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7 Deadly Myths of Microlearning

Learning Rebels

Why are these particular microlearning myths deadly? As you all know, I’ve been around this microlearning block a time or two. Here is a post I wrote on Microlearning being the “IT” buzzword. There are some things that ever changing, the different types of tools, or even microlearning applications. Some myths are harmless. Finding a pot of gold under the rainbow, who DOESN’T want to believe that?

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How 3 Learning And Development Pros Boosted Engagement

eLearning Industry

Follow our unconventional article to learn how 3 L&D pros boosted their employee training engagement through 5 steps. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Plan Now for GDPR Impact on eLearning

LearningGuild

Plan Now for GDPR Impact on eLearning. lynne-mcnamee. Mon, 04/23/2018 - 01:00.

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You Can Overcome These Obstacles to eLearning for Adults

Clarity Consultants

ELearning is a format that makes sense for all age groups, particularly as more and more demographics gain access to digital content and devices. But where it really shines is in the corporate realm. Adults are capable of being great learners, but sometimes (especially for eLearning programs) obstacles may arise. Here's a quick look at some of the most common learning barriers older learners encounter, and a few tips to help you overcome those obstacles.

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11 Tips to Drive Learning Content Consumption

Elevate your member education initiatives This eBook will explore: Why measure content consumption rather than (or in addition to) completion rates and member satisfaction? What are some proven tactics to create quality learner content and raise your content consumption rates? You’ll discover why measuring content consumption is pivotal for program success and explore effective tactics to boost overall engagement.

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5 Ways Using Mobile Learning Creates High Performing Teams

Infopro Learning

This article explores today’s workforce training challenges and outlines how mobile learning drives high engagement and productivity. In today’s globally-connected business landscape, employees are being asked for more than ever, in less time. We’re working longer hours across time zones, we’re producing more and with the availability of mobile devices, we’re always on.

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SweetRush Earns Rose Gold at the 2018 Muse Creative Awards

SweetRush

The winning project is a custom and creative online course designed to improve sales skills. San Francisco, Calif., April 30, 2018. — The 2018 Muse Creative Award winners have been announced, and SweetRush has reason to celebrate after having been recognized with a Rose Gold Award in the Website eLearning category. SweetRush shares the honor with client-partner Bridgestone Americas.

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Trends in L&D – past and future

Jane Hart

On 17 April, 2018 to mark the 20th anniversary of the Dommel Valley Group I was invited to participate in a panel discussion on Trends in L&D – past and future, together with Bob Mosher and Prof. Joseph Keppels as we had all given keynotes to the Dommel Valley Group in the past.

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7 Human Memory Myths Debunked For eLearning Professionals

Infopro Learning

Are memories truly infallible? Does age really affect the forgetting curve? In this article, I’ll debunk 7 human memory myths for eLearning professionals. 7 Human Memory Myths And The Truth Behind Them. Human memory is nothing short of amazing. It allows us to store impressive amounts of information and build on our preexisting knowledge. However, there are limits to its power. eLearning professionals should be aware of the facts behind the fiction in order to create eLearning experiences that s

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Why Scrum Might Be Perfect For L&D

eLearning Industry

Learn how Scrum can help Learning and Development teams foster flexibility, cost control, and quality in their workflow. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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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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So…You Want to Become a Learning Performance Ninja – Good Choice!

Living in Learning

This as a story, a pivotal story in my career, that validated re-thinking the significance of adopting an evolved strategy using a tactical Learning Performance Assessment (LPA) methodology embedded in a Learning Performance Solutions Discipline called DRIVER.and of course, becoming a die-hard learning performance ninja.

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No Budget for Learning Videos? No Problem!

InSync Training

When you need to learn how to do something, where do you go for information? I thought about this question recently when I faced a pretty standard homeownership quandary: spring recently sprung, but my front yard needed some improvement in the lush greenery department. I turned to YouTube first to find a step-by-step process for increasing the curb appeal of my house.

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9 Pros and Cons of Self-Hosted E-Learning

LearnDash

Where is the best place to sell online courses: your own website, or an e-learning platform? For many online educators, the first decision they have to make is whether to build their new online course on a hosted e-learning platform such as Udemy or Thinkific, or host it themselves on their own website using a self-hosted solution such as LearnDash or some other WordPress-friendly LMS.

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Improving Assessment In eLearning Programs

eLearning Industry

What should we think about as we develop assessments in our online education programs? Mary Burns shares some thoughts for you to keep in mind. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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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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SMEs for Design

Clark Quinn

In thinking through my design checklist, I was pondering how information comes from SMEs, and the role it plays in learning design. And it occurred to me visually, so of course I diagrammed it. The problem with getting design guidance from SMEs is that they literally can’t tell us what they do! The way our brains work, our expertise gets compiled away.

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Three Ways Technology is Changing the Learning Space (Plus One)

Learningtogo

We love our tech. Most of us in the learning profession pride ourselves on being comfortable with technology. Whenever a new tool is available, we’re ready to give it a try, eager to adopt the latest way to help people learn.

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Compliance & Competency Training: How To Create an LMS Framework for Both (Part 2)

Lambda Solutions

This part two article is a summary of “How to Make Compliance Programs Simple Yet Effective” , a webinar led by our Manager of Learning & Development, Erin Melvin. Didn’t catch part one? Read it here.

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Top 5 Reasons Why eLearning Projects Fail

eLearning Industry

Before reaching any conclusion on why an eLearning project failed, it is important to understand the reasons first. This article will help you identify those 5 mistakes that can lead a project to its failure. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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ABM Success Recipe: Mastering the Crawl, Walk, Run Approach

Shifting to an account-based marketing (ABM) strategy can be both exciting and challenging. Well-implemented ABM motions build engagement with high-value accounts and drive impactful campaigns that resonate with your audience. But where do you begin, and how do you progress from crawling to running? Watch now as Demand Gen experts delve into the essentials of each stage of the ABM process.

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My decade of provocation

E-Learning Provocateur

On this day 10 years ago, I pressed the “Publish” button on my first ever blog post. It was a welcome message pitching my corner of the World Wide Web as “a forum to share my thoughts and ideas about everything e?learning, to explore new tools and technologies, and to highlight trends and changing behaviours in the online world.” I initially titled my blog Ryan 2.0 – hence the URL – because “on a personal level, it represents my next big step in our evol

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How to Undertake an LMS Features Comparison

TOPYX LMS

A daunting task for many organizations to undertake includes an LMS features comparison. There are multiple choices, variables, and types of LMS to consider when making a decision. Often, the cost can be a determining factor in the decision. However, overall satisfaction with an LMS is related not to the cost of the system, but to whether or not it includes essential features, which contribute to the overall functionality and end-user experience with the system.

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Knowledge Sharing in the Workplace: What’s the Big Deal?

InSync Training

Virtually There Session Recap. During his recent Virtually There session , JD Dillon shared a fascinating story, "The week I joined a previous organization, our eLearning Developer quit. It wasn’t cause and effect, but I was suddenly the eLearning Developer. In my first project, I was picking up from behind and needed to find source info for this project.

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Become a Modern Professional Learner – in 60 Days

Jane Hart

Sign up for the Challenge starting 1 May.

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Navigating Recruitment Agencies: A TA Leader Strategy Guide

Navigating the realm of recruitment agencies isn’t always easy. As talent acquisition has evolved, so have the challenges in managing agency relationships and spend. If you've ever felt in the dark about rogue hires, elusive budget spends, or questioned which agencies truly deliver, this guide is your beacon. Dive into our exploration of the most common agency-related challenges and strategies tailored for 2024's hiring landscape.

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5 Tips to Increase Motivation in E-Learning

JoomlaLMS

Student motivation has always been a tough challenge for teachers. But research has shown that there are a few “standards” that remain pretty constant.

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3 examples of making the most of data in learning

Kineo

For the last few years, Big Data has been recognized as a valuable resource across many industries. The elearning industry has historically been interested in consumption data, like user completion rates and time spent in a course. However, our industry, like others, is expanding the role and use of data, especially data that is more readily available.

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Technology for E-Learning: What You Need

LearnDash

To be a successful e-learning instructor, you need to know your way around technology. Anyone who’s spent any time reading about the e-learning industry knows that online courses and traditional classrooms use very different technological tool kits. While new technology is slowly making its way into the classroom (most instructors use PowerPoint slides rather than chalkboards), other innovations have yet to find their place (laptops in lecture halls are still a distraction more than a learning a

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Create Beautiful Custom Dropdown Menus With jQuery—Storyline Edition

eLearning Brothers

I am sure one day soon Articulate will push an update that empowers us with dropdown (select) menus. But in the meantime, if you are like me you have probably avoided building them—it takes so many layers and triggers. But sometimes it really just makes sense to use a dropdown menu! I decided to build one using jQuery (JavaScript). Right away you should know that this solution is limited to Storyline’s HTML5 output.

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Understanding Scope Creep

Project managers are now spending more time managing strategic projects where the scope is susceptible to changes as the projects progress. Scope change control is now becoming a critical component of project management requiring project teams to become more active in solving problems and making decisions. Scope change control will require collaboration with stakeholders and possibly government agencies.