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How to Become an E-learning Freelancer Vol. I-III: Book Reviews

Experiencing eLearning

Richard Watson published his ebooks on the practicalities of freelancing in the elearning field last fall. The books are a series in three volumes, with information expanded from his blog posts on freelancing. All three combine Richard’s personal stories about his freelancing journey with practical tips for creating and running a freelance business.

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4 Lessons from Digital Learning – How Digital Learning is Transforming Our World and Rewiring our Brains

Learningtogo

A few weeks ago, I had a problem to solve and it was something of an emergency. My Keurig had failed to make my morning cup of coffee. I followed the directions, like I’d done a hundred times before, but it just sat there, mocking me. I could have opened the minuscule user guide that came with the device, but I was in a hurry, and caffeine withdrawal was already kicking in.

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Implementation of AI into eLearning. Interview with Christopher Pappas

JoomlaLMS

Every day we hear more and more about the impact that Artificial Intelligence gains in every sphere of our life. In order to discover how AI implementation is going to change the eLearning we decided to ask Christopher Pappas to share his views and find out what he thinks about it. Christopher is an experienced eLearning specialist and the Founder of the eLearning Industry’s Network.

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3 Questions + 1 Formula = Better Instructional Design

InSync Training

Virtually There Session Recap. Pixar animator Andrew Stanton said, “The greatest story commandment is: make me care.” Some of the most creative storytelling minds use this mantra when illustrating to increase audience engagement with their films. Unsurprisingly, this approach can apply in modern learning , as well. How do we get our learners to care about our training programs?

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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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6 Usability Errors that Destroy Learner Experience

LearnDash

What do usability errors look like in an online education environment? We recently talked about the importance of usability , and how to find and correct usability errors in your online course. However, knowing the theory behind usability is not the same as putting it in practice. And as much as you might want to eliminate usability errors from your program, it would be helpful to know what you’re looking for.

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Podcast: Margie Meacham Talks Brain-Based Learning, AI, Chatbots and More on #TLDCast (Jan 24, 2018)

Learningtogo

Every weekday like-minded learning professionals join a live chat on current trends, research, challenges and best practice. Just about anything goes in these free-wheeling, collaborative sessions. This was my second appearance as a speaker and it gave me a chance to talk about how the convergence of neuroscience, AI and education are opening up new ways to develop talent and enhance the learning experience.

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What are your biggest Learning and Development challenges?

Challenge to Learn

Trends in Learning and Development – I’ve been writing about them for over 10 years now. Recently, I decided that I’d like to change my approach. Rather than detailing my personal thoughts and experiences, I’d instead like to provide a wide variety of engaging interviews. Whether managers, consultants, or L&D leaders, I want to understand the most significant challenges they face and how they go about solving them.

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Should You License Your Course?

LearnDash

Many people who create courses to sell overlook this very lucrative approach. Under most circumstance course creators think of course sales in the traditional sense: create the course, put a price tag on it, and sell to consumers. There are a variety of pricing options for businesses like this. It is a simple and proven method for building a substantial income through selling online courses.

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Anatomy of Digital Performance Support (DPS) Integration

Living in Learning

A common misconception is treating DPS as a technology solution and finding some application(s) where to apply it. Finding a “fit” is important, but DPS is only the enabling technology to a cultural shift and mindset that ground zero for building and sustaining performance is found at the Point of Work.

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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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Have You Seen the First Infographic?

Learningtogo

If you think the Infographic is a new tool to help convey complex information, think again. It’s been around over 100 years. I recently came across the earliest example I’ve found, in this graphic representation of the suffrage movement newspaper published in 1913. It’s a great example of how to use data visualization to tell a complex story.

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How to Hire an Agile Learner

The Performance Improvement Blog

How do you find agile learners, people who can curate information for themselves, use a wide variety of learning methods, and quickly apply new learning to their work? In our new book, Minds at Work: Managing for Success in the Knowledge Economy , we explain the importance of having self-directed, agile learners in our modern organizations. Look for people who have humility, are curious, are excited about collaboration with others, and who express appreciation for the effort and progress of othe

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Storyboarding: An Instructional Designer’s Secret Weapon

InSync Training

eLearning has been a viable training option for a while now. Thanks to tools like GoAnimate and Camtasia, instructional designers can quickly and easily produce a high-quality learning product. But just because we have access to technical tools , that doesn’t automatically result in a seamless creation process. As expert Jennifer Hofmann points out: “ Instructional design is still relevant to blended learning.

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Why Usability Matters for a Positive Learner Experience

LearnDash

Creating a positive user experience is an essential step toward building your online course. Developing an online program takes a lot of effort. It’s not just assembling and editing the content, responding to learner feedback, managing the backend administrative tasks, and marketing the course. A successful program also has to be engaging and easy to use.

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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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Kevin Carroll #ATDTK Keynote Mindmap

Clark Quinn

Kevin Carroll opened the TechKnowledge 18 conference with his story of triumphing over a rough beginning and the lessons he’s learned. The post Kevin Carroll #ATDTK Keynote Mindmap appeared first on Learnlets.

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Power to the learner: social learning in action

Kineo

One thing we spotted in the interviews for this year’s Learning Insights report was a shift in the way we’re all talking about social learning. No longer a buzzword, it’s now understood – and desired - that our learners will naturally learn from each other. And that we can help that happen.

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What Are the Top eLearning Trends of 2018?

Learningtogo

Margie Meacham one of the top 57 experts interviewed for new study. Bryan Jones of eLearning Art recently conducted an extensive survey of about 57 thought leaders in learning and development, to identify the top elearning trends for 2018. I was honored to be included in the survey and I’ve admired Bryan’s work for years. Check out the full report here or watch the video summary for a quick synopsis.

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BYOD: Building Branching Scenarios

Web Courseworks

Don’t you hate when you get out of a conference session feeling all pumped about an idea, but by the time you get back to your workplace you realize that you have no idea how to do the thing you were so excited about? Me too! Introducing people to new instructional design concepts is very important, but providing people with the tools and skills necessary to bring those ideas to life is just as important.

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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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Learning to Learn

Clark Quinn

As a response to my post where I offered to ‘listen’, I’ve had several comments giving me topics, and so I thought I should respond. One asked about meta-learning (learning to learn), in the particular situation of courses with a variety of expertise levels, and getting into issues of learner responsibility. The author pointed to a presentation on learning to learn, that had a nice framework, and I thought I should elaborate.

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FREE WPCampus Online Event on January 30th

LearnDash

WPCampus Online is scheduled for January 30th (10AM EST), and you won’t want to miss it. How would you like to sit in the comfort of your home and attend a FREE virtual conference for WordPress in higher education? If you have an interest in WordPress and education then this is a great opportunity to learn something new without the hassles of traveling as is standard in most conferences (even WordCamps).

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The Impact of Learning Technology on Corporate Training

Docebo

The right mix of learning technology and content is important to achieve learning goals. Find out more. In our recent webinar with the Brandon Hall group, Legacy vs Modern: Future of eLearning and Content, we discussed what the future holds for the eLearning industry and how companies need to develop personalized content to cater to the needs of the diverse range of learners in every organization.

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What Does It Mean to "Play Together?"

InSync Training

Understanding Social Interaction and Instructional Game Design. Growing up in the Quiet Corner , much of my time was spent looking for ways to self-entertain. Technology access was fairly limited in the early-to-mid 1980s, but I did have two other valuable resources: people and the woods behind our house. I’d sometimes play outside with a neighbor or friend from school, but more often than not, I’d wander off to invent my own playful activities in the trees, snow, mud, or pond across the road.

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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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John Medina #ATDTK Keynote Mindmap

Clark Quinn

John Medina of Brain Rules fame opened the second day of ATD’s TechKnowledge conference. In a rapid-paced and amusing presentation, he went through how we understand others, and can get better. This was, he hypothesized, the core of talent development: understanding others and helping them improve. The post John Medina #ATDTK Keynote Mindmap appeared first on Learnlets.

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Motivating Users in your LMS

Wisetail

Learn how to motivate your users by offering prizes and incentives in your LMS and continuing to recognize their achievements. The post Motivating Users in your LMS appeared first on Wisetail LMS.

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Take Your Sales Training Online and Increase Sales Performance

Docebo

Sales Enablement is key to any business to generate revenue. Find out more. All corporate businesses have the same goal- to generate revenue. An organization’s revenue goals are met as a team but the front-runners to accomplish this goal is the sales team. Therefore, training the sales team and ensuring they are informed is imperative. What is Sales training?

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Webinar: Get Dialed In To PowerPoint

eLearning Brothers

In a webinar earlier this week Nic Brown, our Director of Product & Design, walked us through the creation of a slick looking dial in PowerPoint. This kind of a dial can be used in all kinds of PowerPoint applications such as displaying speed, volume, and tension. As you’ll discover in the video, it’s surprisingly easy to create your own graphics in PowerPoint!

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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.