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Proving the Value of Blended Learning

InSync Training

Two years ago , I made the argument that blended learning represents a true shift in the profession. Since then, blended learning has cemented itself as so much more than a passing fad. But now that blended learning is here to stay, how do we prove its value to our organizations? Because of its ability to create true skill building for its learners, I embrace and support blends, and suggest you effectively communicate three blended learning truths to your stakeholders to gain buy-in.

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How To Improve Your Online Courses

LearnDash

Creating your online course takes time but when you are done you will have a well-deserved sense of sanctification. But finishing your course is only the beginning. Once you have learners going through your content it is on you to continually improve your offering. How do you do this? Well, first you can simply make it easy for people to provide you feedback as they go through the content.

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The Modern Professional Learner’s Toolkit (New article in the MWL Magazine)

Jane Hart

My new article in the Modern Workplace Learning Magazine: The Modern Professional Learner’s Toolkit. “There is a lot of interest in the behaviour of the Modern Learner, but in the context of work it is more appropriate to talk about the Modern Professional Learner. The Modern Professional Learner learns for, at and through work in many different ways – not just in formal training or e-learning, but through everyday work experiences as well as on the Web.

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The #INDIETECH Method: Freedom and Planning In 2017

Wisetail

Wisetail is committed to people and profit which means that we believe wholeheartedly that being a great place to work drives our financial performance. The post The #INDIETECH Method: Freedom and Planning In 2017 appeared first on Wisetail.

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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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Upcoming Webinar: Raptivity - A Solution to Your Key Instructional Design Challenges

Raptivity

An instructional designer knows well how difficult and time consuming it is to develop an eLearning course where multiple stakeholders are involved. A large team calls for more reviews, more feedback and more iterations. Raptivity, your ever-favorite interactivity building tools, can be your magic wand to handle such scenarios too. That means not only can Raptivity help you develop highly interactive eLearning courses, but it can also assist you to make the complete process of eLearning developm

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How You Can Use Social Learning To Engage Your Learners

EI Design

Although the social learning phenomenon is catching up, many in the learning sphere are not sure of its impact owing to misconceptions around it and lack of data to showcase its impact. This article outlines how you can use social learning effectively to engage your learners. How Can You Use Social Learning To Engage Learners? In simple terms, social learning is learning with and from others and is not bound by a specific type of learning.

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How are You Developing Board-Ready Female Leaders?

CLO Magazine

The lack of women on company boards continues to persist, and with all the mechanisms available to boost diversity and the benefits associated with it, there’s no excuse for companies to be struggling in this area. “It’s merely a case of status quo bias — boards tend to hire in their own image,” wrote Nick Marsh, managing director of Harvey Nash Executive Search in an email interview with Chief Learning Officer.

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Top 5 LMSs for 2017

eLearning 24-7

I love information. Knowledge. Insight. Acquiring facts and ideas from one publication to the next. Every day, I read cover to cover The New York Times , Washington Post and LA Times. It’s an addiction. But as you can probably figure out, I do not stop just there. I hit the net, and search. I dive into the e-learning industry, specifically the LMS world and see what others do not see. .

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E-learning A-Z Terms: Part 2 [Infographic]

CommLab India

Over the years, e-learning has reinvented itself for contemporary audiences. From A-Z, the e-learning industry has a language all its own. Here is an infographic which explores the alphabets (K-R) of e-learning. Please check it out. Look out for the last part, coming soon! Related Posts E-learning A-Z Terms: Part 1 [Infographic] 3 Benefits of Custom E-learning over Catalog Courses [Infographic] 4 Ways Emoticons Helps E-Learning [Infographic].

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11 Tips to Drive Learning Content Consumption

Elevate your member education initiatives This eBook will explore: 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? You’ll discover why measuring content consumption is pivotal for program success and explore effective tactics to boost overall engagement.

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Top 5 LMSs for 2017

eLearning 24-7

I love information. Knowledge. Insight. Acquiring facts and ideas from one publication to the next. Every day, I read cover to cover The New York Times , Washington Post and LA Times. It’s an addiction. But as you can probably figure out, I do not stop just there. I hit the net, and search. I dive into the e-learning industry, specifically the LMS world and see what others do not see. .

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How to Facilitate Unforgettable Online Learning

Content Raven

Studies show that brain cells interact while learning and creating memories. Learning and development professionals can create course content that promotes cell connectivity by understanding how the brain collects and stores information.

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Nuts and Bolts: The Best Lessons Learned in Instructional Design by Jane Bozarth

LearningGuild

Over the last 15 years, eLearning has evolved, from Authorware to PowerPoint to the proprietary tools and interactive, experiential, and social formats that we have today. The good news is that, while tools have come and gone and possibilities have expanded beyond imagining, some things haven’t changed. Jane summarizes the best of the lessons we’ve learned since the early 2000s.

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Humanizing the eLearning World

OpenSesame

Have you ever taken an online course where you speed through the material, take the quizzes and get it out of the way? We’ve all been there. Have you sat through a class lecture drifting off into your own world because of the teacher’s boring material and monotone voice? We’ve all been there, too. Finding a balance between in-person and online learning is an ongoing challenge to many businesses and universities. eLearning is a valuable tool that can change the way people learn whether it be for

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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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Creating Global Branded Online Learning Community and Mobile App Conference, Raleigh, NC

Instancy

A branded eLearning portal for online learning communities with a branded mobile learning app for training organization and education institutions to deliver the training they desire. Training organizations, education institutions and experts/authors now have a platform that helps you create a branded learning portal and mobile apps to create an active learning community.

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Conquer Your Fear of Results

CLO Magazine

Recently, an individual with an executive coaching firm contacted us and asked to visit for a day to learn how to measure the ROI for coaching. We showed him how to evaluate a coaching project at the impact and ROI level. The coaching engagement should begin with the end in mind, the end is one or more business measures that could be improved. After spending a day learning how the methodology works and what is involved, he concluded the ROI Methodology is an appropriate, effective process.

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A Year of Innovative Activities to Market a New Training Team by Lori Pitts

LearningGuild

Does senior leadership in your organization think of you and your training colleagues as a strategic advantage? If not, then you may be missing out on opportunities. This case study highlights how a newly formed training department met the challenges when sales training at Pacific Life Insurance Company merged with teams in the performance and knowledge services department.

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The CLO as Brand Ambassador

CLO Magazine

Chief learning officers mainly focus on learning and development at their organizations. How can CLOs promote the organizational brand? Should they dabble with the brand at all? As a CLO, how can you share your perspective on branding with your C-suite colleagues including the chief marketing officer and the CEO? These are just a few basic questions, and if you don’t have time to figure all this out, fear not.

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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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How Looop is Helping Edwardian Hotels Deliver Consistently Exceptional Client Care

looop

“Instead of having to get to a PC or hunt through paper files, the learning is accessible anytime, anywhere… Our staff are no longer wasting 10-15 minutes looking for something or someone to answer their question; now they can find the answer immediately. That’s been massive.” Cesaltina De Andrade, Group Housekeeping Manager, Edwardian London.

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TalentLMS for Android: The Content Downloader – Part 1, Design

TalentLMS

TalentLMS for Android has been out for a while now and its user base is growing steadily. Following the example of the popular TalentLMS web-based platform, it offers a rich-content learning experience, optimized for Android devices. Version 2 of the app was released on Google Play a few of weeks ago, adding new features and multiple improvements to the previous version.

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Humanizing the eLearning World

OpenSesame

Have you ever taken an online course where you speed through the material, take the quizzes and get it out of the way? We’ve all been there. Have you sat through a class lecture drifting off into your own world because of the teacher’s boring material and monotone voice? We’ve all been there, too. Finding a balance between in-person and online learning is an ongoing challenge to many businesses and universities. eLearning is a valuable tool that can change the way people learn whether it be for

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Reflection: The Key to Successful Elearning Training

Designing Digitally

It’s easy to get addicted to things that are fun. . Video games today are so lifelike and gripping that it’s not hard to see why people of all ages end up addicted to the gameplay. The power of narrative and imagination compels users to keep coming back, continuing on, and trying again. The player is driven to find the treasure, get to the next level, beat their opponent, or any number of other tasks that need to be completed.

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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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Building an “Everyday Learning” Culture at Discovery

looop

“Looop helps us to deliver fresh learning content to targeted audiences through an easy-to-use mobile-friendly platform. Looop is a key part of our future learning strategy.”. Jennifer Wrigley, Learning and Development Manager, Discovery Communications. Discovery’s Challenge. Engaging Learners with Fresh, Easy-to-Access Content. Home to more than 50 beloved network entertainment brands reaching over 480 million viewers worldwide, Discovery Communications delivers some of the most captivati

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EdCast and Watershed Partner to Deliver Personalized Learning Solutions

EdCast

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EdCast and Watershed Partner to Deliver Personalized Learning Solutions MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA – FEBRUARY 06, 2017 EdCast, the award-winning learning experience platform, is pleased to announce partnering with Watershed, the leader in learning analytics platforms, to address the growing demand for integrated human resources technology and personalized learning solutions.

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5 tips to develop learning games for non-designers

QuoDeck

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Why training must connect to company strategy to get the best results

Skillsoft

The importance of aligning L&D programs with strategic direction.

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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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5 game mechanics which you should consider while designing your next learning game

QuoDeck

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Nutty Scientists Educates Children In STEM Through A Comprehensive Franchisee Training Program

Latitude Learning

Nutty Scientists® is dedicated to enhancing children's education in the increasingly-important fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). With more than 200 interactive programs and activities, Nutty Scientists presents science in a way that turns an educational lesson into something that's fun and exciting, keeping children entertained while encouraging their interest in subjects that include biology, chemistry, astronomy, and environmental sciences.

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How to Measure Training Results Like a Boss -- This One Simple Way

Lemonade

Has this ever happened to you? You read an article about new training technology. It makes sense. You’re excited. Of course we should be doing this. Then you finish the article… and the little voices of doubt start creeping in. This all sounds great in theory… but how do you actually do it? There’s one topic in particular that I find has this effect: Big Data and Training.