Tue.Jun 02, 2020

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Gamification & Interactivity: The Engagement Formula Your eLearning Needs

Lambda Solutions

Here’s our primer on gamification : what the term means, what it does to your learners’ dopamine levels(!) and how you can create gamified content in your Moodle or Totara Learn LMS.

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3 Ways to Adjust Your Employee Mentoring Program to Respond to Crisis

TLNT: Training and L&D

With the COVID-19 pandemic wreaking havoc on corporate businesses globally, employees, and the programs designed to support them, are shifting dramatically the way they work. In such a crazed staffing environment, it might seem audacious to suggest employee mentoring programs should be retained at all. But the reality is, a mentoring initiative is more critical for maintaining business continuity than ever.

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Off the Cuff on Scenario-Based Learning

Experiencing eLearning

I had the pleasure of speaking about scenario-based learning with Alexander Salas, Chapter President of ATDCFL (Central Florida) for his “Off the Cuff” interview series. Alex is also the Chief of Awesomeness for eLearning Launch and on Twitter as @StyleLearn. It’s always fun to hang out with Alex (especially since we missed seeing each other at LSCon this year).

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Capterra Names LearnDash in Top 20 for Training Software

LearnDash

We’re still the best LMS for WordPress. Capterra recently released a list of the top-ranked training software on their site, and we made the cut! For years, Capterra has been a buyer’s guide for software. Our users leave ratings on the site, and that helps other users make decisions about what’s best for their course. We only made this list on the strength of our user ratings.

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20 Common Mistakes Made by Inexperienced Project Managers

You’ve read the PMBOK® Guide several times, taken the certification exam for project managers, passed, and you are now a PMP®. So why do you keep making rookie mistakes? This whitepaper shows 20 of the most common mistakes that young or inexperienced project managers make, issues that can cost significant time and money. It's a good starting point for understanding how and why many PMs get themsleves into trouble, and provides guidance on the types of issues that PMs need to understand.

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3 Tips to Improve Subject Matter Expert (SME) Training While Navigating COVID-19

TOPYX LMS

Companies look to Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for training that is relevant to their workforces and, when appropriate, to their customer bases. Also, thousands of individuals who wish to upskill themselves in a particular area of interest invest in training offered by SMEs. SME training is beneficial and valuable because it is highly targeted to a learner’s individual needs and contains information only experts in a given subject can provide.

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Making learning meaningful?

Clark Quinn

So, last week, I asked the musical question: where are we going most wrong? I followed that up asking what most would help. I also suggested that I had my own answers. So I have answers for each. My answer for the first part, where we’re going wrong, is somewhat complex. But for the second, I’m thinking that the biggest opportunity is making learning meaningful.

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In the Field ? June 2, 2020

Wisetail

In this week's In the Field blog post we share stories from our clients about Drive-Thru Testing, Bolt the Dog, and 80,000 Frozen Pizzas a Day. The post In the Field – June 2, 2020 appeared first on Wisetail LMS.

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Converting ILT to eLearning for the First Time? Six Great Resources to Help You Get Started

dominKnow

We’ve heard from a lot of training teams forced to suddenly switch gears and convert instructor-led training (ILT) to elearning to help navigate the new geography of working from home.There are a lot of technology options available for this, from authoring tools to Learning Management Systems (LMS) to online-meeting services and more.What we’ve heard, though, is that the biggest challenge isn’t picking tools.

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Revisiting Blended Learning: Adding Mobile For A Situated Learning Approach

eLearning Industry

L&D pros are recognizing that training is not one size fits all and are turning to blended learning to create more effective, learner-centric programs. Adding mobile learning to the mix offers exciting opportunities to learn in context with situated learning and experiential learning approaches. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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HIA Technologies Turns a New Chapter in Interactive Learning

HIA Technologies announces the launch of Qvio™️ interactive video platform for learner-driven, AI-enabled, education. Viewers get instant answers to their questions directly from videos, interrupting when needed, and getting an author-validated answer!

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The Two Betweens

The Simple Shift

There are still concerns by leadership that internal social networking tools are used exclusively or mostly for casual exchanges about pets, humor, and vacations – the frivolous. The cry is that it’s a waste of time. I’ve argued it’s not. These are actually healthy signs of relationships between people that can foster good working relationships or […].

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Choosing The Right Modalities For Your Blended Learning Strategy

eLearning Industry

Are you trying to decide which modalities or delivery methods to use in your blended learning strategy? This article will help you choose the ones that work together seamlessly to meet your learning objectives and engage every learner. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Video: It?s time to start thinking about long-term skills development

CLO Magazine

Video production: Andrew Kennedy Lewis. COVID-19 has changed the way we learn. Take a long-range view at skills development and the way you bring them into the company, says Nicholas Wyman, CEO of Institute for Workplace Skills & Innovation. This may look different across each industry, but there are tools and resources in place to help your company along the way.

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8 LMS Features You Need For Compliance Training

eLearning Industry

Whether you are in a heavily regulated industry or running a regular 9-5 business, you know what compliance training is. The question is, how do you create compliance training that brings results without bringing nightmares to your employees? This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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The Ultimate LMS Buyer’s Guide: Everything You Need to Know When Purchasing an LMS

Whether you’re shopping for your very first learning management system (LMS) or looking to upgrade, the process can be overwhelming. With so many vendor options, each with its own multitude of features and pricing structures, even the most seasoned educators, trainers, and business leaders can feel lost in a sea of choices! Finding the LMS that’s best suited for your organization requires a planned, strategic approach.

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How to Discuss Sensitive Topics with Your Mentor or Mentee

Chronus

Some subjects are just hard to talk about. Whether with colleagues, friends or family, some subjects make us uneasy, which can lead us to avoid them altogether. But mentoring relationships are about the uncomfortable, just as much as the comfortable. Committing to mentorship means allowing yourself to be open to difficult discussions, just as often as you dive into easy ones.

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eBook Release: VR Training Outsourcing

eLearning Industry

If you aren’t already considering VR, your L&D program may be stuck in the digital dark age. Have no fear, because our new downloadable eBook can help you find the perfect content provider for Virtual Reality training. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Nuts and Bolts: Moving to Virtual? A Tale of Two Companies

LearningGuild

Nuts and Bolts: Moving to Virtual? A Tale of Two Companies. jane-bozarth. Tue, 06/02/2020 - 01:00.

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11 Unexpected Ways To Start Getting More Customer Reviews For Your eLearning Brand

eLearning Industry

Customer reviews are all the social proof you need to drive purchases and collaborations. They make you look trustworthy and they also build your brand awareness. Collecting online customer reviews for your eLearning Brands is essential. In this article, you'll find 11 amazing ideas to actually help you get what you're asking for from your existing customers!

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Understanding Scope Creep

Project managers are now spending more time managing strategic projects where the scope is susceptible to changes as the projects progress. Scope change control is now becoming a critical component of project management requiring project teams to become more active in solving problems and making decisions. Scope change control will require collaboration with stakeholders and possibly government agencies.

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Reopening Your Business? Obsidian Learning’s Free eLearning Course Can Help.

Obsidian Learning

The responsibility to keep people safe while reopening all or part of a business location can feel daunting in these pandemic times. There’s so much to think about, layered with the financial pressure to make every dollar count. OSHA and CDC have issued guidance to help employers think through what they need to do to create a safe work environment… but it’s a lot of text to wade through.

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3 Things to Know About eLearning Measurement and Tracking (And 5 Ways It Makes Content Better)

gomo learning

Measurement and tracking eLearning isn’t just a bit of housekeeping to do at the end of your digital learning process. In this chapter from our ebook ‘ From Tool Selection to Measurement: 6 Steps to eLearning Authoring Success ‘ we explore why they are a new beginning for your wider L&D strategy. While we all understand the importance of measurement and tracking , there are plenty of factors stopping L&D departments from using the available technology to its full extent

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10 Steps to convert traditional classroom content into effective virtual instructor-led training [eBook]

Cloudshare

Has the recent pandemic got you thinking about moving your software training program in the cloud? If you’ve put off moving to remote learning, now is definitely the time. Not only that, but you may find that it changes the way you do training forever. Learning how to build your training program for the future is of the utmost importance – you never know when an in-person training class will have to be canceled.

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Immersive Learning: What It Is and How To Use It

Roundtable Learning

Engaging your employees is a top goal for learning and development professionals. Engaged employees retain the training at a higher rate and therefore increase the program’s return on investment. New tools, like immersive learning technologies , can help bring your training program to the next level and engage a larger portion of your employees. In this article, we will cover everything you need to know to get started with immersive learning, including what it is, tools you can use, and how to l

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.

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Rock Out With the eLearning Brothers Authoring Suites

eLearning Brothers

Are you sitting down? Because we have a huge announcement.

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Talent and Learning Has Changed. Now, Your Strategy Must Adapt.

TLNT: Training and L&D

The past few months have altered the talent and learning landscape. Organizations have transitioned to remote, furloughed workers, mobilized others, and in some cases, completely pivoted their entire business models (often from offline to completely online offerings ). Some of the changes we are experiencing now will continue well into the future. Your talent and learning strategies must reflect this.

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How organizational leaders can facilitate change

Matrix

It’s no secret that being a leader in today’s dynamic organizational environment is more of a challenge than ever before. There are many reasons behind this fact, one of the most relevant being the constant need to navigate change and incorporate technological developments in the workplace. Read more: Making new tech accessible in your company. But apart from dealing with change that happens outside the business, leaders often find themselves in the position of making change happen within their

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E-Learning for Associations: 4 Tips for Member Engagement

Artisan eLearning

This guest author post was contributed by Fonteva. Many people join associations to meet other professionals in their field and gain valuable resources that further their career or expand their knowledge. A popular offering associations host are continuing education opportunities, whether it’s classes for official accreditation or general classes that increase skills and teach best… The post E-Learning for Associations: 4 Tips for Member Engagement appeared first on Artisan E-Learning.

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Why and How to Earn Your PMP® Credential

Gaining your Project Management Professional (PMP) certification can be very beneficial for any project manager. Most successful PMP candidates treat preparing for the PMP exam as a personal project. As such, it requires careful planning and a structured approach. Eligibility criteria must be met, and the exam is known for its difficulty, sometimes requiring multiple attempts.