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Do you Want to Build a Snowman?

Allencomm

If Frosty had been put together with sustainability in mind, then the story would have turned out much differently. Let's take a lesson from our favorite holiday story. The post Do you Want to Build a Snowman? appeared first on AllenComm.

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How L&D can embrace digital to solve fundamental training problems

Matrix

The L&D landscape is being transformed by the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The Internet of Things, cloud networks or cyber physical systems are taking over the workplace, as the knowledge economy continues to expand. Technology is here to stay and its use will play a defining role in the success of many companies. Each department and a great number of tasks will eventually be affected by technology if they aren’t already, and L&D makes no exception.

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The Biggest Online Course Creation Pitfall You Must Avoid

Client Engagement Academy

There are a lot of mistakes you can make when building a course, but there’s one in particular that I see repeatedly. This mistake happens to people that you wouldn’t expect it to happen to. It happens to experts, to teachers filled with enthusiasm, and to people overflowing with excitement to teach their topic. Passion and enthusiasm are a huge advantage because they are contagious feelings that pass on to students.

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Online Course Development Like An Onion

eLearning Industry

Everyone develops eCourses in a different way. When under a tight deadline, it's good to have an effective templating method that allows you to achieve rapid course development without compromising the quality of the product. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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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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Why You Should Add Video to Your Leadership Training Program

ej4 eLearning

When someone says the words “leadership training program,” big seminars like Dale Carnegie Leadership Training or those put on by the American Management Association pop into mind. Those can be great experiences for some; but they are a small, small slice of what’s possible with leadership training.

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Learning – The Gift That Keeps on Giving [Infographic]

Docebo

Give the gift of learning this holiday season. We, at Docebo , are always pushing the importance of establishing a continuous learning culture , but why, exactly, do we think it’s so important? To help you understand the real value of adopting this mentality, we’ve outlined some of the top benefits of continued learning, and why learning is the gift that keeps on giving this holiday season: Embrace continuous learning this holiday season and see the benefits it can have on your organization!

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In-House SME, Too Busy; External SME, Too Elusive: A Catch-22

eLearning Industry

Subject Matter Experts ensure eLearning courses are technically accurate. However, getting their time is a hard task. This article takes a close look at this issue and offers an effective, quick solution for rapid eLearning. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Solving the Leadership Crisis with Neuroscience

Learningtogo

Solving the Leadership Crisis with Neuroscience. Traditionally, managers learned how to manage through experience. Over the years, they honed their skills and learned how to motivate and direct the work of others. But things are changing. Baby Boomers– with their years of experience and expert knowledge – are leaving the workforce in large numbers. Estimates say that 10,000 boomers leave the workforce each day.

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How many answer choices is best for a multiple-choice question? Probably not what you think.

Patti Shank

Last week I discussed a quiz I developed to help people analyze what they know and don't know about developing valuable and valid multiple-choice questions (mcqs). The mcq quiz: [link]. Last week I shared the answer to one of the questions: Is “describe how to” a good behavior/action to use in a workplace learning objective? The answer is no and I explained why.

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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.

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How to Manage Corporate Training When Your Company is Growing Fast: Part 2

TOPYX LMS

Companies across all industries are growing. On average, companies achieve between 15 and 45 percent year-over-year growth 1 , and some organizations grow even more quickly. As companies expand, it can become harder for L&D professionals to manage employee training. By creating a culture of learning and keeping your training team updated about industry trends, you can ensure every employee gets the training they need to be successful in their job role, no matter how quickly your company grow

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How Learning And Development Connects Humans And AI

eLearning Industry

The recent developments in AI have shaped a promising future for all of us. This is most prominent in the Learning and Development industry, where these advanced, dynamic algorithms reinvent personalized learning and disrupt traditional training structures. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Solving the Leadership Crisis with Neuroscience

Learningtogo

Solving the Leadership Crisis with Neuroscience. Traditionally, managers learned how to manage through experience. Over the years, they honed their skills and learned how to motivate and direct the work of others. But things are changing. Baby Boomers– with their years of experience and expert knowledge – are leaving the workforce in large numbers. Estimates say that 10,000 boomers leave the workforce each day.

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Interactive H5P guide

Julian Davis

Came across this awesome piece of work developed by a colleague across the ditch in New Zealand, Stuart Mealor of eLearning World. Stuart has taken each of the content types. The post Interactive H5P guide first appeared on Digital Learning Solutions.

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.

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How Effective Onboarding Strategy Contributes to Employee Retention and Positive Company Culture

Wisetail

As an employee, the thought of onboarding can be daunting. As an employer, it’s an opportunity for a strategic program to help new employees quickly reach productivity and feel comfortable contributing to company culture. The post How Effective Onboarding Strategy Contributes to Employee Retention and Positive Company Culture appeared first on Wisetail LMS.

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5 Tips For Smart Content Designs

eLearning Industry

Instructional Designers have the power of designing amazing content that matches the learning need. Failure to design content well might confuse the learners further. This article provides tips for smart content designs that reinforce the importance of your responsibility as content designers. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Does Your Brain Need Santa Claus?

Learningtogo

SPOILER ALERT: Stop here If you believe in Santa Claus!!! Some magical beliefs are useful to society. One key to understanding why magical thinking exists is to understand the brain’s capacity to predict future events based on past experience. The brain does this by paying attention to changes in the environment and linking current and past events together to build a reliable model of the world.

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MIKE TAYLOR – CRYSTAL BALLING WITH LEARNNOVATORS (PART 3)

Learnnovators

The post MIKE TAYLOR – CRYSTAL BALLING WITH LEARNNOVATORS (PART 3) appeared first on Learnnovators.

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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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What Is the Difference Between Hybrid and Blended Learning?

Cloudshare

Years ago, learning was consigned to the classroom. Students sat down, took notes, interacted with the instructor, discussed with peers, and finished tests in a physical location. While many thrived under this setup, not everyone prefers this type of learning. The same principle applies to training in a B2B setting. We live in a world of on-demand services and internet-connected devices, so focusing on a lengthy lecture probably isn’t a suitable way to learn for most.

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How Personalised Learning Changes The Rules For L&D

eLearning Industry

When we talk about personalisation, we tend to think about the learner and the learner’s experience. That’s the nature of the beast. But personalisation has implications for Learning and Development, too. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Does Your Brain Need Santa Claus?

Learningtogo

SPOILER ALERT: Stop here If you believe in Santa Claus!!! Some magical beliefs are useful to society. One key to understanding why magical thinking exists is to understand the brain’s capacity to predict future events based on past experience. The brain does this by paying attention to changes in the environment and linking current and past events together to build a reliable model of the world.

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A Sneak Peek in Transcripts, Subtitles and a New Video Editor

learnWorlds

Something fresh is brewing inside LearnWorlds’ R&D department, and you may have guessed it already … The new Interactive Video editor & player are coming soon! Over the years our unique interactive video player has changed and evolved to add flavor to video-courses. Our mission is clear: no more passive watching. When teaching any subject, you want to offer an engaging experience and captivate your students’ attention.

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Powering Learning Platforms for Personalized Learning Journeys with Generative AI

Explore the transformative synergy of education and technology in 'Powering Learning Platforms.' Uncover the magic of Generative AI shaping personalized learning, revolutionizing your educational journey.

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The Best Formula for a Successful POC Starts with The Cloud

Cloudshare

This post was originally published on March 27, 2017 and updated December 24, 2019. By now this is a known, universal cause for frustration – both for customers looking for IT solutions and for vendors looking to demonstrate their solutions. Producing a successful cloud proof of concept has become a matter of interpretation, with too many misunderstandings on both sides sometimes even leading to contract break off.

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eLearning Trends In 2020: Top 5 Trends To Expect

eLearning Industry

As the new year is fast approaching, the global online learning market is set to increase yet again. So, organizations need to be on the lookout for the latest eLearning trends in 2020 to achieve an increase in their productivity. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Future of the Workforce

Learningtogo

The Future is Here – Are You and Your Learners Ready? Predicting the future can be difficult. But one of two things is very likely: your current job will look very different, or your current job will not exist. The Korn-Ferry ‘Future of Work ’ report suggests by 2030 there will be a talent deficit of 85.2 million workers. But here’s the challenge: According to another report authored by the Institute For The Future (IFTF) and a panel of 20 tech, business and academic experts from around the worl

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Our Christmas Greetings for You!

CommLab India

Christmas is all about joy and sharing. It’s also a time to get ready for the new year. Here’s our Christmas greetings for you and your family.

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Why and How to Earn Your PMP® Credential

Gaining your Project Management Professional (PMP) certification can be very beneficial for any project manager. Most successful PMP candidates treat preparing for the PMP exam as a personal project. As such, it requires careful planning and a structured approach. Eligibility criteria must be met, and the exam is known for its difficulty, sometimes requiring multiple attempts.