Sat.Sep 23, 2017 - Fri.Sep 29, 2017

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Multi-Modal Learning Isn’t Learning Styles

Association eLearning

Several of my colleagues have already written about learning styles being debunked and proven to be a myth. I’m not going to rehash what they’ve already covered so well. This post is about an alternate method, called multi-modal learning, which is not a myth. It can be easily confused with learning styles, so I feel that it deserves some clarification.

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This is Your Brain on eLearning/Online Learning

TOPYX LMS

eLearning, also known as online learning, isn’t just good for a company’s bottom line; it is also excellent for the human brain. Researchers are daily discovering more about how online learning affects a person mentally, and the results are amazing. Any theory that learning primarily through a digital mode is unhealthy is being disproved as eLearning experts find that online learning nourishes the mind and results in much greater learning outcomes.

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New action mapping job aids available

Making Change

New, prettier job aids for action mapping are now available for free download. They include: Overviews of action mapping. The “Will Training Help?” flowchart, new and improved. A “Job Aid or Memorization?” mini-flowchart to help your SME see that people don’t need to memorize everything. The job aids are designed to accompany my new book, which is now available on Kindle.

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3 Things Non-eLearning Designers Oughta Know About eLearning

Tim Slade

Whether I’m at a conference or work, online or in a classroom, I regularly interact with various types of non-eLearning designers. They might be instructional designers, subject matter experts, or classroom trainers. Regardless of the situation, I often find many of these individuals very curious about what I do as an eLearning designer. Although I love the curiosity invoked by my profession, more often than not, I also find that many of these folks have very inaccurate ideas about what eLearnin

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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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CSU Resources

Kapp Notes

Here are some resources you may find helpful from the workshop. When you are in the classroom or teaching online, you may want to find new and interesting ways to engage students. Here is a course titled How to Increase Learner Engagement which provides ten great ideas for breaking away from the lecture and working toward engaging students on a meaningful level.

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Why evolving corporate learning isn’t an option

Axonify

The evolution of corporate learning isn’t an option any longer— it’s a must. This was the opening statement made by Carol Leaman, CEO of Axonify, during last week’s webinar that was hosted by Chief Learning Officer (CLO), an award-winning multimedia publication that focuses on the benefits and advancements of a properly trained workforce. To say, we have moved rapidly into the modern age would be an understatement.

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Neuroscience In Corporate Training: All Hype Or Practical Applications?

Learningtogo

I recently had the chance to talk with Katelijn Nijsmans, co-founder of The Tipping Point, a learning consulting firm based in Belgium. Here is her resulting article, which first appeared on the Stimulearning site. See you in Brussels soon, Katelijn! Most people still regard neuroscience as a pathway to cure mental illnesses and disorders such as Alzheimer disease, thereby passing by the possibility of an immediate impact on their everyday lives.

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Top Tips for Using Video In Your Online Courses

Client Engagement Academy

According to novoed, the completion rate for online courses stands at an abysmal 13 percent. If you are a subject matter expert who wants to share your knowledge with your audience or a course developer, you will want to do something to make sure your courses don’t end up being a piece of statistic. Right? […].

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What identity crisis? Digital transformation and the learning designer

Kineo

Not since the late great Poly Styrene of X Ray Spex sang ‘Identity’ in 1978 has there been such a buzz about identity as there is these days … arguably.​ The onset of digital transformation has many of us in L&D navel-gazing.

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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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Pros and Cons of Facebook Groups for Your Business

LearnDash

Facebook Groups have risen in popularity recently. Does it make sense for you to use it in your business? I don’t know about you, but recently I have seen a meteoric rise in the number of companies that are using Facebook Groups for customer community building. Coaches, software companies, consultants, online course creators and more are using Groups to bring their customers together.

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Evaluating and Assessing Modern Blended Learning Outcomes

InSync Training

In discussing the concept of “ blended learning ,” we have previously stated that, “ modern blended learning is selecting the most appropriate delivery technology based on learning objectives, with consideration of time, place, and space.” So it is, that as we consider how to assess a blended learning solution , we need to look at that statement and look at the objectives that required a training solution in the first place – finis origine pendet – “the end depends upon the beginning”.

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Supporting Modern Social Learning in the Workplace (Workshop)

Jane Hart

Next public workshop runs: 9 October – 3 November Although “social learning” has become the latest industry buzzword, in the workplace it is not just about making people interact in courses, but helping teams and groups learn together as they work together as well as facilitating opportunities for employees to learn …

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Webinar: How to Rock the New Features in Storyline 3

eLearning Brothers

Last Tuesday, I teamed up with fellow eLearning rockstar Bill Milstid to discuss some of the cool new features in Storyline 3. During the course of the webinar a number of questions were asked and answered, but there were also some key ones that weren’t addressed that we’d like to address here: Closed Captions. Question : Can the Closed-Caption SRT file be in another language (the video language may be English, but you might want the captions in French, for example)?

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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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Care to Join Us at WordCamp Ann Arbor?

LearnDash

If you are using WordPress, LearnDash, or both then why not join us at WordCamp Ann Arbor? One thing is for sure: LearnDash wouldn’t exist if it wasn’t for WordPress. But this is beyond just the software. WordPress is powerful because of the community. Tens of thousands of people willingly donate their time and skills to further the WordPress project, continually refining and improving the the content management system that is behind nearly 29% of all sites on the internet.

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Organizational terms

Clark Quinn

Listening to a talk last week led me to ponder the different terms for what it is I lobby for. The goal is to make organizations accomplish their goals, and to continue to be able to do so. In the course of my inquiry, I explored and uncovered several different ‘organizational’ terms. I thought I should lay them out here for my (and your) thoughts.

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How to Add Reference Materials to a Knowledge Guru Game

Knowledge Guru

Knowledge Guru is specifically designed to provide you with a lot of flexibility to achieve your learning objectives. One way we offer this flexibility is through “Resources” support. Resources allow you to add content that your learners can access and review anytime, anywhere. A resource can be as simple as a term and a description, or it can include a URL link to a website or PDF.

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Webinar: Infuse Awesomeness Into Your Sales Training with Customizable Courseware

eLearning Brothers

We are extremely excited about our Customizable Courseware , and have shown it off in several webinars and blogs previous to now. We hope that you’re seeing things you like, and that we’re answering any questions you may have about it. As more and more of our Customizable Courses are being released we are bringing in the top experts to cover all of the training topics you may need to succeed.

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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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Should You Use LearnDash?

LearnDash

You have heard great things about running your learning program using WordPress & LearnDash, but is it going to be the right choice for your project? Over the years we have answered many pre-sales questions pertaining to a large variety of projects. While these projects all have similar characteristics, each is unique in their own way. Some people are looking to sell courses.

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On-the-job Training Reinvented in the SaaS World

WhatFix

Somehow the most obvious facts of life escape comprehension. Like these: 90% of what we do stays with us. 50-80% of what we hear in a lecture vanishes from the corridors of our brains after a while (inversely, just 20-50% stays). In the context of employee training, specifically that involving. The post On-the-job Training Reinvented in the SaaS World appeared first on Whatfix Academy.

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How to use Automated Emails to Motivate, Remind, and Engage

Knowledge Guru

Knowledge Guru administrators can choose to turn on a carefully crafted series of emails that players trigger with various in-game activities. These auto emails are designed to foster repeat play, acknowledge significant accomplishments, and gently nudge inactive users. Motivate Players. Motivational emails are designed to engage players who have gone at least a week without playing.

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10 Things That Learners Pay Attention To (And How to Use Them in eLearning)

SHIFT eLearning

'Even more than other types of education, eLearning must struggle to attract learners'' attention: the Internet is full of distractions, and adult learners are both busier and more free to indulge in distractions. Helping students to pay attention is a primary concern of training professionals , so here are some optimal methods to win the attention game in eLearning. 1.

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!

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The Surprising Benefits of Gamification in eLearning

Clarity Consultants

Games have long held a position of power in the world of online content. Even before mobile devices became a popular form of game consumption, computer games were an excellent way for a user to interact with the online world. Gamification is so powerful because it is fun and addictive. People want to keep playing, they want to compete, they want to win prizes, and are happy to learn some important lessons along the way.

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6 Facts About Rapid eLearning Development That Will Impress Your Boss

Adobe Captivate

In today’s world, time is at premium and Learning and Development professionals have to balance the quality of eLearning courses within shorter time spans to go-live and within budgets that are shrinking every year. All of these factors have led to increased use of rapid eLearning development as a necessity vis-a-vis traditional eLearning. In this article, I will outline what rapid eLearning is, as well as its advantages and disadvantages.

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E-Learning Is on the Rise—How Can Organizations Get the Most Out of It?

ATD Learning Technologies

It should come as no surprise that e-learning use among organizations is steadily increasing. Defined as asynchronous, structured, self-paced learning that is delivered electronically, e-learning is an excellent way to reach employees in all locations, letting them learn at their own pace. E-learning can include pre-recorded lecture content and video, visuals, or text, as well as interactive elements such as knowledge quizzes, simulations, or games.

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How Digital Learning Can Help Solve These Training Challenges

TechSmith Camtasia

With today’s technology, many companies are turning to video for new employee onboarding and training because it saves time, money, and resources. Proper employee training is critical for an organization to run efficiently and effectively, as it helps employees develop the skills needed in the workplace. The demand and consumption of video has been increasing significantly over the last years, and will continue to do so.

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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.