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Webinar: Using Camtasia for your Green Screen

eLearning Brothers

You’ve probably noticed it at the movies; we’re using more and more green screen in video these days. It can be tons of fun, and very affordable, to use a green screen to tell a story. You no longer have to pay flight and hotel costs to have a video in France; you just need a green screen and some stock footage. In last week’s webinar, Andrew Townsend and Thomas Reyes-Cairo discussed some of the green screen Camtasia templates in the eLearning Brothers Stock Video library , and

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ADOBE CAPTIVATE 2017: Improved Closed Captions

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

by Kevin Siegel, COTP, CTT. When it comes to accessibility, Adobe's products have always been some of the best available. Nevertheless, Adobe found a way to improve them. Take Captivate's closed captions for example.   Closed captioning is the process of adding text to the screen to support learners with a hearing disability. The idea behind closed captions is for the hearing challenged learner to see exactly what the narrator is saying as the narrator is saying it.   While C

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TIPS AND STRATEGIES TO MOTIVATE LEARNERS

Learnnovators

The post TIPS AND STRATEGIES TO MOTIVATE LEARNERS appeared first on Learnnovators.

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Why corporate training programs are ditching LMS

BigTinCan

Corporate learning has fundamentally changed, and it’s killing Learning Management Systems. That’s a good thing. People have a hunger for learning like never before. We’re working in an era where machines, automation and artificial intelligence have the ability to outshine our human talents and compete for our jobs. That does not have to be a scary thing.

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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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A Commitment to Move

CLO Magazine

Rahul Varma was dead for two minutes. Literally, dead. He was in the early years of his career at Accenture as the international consultancy was in the midst of deepening its presence in India. He had been named the company’s first human resources director for India and was working around the clock to bring this fast-growing venture to life. Born with severe bronchial asthma, Varma’s condition worsened as Accenture expanded its India footprint from 200 people in 2001 to an astounding 40,000 empl

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Don’t Believe the Hype. Learning Management Systems Are Alive and Well

CLO Magazine

Recently, Carol Leaman wrote an article for this publication in which she proposed that learning management systems are so five years ago. I respectfully disagree. “LMSs, the undisputed Goliath of the corporate learning world, are having their lunch eaten by David,” she wrote. “Learning leaders are embracing new platforms that are mobile-first, cloud based, drive voluntary learner engagement and incorporate advancements in cognitive science that map knowledge to how learners best acquire it.”.

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Top 3 Methods of Resolving Workplace Conflict

KnowledgeCity

A workplace conflict study conducted by the Myers-Briggs Company found that the majority of employees deal with conflict. In fact, it was found that 85 percent of employees deal with conflict to some degree. As if that statistic wasn’t glaring enough, a significant 29 percent claim they “frequently” or “always” deal with workplace conflicts. The study found that each employee spends roughly 2.1 hours every week dealing with some level of conflict.

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In Case of Brand Crisis, Call Learning

CLO Magazine

I have a family member who doesn’t blink an eye about going to corporate on the rare occasions that “let me talk to your manager” doesn’t resolve a poor customer service experience. She’ll get the address to the restaurant’s or store’s headquarters, sit down at her computer and draft the most senior leader at the company a letter. Then she’ll mail it — not by e-mail mind you — by way the United State Postal Service.

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Is There a Place for Augmented Reality in Corporate Training?

Designing Digitally

The latest technology poised to make an impact in today’s business world is Augmented Reality. What is Augmented Reality, or AR? One leading computing site describes it like this: “a technology that superimposes computer-generated images on top of real-world views.”. This digital advancement has already proven beneficial in the automotive industry, as well as the military.

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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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Nuts and Bolts: Designing for Learner Success—First, Do No Harm by Jane Bozarth

LearningGuild

eLearning designers and developers spend a lot of time on assessments, particularly things like quizzes, knowledge checks, and tests. It’s easy to fall into blame-the-learner mode when they don’t do well. But sometimes, easily fixed design issues are the culprits.

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How eLearning Enables Cost Savings

Aktiv Mind

How eLearning Enables Cost Savings. Businesses and organizations are always looking for ways to cut costs and make the maximum use of their resources. The internet has enabled businesses to be a part of its ever-growing global marketplace, but this also means the competition gets to a whole new level. To reach out to the largest audiences, businesses must produce the finest, while keeping costs as low as possible.

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Three Ways L&D Makes Business Alignment Harder Than It Needs to Be

Actio Learning

Research by Bersin, Brandon Hall and Training Industry shows that there’s a gap between Learning and the Business. The gap doesn’t need to exist. Here are three ways Learning organizations make alignment harder than it needs to be. Allowing a business leader to self-diagnose training needs. Akin to a patient self-diagnosing a medical condition, good intentions often lead to poor outcomes.

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Advanced Actions 2017 Outfit

Adobe Captivate

Intro. In my previous blog post about my preferred new features in Captivate 2017 I mentioned that the dialog box for Advanced Actions got a nice new Outfit. Similar to new shoes, sometimes it takes time before they feel as comfortable as those old sneakers. The focus of this article is to clarify the new dialog box. Maybe you’ll discover some unknown (old) gems here as well?

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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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Design for Access to Enhance Accessibility—and Engagement by Pamela S. Hogle

LearningGuild

Using UDL (Universal Design for Learning) can save time and improve engagement by providing learners with choices and control over how, when, and where they access eLearning.

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Free learning & development webinars for May 2017

Limestone Learning

" Very early. " by Dinesh Valke is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. Regardless of your industry, workplace role, or interest in training, you’ve probably noticed something about the general pace of change: It’s getting faster. More than ever, we all need quick resources to keep us current—and in some cases give us the edge. One-hour webinars can be a great tool for staying in the game and even mastering it.

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How to Get ROI by Using Social Media for Learning

Dashe & Thomson

By Amber Pandya.

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Growing a Startup – Get Glocal with LMS

ScholarLMS

If your side gig has become your full-time gig, or if your passion project has taken off as a profit engine, then welcome to the world of startups. While having to be nimble and fast-paced is par for the course with entrepreneurial or lean organizations, your team will experience growing pains across the board. Managing the process of hiring, training, and supporting your talent can be headcount heavy, but it doesn’t have to be.

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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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Getting started on Fuild Boxes – Adobe Captivate 2017 release

Adobe Captivate

Getting started on Fuild Boxes – Adobe Captivate 2017 release. What is a Fluid Box. In the 2017 release of Adobe Captivate, a Fluid Box is a layout mode that provides the arrangement of objects on a slide so that the objects behave predictably when the slide accommodates different screen sizes and devices. A Fluid Box is an easy to use layout model for e-learning designers.

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Step into the Future of Learning and Talent at EMEA Perspectives

Skillsoft

What are you doing on May 16th? Join us and step into the future of learning.

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Training Franchisees to Succeed is Direct Energy’s Priority

Latitude Learning

One of the most intimidating factors for potential franchisees is the learning curve of how to transition from an employee to a business owner. This is where Direct Energy’s VP of Training, Lance Sinclair, steps in and leads the way to help their franchisees grow their bottom line. Direct Energy unleashed an on-going training environment, Success Academy, to allow their franchisees to learn, stay current with best business practices and continue to build on and develop their existing skill

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5 Tips for Starting a Blended Learning Program

LearnDash

There is a lot of talk today about blended learning and the benefits it can have in both a classroom and corporate setting. Most people know that they should use blended learning strategies but if you have never implemented a blended learning program you may not know how to start. Looking into blended learning techniques online will likely make you feel overwhelmed.

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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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The Art of Becoming Your Own Coach

CLO Magazine

Years ago, as a director at a regional bank, I was responsible for matching executives with coaches. We were always under pressure from our most senior human resources executive to quantify the success of the arrangements as we did with most of our other human resources programs. It was a tough task, and our evidence was largely anecdotal, which was never quite sufficient in this metrics-driven environment.

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6 Top Considerations For Designing Mobile Learning

CommLab India

There is no doubt that mobile learning has caught the imagination of e-learning developers worldwide. Organizations are receptive to the idea of providing anytime, anywhere learning to their employees. But wait, mobile learning does not mean dumping e-learning content into a mobile device. E-learning developers will have to remember that designing for mobile learning requires a different approach, and is not the same as developing a regular e-learning course.

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Infographic: Six checkmarks HR wants to make when it acquires a new LMS

eloomi

The other day we had a candidate in for a job interview. He really nailed it when we asked him this question: What do you think HR departments are looking for when they set out to replace their old LMS with a new solution? Our prospect turned to the whiteboard and gave his best bet by sketching eloomi vs. traditional LMS’s. Here is his listing with the checkmarks HR wants to make on its specification and why these requirements are important: Designed for the PC era vs.

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Why You Should Outsource E-learning to India

CommLab India

Developing your e-learning course in-house might seem like a good idea. However, course development can be a complicated process, involving many intricate technicalities. It requires a lot of dedication, so much so that it can take your focus away from your core business. On top of that, if you lack the right expertise, then your development process can quickly go into a downward spiral.

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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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5 Awesome Features of iSpring Suite

CommLab India

Every year, the Brandon Hall Group recognizes contributions in the learning technology field with its prestigious Brandon Hall Awards. Organizations that have achieved exceptional results with their strategies, processes, programs, and tools are honored through this program. In 2016, iSpring Suite won the Brandon Hall Group Gold Award for Excellence in content authoring technology. iSpring Suite was recognized as a productivity booster by the jury because it takes 25% less time to develop and pu

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Best Practices to Create Blended Learning

CommLab India

A learning practice that infuses digital learning with traditional classroom methods is known as blended learning. Since this approach combines the best principles of two different disciples, it has many benefits. Blended learning delivers in-depth, continuous learning. As designers are not limited to one medium or delivery channel, they can devise more innovative methods to deliver the learning objectives.