LearnDash
FEBRUARY 2, 2014
'Using some form of gamification in learning today is becoming very popular. That said, the real benefit of gamification is only realized when the program is implemented properly. Depending on the scope of the project, the way to go about setting up the program could vary. In general, I think it is a good idea to start with something simple, and then expand from there.
Experiencing eLearning
FEBRUARY 2, 2014
'Whitepaper – Moodle 2 Repositories | Some Random Thoughts. Gavin Henrick on Moodle Repositories, including tables comparing features. tags: moodle. ZebraZapps: Santa, Can We Talk? Example of a branching scenario activity with a coach and a meter showing progress on every screen, built in ZebraZapps. tags: scenarios e-learning zebrazapps branching.
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Performance Learning Productivity
FEBRUARY 3, 2014
'A fascinating article recently published on the Fast Company blog should be required reading for all learning and talent professionals as well as for leaders and managers. Alan Deutschman, the author of ‘ Change or Die ’ makes a pretty stark statement about people’s reluctance to change: “What if a well-informed, trusted authority figure said you had to make difficult and enduring changes in the way you think and act?
Upside Learning
FEBRUARY 5, 2014
'As more and more eLearning development moves towards HTML, many of us can't escape that niggling wish for the richness and smoothness of Flash output. So any tool that offers a promise of similar output, but for HTML, with the same ease and flexibility definitely raises interest. Adobe EDGE Animate CC is one such tool. […].
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Knowledge Guru
FEBRUARY 5, 2014
'Thinking about using games for learning? You might want to question your motivations, first. Using a serious game or gamification platform in corporate learning, can be a great option, but it’s not the the right solution for every situation. We often ask our customers and clients some simple questions to determine if a game fits their needs: Are your current learning solutions presenting challenges to people?
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Kapp Notes
FEBRUARY 3, 2014
'Some thoughts on competition and cooperation for learning within the context of gamification. For more information on content and structural gamification, click HERE. Competition. Competition is often associated with structural gamification. Competition is when students are “constrained from impeding each other and instead devote the entirety of their attentions to optimizing their own performance.
Upside Learning
FEBRUARY 6, 2014
'It’s an innocuous and seemingly simple question – yet in reality it is probably one of the hardest to answer, says Alan Samuel. Try to make a list of everything you learned today. It’s probably easier to list the things you set out to learn; e.g. “I need to learn how to change a light […]. eLearning Keep Learning Pervasive Learning What Did You Learn Today?
Jane Hart
FEBRUARY 4, 2014
'This is the first of three case studies that shows how courses are not the solution to every learning or performance problem. These posts have been adapted from posts that first appeared on my blog in 2010. The Sales Manager of a consumer electronics company was concerned about the length of time it was taking [.].
LearnDash
FEBRUARY 3, 2014
'If you are just starting off in the elearning industry, creating your first course is a way of passage. You will make (many) mistakes, but they will all lead to your professional development. If you are creating elearning for a client on a consulting basis, you will also learn a great deal of patience! One question that many people ask is, “how do you create effective elearning”?
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Kapp Notes
FEBRUARY 4, 2014
'Challenge is a strong motivator in learning (Malone, 1981; Schlechty, 1997; Jones et al., 1994). A challenge is a call to engage in a difficult, but achievable task. Uncertain outcomes are challenging because of the variability depending on the use’s actions, multiple goals, hidden information and randomness (Wilson et. al. 2009). Challenge is correlated with both intrinsic motivation and motivation related to fostering competence and student efficacy (R.W.
Upside Learning
FEBRUARY 4, 2014
'Following Alan Samuel’s article on Pervasive Learning "The OMNIPRESENCE Of Learning", he now examines ‘pervasive’ technology and it’s conscious and unconscious effect on learning…and looks for ways to harness and use the incredibly powerful ‘aura’ of knowledge within which we live and work. In my search for all the weird and wonderful technology that we […].
Jane Hart
FEBRUARY 3, 2014
'Many people working in L&D do now recognize that workplace learning is more than courses delivered through a learning management system. They certainly are beginning to realise that most training courses (either face-to-face or online) are endured rather than enjoyed by their people, and that there is a lot of evidence that shows that they [.].
The Logical Blog by IconLogic
FEBRUARY 4, 2014
'All existing customers of Adobe Technical Communication Suite, Adobe FrameMaker and Adobe RoboHelp are eligible to take advantage of a limited promotional offer from Adobe. You can purchase subscription licenses of Adobe Technical Communication Suite 5 at 40% off for an entire year. While you still have plenty of time to order TCS5 and enjoy the 40% discount, Adobe has indicated that the offer ends sometime in July. More information.
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Dashe & Thomson
FEBRUARY 4, 2014
'Instructional Designers often strive to develop training material that is concise and easily digested by the target learners. They also strive to create assessments and questions that are valid, clear, and direct. After all, it’s best if the learner can focus on the learning event rather than on trying to interpret and decipher the meaning… Continue Reading The post Strain the Brain for Better Results appeared first on Social Learning Blog.
LearnDash
FEBRUARY 5, 2014
'While every elearning development project is unique in regards to the content, there are some aspects that span across them all, and one of those aspects are the key roles. Defining the roles of team members is one of the most important things you will do for any elearning development project. For starters, it prevents everyone from stepping on each other’s toes.
Jane Hart
FEBRUARY 5, 2014
'Following Monday’s post, How to break out of the “course is the solution to every problem” mindset: make courses the exception rather than the rule, this is the second of three case studies that shows how courses are not the solution to every learning or performance problem. These case studies have been adapted from posts [.].
The Logical Blog by IconLogic
FEBRUARY 5, 2014
'by Kevin Siegel During every Captivate beginner class , time is spent on the second day teaching everyone how to use Captivate's Text-to-Speech feature to convert slide notes into speech. Recently, one of my students asked an excellent question: "I'd love it if there was a pain-free way to quickly change the agent from Kate, to Paul to Chloe, and then maybe back to Kate.
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Kapp Notes
FEBRUARY 5, 2014
'Here are the slides and some links related to my presentation at the conference. Five Things Game Designers Can Teach eLearning Designers from Karl Kapp. Here are the five elements of thinking like a game designer. Begin with Activity:Add Action and Adventure. Put Your Learner at “Mock” Risk. Create Curiosity, Mystery, Intrigue. Give Learners Choices Also related is to Create Multiple Levels of Entry into Your Instruction.
The Performance Improvement Blog
FEBRUARY 6, 2014
'According to Robert W. Goldfarb , columnist for the New York Times, companies should give opportunities to more college graduates who come to them without the needed technical skills. He writes: …employers should consider accepting some responsibility for introducing young people into the work force. This could be the perfect time for companies to start pilot projects that enroll unskilled but promising people in corporate training programs.
Jane Hart
FEBRUARY 1, 2014
'Here is my personal pick of the best blog posts in January 2014. (For all the posts I tweeted and bookmarked in January, see my 2014 Reading List.) 1 – WEARABLES January started off with the usual round of predictions for 2014 and one of the recurring predictions was the increase in use of wearable [.].
The Logical Blog by IconLogic
FEBRUARY 7, 2014
'by Jennie Ruby When you publish an Adobe Presenter presentation, a small Adobe logo appears at the beginning of the playbar. It is quite small, and many consumers of your presentation might not even notice it. But then again, maybe they will. You can replace the Adobe logo with your own by doing a little bit of setup work.
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Raptivity
FEBRUARY 6, 2014
'Every year carmakers fiddle with how their cars look. Change light here, modify the slope of the hood there and presto and brand new car!“Hurry, you too can make heads turn as you drive down the road”……we’ve all heard that […].
LearnDash
FEBRUARY 4, 2014
'Online education is surely on the rise. The cost effective approach to virtual learning environments just makes sense. The important thing to remember though is that online learning does not mean that the entire course content is located online. Traditional classroom settings can benefit by supplementing the course content by putting some of it into an elearning module, with the majority of the content still delivered face-to-face.
Jane Hart
FEBRUARY 6, 2014
'Following Monday’s post, How to break out of the “course is the solution to every problem” mindset: make courses the exception rather than the rule, this is the third of three case studies that shows how courses are not the solution to every learning or performance problem. These case studies have been adapted from posts [.].
Clark Quinn
FEBRUARY 4, 2014
'Jill Bolte Taylor gave a rapid fire overview of our cognitive anatomy and insights about how we act and why. Most importantly, she gave us a powerful message about how we can choose who and how we can be.
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Learning Visions
FEBRUARY 3, 2014
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LearnDash
FEBRUARY 6, 2014
'One of the great things about elearning is that it is highly accessible and offers people the chance to learn on their own time. However, one downside to having this convenience is that it can be difficult to foster any meaningful conversations regarding the content. For quite some time now, the primary means for learner engagement in a virtual setting has been the traditional forum.
eLearning Brothers
FEBRUARY 6, 2014
'Free templates are awesome! Try out this free Conversational Scenario template , a nine page scenario PowerPoint file. Use this to mock up a conversation that takes place in a copy room. Add your own audio, replace the cutout people or import this scenario into other authoring tools. All nine pages are meant to help you streamline your eLearning process and create a unique conversational scenario for your content.
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