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Why You Need a True Knowledge Sharing Culture (And What it Takes to Establish One)

Docebo

Technology can be one of your greatest assets in nurturing a knowledge sharing culture. The concept might seem simple enough, but there’s much more to establishing a knowledge sharing culture than meet the eye. You create e-learning materials with targeted learning objectives, provide your learners the resources they need to meet those objectives successfully, and let them get to work.

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Top 6 Predominant Trends of eLearning in 2018

JoomlaLMS

Everything in our life is governed by change. As the years pass by and we grow older, we realize that our mind, emotions, and body are consistently changing. There’s no such thing as fixed. Why Should Teachers Adopt eLearning Practices in their Classroom?

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Deployment Vs. Implementation – Is There a Difference?

Living in Learning

If L&D spent half the time enabling human performance at Point-of-Work in the operation of new systems as IT spends in fine-tuning and optimizing the systems prior to GoLive, think about how much more productive the workforce would be…with little to no learning curve to overcome…not to mention how the Help Desk would fare with 40-50% fewer distress calls.

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Is Adobe XD an authoring tool to develop eLearning courses?

Adobe Captivate

Hi, I would like to seek advice from Adobe experts in understanding if we can use Adobe XD as an authoring tool similar to Captivate or others in developing eLearning course at all. Any inputs and guidance will be helpful. . . The post Is Adobe XD an authoring tool to develop eLearning courses? appeared first on eLearning.

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From Predictive to Agile: How to Choose the Right Project Management Methodology

Our profession is undergoing a transformation, moving away from rigid, one-size-fits-all methodologies. Instead, project managers are embracing dynamic and adaptable frameworks that carefully consider project and product variables to determine the most suitable development approaches and project life cycles.

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Moving the Learning Needle: Impacting What Really Matters

Infopro Learning

Business is facing unprecedented change; a changing workforce, the changing nature of work, changing employee expectations, and changing technology. Companies have to innovate faster, be more agile and more digital. All these drivers are forcing learning to transform and innovate too, both as a corporate function and as a corporate activity. But with all this change, with all the new opportunities and new approaches to learning, what really makes a difference?

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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. Here are two examples. Diagnostic tool: Is this a gnome or what? Want to help people diagnose a problem or identify the best person to contact? Be inspired by this fun example created by Krishan Coupland in Twine: A Primer on the Capture and Identification of the Little Folk of Myth and Legend.

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Should We Create Courses or Just Performance Support?

Experiencing eLearning

In my last post, I shared some thoughts about why people need to actually learn and remember things, rather than assuming we can always look them up. This post continues that discussion with the question of whether we should create courses or whether informal learning and performance support are sufficient. Question 2: Should We Create Courses? Another argument is that while people do need to learn, they can do it all on the job with performance support and coaching.

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New Fosway Report: Moving the Learning Needle

Infopro Learning

Learn how L&D Can Impact The Business Outcomes that Matter Most. Business is facing unprecedented change; a changing workforce, the changing nature of work, changing employee expectations, and changing technology. Companies have to innovate faster, be more agile and more digital. All these drivers are forcing learning to transform and innovate too, both as a corporate function and as a corporate activity.

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5 AdWords Marketing Tips for Your Online Course

LearnDash

Marketing on AdWords can help draw in new students and establish your course. AdWords is one of the most widely used online advertising tools—and for good reason. Like running a full-page ad in the yellow pages back in the day, they allow businesses to target customers searching for specific terms. And because advertisers only have to pay for the people who click on their ads, it’s a great way to control your costs for effectiveness.

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The Best Skills Analysis Tools for Upskilling

Faster than ever, the world is shifting and shaping how people work, exposing and creating deep skill divides across industries and around the world. As a result, business and HR leaders are scrambling to “upskill” employees. If you’re scrambling to upskill your employees but don’t know where to start, make skills analysis a routine part of your decision-making process.

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Introducing the Key Components of Birch

B Online Learning

One of the most frequent things I’ve heard over the years is, “Why do I do so much training just to learn how […]. The post Introducing the Key Components of Birch appeared first on B Online Learning.

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Should We Create Courses or Just Performance Support?

Experiencing eLearning

In my last post, I shared some thoughts about why people need to actually learn and remember things, rather than assuming we can always look them up. This post continues that discussion with the question of whether we should create courses or whether informal learning and performance support are sufficient. Question 2: Should We Create Courses? Another argument is that while people do need to learn, they can do it all on the job with performance support and coaching.

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The 2018 LinkedIn Workplace Learning Report – What Does It Really Mean For You?

Upside Learning

It’s the start of the new financial year for many companies. Naturally that signals the time for making plans and figuring out the needs of the organization for the upcoming period. In fact, the latest LinkedIn report on workplace learning may reframe the focus for organizations to initiate plans for a longer period. We agree […].

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Opinion: Moodle’s Elephant in the Room

LearnDash

Simply put: Moodle needs to sell itself better. Every now and again I like to revisit Moodle to see how they are coming along with development. The truth is that Moodle acted as an inspiration for our own open-source learning management system. Deep down I am always hoping for it to do well. It has been a while since the last time I looked at Moodle so I decided to go check it out again.

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The Battle of the Authoring Tools: A 10-Point Comparison for Picking the Right One

Speaker: Chris Paxton McMillin, President of D3 Training Solutions

There are plenty of great authoring tools for developing eLearning, but the one you select could directly impact your course's outcomes. Depending upon your learners’ needs and your organization’s performance goals, you could be overlooking considerations that impact the both effectiveness of your courses and how long it takes to finish them. From general capabilities to specific workflow structures, some aspects are critical when it comes to learning objectives and deadlines.

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Introducing the Key Components of #projectvegas

B Online Learning

One of the most frequent things I’ve heard over the years is, “Why do I do so much training just to learn how […]. The post Introducing the Key Components of #projectvegas appeared first on B Online Learning.

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PERFORMANCE SUPPORT:  Running the Entire Race

Living in Learning

In the comparison to a 400-meter relay race, Training does not fail. Training delivers a quality product for 25% of the race and makes a successful hand off to…ummm…the Help Desk? This is not a sustainable solution. Training doesn’t fail…the expectations of what training can deliver fails, and that’s because expectations are not aligned with the entire scope of the race.

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How Northgate González Market saved half a million dollars with a new approach to training

Axonify

Reduce shrink and safety incidents. Decrease employee onboarding time. Mitigate company risk. Improve profits. If you work in retail , I know I’m speaking your language. No matter what you’re selling, and no matter the size—these are the kinds of challenges every retailer faces. Not too long ago Northgate González Market , a grocery store chain with more than 6,000 employees operating in locations across southern California, was in the same boat.

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Why Deliver Corporate Training Programs with a Cloud-Based LMS?

TOPYX LMS

How many minutes of management training would you guess businesses with less than one hundred workers offer each employee every 6 months? The correct answer is twelve.¹ This may come as a shock to some, especially since there are so many claims made about companies heavily investing in training. While some corporations prioritize training, others are lagging behind in this crucial area, and it’s working against them.

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Revitalizing Dry Content: A Lesson in Engagement

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

We’ve all been there. You’ve been given a pile of dry content and asked to create a compelling eLearning course. You’re determined to create something more engaging than the same old course that learners quickly click through, but how do you take this “boring” content and create something relevant and engaging? Many instructional designers will say, “Boring in means boring out.

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Finding Design Inspiration

eLearning Brothers

As a graphic designer, I need to tap into my creativity on a daily basis. Creativity, like any other mental or physical activity, becomes easier, and more natural, the more we use it. That being said, even the most creative people have times when it feels like the flow of ideas has been turned off and the need for some inspiration is a must. Before you go the route of banging your head against your desk or throwing your computer across the room, remember that finding inspiration is easier than e

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Context is key

Clark Quinn

Workflow learning is one of the new buzzphrases. The notion is that you deliver learning to the point of need, instead of taking people away from the workflow. And I’m a fan. But it’s not as easy as it sounds! Context is a critical issue in making this work, and that’s non-trivial. When we create learning experiences, typically we do (or should) create an artificial context for learners to practice in.

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Don’t Ransack My Movies (DRM): Options Around Securing Online Video

Web Courseworks

Have you invested a heap of money and sweat into creating videos for users of your LMS? Are you thinking about creating such videos but are afraid they will land many more places on the internet than just your site? If so, you’ve probably heard or read about the concept of Digital Rights Management (DRM). A broad definition of DRM may include any measure to help protect content from being misused.

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Why You Should Use an LMS to Deliver Government Training Programs

TOPYX LMS

There are at least 430 agencies, sub-agencies and departments in the US federal government, according to Competitive Enterprise Institute.¹ The vast majority of these organizations have training needs. Some of them are already using a learning management system (LMS) to deliver training to their members, volunteers and employees. The decision makers in charge of those that aren’t utilizing eLearning systems should definitely consider the ways in which an LMS facilitates government training progr

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What Is the Actual Cost of an Open Role in Your Company?

In today's tight labor market, hiring and retaining top talent is more challenging than ever. Every day a job remains unfilled means lost productivity and revenue. But vacancies can affect much more than your revenue. There are multiple direct and indirect costs, and it's crucial to adapt your recruiting strategies to prioritize the most costly open roles.

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How to Support Diverse Learners in Global Classrooms

InSync Training

A Modern Learning on the Air Interview with Beth Yoder and Peter Byebierggaard. Bersin research confirmed what many of us already know: global teams define the modern workforce. Our organizations include diverse teams, connected by innovative technologies. Organizationally learning functions now work in a new standard: multicultural classrooms. Learners bring unique and varied viewpoints to our training events.

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Nuances Matter

Clark Quinn

I’ve argued before that the differences between well-designed and well-produced learning, and just well-produced learning, are subtle. And, in general, nuances matter. So, in my recent book, the section on misconceptions spent a lot of time unpacking some terms. The goal there was ensuring that the nuances were understood. And a recent event triggered even more reflection on this.

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Better Training Evaluation With LMS Learning Analytics

Lambda Solutions

In 1959, learning expert Donald Kirkpatrick designed a Four-Level Training Evaluation Model to evaluate the impact of training on performance. The Kirkpatrick Ladder has since become one of the most influential training evaluation frameworks in the world.

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Reprise: Training Will Not Eliminate Racist Behavior in Starbucks

The Performance Improvement Blog

In a letter that Howard Schultz, Executive Chairman of Starbucks , published in today's New York Times, he describes what his stores and offices will be doing this afternoon to address the problem of racial bias in the company: . More than 175,000 Starbucks partners (that's what we call our employees) will be sharing life experiences, hearing from others, listening to experts, reflecting on the realities of bias in our society and talking about how all of us create public spaces where everyone

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Accelerating Change in the Insurance Industry: Why You Need to Invest in Talent Strategy

This whitepaper brings together research, expert opinion and industry trend data to help senior leaders understand current challenges and future-proof their businesses. Inside you’ll find insights on: The big challenges: From automation to onboarding, we explore the big challenges facing the sector. Onboarding: You only get one chance to make a first impression.

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How L&M Supply Drives Sales and Engagement Through Their LMS

Wisetail

In the 15 months since L&M Supply launched their sales challenge learner engagement has never fell below 80% and they have increased their monthly sales for one item by 5,700%. Find out how L&M Supply empowered their employees to take ownership over their sales techniques. The post How L&M Supply Drives Sales and Engagement Through Their LMS appeared first on Wisetail LMS.

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3 Tips for Successful Virtual Learning Events

InSync Training

What is there left to learn about designing, producing, and facilitating virtual learning? So much! This blog is the second in a series recapping the recent Virtual Classroom Panel hosted by eLearning Guild during their 2018 Learning Solutions Conference. Read the first post, What are the Biggest Virtual Classroom Tool Challenges? Experts Say…. With all the virtual tools in all the land, creating successful live online learning programs requires planning.

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Two examples of interactive job aids

Making Change

By Cathy Moore I talk a lot about using Twine for branching scenarios , but it’s also useful for creating interactive job aids. Here are two examples. Diagnostic tool: Is this a gnome or what? Want to help people diagnose a problem or identify the best person to contact? Be inspired by this fun example created by Krishan Coupland in Twine: A Primer on the Capture and Identification of the Little Folk of Myth and Legend.