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How to design software training, part 2: Practice activities

Making Change

Are you expected to “train” everyone on new software? Make the software easier to use (yes, it’s often possible!). Listed the specific, observable job tasks that people use the software to complete. Asked for improvements to the software to make it easier to use. Create job aids and help screens.

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Warning Mac Adobe Captivate 7 Developers. Don't Upgrade to Mavericks Yet

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

  As much as I love new toys, I tend to hold off when it comes to installing software updates. In my experience, you never know what the software update will break; waiting a bit tends to work out when the updates prove problematic. 

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Improved Learning Experience Comes Handy With an Employee Training Software

ProProfs

For any business toying with the idea of incorporating a new training program, the advantages of e-Learning greatly outweigh those of in-person or classroom training. With highly personalized and customizable training software , trainers can focus more on course contents than delivery. Integrations come easy with training software.

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The foundations of innovation in L&D

E-Learning Provocateur

Futuristic hardware and magical software that educates everyone at the press of a button are tempting “solutions” Some folks call this mindset Shiny New Toy Syndrome, and by golly, it’s a pandemic. The former is rather obvious and is often conflated with the term innovation.

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The Average Joe imperative

E-Learning Provocateur

While I can’t hack into NASA, I’m confident enough to give any software a go and not be put off by shiny new toys. Until I finally gave up for good. Now I’m a fairly tech savvy kind of guy. But I was put off by this. And so too, it would seem, was the rest of the L&D world.

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Top 10 virtual classroom platforms

Ed App

Virtual Classroom Platform #3 – Deck Toys. Another virtual classroom platform with several benefits is Deck Toys. This platform gives learners a lot of agency in their education, as they can construct their own personal learning environment (PLE). This platform offers teachers a way to create lessons that are fun for younger learners.

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The Evolving Role Of Data: Leveraging Analytics For Educational Product Enhancement

Kitaboo

Traditional educational products that are employed in formal classroom learning include textbooks, classroom supplies (whiteboards, markers, paper, pens, and more), STEM kits, educational toys like abacus, etc. flashcards), educational software, and more. One way you can enhance that is by leveraging data analytics.