualisation to the […]. eLearning Custom Learning Custom Learning Solutions Recepie for Custom Learning

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Lambda Solutions

MAY 7, 2015

Moodle 2.9 is officially on its way. Moodle is the world’s leading Learning Management System. With more than 70 million users, Moodle is the clear market leader, with almost double the adoption of the two subsequent vendors, SumTotal and Blackboard, combined. Moodle is already far ahead of its competition, and 2.9 gives it even more edge. The update was heavily influenced by Moodle community feedback, so improvements will be found in major areas of concern. Moodle 2.9

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Your Training Edge

MAY 7, 2015

Aside from the time savings, the cost savings , and the boost in learner engagement, one of the biggest areas where massive open online courses (MOOCs) provide benefit is education research. MOOCs generate a huge amount of data, which can be collected and analyzed to gain insights into how people learn, what teaching methods are most effective, and many other areas related to learning.

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Association eLearning

MAY 7, 2015

Some time ago, I was cast as a chorus member in a musical. I could sing and read music, but I didn’t have any experience dancing. So, I was a beginner for one set of skills, but not for the other. Everyone had to learn everything together though, despite the fact that we were at different stages of learning. Trying to create one-size-fits-all eLearning can lead to similar difficulties. When learners feel alienated or overly frustrated it can actually impair their ability to learn.

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Kineo

MAY 7, 2015

In part 2 in our series of Totara 2.7 demos, we explored the newest features of Totara's reporting feature. There’s some great new powerful functionality around reporting within Totara 2.7. In this webinar, we demoed: Blog

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Kineo

MAY 7, 2015

In part 2 in our series of Totara 2.7 demos, we explored the newest features of Totara's reporting feature. There’s some great new powerful functionality around reporting within Totara 2.7. In this webinar, we demoed: Blog

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Kapp Notes

MAY 7, 2015

Here are some resources related to my topic of About Games, Gamification and Learning: Insights from Research. Book on Topic. CODE for 30% off of “The Gamification of Learning and Instruction: Fieldbook” is WLY14. The link to enter code is HERE. What is Gamification? Articles. Here is some information on thinking like a game designer. Improve Training: Thinking Like a Game Designer. Here are some elements you can add to your training to elevate the level of engagement.

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TalentLMS

MAY 7, 2015

This is the story of how we lost our official YouTube channel and the related Google+ page for TalentLMS. It is also the story of how big companies lose sight of the customer or, similarly, why small companies will always have a place in our world. We run an online business for over a decade now. Online businesses rely heavily on other online businesses to build solid products. We are no exception.

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InsiderHub

MAY 7, 2015

An authoring tool allows you to use a wide range of information to make interactive and effective training courses. In fact, with the right course creation tools, you can take an outdated program or course and turn it into a custom training course that perfectly delivers your content in a relevant manner to your audience. This makes authoring tools a cost effective solution for training your employees or learners. So, how does one choose the best authoring tool? Here are some helpful tips.

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SHIFT eLearning

MAY 7, 2015

Whether you’re an aspiring eLearning designer or a seasoned pro with years of experience, there are some key characteristics that predispose people to succeed at this industry, and we’ve listed them here. eLearning tips

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TalentLMS

MAY 7, 2015

This is the story of how we lost our official YouTube channel and the related Google+ page for TalentLMS. It is also the story of how big companies lose sight of the customer or, similarly, why small companies will always have a place in our world. We run an online business for over a decade now. Online businesses rely heavily on other online businesses to build solid products. We are no exception.

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DigitalChalk eLearning

MAY 7, 2015

In a recent survey to our DigitalChalk administrators, we asked a few questions about our LMS and their marketing efforts. The results were surprising. Nearly 40% of respondents say would like to learn more about marketing your online courses and over 25% said they are not currently marketing their course at all. However, of those that are marketing their online courses, nearly 60% of respondents are using email as their primary form of marketing.

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InsiderHub

MAY 7, 2015

The post 6 Factors to consider in choosing an authoring tool for your elearning courses appeared first on CollectMyThoughts. elearning authoring tool course authoring course management elearning management elearning software

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Learning with 'e's

MAY 7, 2015

Following on from my previous post , I was asked what was the difference between new forms of learning and new formats of learning. With so many technology tools, channels and services available to us, it's an easy question to answer. To address the question however, we initially need to put the question of dialogue with teachers and peers to one side and focus solely on content.

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LearnDash

MAY 7, 2015

Instructional design is a booming profession. The growing use of elearning has resulted in a higher demand for professionals capable of developing effective courses. The great thing about instructional design is that it is a flexible profession as well. It is easy to pick a niche and specialize in that area. If you don’t want to specialize, you can always take the generalist approach.

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OpenSesame

MAY 7, 2015

It is expected that by 2017 all school-aged children will have undergone a major educational shift: going from textbook to tablet in the classroom. This switch is just one way Generation Z is becoming more technologically savvy than ever. Gen Z, those born after 1995, have never known life without the Internet. Changing to a more technological education influences how Gen Z communicates socially and face-to-face, how they perceive authority, and it transforms their overall work ethic.

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ATD Learning Technologies

MAY 7, 2015

Recent tech headlines include MIT and Harvard study on MOOCs, LinkedIn to acquire lynda.com, and new infographic on business e-learning trends. Click here to read full version

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