Jane Hart
DECEMBER 14, 2016
Day 14 of the Countdown to Xmas continues here. DailyFrenchPod is an amazing new way to learn French, combining daily podcast, variety of learning tools, and a large community of students & experts to practice with. DAILY FRENCH POD. A little bit of daily learning adds up over time!
CourseArc
DECEMBER 14, 2016
Unlike traditional academic settings, where students often use the same standardized text year after year, the ever-changing world of digital learning means online students will quickly become disengaged from courses they see as outdated or irrelevant. As such, students have high expectations of the timeliness, practicality, and relevance of their eLearning courses, which (in theory) can be updated in real-time.
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Dashe & Thomson
DECEMBER 14, 2016
By Andrea May. It's been said that change is the only constant in life. I believe, however, that life holds one more constant: human beings are wired to resist change. In fact, it's been proven that our cognitive biases drive us to maintain the status quo. What's more, our resistance increases when benefit of change to us as individuals (the " WIIFM ") is unclear or absent.
Upside Learning
DECEMBER 14, 2016
We recently published a series of posts that discussed six responsive authoring tools ( Adapt, Evolve, gomo, Elucidat, Captivate 9, and Lectora 16 ) and concluded with seventh post that presented a feature-wise comparison of these tools. Just about then, Articulate released its latest version, Articulate 360, which includes several tools and resources.
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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.
LearnDash
DECEMBER 14, 2016
Online courses are only part of your WordPress learning management system. Another key aspect is the learner profile. Specifically, a place where your students can view their progress, achievements, general activities and more. The amount of detail you include on a profile is completely up to you, but at a minimum you should include: Basic user info (such as name and/or email).
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Learningtogo
DECEMBER 14, 2016
SPOILER ALERT: If you believe in Santa Claus, you might not want to read any further!!! What do Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, Leprechauns, Unicorns and my “lucky” putter all have in common? They are all examples of “magical thinking.” You might think that belief in magical things would fade away in today’s modern age, reserved only for children and “primitive” tribes.
dVinci Interactive
DECEMBER 14, 2016
2016 Training Trends: Connecting Training to Customers In 2016, I’ve had the opportunity to interview learning leaders in prestigious companies in a variety of industries for our learning solutions video blog. In reviewing these interviews, I see a growing emphasis on connecting training to customers. Leaders want their training to positively impact customers directly and through interactions with their knowledgeable sales and customer service representatives.
eLearning Alchemy
DECEMBER 14, 2016
Length: 1032 words. Reading Time: ~ 5 minutes. If you work in L&D, it’s going to happen: You’ll be sitting at your desk basking in the glow of a learning program that was delivered flawlessly. Learner feedback is excellent and anecdotal evidence shows learners are actually applying their learning on-the-job. Then, the VP of HR will walk up to your desk and say: “Can you please tell me what the ROI of this project is?
Association eLearning
DECEMBER 14, 2016
I had the good fortune to spend a semester in Italy during college. Since I didn’t speak any Italian, I signed up for the introductory language course. The professor would assign us an activity, without any explanation, then wait a few minutes and give us the answers. It seemed like a waste of time. Noticing my classmates’ frustration, I decided to let the professor know that the format wasn’t working well for us.
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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.
eLearningMind
DECEMBER 14, 2016
Look up articles on sales training and you’ll be fairly inundated with thousands of ideas on perfecting the art of communication, learning to connect with others, and how to close the deal. But if that’s all you’re focusing on in your sales training content, you’re really only covering half the story that will bring success to your sales force. As the Sales Operations Analyst for eLearning Mind, I’ve seen my fair share of sales articles.
ATD Learning Technologies
DECEMBER 14, 2016
What’s the most important factor to making effective—and engaging—learning videos? Is it creativity? Good storytelling skills? Interesting visuals? Nope. This short video highlights explains why proper planning is key to any good training video. If you want to learn how to shoot professional looking training videos, join me for the ATD Rapid Video Development for Learning Certificate at ATD TechKnowledge 2017 in Las Vegas.
CLO Magazine
DECEMBER 14, 2016
Like many other trades, the wood flooring industry is facing a shortage of skilled labor. When the Associated General Contractors of America surveyed its members in summer 2015, 86 percent of construction firms reported having trouble filling available positions the previous year. Things haven’t gotten any better. According to The Skilled Labor Shortage: Where is the Next Generation of Craftsmen?
EdCast
DECEMBER 14, 2016
Employees are drowning in content but starving for knowledge that can improve their performance today. For the average work week, employees have only 1% of time available to focus on development and training, according to research conducted by Bersin by Deloitte. In that 1% of time, employees have to wade through a torrent of materials to hopefully […].
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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.
CLO Magazine
DECEMBER 14, 2016
Tags: learning , sleep The post The Case of the Sleepless Learner appeared first on Chief Learning Officer - CLO Media.
Litmos
DECEMBER 14, 2016
In Part 1 of this article , we started discussing some common mistakes that you can avoid when you choose your next LMS – click here to read that article if you missed it. Part 1 contains common mistakes 1 thru 4. In this post we pick up where we left off at #5 and continue to #8. 5) Paying for logins when learners aren't logging in. I've seen a variety of different pricing models, especially with subscription-based, cloud LMS.
Everwise
DECEMBER 14, 2016
Effective management can be crucial to your company’s success. Managers are responsible for everything from goal setting to motivating employees, to making the company run smoothly. It’s important to ensure that your managers have the tools to keep your employees engaged, inspired and happy. Some of these tools include the ability to focus on their employees’ strengths, knowing how to curb employee turnover rates, and providing proper support to their teams.
TalentLMS
DECEMBER 14, 2016
“What gift can you get for the eLearning professional who has everything?”. This is a valid question, right? Well, fret no more, we are here to assist you with your every whim and take the hassle out of eLearning Christmas shopping for good. From the experienced eLearner to the content uploader, we have you sorted. With no need to look elsewhere, you can use the time you’ve saved to put your feet up and enjoy the festive period.
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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,
LearningGuild
DECEMBER 14, 2016
The eLearning Guild’s newest white paper provides timely information and guidance that supports and extends the ongoing. goals of the September 2016 Data & Analytics Summit. This article reviews some of the basic concepts and practical advice. presented in the white paper.
Degreed
DECEMBER 14, 2016
Doing more with less has always been one of the hardest things about being a Chief Learning Officer (CLO). “Doing more” has taken on a whole new meaning as CLOs increasingly recognize that learning and career management are critical components of an organization’s employment brand. But evolving means more than making learning available on demand by upgrading existing content and investing in newer technology.
LearningGuild
DECEMBER 14, 2016
Using 360-degree video puts the viewer literally in the center of the action. Two-dimensional photography or video cannot always convey the visual aspects of a place adequately or give viewers a full sense of what it’s like to be there; 360-degree photography or video offers a fuller perspective.
CommLab India
DECEMBER 14, 2016
Building online learning courses is a great experience for any developer with Lectora under his belt. It has an easy-to-master drag and drop functionality, and you can develop your e-learning rapidly using this tool that doesn’t require complex programming knowledge, thereby reducing your expenses and saving time It can now also incorporate HTML5 media support for mobile devices, allowing “multi-device” learners to access content.
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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.
Matrix
DECEMBER 14, 2016
It was in 2004 when I was introduced to the Reusable Learning Object methodology. Our training manager was awesome — he was business savvy, empowered us to do what we needed to do, BUT he didn’t have a learning development background. One day, he confidently instructed us that we now must design our training using the Reusable Learning Object approach.
CommLab India
DECEMBER 14, 2016
Growing learner needs, training requirements, and busy work-life cycles– all these are prompting organizational training to go mobile. When learning goes mobile, the Learning Management System (LMS) that manages all Learning and Development (L&D) activities should also be available on mobile devices. This will help your organization provide learners uninterrupted access to learning and training; moreover, you can track learners’ progress without obligating them to sit at their desks.
CommLab India
DECEMBER 14, 2016
Webinars = Flexibility of Digital Learning + Human Interaction. Do you agree with this? It is a usual practice for companies to hold seminars and conferences to train their staff and customers. These instructor-led sessions, held in brick and mortar buildings, are very effective tools of educating people. However, only a limited number of participants can attend these sessions.
CommLab India
DECEMBER 14, 2016
E-learning, as we all know, is based on the self-study format. It requires self-motivation and self-direction if a learner has to successfully complete an online course. Unfortunately, learning that is delivered in the self-study format is likely to suffer from high dropout rates. Various studies indicate that more than 20% of online learners do not complete the courses assigned to them.
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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.
CommLab India
DECEMBER 14, 2016
Compliance training is all about educating employees and making them aware of the rules, policies, and work ethics they need to follow in their working environment. However, in many cases, employees are not interested in completing compliance courses because they include legal terminology which is boring. How do we make sure compliance courses are engaging?
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