October, 2018

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How to start with Microlearning

anewspring

How to start with Microlearning. Shannon Tipton, queen of microlearning, explains. [Q&A] by Corjan Bast. 4 October 2018. W ith the rallying cry of “Help me, instead of giving me courses!” coming from the workplace, microlearning support can be easily created to help people in all aspects of their work. Ger recently sat down with Shannon Tipton, also known as the ‘queen of microlearning’.

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How to Ask Better Training Questions

Learning Rebels

The time has come to once again to discuss the art of, “How to ask better training questions?” (This post ran originally on my blog site for Litmos in January 2018. The content here has been updated.). Picture this: . Director of Well-Meaning Stuff enters your space with a training request. We want people to do “better”, and we want you to create training so the masses do “better” Cue: Head, Bang, Wall.

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8 Top eLearning Trends For 2019

eLearning Industry

The year 2018 has been quite hectic for eLearning with newer trends taking traction. What will unfold in 2019? What are the key trends to watch out for in the coming year? I will share my thoughts on the same in this article. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Emerging Online Learning Tools Research Session Mindmap

Clark Quinn

At AECT18, I dropped in on a session summarizing research on emerging technologies for online learning. There were experts in each area, so names like Vanessa Dennan on social media, Curt Bonk in MOOCs, Florence Martin on synchronous Learning, and David Wiley on Open Education Research. And I apparently missed the nuances in the description, it was more meta-research, e.g. research on the research!

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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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3 Psychological Barriers to Leadership Buy-in

The Simple Shift

One battle those in the enterprise social space continue to fight is the battle for leadership buy-in. I was reminded of this by two articles I read recently, one by Andrew Gerkens in his recent “The real reasons senior leaders won’t use your ESN” and the other by Rich Millington of Feverbee who wrote in […].

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8 Kinds of Infographics and How to Use Them in E-Learning

LearnDash

Looking for creative ways to illustrate course content? Try these infographic types. We all know how valuable and popular infographics are with teachers and students alike. But when it comes to creating them for their own course, many instructors struggle to find good inspiration for their infographics. For some, it’s a simple matter of being more oriented toward words or numbers rather than graphics, but for others, the challenge lies in knowing what kind of information lends itself towar

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A Case Study On Gamification In Corporate eLearning

Tesseract Learning

Successful corporate eLearning is all about engagement. Games, when used in eLearning, make online training fun, entertaining and engaging for learners. In this article, I will discuss a case study on a gamification solution that we delivered, which resulted in better learner engagement.

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3 Foundations For Effective eLearning Design

eLearning Industry

Learning is the ultimate goal for every one of us. We learn new things to improve ourselves and discover more about the world. But what makes effective learning possible? In this article, I will be talking about some important basics about learning, which are essential for effective learning design. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Synchronous vs Asynchronous Learning: Which is Right for your Learners?

LearnUpon

eLearning has opened up a world of possibilities for organizations delivering training. Whether learning a new skill or completing mandatory training, you need to decide whether synchronous vs asynchronous learning is the most effective way to support your learners. Depending on the learning objective, learners can benefit from both synchronous and asynchronous learning.

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20 Common Mistakes Made by Inexperienced Project Managers

You’ve read the PMBOK® Guide several times, taken the certification exam for project managers, passed, and you are now a PMP®. So why do you keep making rookie mistakes? This whitepaper shows 20 of the most common mistakes that young or inexperienced project managers make, issues that can cost significant time and money. It's a good starting point for understanding how and why many PMs get themsleves into trouble, and provides guidance on the types of issues that PMs need to understand.

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Tracy Parish: Actual Rockstar

bozarthzone

I'm just home from DevLearn , always a fun, exciting event. This year was especially meaningful for me as I watched one of my best friends, Tracy Parish, achieve well-deserved stardom as she won not just the annual shirt design concert but also the top prize in the 71-entry Demofest event, "Best Mobile Solution" category. I'm guessing I've known Tracy for upwards of a decade now, first online as #lrnchat participants (we're both moderators now) and later as conference buddies.

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Intelligent Design – The Future of Learning

Learningtogo

As learning professionals, we need to think about how we can use artificial intelligence to help people learn faster, perform better, retain memories longer, and hopefully become more human in the process. Many organizations are already implementing chatbots.

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The Benefits of Micro-Credentials for Members, Employers & Your Association

WBT Systems

The Benefits of Micro-Credentials for Members, Employers & Your Association. Read more about The Benefits of Micro-Credentials for Members, Employers & Your Association.

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Virtual Reality In eLearning: A Case Study On Safety Training

Tesseract Learning

Over the past two years, corporations have been developing and implementing Virtual Reality training solutions. In this article, I will be talking about how we implemented Virtual Reality in corporate training.

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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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Dealing With 5 Common Yet Serious eLearning Challenges

eLearning Industry

eLearning professionals face quite a few challenges that need to be dealt with in order for any eLearning course to succeed. This article lists down the five most common ones and also suggests possible workarounds to deal with them. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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The 2018 #DevLearn Conference Backchannel – Curated Resources

David Kelly

This post curates resources shared via the backchannel of the DevLearn Conference and Expo being held October 24-26 in Las Vegas, NV. The resources curated here were shared on Twitter, facebook, and within the conference app. Official DevLearn Resources. Conference Website. Session List. Special Features. Meet the Guild. PreConference Posts. Program Perspectives.

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What is eLearning?

LearnUpon

It’s likely that anyone who uses eLearning will tell you how impactful and convenient it is. In today’s “always-on” world, eLearning offers many benefits to both learners and organizations. But what is eLearning, exactly? Whether you’re an eLearning expert or beginner, there’s no denying its popularity has skyrocketed over the past decade. For employers, it offers an affordable, time-efficient way to train employees.

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How to Think Like a Cat

Learningtogo

In my opinion, cats are probably far smarter than we generally imagine; they simply don’t exhibit intelligence in ways that are meaningful to us.

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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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Virtual Objects That Can Be Touched – The New Era in AR/VR?

CHRP-INDIA

Virtual reality has been in the news for its immense value proposition that can deliver stellar outcomes to businesses across various industry verticals. It is primarily known for unleashing a torrent of experiences with fully immersive virtual environments. However what happens when users get the chance to ‘touch’ and ‘feel’ the virtual objects? It will herald a totally new chapter in VR history.

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An Overview of the Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy – Applying it to E-Learning

CommLab India

Being aware of Bloom’s taxonomy can help you deliver training programs that are sure to appeal to learners. Get an overview on the revised Bloom’s taxonomy that’s perfect to apply in corporate e-learning programs.

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Top eLearning Content Development Companies For 2018

eLearning Industry

Sixth time’s a charm! We are ecstatic to announce our list of top eLearning content development companies for the 6th time in a row – and this year, we’ve decided to step up the list game. Here are our picks for 2018… plus a couple of aces up our sleeve! This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Unifying Communication Between Departments

CLO Magazine

When’s the last time every employee in your company was in the same room at the same time? Even in the past few years, managers could answer this question by quickly flipping through their datebooks. But in the age of multiple offices, remote workers and cross-departmental teams, there’s a more likely response: probably never. Global Workplace Analytics reports that approximately 20 to 25 percent of the global workforce works remotely at some frequency and employees are not at their desk 50 to 6

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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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What Does Next-Gen L&D Look Like?

Clarity Consultants

Today, education and technology go hand-in-hand. After all, it wasn’t long ago that the online-only college degree seemed unfathomable and, now, you can find online plans from leading colleges and universities across the globe. The post What Does Next-Gen L&D Look Like? appeared first on Clarity Consultants - Learning and Development.

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8 Indicators That Your Learning Objectives Are Out-of-Date

Allencomm

Wondering if your current learning objectives are up with the modern elearning trends? Check 8 tell-tale signs that your learning objectives are out-of-date. The post 8 Indicators That Your Learning Objectives Are Out-of-Date appeared first on AllenComm.

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Five Challenges Facing Sales Training

Growth Engineering

Substandard sales training leads to substandard results. This is why the training you provide your sales team is arguably the most important you’ll deliver throughout your organisation. The post Five Challenges Facing Sales Training appeared first on Growth Engineering.

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5 Popular Authoring Tools for Delivering Courses via the Web on Tablets

CommLab India

Planning to use tablets for delivering learning content via the web? Check how Articulate Storyline, Rise, Adobe Captivate, Lectora Inspire, and iSpring can be leveraged for effectively delivering online courses.

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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.