eLearning Brothers
JULY 14, 2016
iSpring, a very powerful PowerPoint add-in has turned an amazing presentation tool into an awesome learning engine. Of all the features that iSpring adds to PowerPoint, the TalkMaster has to be the deepest most powerful of them all. The iSpring TalkMaster debuted with iSpring 8 Suite in October of 2015 and was a huge success among eLearning specialists.
Infopro Learning
JULY 13, 2016
We all love videos but hate trainings, especially when they are long, one-sided and bombarded with repetitive information and poor presentation skills. The e-learning industry is highly experimental by nature. As instructional designers, we love to mix common with exceptional; perceptions with reality, and subtle with crucial in order to come up with effective learning strategies.
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LearnUpon
JULY 14, 2016
Last week, we decoded tongue-twisting eLearning terms from A-L. Today, I’ll complete the list by defining the true meaning of training, from ‘manifest’ to ‘white label’ Let’s dive into the language of learning! Manifest file: The manifest is a nitty gritty detail of SCORM. The SCORM package itself is a zip file that contains all of the media contents a course is made from, including things like SCOs, HTML and Flash files.
Association eLearning
JULY 13, 2016
The learning and development (L&D) world seems to be confused by, if not outright afraid of, millennials. Curious about the ruckus, I did some research. And admittedly, as a millennial, I was curious to see what there was to see. What I discovered surprised me. The rush to understand millennials isn’t really about millennials. They’re the catalyst, but they’re not the source.
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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.
TOPYX LMS
JULY 11, 2016
Interactyx, the developer of TOPYX® learning management system (LMS), is headquartered in Bonita Springs, FL and has been named a finalist for the 2016 Florida Companies to Watch™ by GrowFL. GrowFL was created in 2009 by the Florida legislature as an economic development program to assist second-stage growth companies prosper in the state of Florida.
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Administrate
JULY 13, 2016
We encounter a lot of different training companies within a variety of industries at Administrate. Despite the wide range of training on offer, we often notice commonality in how successful training companies deliver quality training. These tried and tested methodologies, well-refined processes and approaches to business form a definite recipe for success.
CourseArc
JULY 14, 2016
With so much of our lives lived “on the go”, mobile learning has acquired a new paradigm. If designed correctly, mLearning can save time while providing just-in-time learning opportunities. However, to be successful, mobile learning solutions should not simply aspire to become classroom lectures on a tablet or smartphone. Here are five strategies and best practices to keep in mind when designing mLearning.
LearnDash
JULY 11, 2016
For many businesses the idea of implementing a full-blown elearning & training program seems daunting. And in some ways they are right to think this. An effective learning program takes commitment, both financially and with regards to time. Heck, a single elearning course can take hundreds of hours to create ! If an organization doesn’t have the financial means (or the time) to create a learning program then what alternatives do they have?
Docebo
JULY 12, 2016
Enhance your elearning efforts with gamification and the new Docebo Rewards Marketplace. In the hit film “Office Space” the protagonist, Peter, says his only motivation to work is the fear of losing his job. That fear “will only make somebody work just hard enough to not get fired,” he says, asking simply, “Where’s the motivation?” It’s sad to say, but this fact is probably true for countless employees at many organizations.
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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.
Upside Learning
JULY 12, 2016
A preeminent research and analysis firm with more than 10,000 clients globally, Brandon Hall Group has been delivering research-based solutions that empower excellence in organisations for more than 20 years. The research they do assists in creating methodologies, tools and frameworks that unlock the value of the key practices. The latest Brandon Hall report, titled-‘The […].
Gyrus
JULY 14, 2016
What Pokémon Go Means to the Learning Industry. Pokémon Go is a phenomenon which is quickly taking over our cell phones. It has already surpassed Candy Crush as the biggest mobile game in US History (Mac Rumors). People are so engrossed in the game that they are watching their phone as opposed to their surroundings, and placing themselves in serious jeopardy; all for the reward of “catching ‘em all” before their friends.
TOPYX LMS
JULY 14, 2016
What does “micro learning” mean to you? Don’t be intimidated by the term. Although it sounds official it is something that you probably engage in quite often – perhaps even on a daily basis. Micro learning is not a new concept, but it’s a powerful one. According to eLearning Industry’s contributor Asha Pandey, micro learning consists of “ short, 3- to 5-minute focused learning nugget(s)…designed to meet a specific learning outcome.
Docebo
JULY 13, 2016
Understand your learner personas and deliver personalized training content with these tips. Tailoring your elearning content to your learners will benefit them and your organization. But before you can personalize content to your learner personas, you must know who they are, and what makes them tick. While important for success, customizing content to learners is a struggle for 53% of companies, a Brandon Hall Group study titled ‘The State of Learning and Development’ found.
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.
LearnDash
JULY 13, 2016
At this point everyone in the elearning industry takes mobile learning seriously, and with good reason. Mobile learning is on the rise and looks like it will be for the foreseeable future. This is especially true given the increase use and accessibility of mobile devices. In fact, it is estimated that the number of smartphone users alone is going to reach 2.08 billion people as of this year , and time spent on these phones will grow to roughly 3.15 hours per day !
Upside Learning
JULY 14, 2016
A pertinent question in regards to LMS selection and buying for SMBs is – How to select the right LMS that fits our requirements and budget? And rightly so. After all, for a Small- and Medium-sized Business investing in any solution requires careful consideration and understanding, and for a Learning Management System that enables easy […].
TOPYX LMS
JULY 14, 2016
What does “micro learning” mean to you? Don’t be intimidated by the term. Although it sounds official it is something that you probably engage in quite often – perhaps even on a daily basis. Micro learning is not a new concept, but it’s a powerful one. According to eLearning Industry’s contributor Asha Pandey, micro learning consists of “ short, 3- to 5-minute focused learning nugget(s)…designed to meet a specific learning outcome.
Gyrus
JULY 12, 2016
Successful E-Learning – A Roadmap. As we become increasingly dependent on our technology, it only makes sense that it teach us as well. Elearnings as a whole are very attractive, as they offer an inexpensive alternative to classroom training. However, their effectiveness is often debated in the educational software community, as not all eLearnings are made with the same attention to detail.
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.
Challenge to Learn
JULY 14, 2016
International sales representative. Easygenerator is eLearning software with a very specific focus on people who do not have an e-Learning background. Easygenerator is used and sold globally (mostly in North America, Europe and Australia). For this target market we are looking for a new sales representative working from our Rotterdam office (The Netherlands).
The Performance Improvement Blog
JULY 12, 2016
[This post first appeared on the Learning to be Great Blog.]. Given the disruptive age in which we live, companies need “strategic leaders”. However, there is a shortage. A study by PwC found that only eight percent of senior executives can be considered strategic leaders, defined as “effective at leading transformations.” To attract, develop, and retain more strategic leaders, organizations need to find employees who already have that potential and help them develop the capability.
CourseArc
JULY 11, 2016
One of the basic principles underlying the development of any learning content is to pre-determine the intent of that content. In eLearning, framing learning objectives before building the detailed course content is a vital step. Doing so provides course developers the opportunity to frame relevant and highly targeted content around specific learning outcomes they wish to accomplish through the course.
Upside Learning
JULY 14, 2016
Organisations have often opted for eLearning outsourcing, mostly due to the cost benefit that it offers. Though cost still is a key aspect, what has changed over the years is the partnership/relationship. What was earlier just a purchase and walk away arrangement, now has a greater depth which when explored correctly gives the scope to […].
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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.
Kineo
JULY 15, 2016
At Kineo we've been using Articulate Storyline since its launch in 2012 with Storyline 2 swiftly following in 2014. With speculation that Articulate are to respond to the ever growing demand for responsive learning in their next release we thought we'd take a look back and see exactly what it is that makes this tool so appealing. Is it really as simple as it seems?
Wisetail
JULY 13, 2016
Montana is a paradise for Millennials and they represent the foundation of a vibrant and growing economy for the state. The post Montana Is For Millennials #INDIETECH appeared first on Wisetail.
Experiencing eLearning
JULY 14, 2016
Whether you’re working freelance or looking for a full-time job, you need a portfolio. What if you can’t use any samples of your existing work due to confidentiality or security requirements? In some cases, it’s enough to remove logos and a few identifying details. In other cases, you can redo an existing activity with brand new content.
LearnDash
JULY 12, 2016
If you have been around the elearning world for more than just a few hours you are likely to hear about rapid elearning development software. A simple search on that topic will yield results from major players Adobe Captivate, Articulate (Storyline and Studio), iSpring, among others. You may be wondering, “why are there so many programs out there for rapid elearning development?
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Kineo
JULY 15, 2016
At Kineo we've been using Articulate Storyline since its launch in 2012 with Storyline 2 swiftly following in 2014. With speculation that Articulate are to respond to the ever growing demand for responsive learning in their next release we thought we'd take a look back and see exactly what it is that makes this tool so appealing. Is it really as simple as it seems?
Living in Learning
JULY 13, 2016
What if the "I" in "Instructional Systems Design" was changed to "Intentional Systems Design"? Am I suggesting the application of lipstick on the traditional ISD pig, or something radically different? Yes! Both! We need core ISD expertise reshaped with the "Intent" to drive sustained workforce capability beyond the classroom to a new ground zero – the Point-of Work.
InSync Training
JULY 14, 2016
Recently InSync Training worked with a multinational software company to maximize the value of their existing learning content by transitioning it to the virtual and blended classroom. During this process, we discovered seven specific areas that we needed to address to facilitate this transition. We believe these challenges are universal to virtual classroom implementation.
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