LearnDash
DECEMBER 11, 2013
'The ed tech landscape is full of various buzzwords that sometimes it can be hard to really grasp the concepts that are being discussed. For example, one popular movement today being used in the education industry is the virtual classroom, but what exactly does this mean? The idea itself is not that hard to conceptualize, but often the characteristics regarding a virtual classroom are not discussed.
The Logical Blog by IconLogic
DECEMBER 12, 2013
'by AJ Walther The President has a Twitter account. So does the Pope. It makes sense that eventually someone important is going to use this social outlet to say something that you'd like to include in an academic paper or maybe even in your eLearning. But how do you do that? Here's how, according to the Modern Language Association (MLA) : Last Name, First Name (User Name).
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Jane Hart
DECEMBER 10, 2013
'It’s now 3 years since I published the Social Learning Handbook – and a lot has changed, so I am now working on a new version. Social Learning Handbook 2014: The Next Generation of Workplace Learning Practices in the Age of Knowledge Sharing and Collaboration Social learning has become a hot topic in the learning [.].
Upside Learning
DECEMBER 12, 2013
'This article was originally published in Inside Learning Technologies & Skills. Today’s Learning Management Systems are capable of much more than merely managing day-to-day training activities and keeping a record of ‘who did what and when’ The advent of social media and social learning is having a considerable impact on the process of organisational training […].
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LearnDash
DECEMBER 9, 2013
'Those of us who are actively involved in the elearning are well aware of the advantages elearning can provide to an organization , and to the individual, and in the past year or so, these advantages are becoming recognized among the general public. The flexible nature of elearning means that we are likely to encounter it in everyday life. Some people seek it out in for additional learning opportunities, and for career advancement.
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E-Learning Provocateur
DECEMBER 10, 2013
'Another year of blogging draws to a close, this time dominated by the themes of MOOCs, open badges and the future of e-learning. This year my blog enjoyed more robust discussion, and I thank everyone who cared enough to comment. Comments are the lifeblood of bloggers, so cheers! It would be remiss of me not to call out three commenters in particular – Crispin Weston , Chris Taylor and Matt Guyan.
Upside Learning
DECEMBER 10, 2013
'This article was originally published in e.learning age. The number of mobile subscribers worldwide will reach 7.0 billion by the end of 2013, 7.5 billion by the end of 2014 and 8.5 billion by the end of 2016. This rapid growth and its increasing penetration have strengthened the use of mobile phones as learning tools. […].
Kapp Notes
DECEMBER 10, 2013
'Here is a rough draft of the introduction of a chapter I am writing for a book. The first part of the chapter is an attempt to identify the key elements in the definition of gamification. Ironically, there is a good deal of consensus on the high level definition but, as they say, the devil is in the details. Gamification is an emergent approach to instruction which facilitates learning and encourages motivation through the use of game elements, mechanics and game-based thinking.
Dashe & Thomson
DECEMBER 13, 2013
'In a nutshell, gamification techniques strive to leverage people’s natural desires, ranging from competition to achievement to self-expression to closure. It’s an industry poised to hit $5.5 billion within the next five years (M2 Research). While there are a lot of resources being invested in these strategies, there aren’t many that are doing it particularly… Continue Reading The post Tapping into the Intangible: Qualifying the Psychology of Gamification appeared first on Social Learning
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Jane Hart
DECEMBER 8, 2013
'The recent trend in Performance Support has focused on L&D creating job aids and performance support resources for their people – frequently as a by-product of some online course or programme. But what do people do when they encounter a performance problem in the workplace? Well, most people EITHER Google their problem OR ask a [.].
Clark Quinn
DECEMBER 11, 2013
'It has become clear that one of the things that is needed is a shakeup of Learning & Development (L&D). My simple version is that L&D isn’t doing all it could and should be doing, and what it is doing it is not doing well. The flaws are myriad. What we see are courses as the only tool in the toolbox. The LMS, rapid elearning tools, virtual classrooms, and of course the omnipresent F2F training sessions are the rule.
The Performance Improvement Blog
DECEMBER 10, 2013
'When it comes to measuring customer satisfaction, managers are gaming the system. They are advising customers to answer survey questions in a way that makes the manager look good, i.e., a rating of 5 on a 5-point scale. Rather than trying to improve the customer experience, they are trying to improve their scores. I understand their motivation. An executive in a central office or a hired survey company might be collecting this data and drawing conclusions about customer service in a location th
The Logical Blog by IconLogic
DECEMBER 11, 2013
'by Kevin Siegel. Over the past few weeks, I've written about the enhancements you'll find in the recently-released service patch for Captivate 7 (an enhanced lock feature and a new Star Smart Shape ). This week I'm going to show you how to use the new Swatches panel. In the image below, I've added a logo onto a Captivate slide. I'd like to use the green contained in the logo on the Highlight Box you see to the left of the logo.
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Association eLearning
DECEMBER 9, 2013
'This is a follow up post to my recent post on ROE vs ROI – A Focus on Engagement ; if you haven’t read it yet, check it out! Your Association’s online community is where your members can engage with not only each other but with your association’s resources. What are you doing to encourage participation and keep members engaged? It’s important to look at engagement as the investment as opposed to investing in engagement.
eLearning Cyclops
DECEMBER 8, 2013
'I think like most people in our field, I am often asked how to get started in eLearning. Well, the eLearning Industry site has released " How to Become an eLearning Professional ," an ebook of tips for people interested in getting started. It has practical advice from 23 leaders in the field. It will definitely be a resource I share with people interested in entering our field.
Jane Hart
DECEMBER 7, 2013
'Are you are looking for a Christmas present for one of your staff? Then why not give them a gift voucher that can be redeemed for a place of their choice on one of the pubic online workshops facilitated by Harold Jarche or me at The Connected Workplace Consultancy in 2014. Here is the schedule [.].
The Logical Blog by IconLogic
DECEMBER 8, 2013
'by Jennie Ruby When adding a job title or description before or after someone's name, you have to decide whether you need commas. You need two commas if you have inserted a nonessential additional description after your noun. If you feel that your first word or noun in the sentence is specific enough that the reader needs no further information in order to identify it, then a subsequent interruption to give further description should be surrounded by commas, like this: My only child,
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Clark Quinn
DECEMBER 10, 2013
'Somehow, I forgot to farewell one of the finest minds to cross our paths. (I was sure I had, but searching this morning found no evidence. Mea culpa.) Last night, I had the privilege of attending a Festschrift for Doug Engelbart , who passed last July, with speakers reciting the trajectory and impact of his career. And I was inspired anew by the depth of his vision.
LearnDash
DECEMBER 10, 2013
'Everyone knows something about something. Whether you realize it or not, you are likely in a situation where your unique experiences and expertise would benefit someone else. The truth is, you don’t have to be an internationally recognized expert in order to help people. In fact, there are thousands of people selling courses online today, but none of them are remotely famous.
eLearning Brothers
DECEMBER 11, 2013
'SMEs, pronounced “smees” or the singular form “smee” stands for Subject Matter Expert. SMEs are valuable members for any learning design team. Their experience and extensive knowledge on the subject can be invaluable. However, working with SMEs can be a challenge, either it’s a positive or negative experience. If you want to avoid issues while working with SMEs—keep reading.
The Performance Improvement Blog
DECEMBER 8, 2013
'Nelson Mandela 1918 - 2013. “I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.”.
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TechSmith Camtasia
DECEMBER 12, 2013
'What an incredible year for the ScreenChamp Awards! The 2013 competition had many firsts: a record number of entries (230+), a double category winner, and an incredibly heated People’s Choice Award competition. Let’s break it down! Watch Episode 33 of The Forge. ScreenChamp judges Matt Pierce (Host, The Forge ) and Steve Garfield (Videoblogging Pioneer) announce the winners live and discuss this year’s finalists: Can’t see the video?
SHIFT eLearning
DECEMBER 10, 2013
'Eyes are lenses through which learners perceive the value of your material. But these organs respond differently to screens in varying designs. A cluttered screen would obviously make it harder for the eyes to read. But a simple, usable design—one that guides the eyes smoothly along the screen—would definitely make learning much more effective. There ought to be a design flow or a structure that minimizes eye movement.
Adobe Captivate
DECEMBER 9, 2013
'A free Mac Only update to Adobe Captivate 6, (Adobe Captivate 6.0.2) is now available for download and installation through the following link; [link] Mavericks users may download the update directly using this link. Mavericks Installation instructions To install the downloaded patch, you must first have Adobe Captivate 6.0.199 OR 6.0.1.249 installed.
Saffron Interactive
DECEMBER 9, 2013
'Webinar is probably my favourite portmanteau (web + seminar). And that’s saying something, because I genuinely believe that ‘spork’ is one of the finest words (spoon + fork) to ever come into existence. But then again, webinars and sporks aren’t so different, when you think about it. I know what you’re thinking, I heard myself too. But let’s try and justify that seemingly ill-founded analogy.
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Trivantis
DECEMBER 11, 2013
'Get prepared for the first-ever Lectora® Power Users Showcase: a spectacular keynote presentation at the 2014 Lectora User Conference ! At the Lectora Power Users Showcase keynote presentation, Diane Elkins, Lisa Jones and Bradley Fredrick are teaming up to wow you with new ideas for creativity with Lectora. They’ll show off their skills, knowledge and expertise as Lectora Power Users—you won’t want to miss this valuable keynote presentation!
SHIFT eLearning
DECEMBER 12, 2013
'As eLearning professionals, we believe in the value of learning from others. Collaborative learning is an essential learning strategy and one we can apply to our profession as well, especially in eLearning design. Our field is relatively young compared to the rest of the online world, where designers have been making and refining websites for decades.
TechSmith Camtasia
DECEMBER 10, 2013
'Happy December! ‘Tis the holiday season, and we’re here to help you celebrate with a fun, quick project that’s sure to spread some holiday cheer. All you need is Snagit , TechSmith Fuse , and our new, festive stamp set. If you’re familiar with Snagit, you’ve probably used Snagit stamps before – maybe you’ve used them to mark up a document or add a silly mustache to a coworker.
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