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Integrating Games into eLearning

Association eLearning

People often just look at video games as fun, but they can also be played to aid learning. Listed below are examples of when gaming and learning are combined to give learners an optimal, innovative experience. What are some cool and unique ways eLearning has accomplished this? Training to be a Bus Driver. This is a computer game where the player interacts with several objects at the bus driver’s disposal such as the window, door, and fan.

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3 Tips for Getting SME Feedback on Your eLearning

Tim Slade

If you’ve ever created an eLearning course, you’ve experienced the challenge of chasing down your SMEs to get their feedback. All too often, SMEs will promise to get you their feedback in a timeline manner, and all too often, they break that promise. In my experience, I’ve found that most SMEs underestimate their level of involvement in the development of an eLearning course.

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A brief analysis of the Top 200 Tools for Learning 2017

Jane Hart

I compiled the Top 200 Tools for Learning 2017 (the 11th Annual Survey) from the votes of 2,174 learning professionals from 52 countries worldwide. Here is a brief analysis of what’s on the list and what it tells us about the current state of personal learning, workplace learning and education.

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Margie Meacham is One of the “100 Most Talented Global Training & Development Leaders” for 2018

Learningtogo

I am so excited to receive the “100 Most Talented Global Training & Development Leaders” award from the World Training & Development Congress. Each year, the selection committee searches the globe for a shortlist of individuals who are doing “extraordinary work with a track the record of solid achievements.” The shortlist is then reviewed by a Jury comprising of senior professionals from across the globe.

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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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The Best Advice for Creating a Successful Membership Website

Client Engagement Academy

It is great that you have chosen to spread your specialized knowledge, unique life story, and profound insights through your membership website. But you have an obligation, both to your subscribers and to yourself. You have to provide VALUE to your subscribers. Remember, they are spending their hard-earned money to read your eBooks, watch your […].

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The 3 Levels of Gamification (No One is Doing Number 3)

LearnDash

Gamfication has evolved into three distinct categories, and hardly anyone is implementing the third. It is no secret that gamifiation can help make your course more engaging, which is why many course creation platforms make it possible to implement these techniques – especially WordPress & WordPress based courses. Now, over the years we have seen an evolution of gamification elements.

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How to Maximize Your Business Operations with Moodle LMS

Lambda Solutions

If you’re using the Moodle learning management system, you’ve discovered how powerful it is for job skills training. But if that’s all you’re using it for, you’re missing out on opportunities to maximize nearly every area of your business operations. Moodle’s flexibility and powerful features make it a valuable tool to improve your company’s productivity and the overall growth of your organization.

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Designing with the Learning Ecosystem Canvas

Allen Interactions

Michael Hruska, President/CEO Problem Solutions. Learning Ecosystems Thinking is Important. Learning ecosystems are places where people, systems and resources are combined in a manner to support value creation around learning and performance. No longer is the LMS enough. Many systems are involved to assist the development of knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies and transferring these into behaviors that impact KPIs and business outcomes.

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Kineo Webinar: Getting Interactive with Video [Oct 5]

Learning Visions

Hey all! Join me this Thursday for a Kineo webinar where we'll take a look at Interactive Video. Looking to supercharge your online training and see how interactive video can work for your business? We want to share our best ideas with you so you can make a higher impact, drive effective engagement and make elearning more fun all with interactive video!

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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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Reader input. the story of Bill Sawyer's gift

Patti Shank

Bill Sawyer, Director, Global Learning Services at Seal Software, is the kind of person you want helping you evaluate your instructional writing. He’s picky. And when it comes to writing, picky is good. As Bill read my first book, he sent me lists of things that were either problematic or things he thought I could do better. For example, he called out a figure and said he didn’t understand it.

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Path to Virtual Classroom Production

InSync Training

We chatted with one of our expert virtual learning producers about the journey that lead her to InSync and how her HR background translates to virtual learning. Each of our producers has their own unique story, and their own perspective to bring to the field of virtual classroom production. Our learners are so lucky to have dedicated producers and facilitators like Brigit!

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Why SCORM is More Popular than xAPI

LearnDash

Despite SCORM being quite a dated technology, it still dominates the e-learning market. However, I think this says more about xAPI/Tin Can API than it does SCORM. There are many reasons for SCORM ‘s continued dominance that deserve discussion, but in my opinion the one often overlooked component is the marketing efforts (or lack thereof) for xAPI.

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The new Axonify Content Exchange™ is here

Axonify

It’s more than a content marketplace. It’s a library of learning purpose-built to help your employees solve your most critical business problems. Learning content is the lifeblood of L&D (learning and development). So it’s no surprise that 68% of companies rank learning content as a top consideration , coming in second only to leadership development, according to a 2017 study conducted by the Brandon Hall Group (BHG).

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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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The Top 5 Musts For Designing Onboarding Experiences

Kineo

Starting a new job can be nerve-wracking at the best of times and downright difficult at the worst, but a smooth transition via the company’s onboarding process can help even the most nervous new employee settle in quicker. Of course, those involved in the hiring process have a good idea of where the new employee stands in terms of product knowledge, industry familiarity, etc., but in most cases, it’s probably prudent to start with the basics.

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Past Event: Join Me in Brussels October 19, 2017 for L&D Talks!

Learningtogo

I’m thrilled to be part of the 7th annual L&D Talks by Stimulearning in Brussels, Belgium. In the morning, I’ll be making my first keynote address in front of an audience of learning professionals from all over the world.

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Why You Should Get Your Online Course Accredited

LearnDash

The online course space is getting quite crowded. Separate form the crowd by getting formal accreditation in your industry. When you are first creating and selling courses the number one priority is to get the course launched and generating sales. But as time goes on you will find yourself looking for ways to further differentiate and to add value to your offering.

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Filling the Gap

Wisetail

Outside Bozeman has noted the progress of the Main Street to the Mountains trail system which received a donation of time and money from Wisetail. The post Filling the Gap appeared first on Wisetail LMS.

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7 Steps to Consider When Implementing a LMS

How Do You Choose the Right Learning Management System? Choosing the perfect Learning Management System can be complex for organizations. Initially, you might ask questions like, "When is the right time to adopt an LMS?" or "Which LMS is the best fit?" Once you've made your LMS selection, your next query is likely, "How do I go about implementing it?

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Engaging Unum’s Claims Processors with Gamification

dVinci Interactive

Engaging Unum’s Claims Processors with Gamification With more than 10,000 employees, Unum is a leading provider of employee benefits in both the United States and the United Kingdom. As Learning Solutions Manager in one of Unum’s de-centralized training areas, Erika Wharton blends learning tactics to optimize performance in claims management. Tweet.

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Upcoming Event: Join Me in Brussels October 19, 2017 for L&D Talks!

Learningtogo

I’m thrilled to be part of the 7 th annual L&D Talks by Stimulearning in Brussels, Belgium. In the morning, I’ll be making my first keynote address in front of an audience of learning professionals from all over the world. In the afternoon, I’m conducting a master class on the application of neuroscience to learning, based on my book, Brain Matters: How to help anyone learn anything using neuroscience.

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Ta-da. Book 2 is out!

Patti Shank

Yesterday I uploaded the second book in the Make It Learnable series to Amazon. It's available in print and Kindle and should be available internationally. I've been writing Practice and Feedback for Deeper learning pretty much nonstop the last few months. I woke up each morning excited to get back to work. Except when I was working on the feedback research and information.

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CFO to CEO: “What happens if we invest all this money into managing minds and they leave us?” CEO to CFO: “What happens if we don’t and they stay?”

KnowledgeStar

This is the first in a three-part series. The goal is simple: Completely change the way we manage and learn. Forever. Looking forward to your reactions. Companies worldwide today seem to be suffering from the same challenges: finding and hiring talent, time-to-performance, employee engagement and retention, innovation, decision-making, and more. They all seem to be […].

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What Is a Performance Learning Management System (PLMS)?

If you're reading this you're probably ready for better organizational learning and performance. A Performance LMS allows you to continually assess and improve learners based on their specific company and role-based capabilities. In the whitepaper, we’ll also answer questions such as: What exactly is a PLMS? I have just started exploring capability building or am not yet ready.

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Is gamification the real deal?

Kineo

For the past few years 'gamification' has been a buzzword that’s on everyone’s mind. Across the board, organizations are trying to find ways to gamify their products and processes for both their external customers and internal teams to engage and retain users. And while there are times when it is an excellent enhancement to new or existing products or strategies, there are others when it may not be the most practical or necessary.

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Event – The Neuroscience of Consulting A private workshop for Propeller Group, October 5

Learningtogo

Has this ever happened to you? You’ve made a compelling recommendation to your client, only to have her decline to take your advice – even though she is paying you for your suggestions! Neuroscience tells us that any type of change is perceived as a threat by your unconscious “ lizard brain ,” which can make your job as a learning consultant incredible frustrating.

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Hit It out of the Park With Coaching Skills Training

eLearning Brothers

One great way to build a winning team is through effectively coaching others. Coaching is an on-going, one-on-one activity between managers and employees designed to boost performance and drive success. In order for that to happen, you need to help your managers become the best coaches they can be. That’s why we created our Coaching Others Customizable Courseware.

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CFO to CEO: “What happens if we invest all this money into managing minds and they leave us?” CEO to CFO: “What happens if we don’t and they stay?”

KnowledgeStar

This is the first in a three-part series. The goal is simple: Completely change the way we manage and learn. Forever. Looking forward to your reactions. Companies worldwide today seem to be suffering from the same challenges: finding and hiring talent, time-to-performance, employee engagement and retention, innovation, decision-making, and more. They all seem to be […].

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr