August, 2018

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7 steps to getting started with microlearning

Axonify

Microlearning is not difficult. I’m not saying that it won’t require some solid work to introduce microlearning in your organization. But microlearning principles are just really simple to understand. Take a look at our microlearning definition: Microlearning is an approach to training that delivers content in short, focused bites. To be effective, microlearning must fit naturally into the daily workflow, engage employees in voluntary participation, be based in brain science (how people actually

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L&D Book Recommendations: What Books To Read?

eLearning Industry

Are you interested in what works in learning, how the brain might function, what the future may bring, and how to design your life to feel more like a game than a bad soap opera? I've read over 100 books. Here's some of my recommendations. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Adobe Captivate 2019 Released – Bagged with All New Features

Swift eLearning Services

A booming sought software Adobe Captivate makes a hard impression with its astonishing features in its new release, Adobe Captivate 2019. The most buzzing feature in eLearning industry which is Virtual Reality is now available in this tool and makes your project stand apart.

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How to Incorporate Self-Directed Learning in Your Online Course

LearnDash

Self-direction is one of the key attributes of an adult learner. How can you encourage it in your online course? Overbearing pedagogy is a recurring problem for many adult learners. As children, we’re usually taught in a way that emphasizes a “follow the teacher” mentality. The instructor lays out the lesson, delivers a lecture, sets homework, and marks grades.

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Measuring the ROI of Enterprise Learning for Customers, Partners, and Professionals

Prove the ROI of Learning Struggling to measure the business impact of learning initiatives? Try our three-pillar approach to show the true value of learning, backed by stories from real businesses like yours. Make 2024 the year of ROI!

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Sit Up Straight! The Posture Effect Has Legs Again (at least for math)

Learningtogo

You can probably remember a parent or teacher urging you to sit and stand up straight. Depending on the context, there was probably some implication that you would become a better student, athlete, or leader of the free world if you would just exhibit proper posture. It turns out that your crazy Aunt Kitty may […].

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Motherly advice, microlearning, and multivitamins: What they have in common and why retailers should care

Axonify

Small things can have a major impact on your organization. A couple of associates mishandling (and damaging) a few products in one store might not seem like that big of a deal. But compound this behavior across every location for a multinational retailer, and suddenly you’ve got a pretty serious shrink problem on your hands. And what about mishandling a customer interaction?

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3 Ways To Produce Cost-Effective Content For Global Learning

eLearning Industry

Creating quality Learning and Development content that achieves desired outcomes can be a challenging process. Converting that content, into multi-lingual versions can be overwhelming. In this article, we will discuss 3 ways to produce cost-effective multi-lingual versions of your L&D content. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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The Role Of Artificial Intelligence In Learning

Tesseract Learning

Artificial Intelligence (AI) makes it possible for machines to learn from experience, adjust to new inputs, and perform human-like tasks. Taking these cues, AI can also be applied to learning. In this article, I will be sharing my views about the ways in which AI can be used in learning.

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What Factors Are Shaping the LMS Market? 2018 Learning Systems FAQ

Talented Learning

As an independent learning systems consultant , I’m often asked to share my opinion about what’s happening in the LMS market. Last month, I published a mid-year learning technology trends update. At that time, I promised to share additional thoughts about what these trends mean for LMS buyers and sellers. Below are 10 of the most common questions I’ve received this year.

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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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Mobile Learning – Switch Your Flash Based E-learning Courses to HTML5

Swift eLearning Services

In the earlier era, there is a thought-provoking in everyone’s mind that the computer is used only in multi-national companies and some industries where software employees use it for their business expansion. Over the years, the technology has revolutionized and it has created amazing tools and given access to common people.

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Workforce Insights: The Only Skill That’ll Last You a Lifetime

Degreed

In-demand skills come and go, but this one will stay for life. The only constant is change. Your degree will only carry you so far. Your current skill in a certain field will only be relevant for so long. After all, many jobs that exist now were unheard of a decade ago. The only way to survive and get ahead in this ever-changing world is to sharpen the skill of learning.

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Inclusion and the New Workplace: A Conversation with Author Jennifer Brown

Chronus

Jennifer Brown is an award-winning entrepreneur, dynamic speaker, author and diversity and inclusion expert. She is a passionate social equality advocate committed to helping leaders foster healthier and therefore more productive workplaces, ultimately driving innovation and business results. Informed by more than a decade consulting to Fortune 500 companies, she creates a compelling case for leadership to embrace the opportunity that diversity represents along with empowering advocates at all l

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5 Guidelines For Developing Good Online Assessments

eLearning Industry

If we want to develop good assessments, we have to do the hard, and often offline work, of. well. developing good assessments! This article, by Mary Burns of the Education Development Center, lays out 5 guidelines for developing good assessments. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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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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Evidence-Based Teaching Strategy Using Activities For Better Engagement

Tesseract Learning

Evidence-based teaching strategies have been used for decades to create engaging learning experiences. An important evidence based teaching strategy is to use activities. In this article, I am sharing how interesting activities create better engagement for your learners.

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How To Train Your Hippocampus

Growth Engineering

The hippocampus is the part of the brain which stores memory. It’s kind of like our inner hard drive. And just like actual hard drives, we can boost its performance. Fortunately, it doesn’t require a mini-screwdriver. There are a few (painless) techniques you can employ to improve the efficiency of your hippocampus. It’ll then be. The post How To Train Your Hippocampus appeared first on Growth Engineering.

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Migration of Legacy eLearning Courses to HTML5

Swift eLearning Services

Legacy eLearning courses are the courses developed in 1990’s or until 2012. This is a generic approximation made based on the fact that new eLearning technologies have emerged from 2012.

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Software Demo Tips: What Works? Ask an LMS Selection Consultant

Talented Learning

If you subscribe to this blog , or listen to our podcasts , or attend our webinars , you probably think of Talented Learning as a free source of fiercely indeperndent information for LMS buyers and sellers – but that’s only part of our story. We actually earn our living by providing comprehensive learning software selection services. For nearly 5 years, our consultants have been on a mission to help extended enterprise LMS buyers make better purchasing decisions.

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7 Steps to Consider When Implementing a LMS

How Do You Choose the Right Learning Management System? Choosing the perfect Learning Management System can be complex for organizations. Initially, you might ask questions like, "When is the right time to adopt an LMS?" or "Which LMS is the best fit?" Once you've made your LMS selection, your next query is likely, "How do I go about implementing it?

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Enterprise Gaming – Once an Opportunity, now a Trend

QuoDeck

Having spent a large part of my career in the financial services space driving traditional business growth, using gaming to achieve business goals was not a cause I expected to be championing. Gaming was always a personal interest, but the business parallels only became apparent after we started experimenting with service engagements for enterprises.

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Developing eLearning Assessments: 11 Common Mistakes To Avoid

eLearning Industry

It takes a solid eLearning assessment strategy to track online learner progress and highlight areas for improvement. In this article, I’ll share 11 eLearning assessment pitfalls and tips on how to prevent them. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Getting Started With Learning Data and Analytics

CLO Magazine

Maybe there’s an executive demanding more visibility into your program, or perhaps you just want a better understanding of how things are going so you can find ways to make them better. You’re ready to get started with learning data and analytics, but where do you begin? Data is a powerful tool in the CLO’s toolkit, but figuring out how to start using it can be overwhelming.

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Lost in E-learning Translation: Should Employees Double up as Translators?

CommLab India

Should your employees take up the responsibility of translating e-learning courses? Read this first person recount of an employee who had to double up as a translator and the challenges she faced.

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What Is a Performance Learning Management System (PLMS)?

If you're reading this you're probably ready for better organizational learning and performance. A Performance LMS allows you to continually assess and improve learners based on their specific company and role-based capabilities. In the whitepaper, we’ll also answer questions such as: What exactly is a PLMS? I have just started exploring capability building or am not yet ready.

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The Magic of Plasticity: Why It’s Never Too Late To Learn!

Growth Engineering

Plasticity is the capability of the brain to adjust throughout your life. It’s strongly believed that once we hit 25, the brain’s plasticity solidifies. This makes it harder to create neural pathways, which can mean it’s tougher to learn new skills. The post The Magic of Plasticity: Why It’s Never Too Late To Learn! appeared first on Growth Engineering.

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Readymade Courses or Custom eLearning Development – When to Choose What

Enyota Learning

eLearning content comes in different sizes and formats with endless combinations to suit the different needs of different organizations across diverse industries. When you are looking to implement an eLearning strategy in your organization, you will inevitably face the decision of either choosing a bunch of readymade courses or developing a custom eLearning program.

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Adobe Captivate 2019 – Virtual Reality Project

Swift eLearning Services

In the latest release of Adobe Captivate 2019, the Virtual Reality feature is included. With this feature, one can provide a low cost and high performance courses. In this blog, we are going to see how to create a virtual reality project in Adobe Captivate 2019.

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12 Tips For Giving And Receiving eLearning Feedback

eLearning Industry

Feedback that is applied helps us create better learning experiences for our learners. Learn about some tips on giving and receiving feedback and why it is so important. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr