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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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From the editor: Apply AI with care

CLO Magazine

Lately, I’ve had a couple of different conversations with learning leaders about the concept of “shiny object” or “shiny toy” syndrome, which is the phenomenon that “new” equates to “better.” In corporate L&D, generative AI is being used to address skill gaps, personalize learning pathways and even power a new generation of coaches.

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This FREE Alternative to Box.net Might Surprise You

LearnDash

Before revealing this new toy, let me give you a little background. While the business was different for my clients, one thing remained the same: Microsoft Office Suite. The good news is that there is an alternative to Box.net that has just hit the scene (well, sort of). Yes, SkyDrive has been around for a while, but not like this!

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Top 10 virtual classroom platforms

Ed App

A comprehensive reporting suite allows for training staff to recognize learner improvement and also sees which users are falling behind. Virtual Classroom Platform #3 – Deck Toys. Another virtual classroom platform with several benefits is Deck Toys. One more thing worth mentioning is learner tracking.

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5 Ways Diversity Training Gives Organizations a Competitive Advantage

Coreaxis

Take for example, the move by this major toy manufacturer to create a line of inclusive products to reflect the more realistic consumer population. The best way to begin your journey into diversity training at your organization is to purchase our course, Diversity to Boost Innovation from CoreAxis Learning Suite.

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Three "Not So Obvious" Obvious Things about Virtual Worlds

Kapp Notes

The real power of a virtual immersive environment is the ability to transport the learner or collaborators into an environment that is ideally suited for the learning or collaborating that needs to take place and this usually requires an altering of the spaces. If a college class is studying the Antarctic, take a virtual field trip.

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How much is an authoring tool worth?

Clive on Learning

If you're a serious graphic designer, you'll pay $3K for Creative Suite; and audio and video engineers pay similar prices for their software. If, on the other hand, you are talking about toys as opposed to tools of the trade - and I like toys as much as the next person - then $99 seems about right.