Jane Hart
APRIL 18, 2017
New article in the Modern Workplace Learning Magazine “In this article I take a look at how workplace learning has changed over the last 10+ years and its necessary future direction.
Clark Quinn
APRIL 18, 2017
I’m going a bit out on a limb here, with a somewhat heretical statement: what you learn is more important than how you learn ! (You could say pedagogy supersedes curricula, but that’s just being pedantic. ;) And I’m pushing the boundaries of the concept a bit, but I think it’s worth floating as an idea. It’s meta-learning, of course, learning how to learn!
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Learningtogo
APRIL 18, 2017
It’s been called “ America’s number one drug problem ” and “ a miracle drug for the tired.” Onsite training programs often provide coffee as a refreshment for learners and instructors alike, and its presence in the workplace is so expected that coffee frequently appears on the list of top perks offered in desirable workplaces. But what is it, really?
eLearning Brothers
APRIL 18, 2017
In light of last week’s release of Adobe Captivate 2017, our #AskMeMonday was focused on that topic. We received a really good question that I’d like to address more in depth. @eLearningBros @aqcannon Adam, what’s been your favorite change made to Captivate 2017 from Captivate 9? #AskMeMonday. — Justin (@justinstallings) April 17, 2017. My response on Twitter was brief and needs a bit more explanation.
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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.
ATD Learning Technologies
APRIL 18, 2017
The company wants you to keep costs down. You want to keep the e-learning course interesting. You really can create e-learning content on a budget—if you’re willing to be a little creative. Fortunately, there are ways to save money and still deliver effective, high-quality e-learning. Don’t cut corners on getting the content right and having effective instructional design.
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Designing Digitally
APRIL 18, 2017
All types of game-based learning, simulation , and gamification are commonly put under the umbrella of “gamification.” Actually, to do so isn’t accurate as they have their own distinct qualities and components. . A more accurate term, coined by Jane McGonigal, may be “ gameful design ,” which is using the satisfying properties of games, “things like agency, emotion, and immediate feedback-to help people do what they really want to do: feel better, reach their goals, connect with others, and live
TechSmith Camtasia
APRIL 18, 2017
Using a webcam recorder to add webcam footage to a video is a simple way to increase engagement and help viewers connect with your content. Whether you’re trying to add webcam footage to the corner of a training video or you want to start a video with a live introduction, this post will walk you through the steps to add webcam footage to a video. For the example below, we’ll use Camtasia, since it is both a webcam recorder and video editor.
CommLab India
APRIL 18, 2017
Organizations in today’s corporate space are challenged to increase engagement with employees and improve performance; gamification is emerging as a suitable solution for this. However, using gamification merely as a gimmick will take your training nowhere. The road to a successful, gamified e-learning starts with determining whether it’s the right choice for you.
Thought Industries
APRIL 18, 2017
After interacting with potential customers and offering the resources, samples or trials they need to make a decision, they either choose to purchase your product or walk away. For those who decide to buy, the onboarding experience begins.
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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.
OpenSesame
APRIL 18, 2017
. You may have noticed some changes to your OpenSesame Activity Report. We’ve made enhancements to optimize the speed of pulling these often lengthy reports, especially those containing multiple years worth of data. To access the new and improved report, log in to your OpenSesame Dashboard. Click on “My Courses” will take you to your dashboard. On the left hand side of the page you will see your Activity Report tab.
LearningGuild
APRIL 18, 2017
Free and low-cost tools are available to help eLearning developers create engaging content without breaking the bank. Here are some suggestions for budget-friendly video, animation, and polling tools.
Growth Engineering
APRIL 18, 2017
Are there enough women in tech roles today? This week, I get stuck into this hot potato to reveal how getting the balance right unleashes superheroes and creates business success. ‘Gender & tech’. Just seeing those two simple words together, you can feel the energy shift slightly. ‘Ooh what’s she going to say?’ ‘She wouldn’t go there would she?’.
TechSmith Camtasia
APRIL 18, 2017
Have you ever felt you were about to join a great webinar and wished your whole team was with you? Whether you want to record a webinar for your own reference later, or to share the content with others, this tutorial will show you how to record a webinar. Step 1. Download a screen capture tool. Snagit is my favorite screen capture tool because of its versatility as an image and video capture software.
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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.
Rapid eLearning
APRIL 18, 2017
In an earlier post, we looked at three ways to use hotspots in your e-learning courses. In most cases, hotspots are used as invisible buttons for interactive e-learning. But today we’ll look at ways to use the hotspot feature in your drag and drop interactions where the hotspot isn’t a button. Drag and Drop Basics. Generally, there are two main components to drag and drop interactions: an object that is dragged. a target to accept the dragged object.
Clarity Consultants
APRIL 18, 2017
Change and transformation is a normal but difficult period within the lifecycle of a business. There are any number of challenges that companies come up against when navigating their own change management, but there are a number of strategies that will work toward keeping your organization on the right track, through good times and bad. Here are just a few of those strategies to keep things positive.
LearningGuild
APRIL 18, 2017
In October 2013, The eLearning Guild published a comprehensive research report on asynchronous authoring tools. Now we. present our 2017 report, which provides major updates on the impact of technologies not widely used back in 2013, as well. as functional requirements for authoring tool selection and additional features essential in today’s asynchronous authoring. environment.
OpenSesame
APRIL 18, 2017
You may have noticed some changes to your OpenSesame Activity Report. We’ve made enhancements to optimize the speed of pulling these often lengthy reports, especially those containing multiple years worth of data. To access the new and improved report, log in to your OpenSesame Dashboard. Click on “My Courses” will take you to your dashboard. On the left hand side of the page you will see your Activity Report tab.
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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,
ATD Learning Technologies
APRIL 18, 2017
The company wants you to keep costs down. You want to keep the e-learning course interesting. You really can create e-learning content on a budget—if you’re willing to be a little creative. Fortunately, there are ways to save money and still deliver effective, high-quality e-learning. Don’t cut corners on getting the content right and having effective instructional design.
Clarity Consultants
APRIL 18, 2017
Change and transformation is a normal but difficult period within the lifecycle of a business. There are any number of challenges that companies come up against when navigating their own change management, but there are a number of strategies that will work toward keeping your organization on the right track, through good times and bad. Here are just a few of those strategies to keep things positive.
Thought Industries
APRIL 18, 2017
After interacting with potential customers and offering the resources, samples or trials they need to make a decision, they either choose to purchase your product or walk away. For those who decide to buy, the onboarding experience begins.
LearnUpon
APRIL 18, 2017
You have spent months planning your LMS launch. You selected an LMS vendor from a long list of potential partners and you decided in painstaking detail on how to deliver your training to your learners. Launch day has come and gone and you are now reflecting on whether or not it was a success? Here are a few ideas on how to measure the success of your LMS launch.
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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.
CommLab India
APRIL 18, 2017
Classrooms have always been the ultimate places for effective learning. Now with employees spread globally, the increasing need for multilingual and consistent training has reduced the feasibility of classroom training. Advancements in Internet technologies have reduced the attention spans of learners, further straining the traditional methods. To counter all this, the use of technology has become essential in the learning and teaching ecosphere.
Everwise
APRIL 18, 2017
In today’s world, change is a constant for businesses. With increasing technology disruptions, market changes, and globalization, organizations no longer have the luxury of preparing for, implementing, and subsequently debriefing a change. According to CEB , a typical organization has undertaken five major firm-wide changes in the past three years. This makes it much more difficult to do change right, and 75% of change initiatives fail.
CommLab India
APRIL 18, 2017
Good product training provides comprehensive knowledge of a company’s products to help sales teams sell more and increase revenues. It will help your sales force match the benefits of a product and its features with customers’ problems, to close sales deals. However, equipping sales teams in an ILT/classroom setup is a constraint, with faster product launches and a globally-dispersed sales force.
eFront
APRIL 18, 2017
Microlearning improves knowledge retention and gives employees the ability to brush up on skills whenever it’s most convenient. In this article, we’ll discuss 8 unexpected ways to integrate microlearning online training activities in your corporate eLearning program. How To Use Microlearning Online Training Activities. Bite-sized online training resources help employees broaden their understanding and explore the subject matter autonomously.
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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.
CommLab India
APRIL 18, 2017
Many times, as instructional designers and developers, we are asked to create highly interactive courses, within tight timelines and budget. It’s a big challenge, right? So to make it work, you need to be ready with resources that can be easily leveraged. One such resource is the library of eLearning templates. But what kind of templates can help us?
CommLab India
APRIL 18, 2017
Markers in online courses, help learners identify onscreen elements. They can be used to develop interactivities in which learners’ can hover or click the Marker to view hidden content. In my previous blog, I’ve shown you how to insert audio in markers ; let’s look at the following now: Adding a video to a Marker. Changing the animation effects of a Marker.
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