LearnDash
JULY 28, 2020
As much as we may not want to admit it, a successful course isn’t all about content. We spend a lot of time discussing instructional design on this blog, but less on visual design. There are obvious reasons for this, but it’s also worth noting that the two are linked. A poor visual design can make it harder for learners to absorb information, while a clean and coherent one can aid it.
LearnDash
JULY 23, 2020
Advanced computer programs are making further headway into online education: a look at where the field is headed. Artificial intelligence, as a concept, is nearly as old as the computer itself. But its emergence as a tool with real-life applications is only a few decades old, and continues to evolve. Now, while we still wouldn’t say AI has become “mainstream,” it has become more common.
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TOPYX LMS
JULY 2, 2020
COVID-19 has made it clear that the only thing consistent in the business world is change. Having an agile mindset concerning business practices helps organizations become more confident in the face of uncertainty, which can lead to better business outcomes. According to HelpNetSecurity.com, 1 other organizational benefits of business agility include: A greater competitive advantage.
Tim Slade
JULY 18, 2020
It was nearly five years ago when I started thinking about writing a book to share everything I knew about designing and developing eLearning. At the time, the mear thought of writing my own book seemed like an enormous task, and it was! In fact, it wasn’t my first time working on a book. At that point, I had already co-authored several of the E-Learning Uncovered books and was well-versed in the self-publishing process.
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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.
eLearning Industry
JULY 21, 2020
Millennials place a higher value on opportunities for training and development, but they also learn differently than the others. More traditional training programs have been proven to be less effective when it comes to training younger generations. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.
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Infopro Learning
JULY 24, 2020
The ADDIE and Agile frameworks are two development methodologies that are leveraged to guide L&D teams through a project. The philosophies of the ADDIE and Agile methodologies share many of the same practices. Both the Agile and ADDIE methodologies include analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation as part of their process, but the Agile methodology has distinct characteristics that set it apart from ADDIE.
LearnDash
JULY 30, 2020
Over the past few months we have teamed-up Elementor to create an integration that allows for greater course customization. With this collaboration, we are expanding your ability to create a more cohesive look for their website than was possible before. In a nutshell: LearnDash design elements that were previously difficult or impossible to customize can now be easily edited to match your brand with Elementor, including color scheme and font choices!
Clark Quinn
JULY 14, 2020
I found something interesting, and wanted to share, but…I realize this is supposed to be about my learnings about learning. So, I’m framing it as thinking about reframing ;). Seriously, it’s about extant models and opportunities to rethink. So, to begin with, I’ve been somewhat frustrated with the traditional model of capitalism.
B Online Learning
JULY 31, 2020
I recently spoke at an eLearning forum on eLearning design trends which made me reflect on where I’m currently at with my elearning […]. The post 3 eLearning Design Goals – Visualise, Gamify and Personalise appeared first on B Online Learning.
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eLearning Industry
JULY 20, 2020
In order to design an efficient training program, you need to have engaging, interesting content. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.
eLearning Learning Submitted Articles
JULY 16, 2020
Learning and development professionals have had to abruptly adapt to changing circumstances. But what does the future of learning look like now?
CourseArc
JULY 24, 2020
In a time where collaborative virtual learning needs to happen at breakneck speed, CourseArc, a content authoring and management tool, has developed a feature that enables the sharing of course content across counties and states. CourseArc’s client, the Virtual Learning Leadership Alliance (VLLA), an association of the chiefs of some of the most innovative virtual programs in the United States, is one of the first to utilize this new feature.
LearnDash
JULY 21, 2020
Your course website needs to handle a larger load. Here’s how to prepare it for growth. One of our most frequently asked pre-sales questions has to do with the user capacity for our plugin. Sometimes this question comes from a large organization that wants to be able to onboard a whole lot of users at one time, whereas in other cases, it comes from users who are seeing their course numbers grow and want to prepare for continued success.
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.
Clark Quinn
JULY 7, 2020
So, after that mess on Twitter, I next see on LinkedIn a recognized personage who proceeds to claim that learning styles are legit. And, the basis for this claim is fundamentally wrong. So I’m beginning to fear that we’re losing our collective minds! Let me be clear about the claim, the problem, and a healthy approach. The claim started like this: I know there is a huge camp of folks who say no one has learning styles and they provide all types of links of others who concur.
TOPYX LMS
JULY 31, 2020
The first case of COVID-19 in the U.S. was reported on January 21st, 2020. 1 Since then, millions of employees have made the transition from working from the office to working from home. On April 21st, it was reported that 66 percent of all employees in the U.S. were working from home as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. 2. While some individuals have begun returning to the office, others have remained at home. “ About 74 percent of CFOs surveyed by Gartner expect some of their employees who
Docebo
JULY 1, 2020
Accessible e-learning is more than just following web accessibility guidelines, or web content accessibility guidelines (WCAG) 2.1. Our learning programs are most powerful when everyone becomes stronger from them. The best talent in your organization could be left behind if learning is not inclusive, which could mean that you’re preventing a subject matter expert from being born in-house who could eventually help others replicate success.
InSync Training
JULY 29, 2020
Like in all professions, Learning & Development faces its fair share of challenges. Changing global dynamics, evolving business needs, and a diverse audience all contribute to a complex, and confusing, pathway forward. The virtual classroom offers a solution to many of the broad obstacles training functions face. This learning environment supports organizations of all sizes and types, while seamlessly integrating into comprehensive, personalized, easily updated blends.
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.
eLearning Learning Submitted Articles
JULY 15, 2020
Moving in-person training to virtual training has fast become a necessity. Check out these do's and don'ts for delivering virtual instructor-led training.
LearnDash
JULY 9, 2020
Understanding why learners take your course can help you keep them engaged. If you’ve recently created a course and are trying to get new learners to sign up, or if you’ve found yourself struggling to engage learners after they’ve enrolled, then you’ve probably spent a lot of time thinking about two key questions: Why do learners take my course?
Clark Quinn
JULY 28, 2020
If I’m going to rail against myths in learning, it makes sense to be clear about what learning design without myths looks like. Let me lay out a little of what mythless learning design is, or should be. Learning with myths manifests in many ways. Redundant development to accommodate learning styles, or generations. Shortened to be appropriate for millennials or the attention span of a goldfish.
Lambda Solutions
JULY 3, 2020
Discover why email marketing is important and how to get the best results using MailChimp for marketing online courses and growing your brand.
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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.
eLearning Industry
JULY 31, 2020
This article discusses how social media can potentially spark a new educational trend for increasing student engagement in a Virtual Learning Environment. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.
dominKnow
JULY 7, 2020
Microlearning is one tool of many that every learning and development team should have at its disposal to help us. When used well, microlearning really can mean small content can have big effects for your organization. But micro learning isn't a one-size fits all solution. There are many uses where it can provide an ideal fit to a problem, but there are also contexts where microlearning isn't a good solution fit.
eLearning Learning Submitted Articles
JULY 15, 2020
Learn what Business Acumen skills are needed to fully understand the potential impacts of the potentially disastrous upcoming company earnings reports
LearnDash
JULY 7, 2020
What does it meant to be a Content Authoring Tool, and does that describe LearnDash? Every now and then, someone comes to us with a question about our software that uses a term we haven’t heard applied to us before. The Internet, as we all know, is full of acronyms and abbreviations, and there isn’t always an example of what terms belong where. The most recent example was when someone asked us if we were a “Content Authoring Tool.”.
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TLNT: Training and L&D
JULY 3, 2020
Today, many businesses in the United States are rethinking the way they operate and plan for the future, with everything from workplace culture and policies to employee incentives and the physical office environment evolving in real time. Underlying this rethink is the question of how to keep employees motivated as they are working remotely or in the office under new social distancing guidelines.
Devlin Peck
JULY 3, 2020
As a freelancer, you want clients that respect your time and expertise. However, "problem clients" don't respect you, and they cut into your bottom line. By looking out for these red flags, you can identify problem clients before agreeing to work with them.
eLearning Industry
JULY 24, 2020
This article will help you blend asynchronous and synchronous elements in your online courses. This is the final article in the series on using digital modalities and includes important insights on "how" to best combine them. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.
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