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5 Great Knowledge Retention Tips

Growth Engineering

In an age where training content is more accessible than ever before, we need to ensure the right knowledge sticks. Whether training is delivered via the classroom, through guidebooks or by online learning solutions, it's important that the key messages become sticky. The post 5 Great Knowledge Retention Tips appeared first on Growth Engineering.

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‘Time well spent’ – what does that mean for your learning content?

Elucidat

As treatment for social media addiction becomes available on the High Street, considering the impact of digital noise on people’s lives is in focus now more than ever. In this article, we explore why we have a responsibility to consider ‘time well spent’ in learning, help you weigh up if you’re doing more good than harm, and provide 7 steps to help you deliver genuine value with your learning projects.

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7 Ways to Encourage Lifelong Learning in Your Business

eFront

Business Titan James Cash Penney was onto something when he said, “Growth is never by mere chance; it is the result of forces working together.” And we agree because a culture of lifelong learning is a powerful force for growth in any business. That’s right. Constant “upskilling” is no longer just a buzzword; it’s the new normal. As many as 87% of American employees say they need to develop new skills continually to keep pace in their careers.

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The 2018 Gamification At Work Survey

TalentLMS

In 2014, we ran a gamification survey among our users to get a picture of the use of gamification in eLearning. We surveyed about 100 professionals who create, design and manage employee training. You can find those at the end of this post. But that survey only gave us the perspective of online course creators. We also wanted to know what employees who use and engage with gamified software think.

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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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Determining The ROI Of eLearning – Using Kirkpatrick’s Model Of Training Evaluation

EI Design

The measurement of effectiveness of online training is a hot topic right now. In this article, I outline how you can use the Kirkpatrick’s model of training evaluation to measure training effectiveness, its impact, and the ROI of eLearning. How To Determine The ROI Of eLearning. The measurement of ROI of eLearning needs an integrated approach that should begin during the Training Needs Analysis or TNA phase and should successively build up right up to the determination of its impact on business.

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Does Technology Replace Trainers?

Training Industry

The post Does Technology Replace Trainers? appeared first on Training Industry.

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7 Tips On Creating Your Compliance Training Course On A Budget

eLearning Industry

Given the critical importance of compliance training, it’s understandable that it can be a costly undertaking. The cost doesn’t just include the provision of training itself. It also extends to the loss in productivity when large numbers of staff are taking away from their jobs to attend courses. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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What Are You Spending on Product Training for Your Sales Team? Double It!

Infopro Learning

Most organizations spend 2.5 times more on sales training than they do on product knowledge training. While selling skills are certainly important, organizations will see exponential ROI from training sales people on what they’re actually selling. In the latest Tribal Knowledge podcast, Infopro Learning’s Nolan Hout shares insights on why business leaders should consider doubling-down on product knowledge training for their sales team.

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Uncovering Performance Gaps With Front End Analysis

Dashe & Thomson

The ADDIE model has served the instructional design community well for decades. For the uninitiated, ADDIE stands for: Analysis. Design. Development. Implementation. Evaluation. But in the “real world,” the analysis phase is often curtailed, if not overlooked outright. Why? Decision-makers are often not versed in the ADDIE methodology. They may make the assumption that training is required as part of a project because it seems obvious.

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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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Popular Hosts for LearnDash

LearnDash

One question we often are asked is what hosting provider works well with LearnDash. The short of it is that there are many that you can choose from depending on your program needs. If you currently have a WordPress site then you already have a host and chances are that your host will work just fine if it has been working for you up until now. But online learning programs have a unique set of demands, in particular when you consider the type of media included in courses and the number of users ac

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Lesson 10. Best In Show: Final Thoughts, Tips, & Examples Of How To Push Content Further

eLearning Industry

Get expert tips on how to push your eLearning content further, and see great content examples to find inspiration for your eLearning projects. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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What Are You Spending on Product Training for Your Sales Team? Double It!

Infopro Learning

Most organizations spend 2.5 times more on sales training than they do on product knowledge training. While selling skills are certainly important, organizations will see exponential ROI from training sales people on what they’re actually selling. In the latest Tribal Knowledge podcast, Infopro Learning’s Nolan Hout shares insights on why business leaders should consider doubling-down on product knowledge training for their sales team.

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3 Tips to Ensure Your LMS Implementation Goes Smoothly

TOPYX LMS

LMS software is a significant investment, often requiring a one to three year contract along with hours of work getting the system up and running. The last thing you want is for all that time and money to go to waste because your LMS implementation fails. But it’s a real possibility. When insufficient planning goes into a learning management system implementation, it can fail altogether, causing more problems than you bargained for.

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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 Start an Online Business with No Money

LearnDash

Online courses are a business. Here’s how to use business thinking to your advantage. One of the big appeals of online courses is that they have a relatively low barrier-to-entry for first-time instructors. You don’t need to buy property or rent out a store, there’s no physical inventory to manage, and many of the most popular Software as a Service (SAAS) tools, such as MailChimp and WordPress, have free beginner versions.

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Top 6 Cost-Saving Translation And Localization Tips You Should Know

eLearning Industry

The more prepared organizations are, the more cost-effective the entire translation project will be. This article offers 6 tips for organizations gearing up to take their online learning multilingual. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Why mobile learning will determine the future of e-learning

JoomlaLMS

The most recent statistics show that there are currently more than 237 million mobile users in the US, with a tendency to scale that number all the way to 270 million users by 2022. Such a vast amount of users surely brings forth certain changes in the way we communicate online, as more and more online content is provided for mobile platforms. But will it affect the way we learn new skills and obtain work-oriented knowledge?

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You can stimulate curiosity for self directed learning

Joitske Hulsebosch eLearning

This morning I cycled in the sun to a school for higher eduction to a look back at a fun and successful project. A team of teachers and staff have organized a SPOC (Small Private Online Course), supported by me and Sibrenne from Ennuonline. Within the SPOC, on the Curatr platform, sources like short video clips or cartoons were shared as conversation starters on topics such as classroom atmosphere, structure, variety in lessons and attention to individual students.

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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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Engaging Learners with Blended Learning

Origin Learning

Did you get a chance to read the LinkedIn 2018 Workplace Learning Report ? There are lots of interesting stats peppered in the report. Sample these nuggets: The workforce agrees, training for soft skills is the #1 priority. 68% of employees prefer to learn at work. 58% of employees prefer self-paced learning. The #1 challenge for L&D teams is to get employees to learn. 56% of employees would pick a course recommended by their manager.

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How To Build A Business Case For Outsourcing eLearning Development

eLearning Industry

There are several compelling reasons to go for outsourcing the development of online learning. This article offers 5 tips that will help you build a strong and convincing business case for outsourcing your eLearning initiatives. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Why L&D Should Lead

Clark Quinn

So, I’ve seen a bright future for L&D. It’s possible, and desirable. But is it defensible? I want to suggest that it is. L&D should be the business unit with the best understanding of our brains (except, perhaps, in a neurology company, e.g. medical, or a cognitive company, e.g. AI). And I’ve argued that’s a key role.

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Using Colour to Communicate in Digital Learning

B Online Learning

Colour is important to the visual experience. It’s a powerful tool because it can change our mood. Think about a recent advertisement that […]. The post Using Colour to Communicate in Digital Learning appeared first on B Online Learning.

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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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3 Ways to Deliver Microlearning with LMS Software

TOPYX LMS

Less than half of U.S. employees are highly engaged in learning. 1,2. While there is no quick fix for increasing an employee’s level of engagement in learning and development, integrating microlearning into training modules with LMS software is a great place to start.

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Retail Training for the Experience Shopper

Wisetail

Learn five ways you can start shifting your training to shape the customer experience and begin to anticipate customer needs, learn their habits, and provide them with a personalized on-brand experience. The post Retail Training for the Experience Shopper appeared first on Wisetail LMS.

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Self-Paced Learning Campaigns: A Helpful Option

InSync Training

The modern learning landscape presents a unique set of challenges. Never before have learners had greater access to information, a greater drive to discover answers for themselves, or a greater number of demands on their time. Formal training no longer provides the end-all-be-all solution for our organizations. While it has an important place in the instructional design line-up, it represents just one of many options we need to include in our blends.

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Organizational Psychology?

Clark Quinn

I read an article calling for organizational psychology and the things these folks do for companies. And, interestingly, many of the tasks seem like things that I’ve been calling for L&D to do. So now I have to ask what’s the relationship between these two areas? My background is psychology, specifically the cognitive kind (ok more cog sci than just psych, but still).

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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.