November, 2021

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Creating A Culture Of Learning: Sustainable Leadership Development Training

eLearning Industry

Leadership development training is most effective and sustainable when it’s supported by a culture of learning. Training becomes part of working and a continuous process. So, which leadership development topics are most relevant in today’s world and how do they enable a learning culture? This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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7 Signs You Need a New Learning Management System (LMS)

LearnDash

Your LMS is the foundation of your entire online learning experience. Is it letting you down? For online educators, few decisions are as consequential as which Learning Management System (LMS) they choose to be the platform for their online course. Your LMS will determine what teaching tools you have at your disposal, the user experience of your learners, and even your ability to launch a financially viable program.

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What are Authoring Tools and How to Choose ‘The One’ for Your Organization?

CommLab India

What are authoring tools? How do I choose the right one and develop engaging eLearning courses for my learners? Wish there was a step-by-step guide to help me choose the right rapid authoring tool. If these thoughts cross your mind often, then read on.

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Tools for Drafting and Building Branching Scenarios Podcast

Experiencing eLearning

I had a great conversation with Betty Dannewitz on her If You Ask Betty podcast. We spent most of our time talking about tools for drafting and building branching scenarios: Twine Google Forms Miro BranchTrack ChatMapper. Each of those tools has advantages and disadvantages for different situations. We discussed the pros and cons and when each tool would make sense.

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How to Fix the 10 Biggest Mistakes in Gamification

Speaker: Stephen Baer - Chief Creative Officer, The Game Agency (a division of ELB Learning)

Are you using gamification as part of your L&D strategy? SMART! According to multiple studies, gamification strategies have been proven to increase engagement, improve knowledge retention, and get stellar results, but what if your results just don’t hit the mark? According to instructional designers interviewed by The Game Agency, some errors are very common when implementing gamified learning.

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How to Drive a Successful Enterprise Software Adoption Plan

Infopro Learning

Adopting new software can be challenging for employees, especially if it directly impacts their regular routines and everyday activities. Hence, it is essential for business leaders to ensure that they take all the necessary steps to help their workforce adapt to new software quickly. In this article, we will discuss a few key steps for successful enterprise software adoption.

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eLearning Content Development: What Is It And Why Should You Choose This Digital Method

eLearning Industry

To be able to utilize the internet as a learning tool, one must first know how best they can use it and what benefits they will receive from it. In this article, we will be discussing everything you need to know about eLearning content development. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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3 Ways LearnDash 3.6 Helps You Market Your Course

LearnDash

The latest update allows for new ways for you to present your course to learners. We hope you’ve heard by now about our release of LearnDash 3.6. It’s an exciting update to our platform with a number of much-requested features, as well as a few new ones that we think our users will love. That said, it’s one thing to read about a new feature and other thing to know how to apply it to your course.

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Deep, durable learning ensures adept, adaptable workplace performance

Upside Learning

We fail for two reasons, says Dr Atul Gawande1, the famous writer and surgeon, quoting philosophers Samuel Gorovitz and Alasdair MacIntyre. Either we are ignorant (we just do not know) or we are inept (we fail to correctly apply what we know). Of course, Dr Gawande goes on to make a fascinating case for the […]. The post Deep, durable learning ensures adept, adaptable workplace performance first appeared on The Upside Learning Blog.

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Twine, Storytelling, Freelancing: ID Links 11/1/21

Experiencing eLearning

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. I share these links periodically here on my blog. This post includes links on Twine, storytelling, branching scenarios, freelancing costs, resources for new IDs, and recorded conference sessions. Twine. Twine in higher ed. Lesson plans – Teaching with Twine. This post includes lesson plans for teaching students how to use Twine, either in a single 50-minute session or in two days with extra time for practicing in the tool.

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Revitalizing Dry Content: A Lesson in Engagement

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

We’ve all been there. You’ve been given a pile of dry content and asked to create a compelling eLearning course. You’re determined to create something more engaging than the same old course that learners quickly click through, but how do you take this “boring” content and create something relevant and engaging? Many instructional designers will say, “Boring in means boring out.

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Measuring ROI of Custom eLearning Development Solutions

Infopro Learning

More and more organizations are turning to custom eLearning solutions to meet their most pertinent and unique training requirements. An online learning program can be effective when the value outweighs the cost. Organizations delivering personalized training programs use ROI as an essential metric to evaluate workforce performance, measure training impact, and unlock business success.

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TMS vs LMS: Which one do you need for your employee training?

Paradiso

While you are looking for an eLearning solution for your organization or institution, you may have come across different abbreviations like LMS, LXP, TMS, and so on. Though all software is similar, they have different features and applications applicable to specific learning needs. For more clarity on which one will suit your need the best, TMS vs. LMS, here are the differences and benefits for you to make an informed choice out of the two.

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8 Qualifications To Look For In Your Employee Branding Content Provider

eLearning Industry

Employee branding requires a broad skillset. This article features 8 essential qualifications to consider when choosing your new content provider. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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LMS Pricing Plans: What’s Best for Your Online Course?

LearnDash

How can you compare the cost of your Learning Management System if each service uses a different pricing model? Here’s the breakdown. Educators new to online education often find themselves faced with a bewildering array of options for their learning management system. Each of these platforms, apart from offering different features, interfaces, and user experiences, also comes with its own pricing structure—whether that means taking a cut of your sales, charging by the user, offering a tiered mo

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5 Things Your eLearning Strategy Needs (Beyond a Bigger Course Library)

What makes a great eLearning strategy? There’s no simple blueprint guaranteed to work; but there are recurring themes. The reality of L&D programs is that training needs to be repeatable, scalable, and uphold learning standards. Simultaneously, programs are often more engaging when personalized to the learner. Striking a balance between these demands can be a challenge.

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How to Maximize Your Sales Team's Efforts with an LMS

TOPYX LMS

Increasing sales is the top goal of many companies. This is especially true as businesses attempt to get back on track financially during the pandemic. Throughout the pandemic, a number of companies have taken an enormous financial hit. According to Bloomberg, a “record number” of U.S. mega businesses lost money during COVID-19.

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How Dollar General is unlocking the benefits of BYOD on the frontlines

Axonify

Bring your own device (BYOD) policies are relatively common in corporate settings these days. But when it comes to letting frontline employees use their personal devices on the floor, some companies just aren’t sure where to start. On top of regulations that vary by location, frontline BYOD policies tend to raise a pile of questions. … Continued.

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Why Enterprises Are Choosing Outsourced Training Providers

Infopro Learning

No company has all the knowledge it needs internally to be successful. Sometimes, you need a specialized set of skills. A managed-services expert can bring in the right consultants to deliver – or teach employees how to offer – a new training course when niche experience is required. Training outsourcing companies help enterprises streamline their learning and development activities by providing diversified training programs.

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Teach Your Retail Employees to Draw Customers Back with Enterprise Learning Management System

G-Cube

While technology dependency has been growing in all industries for years now, the face of retail industry changed after Amazon started its multilevel eCommerce business surpassing Walmart. By 2015, consumers had become so internet friendly that brick and mortar stores were facing a crisis quite unknown to their business till date. However, they were still popular because it is intrinsic to human nature to trust their tactile experience more than just audio-visual while making a purchase.

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How to Buy Learning and Development in 2023

For long, organizations outsourced services expecting to reap the benefits of decentralization—namely, speed, agility, and cost-efficiencies. However, many pure outsourced operations risk devolving into siloed functions with opaque vendor governance and inefficient administration. Before the sourcing organization knows it, their L&D is beyond their control.

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What Is Learner Experience Design And Why Does It Matter?

eLearning Industry

In this article, we’ll look into what learner experience design entails, why it matters, and how to implement its principles in your online courses to boost engagement and benefit your students. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Protect Your Course Content with the LearnDash Integrity Add-on

LearnDash

After you’ve spent time developing your course, the idea of someone stealing your course content, presenting it as their own, and even profiting from it can be terrifying. Content theft is a fear that every course creator has faced or will face at some point or another. You can find many articles online that share how to protect your course from being stolen using legal measures in your terms of use and even trademarking your content.

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3 Trends in the Workforce That Will Impact How to Train Your Employees

TOPYX LMS

There’s no denying that trends in the workforce affect how companies train their staff. That’s why it can be helpful for L&D professionals to update employee training on a regular basis. After all, trends in the workforce and in various industries change often. By staying up to date on workforce trends and being aware of what workers want, organizational leaders and L&D professionals can train their staff more effectively.

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How emerging technologies empower your frontline to perform

Axonify

Having highly engaged customers can be a big win for your brand. But what about when they’re more informed about your products and services than your frontline employees? It’s a challenge Carl Boutet, retail strategist and author of The Great Acceleration: the Race to Retail Resilience, knows well. Retailers have told him time and again … Continued.

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The AI Conundrum: How HR Can Prepare for the Storm of Change

Speaker: Kate Bischoff - CEO and Founder of k8bisch LLC (formerly tHRive Law & Consulting)

It’s no secret that the indication of AI has drastically changed most industries. But with every advancement, there are new hurdles to overcome. Recent research suggests that AI may introduce prejudice and discrimination into decision-making processes, leading to unequal chances. Given that HR and recruiting often use AI, this has the potential to become a serious problem.

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Transforming Health with Healthcare Compliance Training Programs

Infopro Learning

The healthcare industry has emerged as one of the largest sectors, both in terms of revenue and employment. Healthcare workers make important contributions and are critical to the functioning of most health systems. A recent report by Statista projected that the global medical recruitment market size is expected to reach 11.4 billion USD by 2027. But what is the use of recruiting people in such high numbers if they are not trained well?

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Will Immersive Technologies Revolutionise Learning?

Growth Engineering

Innovative technologies, like AR and VR, have the power to revolutionise the L&D industry by immersing learners into the learning experience.

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Benefits Of Outsourcing eLearning Content Development

eLearning Industry

If you want to create eLearning content but don't have the time, talents, or expertise to do so, outsourcing partnerships is an excellent way to achieve your goals. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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LearnDash Version 3.6 is here ??

LearnDash

Over the last several months we’ve been talking internally about this release as one of the most exciting ones ever. You may recall that in September, the ownership of LearnDash changed hands. That’s normally when you see things slow down. But for us, that was the opposite. It was our chance to focus on a fantastic release and firmly declare that we’re just getting started!

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LIVE DEMO: Using PowerPoint to Create Compelling Presentations for Virtual Training

Speaker: Richard Goring, Director at BrightCarbon

Have you ever caught an employee sleeping during training? Compelling content is paramount, but trying to do so with the same tools you've always used is complicated, right? Wrong! Powerpoint has excellent features that, with a bit of creativity, can help you improve your presentations and keep your people engaged without going over budget. By utilizing newer components that enable interactive sequences, navigable content to respond to your audience, and pop quizzes for informal knowledge checks

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How Effective is Video Learning in Corporate Training?

TOPYX LMS

Corporate training is vital to the success of any organization. UNICAF stated corporate training has the ability to advance employees’ skills, expose weaknesses and gaps in the organization, and improve employee performance and motivation. 1 Most employers understand this. In fact, US companies spent about 11% of their budget on corporate training in 2018. 2.

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3 Training Scenarios Where Microlearning Fits Best With Examples

Tesseract Learning

Summary: Microlearning can be implemented as a pre-training solution to get familiar with the subject or as a post-training refresher. In this article, I will share 3 scenarios where microlearning fits best. Microlearning Training Scenarios With Examples. In one of my previous articles, I mentioned the following about microlearning: Microlearning focused on a specific objective, cutting out all the fluff that is action-oriented or task-oriented, and supporting the primary training or learning jo

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Trial-and-Error Thinking Is the Laser Point of Learning – Workshop Tip #263

Vignettes Learning

Once upon a time, at Jet Propulsion Labs (JPL), I witnessed how a laser tested a raw material intended to be part of the lunar lander. The researchers wanted to simulate what happens to the material when it reaches space.