Thu.Nov 02, 2017

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Develop and Deliver an L&D Strategy for Non-Profit Volunteers

TOPYX LMS

Non-profit volunteers often work long hours free of charge. They keep non-profit organizations afloat. With this in mind, developing a learning and development (L&D) strategy for volunteers should be high on a non-profit association leader’s list of priorities if it is not already. An L&D strategy and program is helpful for volunteers, giving them much-needed direction, standards, and a sense of purpose.

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LMS Security Matters

JoomlaLMS

Data security is one of the most important issues nowadays. Thousands of websites are hacked and blacklisted every day, losing their data, reputation and search ranking. In addition to the reputation damage, hacking causes financial harm, emotional distress and clients’ confidence loss. That is why so much attention is paid to the system security and reliability.

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L&D: Chasing Right Outcomes With Wrong Outputs

Living in Learning

We cannot begin the effort by looking through a “training solution lens”. I can always build training IF NECESSARY. BUT…if emphasis is not first laser-focused on what solution output closes the performance gap(s) at Point-of-Work, the traditional default training solution may well be the wrong output.

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Your LMS Needs to be Micro-Content Ready

LearnDash

I have said it before and I will say it again: micro-content is quickly becoming the next big thing in e-learning. Knowing this, is your learning management system prepared for it? You may not think it’s a necessity at present but it will be in the next one to two years as learner expectations evolve. There are some simple things you can do now to make your content more in-line to this approach (regardless of your current LMS).

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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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Why I’m Getting Tired of All These Stories

Learningtogo

That clever little story may not be as engaging as you think it is. When neuroscientist Paul Zak discovered the power of a compelling story to stimulate the production of oxytocin in the same manner as “real life” interactions, he unleashed a new best practice for leaders, speakers, trainers, teachers and everyone else. It is nearly impossible to miss his influence at professional conferences and YouTube sales videos, where almost every speaker begins the presentation with a story that is meant

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Establishing Our Own Learning Pathways

InSync Training

In previous blog posts, we have established that we are all modern learners. As we explore and build our own modern learning pathways , let’s stop for a moment to consider where we are and what we are picking up along the way. All of our learning choices are personal. The process we go through to select, evaluate, and use learning assets is, in fact, the process of designing our own personal learning blends.

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Let Your Inner Rockstar Out and Get Rewarded

eLearning Brothers

We had so much fun giving away free eLearning Brothers t-shirts to all you rockstars at DevLearn 2017 that we thought “Why not keep that fun going?”. So we’re going to have a little contest. Share a photo of you rocking your eLearning Brothers t-shirt and tag us, @eLearningBros on Twitter or Facebook for a chance to win some rockstar SWAG! Our swag manager is putting together mystery swag packs for our winners.

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Rules for AI

Clark Quinn

After my presentation in Shanghai on AI for L&D, there were a number of conversations that ensued, and led to some reflections. I’m boiling them down here to a few rules that seem to make sense going forward. Don’t worry about AI overlords. At least, not yet ;). Rodney Brooks wrote a really nice article talking about why we might be fearing AI, and why we shouldn’t.

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APEX5 Wisetail Way Awards

Wisetail

APEX5 day one wound down with a grand party at the Eagles Bar with one of our favorite local blue grass bands, the Kitchen Dwellers, and by handing out our fifth annual Wisetail Way award. The post APEX5 Wisetail Way Awards appeared first on Wisetail LMS.

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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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Data Analytics In eLearning: How To Use Them And Answer Your Questions

Moodle Journal

Data Analytics In eLearning: How To Use Them And Answer Your Questions : Wondering whether Data Analytics In eLearning can answer your questions? Check 5 questions Data Analytics In eLearning can answer.

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Podcast – Webinar: The Future of Learning with LDPhilly.com

Learningtogo

What do butterflies, hummingbirds, and black swans have to do with learning technology? Listen to our webinar with the LDPhilly team and find out!

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Adobe Captivate 2017 Review: What’s New and Enhanced for Responsive Mobile Learning?

Adobe Captivate

Adobe Captivate 2017, New HTML5 responsive Smart elearning Tool, mLearning. Adobe Captivate 2017 is released and I am excited to see what this new version has to offer to the eLearning world. With this new version, Adobe has opened the doors for smart and advanced eLearning authoring focusing on mobile learning courses & responsive eLearning design.

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What’s the most effective type of Performance Management?

eloomi

You’re right, there’s not only one answer to that question. During the last few years I’ve studied the rapid transformation of performance management at close range. Companies now shift from reflection to continuous evaluation, focusing on the employee rather than the organisation. Depending on which approach you choose you will end up with widely different outcomes. .

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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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5 Ways Business Leaders Can Strengthen Their Mental Six Pack with Brain Science

D2L

In today’s volatile and rapidly changing business world, leaders are frequently asked to “embrace change.” However, being adaptive, creative and resilient in a turbulent business … Continued.

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6+1 Tips On Starting A Successful Training Business

eFront

There has never been a better time to join the online training industry. With the respective market surpassing the 150 billion dollar mark in 2016 in the US alone — of which close to $65 billion was outsourced by enterprises to third-party training providers — it’s certainly not a niche industry anymore. It’s only poised for further growth, too, as traditional educational channels and institutions are disrupted by the online training wave and the possibilities for learni

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The EDEN interviews: Stefan Hrastinski

Learning with e's

Image source unknown I like being interviewed about my work, but I'm just as happy firing questions at others. I have had the privelege to interview many great thinkers in the education field, some of which appear elsewhere on this blog. For the past 4 or 5 years I have recorded video conversatiins with keynote speakers who have presented at EDEN events.

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Inside L&D: Mattel Reimagines Learning and Talent

CLO Magazine

Leadership is everyone’s role at Mattel says Michael Nehoray, vice president and head of global learning and organization development. The company is transforming its learning and talent functions through a declared set of aligned behaviors, capabilities and values that leaders model. Tags: behaviors , capabilities , change , Inside L&D , leadership , learning , Mattel , values.

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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 Deliver Employee Training Quickly and Easily

LearnUpon

Employee training – it’s one of the top reasons organizations reach out to us. A business is looking to roll out training and they want a powerful platform that will help them achieve that. Getting a great learning management system (LMS) is a proactive first step. But it is just the first step. Next, you need to set up and start to deliver your training.

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First Thursdays - Bright Lights and Big Ideas

Reflection Software

A monthly blog with fresh ideas for the Learning and Development industry. “What a fun ride DevLearn 2017 was for the Reflection Software team! Check out what our thoughts were on the top 3 L&D topics that had everyone at DevLearn talking.”.

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GeT The Most Out Of Autodesk University Part One

Global eTraining

Autodesk University is one of the biggest events in the tech world. It’s almost certainly one of the biggest events you will attend in a professional capacity. Which means there’s an overwhelming amount of great stuff you can come away from AU with. It’s up to you to make the most of the opportunity. The Global eTraining team is pleased to present this first in a series of blog entries to help you GeT The Most Out of AU2017.

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Start right: Litmos implementation tips

Litmos

WEDNESDAY, NOV 8. 3PM GMT | 7AM PST | 10AM EST. It's always a plus to get off to a good start! This is true in many areas of life, but certainly applies to any software implementation. Faster time-to-value means that you can start generating ROI sooner and that your organization can start seeing the benefits of better training faster among learners.

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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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Gamification – What’s in a Name?

ID Mentors

It’s sacrilege, it seems. My son, who is pursuing his post graduation in Mathematics, gets angry when he hears the word gamification!! It seems people use this term to imply “game theory”, which is a highly abstract mathematical concept. As per Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy – “Game theory is the study of the ways in which interacting choices of economic agents produce outcomes with respect to the preferences (or utilities) of those agents, where the outcomes in question might have

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How to Give Your Legacy Courses a Makeover with Lectora

CommLab India

This blog gives L&D professionals an insight into how Lectora can be used to convert legacy courses to responsive courses.

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Gamification: Leaderboards on the Academy LMS

Growth Engineering

When done right, Leaderboards are a powerful gamification tool that can engage your learners. Let’s find out how! Leaderboards make games fun! Candy Crush wouldn’t be half as addictive, if we didn’t know other players’ scores. Without a little healthy competition, many games would soon become pointless, lonely and pretty boring. Leaderboards tap into our competitive spirit and act as a powerful engagement tool, driving us to play on!

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How to Make Your Microlearning Modules Standout

CommLab India

Learn how to create the most impactful microlearning module.

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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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CPD for Accountants

Powerhouse Hub

Completing a set number of CPD hours means you can continually grow your professional knowledge.

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Mobile Learning Delivery Options to Let Your Learners Access Learning Anywhere

CommLab India

This blog will explore three ways by which mobile learning can be delivered for maximum benefit.

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AXIOM’s Travel Recap

AXIOM Learning Solutions

We’re racking up those frequent flyer miles with all our travel here at AXIOM! Last week we told you about the various trips AXIOM employees. Read More. The post AXIOM’s Travel Recap appeared first on AXIOM Learning Solutions.