The Performance Improvement Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Work is No Longer Work . The nature of work is changing. This world is one in which humans no longer make things or fix things or sell things or provide basic services. Work has become mind-intensive instead of hand-intensive. People are no longer being judged on the basis of how hard they work or how much they produce. Work is no longer about simply doing a job; it’s about becoming adapting to new jobs, new technology, new ways of working with others, and anticipating the unanticipated.

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Origin Learning

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

“Money, money, money…” is a popular hit song by the music group ABBA. Well you may wonder why does a technology and learning blog talk about music. In this blog post, you will learn why ‘Mapping RoI of eLearning’ impacts both eLearning Development companies and organizations that buy these learning solutions. Justifying Training Needs. In mid-size to large organizations, there’s an annual exercise wherein the top-leaders from different departments, meet and brainstorm to list out ideas to genera

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eLearning Industry

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Agile has been here in this industry for quite some time but it's fairly new in eLearning development. In this article, we will see how the Agile methodology is better in all aspects as compared to the traditional ADDIE methodology. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Elucidat

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Learning managers often ask us what skills they need in their elearning production teams, to make them a success. Whether you’re starting up or expanding your team, here’s a checklist of roles and skills to look out for. It will help you hire new people, contract-in or develop your current team’s capabilities. 4 key elearning team roles and the skills to look for.

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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.

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The eLearning Coach

SEPTEMBER 9, 2018

Visual representations are a proven way to make data and abstractions concrete. They can also mislead and confuse viewers when they are poorly designed. If you take the time to analyze, reflect and plan, your infographic design skills will naturally improve.

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InSync Training

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

In thinking about leadership and learning in the era of the four-generation workplace , no shortage of frustrations exists. Technology changes, “cool” workspaces, and operational processes are constantly evolving. Everything feels more complicated, and learning faces the unique challenge of equipping and empowering our colleagues for success in this new environment.

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Upside Learning

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

The most obvious benefit of eLearning is that it is a great way for organizations to save on the cost of training. But the paybacks are far beyond just cost and there is so much more that can be achieved through eLearning with the right focus. Employees are one of the greatest assets of an […].

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eLearning Industry

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Have your clients been asking for eLearning modules in other languages? Maybe your own internal training teams are located around the world. People are far more engaged and have higher rates of learning retention when the content is in their own language. So. How do you prepare global eLearning? This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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ej4 eLearning

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

When it comes to learning engagement—or lack of learning engagement—I am reminded of the words of Gary Vaynerchuk. “You're always one great piece of content away from having your life changed.". Unfortunately, many employees will be waiting a long time for the one great piece of life-changing content. For example: There’s a TV show, Superstore, that takes place in a fictional big box store (set right here in St.

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Docebo

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

In the context of learning, AI requires algorithms powered by machine learning, deep learning and natural language processing. Mind the buzzword, but artificial intelligence (AI) is truly a game-changing technology in the realm of enterprise learning. AI can significantly enhance the learning experience thanks to learning-specific algorithms, compared to those that we’re already aware of, particularly those that power AI-enabled consumer products, such as smart home assistants (Google Home, Amaz

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Challenge to Learn

SEPTEMBER 9, 2018

Jane Hart is conducting her annual Digital Learning Tools survey. An interesting list to follow. Here is my top 10 for 2018. Easygenerator. Yes, I know it's my own tool. But we are actually constantly using it to create learning for our company. . Slack. We use Slack for all our internal communication. I have to say that, initially, I was not a big fan, but it has grown on me significantly.

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Raptivity

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Research indicates that worldwide revenues for game-based learning will climb from $2.6 billion in 2016 to $7.3 billion by 2021. This dramatic rise is proof enough that games are an exceptional learning aid. Since enough has been spoken about the usefulness of games for learning, I shall refrain from sharing further thoughts on the same, and instead talk about something equally significant but less explored - the usefulness of game mechanics in educational game design.

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InSync Training

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Global organizations are the norm now. The boundaries constraining corporate success and competition no longer fall along state, national, or continental borders. Growth, as demonstrated by companies like Amazon, Apple, and more, has no limit. Education serves as the true competitive differentiator. Can your learning function adapt to more diverse and international workforces faster than the competition?

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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.

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eLearning Industry

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

What can you do differently to make your design documents more efficient? Review these 10 tips, and see if you can find something new to try. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

by Kevin Siegel, CTT, COTP. I've been teaching live online classes for years. And while I’ve had all sorts of technology challenges during that time, I’ve never had my main machine go down along with my backup--until yesterday! Even though I rebooted my machine in time for class, it froze again, and I couldn’t click anything. Panic? Not me. As a certified online training professional, you’re taught to handle these kinds of bumps in the training road.

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LearnDash

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

How writing an e-learning storyboard can structure your course content. Sometimes, when you know a subject well, the idea of creating a course around it can seem, if not easy , at least straightforward. After all, you know this subject matter inside and out. Pulling together a course can’t be that difficult, right? Problem is, when you sit down to write your course, you quickly fall into a quagmire of structure issues.

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Jane Hart

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Today, Monday 24 September, I released the Top Tools for Learning 2018 , which I compiled from the results of the 12th Annual Digital Learning Tools Survey. Every vote was manually processed in order to get a picture of this year’s contributors (as well as mitigate gaming of the voting).

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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.

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TOPYX LMS

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Microlearning is a growing trend in training and development, where professional education is delivered in bite-sized content pieces, across a variety of channels and devices. There are many benefits to microlearning for both employees and trainers. Microlearning appeals to learning and development professionals because it is: Easy to produce. Less expensive to create and deliver.

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InSync Training

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Are you one of the many accidental trainers out there? The function or topic expert so good at their job that management asked you to train others in your organization? You aren't alone! InSync Training's lead facilitator Karen Vieth discusses six key areas you can focus on to become a dynamic virtual facilitator. Learn how to identify your natural skill, learn tips and strategies for better virtual facilitation, and take your sessions to the next level — on purpose.

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eLearning Industry

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Here are 5 simple tactics to writing killer eLearning content that gets your audience hooked. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Clark Quinn

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

A number of years ago, now, Brenda Sugrue posited that Bloom’s Taxonomy was wrong. And, she proposed a simpler framework. I’ve never been a fan of Bloom’s; folks have trouble applying it systematically (reliably discriminating between various levels). And, while it pushed for higher levels, it left people off the hook if they decided a lower level would do it.

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Growth Engineering

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Gamification is one of the most exciting innovations of the past decade. But what is the future of gamification? We asked seven experts what they think. The post What is the future of gamification? The Growth Engineering Report appeared first on Growth Engineering.

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Swift eLearning Services

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

In the recent times, the learning needs are changed and the technology has increased at its pace. This has transformed the traditional classroom training into e-learning. The courses that were developed in Adobe Flash or tools whose output is in SWF are now not compatible with the modern devices.

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learnWorlds

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Get your school now! Try for FREE. Community in online courses promotes active learning by provoking the students to participate and learn together. Learning is a social act by itself. We learn through contact and discourse with another person more competent in the field. Speech and conversation with one another generate knowledge negotiated and subjected to endless talk.

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Mike Taylor

SEPTEMBER 9, 2018

Move Over Microlearning: Make Room for Micro-doing. Unless you’ve been off vacationing on Mars, you’ve no doubt heard a lot of buzz about microlearning lately. While I’m not sure what has made it so hot lately, it is definitely not a new idea. One common challenge is the lack of a clear definition. Lots of people have defined microlearning in lots of different ways.

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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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eLearning Industry

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

This article gathers 7 free eLearning Content Development eBooks from the industry’s top experts. As this is an ever-changing, dynamic field, you will find substance, functional knowledge and descriptions of ways to modernize, develop, or outsource your eLearning content. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Tesseract Learning

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Design thinking is a recent phenomenon in the world of eLearning and it is a method that combines empathy, ideation, and problem-solving of complex and undefined problems. In this article, I will discuss how design thinking can be applied to create better eLearning courses.

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ProProfs

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Whether you are an educational or a corporate trainer, you realize the importance of adding a certification feature to your online course(s). Earning certifications from online training programs is one reason why your learners pursue e-learning. Adding some form of examination or test to the online course plays a critical role in certifying your learner.

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LearnDash

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

You want to create a quality online course for your learners. How do you know you’ve made it? Most online course providers instinctively understand the value of a quality online course. It’s not just that they are excited about their subject and want to find an effective way to transfer that knowledge. They also know that a poor-quality course won’t sell.

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