InSync Training

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Although the term “curation” is buzzing around quite a bit these days, content curation is nothing new. Most of us have curated content at some point in time – creating a compendium of something, and adding our thoughts, opinions, insights, etc. before passing it on. Curation happens naturally. You find something interesting, and you share it with me, along with why you like it, where you found it, and why you think I might find it interesting or useful.

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Kineo

OCTOBER 25, 2016

The Learning and Performance Institute have announced the 2017 Learning Awards finalist. This award recognises the highest achieving individuals and organisations within the learning and development field. With hundreds of entries from around the globe, this award programme is more competitive than ever.

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Allen Interactions

OCTOBER 25, 2016

By Kody Jackson, Instructional Writer. Have you been having a rough day? Are your stakeholders sending in last-minute changes? Your SMEs running wild, their content running over into thousands of Microsoft® Word documents? Is your supervisor breathing down your neck, asking how soon you can turn countless, static Microsoft® PowerPoint® files into dynamic, engaging e-learning?

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Gyrus

OCTOBER 25, 2016

The Ultimate Benefit of Learning Management Systems. The Benefits of a Learning Management System (LMS) are quite wide and can contain everything from basic functionality to cool recently implemented features. For the sake of this post, I will evaluate the barebones of the LMS and relay the immediate finding of what these systems are not only capable of but what they will eventually do for your organization.

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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.

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Clark Quinn

OCTOBER 25, 2016

In preparing to work with a client on developing their learning science understanding, I realized that I was using two representations about meaningful learner interaction that could be seen to be conflicting. On the one hand I talk about using decisions as a basis for design, and on the other I refer to activity -based learning. And I have separate diagrams for each.

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CommLab India

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Learner engagement is vital to achieve the desired objectives of an e-learning course. Designing an elearning course where the learner simply has to click the “Next” button to go through pages and pages of information may not be the best way to engage your learners. Then, how can we engage learners? Using interactivities, a tool that connects the learner with his learning environment.

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TechSmith Camtasia

OCTOBER 25, 2016

We often associate video with entertainment because that’s where it’s excelled for so long, but because it’s such an engaging medium that communicates complex messages, businesses are employing it to solve a slew of problems. If you’re not using video at work yet, or think you could be using it more, here are five practical reasons you should. Build customer rapport with personal touch points.

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CommLab India

OCTOBER 25, 2016

In my previous blog, we have seen how to convert your PowerPoint presentations into e-learning courses using Adobe Captivate. In this post, we will see how to convert PowerPoint presentations using another widely used rapid authoring tool – Lectora Inspire. Step 01: Choose the PowerPoint presentation you want to convert to an e-learning course and delete unwanted slides , if any.

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Raptivity

OCTOBER 25, 2016

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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.

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CommLab India

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Halloween – a day we remember and honor the saints, martyrs, and the deceased faithful. A day known for activities such as transforming pumpkins into jack-o-lanterns, trick-or-treating, visiting haunted places, exchanging frightening tales, and watching horror movies. It is the time people play pranks to frighten those around them. This Halloween, as an e-learning professional, you should be aware of 3 snares that are bound to scare learners away from your online course. 1.

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SHIFT eLearning

OCTOBER 25, 2016

To grow as people, we should each constantly be striving for improvement, looking for ways to learn, progress, and better ourselves. A good company does whatever it can to educate and cultivate well-preforming employees, but the best employees are ones that take the initiative themselves and continually look for ways to expand upon their current knowledge and skill set.

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Learning with e's

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Universities have never been under so much pressure. The unfavourable global economic climate has impacted as severely on our higher education institutions as it has in every other sector of society. Years of financial turbulence have prompted cuts, cuts and more cuts. Adverse media coverage coupled with hostile political pressures have put many of our universities in jeopardy.

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TechSmith Camtasia

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Find yourself using the same screen capture workflow time and time again? Forgot about a presentation and need edited images in Powerpoint quickly? By creating a preset in Snagit you can bind a multi-step process to a hotkey to save time and effort on oft-repeated tasks. The more effects you usually add to an image the more time you can save with presets.

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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.

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LearningGuild

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Vertical video is growing in popularity and gaining acceptance as people spend more time using mobile devices; eLearning. designers should take note—and use responsive designs appropriately to bring vertical video to both on-site and remote. learners.

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Skillsoft

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Celebrate National Cybersecurity awareness month by making sure you’ve got the right protective measure in place - and the right skills on your team.

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Trivantis

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Today’s tip is a simple way to make your eLearning more engaging and effective. Let’s say you need a quick way to focus learners’ attention, such as when you want them to focus on an individual step in a process. In a recent Trivantis® webinar , Diane Elkins, Founder of Artisan E-Learning and co-author of the popular E-Learning Uncovered book series, shared this tip: use progressive reveal to direct attention.

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Designing Digitally

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Here’s a Sneak Peak Into Serious Games’ Future and Mobile Learning. A “serious game” is a game intended for a purpose other than entertainment. Many different industries such as education, health care, defense, and even politics, among others, are utilizing serious games for training purposes. A research study done by Ambient Insight says that simulation-based learning will be a $6.6 billion industry by 2017.

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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,

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Saffron Interactive

OCTOBER 25, 2016

I have a friend called Ed. He is smart, alert and doesn’t try too hard to be funny. Separate to this, he is a Reinsurance Analyst. No-one knows what a. The post How to make corporate risk analysis the life of the party appeared first on Saffron Interactive.

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Clarity Consultants

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Your current team will not be your "forever team." Co-workers, colleagues, and even supervisors come and go with time. It's important to recognize that even though your team might seem mission critical, there will inevitably come a time when you have to dive into the talent pool and select some more eager workers to help you do business. Are you ready to onboard, nurture, and let the next generation of talent drive your success?

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eFront

OCTOBER 25, 2016

How can you tell that you’ve learned something or made progress? One surefire way to know is when someone else tells you that you have, of course. Learning doesn’t take place in a vacuum : It’s a process, with identifiable stages that you need to manage in order to create the complete package. Besides identifying your corporate learning goals , creating a needs analysis of your learners , and developing your eLearning materials, you also have to incorporate the thing that helps stitch the whole

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WBT Systems

OCTOBER 25, 2016

When pricing your association’s training offerings, it is important to assess their value, and then price accordingly. Many associations are guilty of devaluing online learning courses and webinars as there is typically less administration overhead and no hard costs associated with things like booking a room or organizing lunch, so the event is perceived as creating less of an impact.

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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.

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eLearning Evangelist

OCTOBER 25, 2016

What is an Accessible Technology Coordinator? According to the US Department of Justice (DoJ) in a recent Consent Decree with Miami (of Ohio) University required the creation of an Accessible Technology Coordinator (ATC), who reports directly to the Vice President for Information Technology. In the Consent Decree DoJ specified that the ATC will be knowledgeable concerning: The general requirements of Title II of the ADA and its applicable regulation; Accessibility and usability of web content; A

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Everwise

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Attracting new talent is no easy task for businesses in fast-moving sectors. To gain an edge over other establishments, some companies have found a new way to lure promising candidates into their office by investing in new technology. A report published by Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) , an international firm that specializes in commercial real estate services and investment management, revealed that competitive businesses are spending up to three times more on tech tools and digital integration.

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Experiencing eLearning

OCTOBER 25, 2016

A reader asked a great question about the role of scenario-based learning in higher education. I’ve seen a number of good examples of storytelling and scenarios in university courses. Authentic Assessment. My first ID job was with an online university targeting nontraditional students. They focused on “authentic assessment”; Rather than traditional academic essays and exams, we used simulated work products for assessment.

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Everwise

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Have you ever wondered if there was a way to design your experience at work so employees are happier, more productive, and more engaged? You’re not alone—there’s a fresh brand of Human Resources professionals in town, and they’re in the business of using technology, data, and strategy to transform employee experiences for the better. Nurturing and retaining talent have become high priorities for organizations, and with the rise of big data it only makes sense to ask how we can use such insights

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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.

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 25, 2016

One of the big challenges when building courses is having to deal with organization’s brand and visual identity and figuring out how to work it into the course. And to do it in a way so the course doesn’t look like a billboard or race car. Here are some quick tips on how to incorporate the company’s brand into your courses without being overly intrusive on the learning objectives and actual course content.

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LearnDash

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Taking an elearning course that doesn’t contain any videos can be difficult, especially if that course is long. Videos are great because they can help break up the content and keep the learner engaged with the course in different ways. However, videos are not the “be all end all” for online courses. One mistake I commonly see is the use of videos exclusively.

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CommLab India

OCTOBER 25, 2016

When it comes to developing online training modules for employees, organizations are left with the option of either building it in-house or outsourcing the work. Advancements in technology and research in teaching methodologies have made creating online training modules in PPTs or templates, outdated and ineffective. To develop effective training modules, it is important they are customized to meet the distinct learning needs of the workforce.

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