Thu.Feb 09, 2017

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Introduction to Performance Consulting

Infopro Learning

In the last couple of years, performance improvement has become a key focus area for organizations across the world. To maintain a competitive advantage and increase their company’s market share, business leaders are increasingly investing in performance consulting. But, what exactly is performance consulting? And why is it so important? What is performance consulting?

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4 Writing Principles Every eLearning Designer Should Know

Allen Interactions

By Kody Jackson, Instructional Writer. In my time as a university teaching assistant (TA), I saw a lot of bad writing. Clauses hanging all over the place, dangling participles, comma splices…a veritable side-show horror of prose. Let’s go through my writing steps guaranteed to make you sound better. We’ll start with the following passage.

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Shaping the future of learning: a year of innovation at Kineo

Kineo

Driven by our passion to improve performance through learning and technology, we love to explore new ideas. Having just recently returned from our biggest industry event of the year, what's been really evident is the simple fact that we're always on the move, and the last twelve months leading up to the show have been no exception.

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7 Benefits of Using an LMS for Teaching in Schools and Colleges

JoomlaLMS

With technology development, extensive use of digital materials and changing needs of modern learners a traditional classroom-based approach becomes less and less efficient. To remedy the situation schools and colleges adopt Leaning Management Systems allowing teachers to realize various pedagogical models, deliver personalized learning, engage and connect students.

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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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Exploring Assessment and Evaluation EdTech Tools and Apps

InSync Training

L ast week, we looked at social and community EdTech tools and apps. This week, we continue our series on our EdTech toolboxes by diving deeper into assessment and evaluation tools and apps. The tools that focus on quantifying or qualifying the impact of learning fall into this toolbox compartment. We use this array of tech tools and apps for tests, surveys , and assignments , as well as for determining the value of our learning initiatives.

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Experimentation and Reflection (new article in the Modern Workplace Learning magazine)

Jane Hart

New article by Clark Quinn “in my mind learning is action and reflection, with two nuances. The first notion is that the action/reflection cycle is the process, not the outcome. The outcome, technically, is a new response to the same stimuli. In short, we act and reflect to develop our ability to do something different […].

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Website Accessibility: 17 Steps You Can Take Today to Ensure Future 508 Compliance

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

Until now, website accessibility hasn't been a big concern for most business owners, marketers, and content creators. Owners of brick and mortar stores, restaurants, and office buildings are required by law to accommodate the needs of customers with disabilities via wheelchair ramps, braille product signage, accessible restrooms, and more. As a website owner, you will soon be required to deliver website design and content that is accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities includi

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Successful Courses are no Accident

LearnDash

Today there are thousands (perhaps hundreds of thousands) of online courses available on nearly every topic. What is it that separates a good course from one that is, well, not so good? The basics of a successful course can be broken down to two important aspects: Great marketing. Great content. Okay, this is a slight over-generalization but let me explain.

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Diagramming

Clark Quinn

So yesterday I talked about the value of diagrams , but I thought I’d add a bit about the process of actually creating diagrams. Naturally, I created a diagram about it. I created this diagram for a session I ran on diagramming a number of years ago. In that session I talked about our cognitive architecture, why we need models, how diagrams work, properties and design issues, and more.

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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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Shaping the future of learning: a year of innovation at Kineo

Kineo

Driven by our passion to improve performance through learning and technology, we love to explore new ideas. Having just recently returned from our biggest industry event of the year, what's been really evident is the simple fact that we're always on the move, and the last twelve months leading up to the show have been no exception.

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A Peek Into the Future of Instructional Design

CommLab India

Change is inevitable. Change is constant – Benjamin Disraeli . This is a fact; instructional design (ID) is going through dynamic changes as a fallout of research in the fields of education, technology, and learner behavior. The best part is, these changes are happening here and now, and the journey from the drawing board to the screen is getting shorter.

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Shaping the future of learning: a year of innovation at Kineo

Kineo

Driven by our passion to improve performance through learning and technology, we love to explore new ideas. Having just recently returned from our biggest industry event of the year, what's been really evident is the simple fact that we're always on the move, and the last twelve months leading up to the show have been no exception.

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Amazing Tips to Implement Effective Blended Learning [Infographic]

CommLab India

Many organizations are blending classroom training with e-learning. An effective blend of training formats helps companies provide a high degree of flexibility to learners. It helps firms gain the advantages of the online learning medium, while retaining the “human touch” in their training programs. How can you formulate the right blended learning strategy?

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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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Characteristics of an Effective Mentor

Content Raven

In the last post, we discussed the importance of mentorship. Key points were raised to give you something to think about as you decide if working with a mentor is the right approach for your career path. The value of mentorship has been proven time and time again. You have probably heard numerous stories about how key influencers contributed to the success of high-powered executives or world-class athletes.

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The #1 Way to Engage Adult Learners? Be Relevant

SHIFT eLearning

There is no question that working with adult learners is different than working with “traditional” college students. Someone with several years’ worth of career experience and additional responsibilities outside of work is most likely going to have different expectations from their instructors and coursework than someone who is still in the exploratory stages of learning and focused on the overall college experience.

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Real Time Performance Feedback? They Have an App for That

CLO Magazine

One of the most critical aspects of workforce development is feedback on employee performance. It’s a cornerstone of informal development. Annual performance reviews have long been the main platform for managers to review their employees’ work habits and day-to-day behavior. But a mobile app designed at Temple University’s Fox School of Business is now available to address the need for real-time workplace performance reviews.

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The shock of the new: Helping employees adapt to new technologies

eFront

As the old saying has it, “time and tide wait for nobody”, and nowhere is that truer than in the way that new technologies emerge. Of course, it can’t be ignored, especially in business: You need to adopt new technology in your organization or risk falling behind your competitors. However, when you adopt it, then you also have to ensure that your workforce has no problems adapting to technological change.

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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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How to Identify Truly Exceptional Talent

CLO Magazine

There’s a great story about Billy Strayhorn, Duke Ellington’s pianist and collaborator that tells us something about truly exceptional talent. Strayhorn met Ellington in 1938 at age 23 following one of his concerts in Pittsburgh. Ellington sat Strayhorn down at the piano and challenged him to do his thing. He was clearly impressed with Strayhorn’s artistry, but he already had a piano player.

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4 Reasons to use video for business training

Matrix

I had to attend an event a few days ago — not too fancy but not too casual either — so I found myself yet again in front of my full wardrobe closet, contemplating about what should I wear. I didn’t want to spend too much time doing that, so I picked a nice plain dark-colored dress and a bright-colored scarf. I then spent a few minutes on YouTube looking for fancy ways to tie a scarf, and then a couple more on actually doing it.

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Why I Left Academia

CLO Magazine

I consider myself a human capital entrepreneur. I left a longstanding position at Bellevue University and with that move shifted from a purely institutional perspective on human capital and learning. My focus is still on human capital investment, as it has been for over a decade. But for most of that time my focus has been on the corporation as the investor, which is still important, and some progress was made.

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Bridging Teams Across Continents and Generations: An Interview with Raji Ramanan

Everwise

Raji Ramanan is not just an experienced mentor, she’s also an HR executive with a particular knack for bridging communication gaps and fostering team trust. Ramanan is a team builder in every sense of the word. These skills have made Ramanan excellent at bridging language and cultural gaps, as well as generational gaps. Over the last two decades, she’s worked with teams in seventeen countries, across four continents.

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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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Medical writing - what is it?

Logicearth

This blog is about a new service we are offering - medical writing and digital design services. It is a traditional meets modern service, as we have in-house medical writers and digital designers to bring our expertise to you in the best way. If you work for an organisation who produces a lot of medical and scientific content, check out our innovative medical writing services.

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Creating Accessible Elearning

The Learning Dispatch

It Takes Effort and Attention to Create Accessible Elearning. Who Benefits? Have you ever wondered whether your elearning needs to be accessible? That is, whether it needs to be perceivable, operational, understandable, and robust for use by those with disabilities? The revision of the federal procurement standard Section 508 has just been published (it’s been a standard since 1998, and under review for the past few years).

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Weapons of Mass Instruction Take Over LT17!

Growth Engineering

Heroes Assemble. When Superheroes assemble, you can bet your Batmobile they’re making a stand against the forces of evil and Learning Technologies 2017 was no exception! The Growth Engineering stand was brimming with awesomeness and zombie learners were quaking in their boredom boots over at the Olympia Exhibition Hall in Kensington on 1-2 February 2017.

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6 Tips To Create A Communication Strategy For Compliance Online Training

EI Design

Are you sending a clear compliance message to your corporate learners? More importantly, is that message engaging your employees? In this article, I’ll share 6 tips for creating an effective communication strategy for compliance online training. How To Create A Communication Strategy For Compliance Online Training. Compliance online training is already challenging enough.

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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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Should you invest in Gamification?

Designing Digitally

Any kind of investment deserves an ROI explanation, especially an investment in training. So, is spending on gamification justified ? The answer is a big resounding YES! Research has shown that gamification enhances the overall performance of the organization and not just a particular employee. There is substantial data that proves that gamified training increases engagement amongst learners and helps them learn and retain better.

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Weapons of Mass Instruction Take Over LT17!

Growth Engineering

Heroes Assemble. When Superheroes assemble, you can bet your Batmobile they’re making a stand against the forces of evil and Learning Technologies 2017 was no exception! The Growth Engineering stand was brimming with awesomeness and zombie learners were quaking in their boredom boots over at in Kensington on 1-2 February 2017. The Growth Engineering Superheroes were out in full force shooting Bland Blasters at zombie learners – and giving everyone a serious case of cape envy!

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Creating Accessible Elearning

The Learning Dispatch

It Takes Effort and Attention to Create Accessible Elearning. Who Benefits? Have you ever wondered whether your elearning needs to be accessible? That is, whether it needs to be perceivable, operational, understandable, and robust for use by those with disabilities? The revision of the federal procurement standard Section 508 has just been published (it’s been a standard since 1998, and under review for the past few years).

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