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Don't Use SAT Scores for Job Hiring

The Performance Improvement Blog

I was surprised (closer to shocked)to read that McKinsey & Company, Bain & Company , Goldman Sachs and other companies are using SAT scores to screen job applicants. Apparently, some HR managers claim that this practice is okay because they use the score in combination with other factors.

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How to Use Conditional Feedback in Twine Scenarios

Experiencing eLearning

I do this by scoring the decisions and adding to a total score each time. At the end, I check the score and show a feedback message based on the range. In this post, I’ll explain step by step how I used scoring and feedback in Twine. Set score variable default. In the first passage, I set the score to 0.

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Two examples of interactive job aids

Making Change

I talk a lot about using Twine for branching scenarios , but it’s also useful for creating interactive job aids. If they answer “Business,” a variable that tracks the action mapping score ($am) gets 2 more points. This score will help decide whether action mapping is appropriate. Here are two examples.

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Storyline Interaction: Text Message with Scoring

Experiencing eLearning

Each response earns a score. The scoring in this Storyline interaction is tracked in the variable “Feedback.” Which one displays is determined by the Feedback variable (the total score). If Feedback is 8 or more, the “Good job” message displays. Try the example. Try out the interaction yourself.

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Agile Microlearning Explained

Learner engagement and retention doesn’t have to be a mystery. Cognitive science theories already supply the answers. Learn how OttoLearn packages them into a single platform you can use to deliver microlearning based reinforcement training, and go beyond completions to focus on outcomes.

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Learning Game Design Series, Part 6: Rewards and Scoring

Knowledge Guru

Continuing with game elements, this post focuses on rewards and scoring. Scoring is crucial to how a game is perceived by players. A good scoring algorithm helps hook players in the game experience. Scoring typically correlates to how well/poorly someone is doing in the game. Let’s look at rewards first. Many games don’t.

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Scoring Success: How Leaderboards and Rewards Can Drive Team Performance

QuoDeck

A study by Gallup found that engaged employees are more likely to stay in their job, leading to lower turnover rates and cost savings for the company. It also includes metrics such as the percentage of training completed and the scores achieved on quizzes and exams. To further motivate the sales team, ABC Inc.

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