Sat.Mar 16, 2019 - Fri.Mar 22, 2019

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Degreed Does Data: Machine Learning

Degreed

Data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence are disrupting everything we know, in ways that most of us don’t understand — yet. To help you keep up, we’ve launched a new series, Degreed Does Data. We’ll dive deep into these topics, simplifying their complexities, explaining their potential impact, and breaking down the dramatic ways they’ll be changing the industry.

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How to Run a Cost-Benefit Analysis for Employee Training

LearnDash

Well-run employee training programs are an investment. Here’s how to understand them. Employee training can be a difficult investment for many organizations to evaluate. One the one hand, there are some obvious costs associated with it. The more time new hires spend in training, the longer it takes to prepare them for their jobs, and the less flexibility the organization has in managing workplace turnover.

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7 Secrets for Setting and Communicating Priorities at Work

ej4 eLearning

Setting priorities at work isn’t just about choosing to do one thing over another; it’s about choosing to do important things first so that you can achieve your long-term goals. Once priorities are established, they help us to stay organized and on-task.

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Driving Automation in Learning Campaigns with Data and Analytics

HT2 Labs

Delivering a learning campaign moves away from the ‘one and done’ learning event, to a learning experience that is spaced over time, using multiple points of learning. The concept of the learning campaign borrows from the marketing campaign concept, where users receive marketing information over a period of time through multiple points of contact.

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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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Better Benchmarking

Clark Quinn

I was on a phone conversation and was asked whether I compared my clients against others in the business to help them figure out where they’re at. E.g. do I offer my partners the chance to benchmark. And after a bit of thought, I said that no, I didn’t, and explained why. Moreover, they found my answer intriguing, so I thought I’d share it with you.

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Should eLearning Courses be Informative or Interactive or Both?

Swift eLearning Services

It is an exciting part in the world of eLearning which is full of digital trends, innovative ideas, learning techniques to make learners engaged, motivated, and stay connected with the courses. Developing eLearning courses to make learning and training programs successful is nowadays a current hot topic.

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Access to Learning to Increase Employment Retention in Millennials

Meridian

More than one-third of U.S. workers are Millennials, making up 35% of the labor force*, followed closely by Gen Xers. For these younger generations, the idea of a decades-long career in one position or at one company, is as outdated as renting movies at Blockbuster. Armed with the knowledge that they will have numerous […].

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How Online Sales Training Can Improve the Bottom Line for Large Enterprises

TOPYX LMS

Eighty-three percent of companies do not believe they have effective sales training, according to the RAIN Group.¹ That’s a crucial mistake, since effective sales training improves a company’s bottom line not only by helping sales professionals close more details, but by improving other key business metrics such as cost and employee retention.

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Educate Yourself On The Importance Of eLearning For Business

eLearning Industry

eLearning has several uses in today's corporate world. Employee engagement, retention, skills upgrade and creating remote workforce are some vital functions of eLearning. 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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Prove the Value of Training to the Business Through Evaluation

InSync Training

Evaluating a learning program is by far the best way to highlight its value to all business stakeholders. It also bolsters a culture of continuous improvement. Without measurable results, it's hard to convince the business community that its learning and development (L&D) offerings are effective. Or even necessary.

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Your 6-Week Checklist for Launching an Online Course

Client Engagement Academy

Chances are, if you’re reading this article, you’re in the process of creating an online course and are looking to have a successful launch. Or maybe you’re already a seasoned course creator looking to launch a course better and stronger this time around. Regardless of where you are in experience, EVERY online course creator can […].

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Chasing Technology Good and Bad

Clark Quinn

I’ve been complaining, as part of the myths tour, that everyone wants the magic bullet. But, as I was commenting to someone about opportunities, there are huge tech opportunities we’re missing. How can I have bit both ways? Well, I’m talking about two different techs (or, rather, many). The fact is, we’re chasing the wrong technologies.

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Free eBook - Interactive Learning Design: Using An Interactive Learning Software To Increase Engagement In eLearning Courses

eLearning Industry

Involving learners is key to engaging them and making sure that the information actually sticks. Information that doesn't stick, is useless if it turns out that there is no way for the learner to recall the info nor put it into practice. It's "where the money is", or better yet, where the money is lost. After all, why would we put all of this energy into the logistics of teaching valuable information to our employees when we aren't even sure if it's useful?

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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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How to hide the Player Next and Previous buttons on Storyline 360

Julian Davis

Recently I was presented with a tricky issue. When returning to graded Question slide that had already been submitted, the Player buttons Next and Previous were still showing. The post How to hide the Player Next and Previous buttons on Storyline 360 first appeared on Digital Learning Solutions.

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xAPI Camp Preview: dominKnow ONE

MakingBetter

On March 26, 2019, I’m gathering best examples of the tools that enable, and the professionals who define xAPI’s best practices at xAPI Camp (number 14!) hosted by the eLearning Guild at the Learning Solutions conference in Orlando, FL. In the run-up to the event, I’m highlighting these industry colleagues, and why I think they’re […].

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An Introduction to Kirkpatrick's Four Levels of Evaluation

InSync Training

Measuring and evaluating training makes up a critical piece of the learning implementation process. Without it, we have no idea if our designs have the impact we are hoping for! Thanks to one tried-and-true approach, getting started with an evaluation strategy does not have to cause stress. Our team has put together an overview of Kirkpatrick's popular (and proven!

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Is Your Design Really “Responsive?”

eLearning Brothers

. One of the biggest points of confusion I’ve seen evolve in recent years is how people use the word “responsive” when speaking about device-independent eLearning. How can it be that people can interpret one word so differently? Over time, “responsive” has become the preferred word used when talking about device-independent development. Developing for multiple devices impacts both the developer—in the design and development process—and the learner—through the user experience and how content dis

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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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Where to find out more about xAPI

Julian Davis

As I often go searching for articles and examples on xAPI (Experience API or Tin-Can API), I figured others may benefit from a list of resources that may also help you getting to grips with xAPI. The post Where to find out more about xAPI first appeared on Digital Learning Solutions.

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LMS AI Chatbot is an innovative feature that is changing the way learners study

Paradiso

The reason behind using technology for educational work is to facilitate the processes, making them simpler, always thinking of the user. Among the tools that have been created to increase the quality of the eLearning experience, the latest innovation is LMS AI Chatbot. LMS AI Chatbot arises from the necessity to have a partner that is constant within the training process that takes place in the LMS platform.

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Build An Air-tight Business Case For A Learning Platform

Docebo

Get internal buy-in from your key decision makers with an air-tight business case. As a learning and development (L&D) professional, the benefits of a Learning Platform or a Learning Management System (LMS) are obvious to you. To carry out your tasks efficiently and align learning to wider business objectives, you understand how learning technology increases productivity and makes your learners’ experience with your L&D programs better.

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Making the most of limited training time

Wisetail

Retail training boosts sales, but two-thirds of retail workers get less than 10 hours of training each year. Check out ways you can make the most of their limited training time. The post Making the most of limited training time appeared first on Wisetail LMS.

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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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Why Interactive eLearning Experiences are the Future of Education

Lambda Solutions

It's no secret that as far as corporate training is concerned, eLearning represents the future of education. Through the use of eLearning experiences, educators can create invaluable seminars for learners - that is, if they make their eLearning courses interactive. In this article, we'll go over exactly why interactivity is a crucial element of a successful eLearning experience, as well as how you can make your eLearning experiences more interactive.

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6 Must-Use Video-Based Learning Strategies In 2019

eLearning Industry

While the usage of videos in eLearning is not a new concept, the wider adoption of mobile learning and microlearning has accelerated its use for learning. In this article, I outline 6 video-based learning strategies that you must adopt in 2019. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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How to Offer CPE & Compliance Training Online

learnWorlds

Online courses offer the most economical and accessible option of learning. The ability to offer CPE/CPD courses online is a positive change leading to the evolution of a company’s elearning capacity. This gives a whole new identity to the profile of every online instructor who wants to provide their students with that bit of extra reward and professional accreditation that aims to complement their career.

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The Top 12 eLearning Authoring Tools (2019 Update)

LearnUpon

Great eLearning starts with getting the basics right. That means investing in the best tools for your business. First, a powerful learning management system (LMS) needs to be checked off your list. Then, if you’re using SCORM or xAPI course content , a first-class authoring tool is a must. Whether you’re new to the world of authoring tools or in the market looking to upgrade, we’ve collated a list of some of the best tools out there.

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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.