Sat.Dec 16, 2017 - Fri.Dec 22, 2017

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4 Exciting Recruiting Trends In 2018 [Infographic]

Jane Hart

In terms of recruiting trends, 2017 was the year of AI and automation technologies , unconscious bias and workplace diversity, and candidate experience in recruiting. With the continually improving economy and unemployment at a 16-year old low, what will the new year bring? Here are my top 4 recruiting trends for 2018 summarized in an infographic. 1.

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Interactive: What Does It Really Mean?

Association eLearning

Merriam-Webster ’s online dictionary defines “interactive” as, “involving the actions or input of a user.” When you stop to think about it, that’s not very clear. So, is eLearning with nothing but a next button interactive? The learner clicks something. Is a choose your own adventure book interactive? The reader picks which page to turn to. Let’s dive into this.

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Increase Completion Rates with Communication

LearnDash

Online course have a notoriously terrible completion rate. Here is one method for helping to improve it. Whether you are selling online courses or they are for free then you have a vested interest in learners completing the content. Completion rates are certainly compelling if you are selling courses because it means you have an opportunity to cross-promote similar offerings.

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How You Can Also Streamline Online Training to Increase Your Bottom Line - Case Study with Protrain

Lambda Solutions

Providing online, in-classroom and blended training courses can be an operational challenge for companies no matter the size of your team. It can often be logistical nightmare where you’re too busy putting out fires to focus on growing your business.

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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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Following the Breadcrumbs: Scaffolding in Microlearning

InSync Training

If you've been reading the latest posts, you're now pretty well primed in microlearning , from what it is to where it fits in the learning lifecycle. Because microlearning is a "hot" trend, there is some wiggle room around its design, implementation , and use. Yes, some aspects are constant (i.e., it reinforces specific skills), and some are, well. interpretive, like how many minutes constitute "short" bits of time.

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Building YouTube into Your Branding Strategy

LearnDash

Whether you are starting out with your online course business or have been established for years, you are missing out on an opportunity if you are not using YouTube. I have a confession to make: LearnDash was late to the “YouTube game” Only just recently did we launch our official YouTube channel where we share announcements and advice related to our product and online learning.

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The Pros and Cons of a Cloud-Based LMS

Lambda Solutions

Are you considering a SaaS Learning Management System for your online training course? In this article, I’ll explore the benefits and drawbacks of using a cloud-based LMS.

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How your legacy elearning content can survive the Flash apocalypse

Kineo

Back in 2005, when the Scissor Sisters were riding high in the album charts, Shrek 2 was packing out cinemas and Hurricane Katrina was wreaking havoc on America’s Gulf Coast, Flash software was installed on 98% of computers. Fast forward to 2017 and the once-pioneering technology responsible for powering multimedia content is soon to be no more. Flash is now only installed on 17% of computers and Adobe have officially announced that it will stop updating and distributing the Flash Player at the

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Training Isn't the Answer

The Performance Improvement Blog

Every day, it seems, another high profile case of sexual harassment comes to light. And then there are the many workplace complaints of sexual harassment that are no less harmful to women but, perpetrated by mid-level managers, don’t get the same attention as the one’s involving celebrities and CEOs. The experience of women working in Ford Motor factories, as reported by Susan Chira and Catrin Einhorn in The New York Times , makes us aware that a hostile workplace is not unusual and can be creat

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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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Did My 2017 E-Learning Predictions Come True?

LearnDash

With only a handful of days left in the year, let’s have a look at my e-learning predictions for 2017. Every year I make predictions in our industry. Sometimes I’m right. Sometimes I’m wrong. And other times I’m “sort of” right. Regardless, I really enjoy taking a look at where our industry is going and what we have accomplished in the past year.

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Moodle or Totara - Choose the LMS Best For You.

Lambda Solutions

Moodle LMS is the world’s most popular learning management system, with over 85 million users across the globe. Totara LMS was built off of Moodle’s foundation, with adaptations for corporate users. Both options are feature-rich platforms that are packed with user management, course creation, integration, and reporting capabilities.

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Gyrus Systems Earns Award For “Best Compliance LMS” By Talented Learning

Gyrus

Richmond, VA, December 21, 2017, Gyrus Systems, a leader in the Learning Management Systems (LMS) industry, proudly announced that Talented Learning named the GyrusAim® Learning Management System Honorable mentions for "Best Compliance LMS" category. Talented Learning is a news, research and consulting organization dedicated to the advancement of all aspects of extended enterprise learning technology solutions.

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Is Workplace Sexual Harassment Training Effective?

Dashe & Thomson

We’ve recently received a flood of inquiries on sexual harassment training, from updating outdated and ineffective old training to realizing the need to establish such training. It comes as no surprise in the light of recent events from the entertainment industry to Congress, and the ascent of the #metoo movement. Organizations are taking the very necessary steps to keep their employees safe (and protect themselves from liability).

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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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2018 Challenge: Become a Modern Professional Learner in 100 days

Jane Hart

The Challenge will start on 1 January and run until 10 April 2018.

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3 Strategies for Infusing Cultural Authenticity in Your eLearning Experience

eLearning Brothers

These days it is not uncommon for companies to have global locations and a multicultural workforce. As more companies expand their eLearning programs on a multinational scale, instructional designers are more frequently finding themselves in positions of having to design for learners with backgrounds and cultures very different from their own. Chances are if you’ve designed instructor-led courses, you’ve witnessed those “lost in translation” moments (of hesitation, a lack

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Expertise

Clark Quinn

Expertise is an elusive thing. It comes from years of experience in a field. However, it turns out that it doesn’t just accumulate. You need very specific practice and/or useful feedback to develop it. And the more expertise one has, the better you are able to apply it to situations. Which has implications for what you do and when and how you do it.

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TECHSMITH CAMTASIA: Delete vs. Ripple Delete

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

by Kevin Siegel, COTP, CTT.   Deleting a portion of an object on the Camtasia Timeline (a few seconds from the end of a video for example) is simple: drag the red in- and/or green out-point on either side of the Playhead, right-click, and then choose Delete. However, after deleting the selection from the Timeline media, you’ll typically be left with a gap.

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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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Making a good impression–and other innovation insights for product managers Dec 22, 2017

LearnDash

Each week I scour articles, wading through the dogs, and bringing you the best insights to help product managers and innovators be heroes. Putting your best foot forward as a product manager. From a Women in Product event, learn how to structure your resume and cover letters, what to expect when interviewing, the traits of a good product manager, and much more.

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Encouraging agility in postal & parcel delivery

Association eLearning

The speed and convenience of e-commerce has raised consumer expectations. When it comes to postal and express services, it’s no different. Nowadays, it is common for people to order what they need through online stores and receive the ordered goods in their homes or offices. However, a simple standard delivery is not enough anymore. They want to have the flexibility to select delivery times and collection points as well as customized options.

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Thank you, 2017

Patti Shank

This has been a good year. Not all good, of course. Everyone's life has enough pain to keep it real and mine is no different. My most favorite kitty, Cleo, left this world and many months later, I still look for her in the bay window in my office. I used to squeeze three cat beds into the window and now there are two. :-( Redd (Minnie's brother) has taken Cleo's place on my lap.

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TECHSMITH CAMTASIA: Delete vs. Ripple Delete

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

by Kevin Siegel, COTP, CTT.   Deleting a portion of an object on the Camtasia Timeline (a few seconds from the end of a video for example) is simple: drag the red in- and/or green out-point on either side of the Playhead, right-click, and then choose Delete. However, after deleting the selection from the Timeline media, you’ll typically be left with a gap.

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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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Justifying your Learning Management System with Outcomes Reporting

Web Courseworks

We understand the pressure that association executives face when asked to justify their expenditures. We also understand that a Learning Management System is not a small purchase. Our solution to assist association executives with justifying the expense of an LMS, EvaluPac, recently won the Gold Brandon Hall Excellence in Technology Award for “Best Advance in Technology for Testing or Learning Evaluation”.

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Become Learner Focused with Learning Paths

Association eLearning

As the LMS industry evolves to meet the needs of newer generations of learners, organizations are having to answer the age-old question “What’s in it for me (WIIFM)?” Learners need more motivation than simply taking courses because they are told to, they need a reason. They want to know WIIFM? Enter customization in the form of learning paths or journeys.

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Origin Learning Wins Gold at the Coveted Brandon Hall Technology Awards 2017

Origin Learning

Origin won the gold award for designing an interactive video simulation for one of our marquee clients, under the “Best Advance in Sales Enablement and Performance” category. Every organization looks for compelling sales training content that is simple, effective, and drives business outcomes. Our client – a leading cloud and virtualization software company wanted us to enhance their existing instructor-led training program to an interactive training program for its sales force that is spr

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How to Add, Edit, Remove, and View Players in the System Admin Tool

Knowledge Guru

When you are logged in as a system administrator in your Knowledge Guru account, you can add, edit and remove players from all your game shells. The Player Management tool also allows you to view reports on how well your players are doing in each of the games. Manage Players Tool. Expand the Player Management option within left-hand navigation pane, and select Manage Players.

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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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Pricing Your eLearning Materials: Subscription versus One-Time-Fee Models

Web Courseworks

When marketing eLearning materials at an association for continuing education purposes, you’re handed a unique benefit: a membership list and potentially a required certification for members to maintain. Many associations and continuing education providers still face the challenge of getting members to purchase education from them. By taking the time to choose your eLearning pricing strategy carefully, you can increase your chances for success in getting more members to purchase your eLea

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Authoring Tools of the Future

eLearning Brothers

At DevLearn 2017, Andrew Scivally hosted John Blackmon of Trivantis, Akshay Bharadwaj of Adobe, Michael Alcock of gomo, and Tonya Smolentseva of iSpring Solutions to discuss what the future of eLearning authoring will look like in the next decade. The discussion on the eLearning Rockstars learning stage included musings on how far eLearning authoring will advance?

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MWL Newsletter No 44

Jane Hart

News and articles about Modern Workplace Learning (MWL) selected by Jane Hart for the week 10-16 December 2017.