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Why Chief Learning Officers Should Care About Learning Experience

Infopro Learning

Match the Demands of Today’s Learners, Or Someone Else Will. Around the world, customers – irrespective of the service they consume – expect their experience to be consistent, personalized, responsive, and convenient. Learners are no different. Learners have Four Expectations. A consistent learning experience, irrespective of the channel or mode of training delivery.

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These applications of AI in learning will transform the future of performance and development

Saffron Interactive

Things move fast in the artificial intelligence sphere. With Elon Musk and other AI influencers calling for a ban on automated deathbots, and an AI bot created by his own. The post These applications of AI in learning will transform the future of performance and development appeared first on Saffron Interactive.

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The Importance of eLearning Style Guides

Association eLearning

Once upon a time not so very long ago, an organization rolled out their latest style guide. It had their color palette, the guidelines for using their logo, the standards for images, and more. In short, all the usual elements of a style guide. Then the organization started hiring contractors to update their existing eLearning courses, so they’d match the new guidelines.

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Don’t Restart Scenario-Based Learning, Go Back

Experiencing eLearning

In my previous posts, I shared tips for managing the complexity of branching scenarios and some ideas on how long to let learners go down the wrong path. At some point in that wrong path, you have to redirect learners. The question is: do you restart the scenario from the beginning or do you go back partway, maybe even just one single step? Restart.

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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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When Learning Games Go Small: The Four Principles of Design

Knowledge Guru

The education game market continues to grow rapidly, and mobile games are the dominant force within this market. Newzoo provides the insights for the generic games market; the Serious Play Conference released its annual report showcasing the huge growth specific to the education and corporate training sector. The compound annual growth rate in the U.S for corporate learning games will be over 20% between 2017 – 2022 and about 35% globally with the U.S. and India being the top two markets f

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What L&D can take away from the top 6 talks at Adobe Make It

Kineo

There’s nothing quite as invigorating and inspiring as being surrounded by game-changers. You know, the kind of people who look at the standard practice and ask the question “but what if we did this?” This is the kind of person you’ll find at the Adobe MAKE IT event.

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Don’t Restart Scenario-Based Learning, Go Back

Experiencing eLearning

In my previous posts, I shared tips for managing the complexity of branching scenarios and some ideas on how long to let learners go down the wrong path. At some point in that wrong path, you have to redirect learners. The question is: do you restart the scenario from the beginning or do you go back partway, maybe even just one single step? Restart.

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The Ultimate Guide to Getting Started with ELearning Podcasting – Interview with Tim Green

JoomlaLMS

Last week we shared with you an interview with John Colley, the owner of the “The Optimistic Entrepreneur” podcast, in which John told us about the things to know to get started with eLearning podcasting. The interview got many views. We thought it might be a good idea to dive deeper into the topic of eLearning podcasting and invite one more eLearning podcast owner to our blog.

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Word of Caution About Using Micro-Content

LearnDash

Have you heard? Micro-content is on the rise and will continue to become one of the leading methodologies for course creation. It is no secret that I am a fan of micro-content. In some respects it has even influenced the way content is shared on this very blog. If you aren’t aware of micro-content and how it works then I have written a few pieces on the subject.

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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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A comparison between organised and self-organised learning in the workplace

Jane Hart

What is the difference between L&D organised and managed learning AND self-organised and self-managed learning? In the graphic below I have compared some of the activities of both approaches to learning in the workplace.

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Change Adoption Training and Mobility

Upside Learning

Any major organisational change, whether it is to product/ service offerings, customer experience, internal processes, corporate strategy or company structure, happens over a span of time with impact to several roles. And major change comes with its own complexity and needs: communication, coordination, re-skilling, up-skilling, acceptance, management, etc.

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The Secret to Adding Context to Training Content

InSync Training

BYTE Session Recap. As we all know, blended learning is all the rage these days! We know that selecting authentic design treatments for each defined learning objective creates the most impactful training experience. While strong instructional design makes a difference for our modern learners , there’s one additional element we can integrate into our programs that further increases the likelihood of learner success: stories!

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11 Popular (Free) Plugins Used with LearnDash

LearnDash

Every single WordPress site out there uses plugins, and usually more than one. In order for you to achieve the perfect learning environment configuration you will need to use a combination of plugins. It is one of the reasons why people choose WordPress in the first place. The hype of “all in one” is just that: hype. A true all-in-one option doesn’t exist (nor should it) because not everyone’s learning program has the same requirements.

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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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When is Self-Directed Learning Right for Corporate Training and Development?

ej4 eLearning

Self-directed learning is any process or system that allows individual learners to direct their own learning, depending on their individual needs and interests. Self-directed learning can include tools for learners to discover their learning needs, set goals, find content to meet those goals, get feedback, and discover new topics. So why on earth would a company want to allow self-directed learning for its own corporate training?

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The Magic of the Hero’s Journey in Learning Engagement

Dashe & Thomson

by Shane Lueck. Training needs to be engaging. What else is new? At this point, that concept is exhausted. It’s been the topic du jour of articles, webinars, conference break-out sessions, office meetings, and any other resource you can name. But increasing learning engagement is easier said than done, especially when your content isn’t exactly a page turner.

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Gamification in EveryDay Life

InSync Training

September’s Blended Learning Hub learning campaign focuses on gamification and game-based learning , both popular modern learning models. I am smiling as I write this; the word ‘gamification’ immediately makes me think, “This is going to be fun!”. One example of gamification that I use every day is my FitBit. It gives me positive feedback when I reach certain levels.

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Hire a Service to Manage Your WordPress LMS

LearnDash

WordPress has proven to be an effective learning management system, but only when it’s running properly. The nature of WordPress is that you have to keep an eye on it. If you’re using various plugins and themes then one of the (often daily) tasks you will need to do is run updates. This isn’t hard, and usually this is a smooth experience.

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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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Webinar Recap: Using Captivate 2017 Fluid Boxes with Drag and Drop Interactions

eLearning Brothers

When Captivate 2017 was released, the responsive format included a new tool called Fluid Boxes. Drag and Drop interactions are a staple of many eLearning courses. But using them in your responsive courses can be tricky. Those fluid boxes just added another layer of complexity to using Drag and Drop interactions in your courses. So we thought we’d help you out a bit.

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When is Self-Directed Learning Right for Corporate Training and Development?

ej4 eLearning

Self-directed learning is any process or system that allows individual learners to direct their own learning, depending on their individual needs and interests. Self-directed learning can include tools for learners to discover their learning needs, set goals, find content to meet those goals, get feedback, and discover new topics.

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Evidence-based L&D

Clark Quinn

Earlier this year, I wrote that L&D was a ‘ Field of Dreams ‘ industry , running on a belief that “if you build it, it is good” There’s strong evidence that we’re not delivering on the needs of the organization. So what is a good basis for finding ways to support people in the moment and develop them over time?

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Reframing the capability framework

E-Learning Provocateur

There once was a time when I didn’t respect the capability framework. I saw it as yet another example of HR fluff. You want me to be innovative? No kidding. And collaborative? What a great idea! And you want me to focus on our customers? Crikey, why didn’t I think of that?! But that was then, and this is now. Now I realise that I severely underestimated the level of support that my colleagues seek in relation to their learning and development.

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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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Webinar: A First Look at Eibhlin’s Quest, Our Newest Storyline Game

eLearning Brothers

Earlier this week, we held a webinar featuring our newest and most exciting Storyline Game Template! Bill Milstid, the developer behind the game, walked us through what the game has to offer to those who download and use the template. Other topics discussed were how to better use Storyline to make true games for eLearners, the development process, and the time required to make such a large project come to life.

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Team Building Icebreaker for Strangers: 14-Mile, All-Day, Class III Rafting Trip

ej4 eLearning

Working in the training industry you become more observant and appreciative when it comes to well-trained, employee interactions when you shop, dine, travel etc. Last week on vacation in Colorado I went on a 14-mile, all-day rafting trip on the Arkansas River in Brown’s Canyon National Monument with Performance Tours. It was completely out of my comfort zone and really tested my limits.

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Coping with Cognition

Clark Quinn

Our brains are amazing things. They make sense of the world, and have developed language to help us both make better sense together and to communicate our learnings. And yet, this same amazing architecture has some vulnerabilities too. And I just fell prey to one, and it’s making reflect on what we can do, and what we still can’t. Our cognition is powerful, but also limited.

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Are your retail associates prepared to handle a security threat?

Axonify

Did you know 40% of all active shooter events happen in business locations? And retail stores are one of them? That’s an unsettling thought. I don’t want to have to think about terrorist attacks, active shooter events, or armed shoplifters while I’m out shopping—and luckily, I don’t have to, because of people like Chad McIntosh. McIntosh is the Vice President of Asset Protection and Risk Management at Bloomingdale’s, one of the largest retailers in the US.

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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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Podcast: Bruce Tulgan, Rainmaker Thinking

Learningtogo

We recently caught up and talked about Bruce’s research into this important development in the workplace and how learning professionals may be able to reverse the increasing loss of professional skills at work. In Bruce’s book, you’ll learn more about what skills employers are missing and how we can re-train new and future employees in the basics we used to learn at home.

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4 Hidden Gems of the eLearning Brothers Template Library

eLearning Brothers

eLearning Brothers has one of the most diverse and ever growing library in the eLearning and presenting world. And with so many assets in all of our libraries, it can be very easy to lose track of what is available to you in each offering. For example did you know that there is an “Other” dropdown menu in the Template Library? Didn’t think so! Let’s dive into 4 Hidden Gems of the eLB Template Library.

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TWO articles of the week in this week’s MWL Newsletter

Jane Hart

News and articles about Modern Workplace Learning (MWL) selected by Jane Hart for the week 20-26 August 2017.