The Performance Improvement Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Work is No Longer Work . The nature of work is changing. This world is one in which humans no longer make things or fix things or sell things or provide basic services. Work has become mind-intensive instead of hand-intensive. People are no longer being judged on the basis of how hard they work or how much they produce. Work is no longer about simply doing a job; it’s about becoming adapting to new jobs, new technology, new ways of working with others, and anticipating the unanticipated.

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LearnDash

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

You want to create a quality online course for your learners. How do you know you’ve made it? Most online course providers instinctively understand the value of a quality online course. It’s not just that they are excited about their subject and want to find an effective way to transfer that knowledge. They also know that a poor-quality course won’t sell.

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Origin Learning

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

“Money, money, money…” is a popular hit song by the music group ABBA. Well you may wonder why does a technology and learning blog talk about music. In this blog post, you will learn why ‘Mapping RoI of eLearning’ impacts both eLearning Development companies and organizations that buy these learning solutions. Justifying Training Needs. In mid-size to large organizations, there’s an annual exercise wherein the top-leaders from different departments, meet and brainstorm to list out ideas to genera

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eLearning Industry

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Have your clients been asking for eLearning modules in other languages? Maybe your own internal training teams are located around the world. People are far more engaged and have higher rates of learning retention when the content is in their own language. So. How do you prepare global eLearning? This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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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.

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Elucidat

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Learning managers often ask us what skills they need in their elearning production teams, to make them a success. Whether you’re starting up or expanding your team, here’s a checklist of roles and skills to look out for. It will help you hire new people, contract-in or develop your current team’s capabilities. 4 key elearning team roles and the skills to look for.

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Adobe Captivate

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

A booming sought software, Adobe Captivate makes a hard impression with its astonishing features in its new release, Adobe Captivate 2019. The most buzzing feature in eLearning industry which is Virtual Reality is now available in this tool and makes your project stand apart. In addition to virtual reality, Adobe Captivate 2019 released a set of new and enhanced features to develop eLearning courses effortlessly and thrives the learner’s retention.

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Infopro Learning

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Traditional learning programs and technology can be valuable tools to build behaviors, strengthen your talent bench, adhere to regulatory requirements, and more. But these learning tools are often event-based, siloed activities. They don’t often mirror how we learn in our everyday lives. Not all corporate learning takes place at a desk. It may happen as an employee works with a mentor or supervisor, when they watch a mobile video on their LinkedIn feed, or even observing everyday activities migh

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LearnDash

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

If you are looking for an all-in-one LMS, then you will either be looking for a long time, or you will be unknowingly tricked out of your hard-earned money. I don’t know when it happened but at some point in human history a very smart marketer created the concept of “all-in-one” The premise being that you only need to purchase the one item and nothing else.

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eLearning Industry

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Agile has been here in this industry for quite some time but it's fairly new in eLearning development. In this article, we will see how the Agile methodology is better in all aspects as compared to the traditional ADDIE methodology. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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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.

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InSync Training

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

In thinking about leadership and learning in the era of the four-generation workplace , no shortage of frustrations exists. Technology changes, “cool” workspaces, and operational processes are constantly evolving. Everything feels more complicated, and learning faces the unique challenge of equipping and empowering our colleagues for success in this new environment.

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Upside Learning

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

The most obvious benefit of eLearning is that it is a great way for organizations to save on the cost of training. But the paybacks are far beyond just cost and there is so much more that can be achieved through eLearning with the right focus. Employees are one of the greatest assets of an […].

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ej4 eLearning

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

When it comes to learning engagement—or lack of learning engagement—I am reminded of the words of Gary Vaynerchuk. “You're always one great piece of content away from having your life changed.". Unfortunately, many employees will be waiting a long time for the one great piece of life-changing content. For example: There’s a TV show, Superstore, that takes place in a fictional big box store (set right here in St.

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Docebo

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

In the context of learning, AI requires algorithms powered by machine learning, deep learning and natural language processing. Mind the buzzword, but artificial intelligence (AI) is truly a game-changing technology in the realm of enterprise learning. AI can significantly enhance the learning experience thanks to learning-specific algorithms, compared to those that we’re already aware of, particularly those that power AI-enabled consumer products, such as smart home assistants (Google Home, Amaz

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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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LearnDash

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

How writing an e-learning storyboard can structure your course content. Sometimes, when you know a subject well, the idea of creating a course around it can seem, if not easy , at least straightforward. After all, you know this subject matter inside and out. Pulling together a course can’t be that difficult, right? Problem is, when you sit down to write your course, you quickly fall into a quagmire of structure issues.

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eLearning Industry

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

What can you do differently to make your design documents more efficient? Review these 10 tips, and see if you can find something new to try. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Challenge to Learn

SEPTEMBER 9, 2018

Jane Hart is conducting her annual Digital Learning Tools survey. An interesting list to follow. Here is my top 10 for 2018. Easygenerator. Yes, I know it's my own tool. But we are actually constantly using it to create learning for our company. . Slack. We use Slack for all our internal communication. I have to say that, initially, I was not a big fan, but it has grown on me significantly.

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Raptivity

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Research indicates that worldwide revenues for game-based learning will climb from $2.6 billion in 2016 to $7.3 billion by 2021. This dramatic rise is proof enough that games are an exceptional learning aid. Since enough has been spoken about the usefulness of games for learning, I shall refrain from sharing further thoughts on the same, and instead talk about something equally significant but less explored - the usefulness of game mechanics in educational game design.

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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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InSync Training

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Global organizations are the norm now. The boundaries constraining corporate success and competition no longer fall along state, national, or continental borders. Growth, as demonstrated by companies like Amazon, Apple, and more, has no limit. Education serves as the true competitive differentiator. Can your learning function adapt to more diverse and international workforces faster than the competition?

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Jane Hart

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Today, Monday 24 September, I released the Top Tools for Learning 2018 , which I compiled from the results of the 12th Annual Digital Learning Tools Survey. Every vote was manually processed in order to get a picture of this year’s contributors (as well as mitigate gaming of the voting).

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LearnDash

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Once you’ve mastered the basics of content marketing, what more can you do to sell your course? When it comes to advice for selling online courses, content marketing is one of the first things you’re likely to hear about—and for good reason! The combination of blogging, high-value downloadable content, and email marketing has proven successful time and again.

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eLearning Industry

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Here are 5 simple tactics to writing killer eLearning content that gets your audience hooked. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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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.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

by Kevin Siegel, CTT, COTP. I've been teaching live online classes for years. And while I’ve had all sorts of technology challenges during that time, I’ve never had my main machine go down along with my backup--until yesterday! Even though I rebooted my machine in time for class, it froze again, and I couldn’t click anything. Panic? Not me. As a certified online training professional, you’re taught to handle these kinds of bumps in the training road.

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TOPYX LMS

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Microlearning is a growing trend in training and development, where professional education is delivered in bite-sized content pieces, across a variety of channels and devices. There are many benefits to microlearning for both employees and trainers. Microlearning appeals to learning and development professionals because it is: Easy to produce. Less expensive to create and deliver.

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InSync Training

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Are you one of the many accidental trainers out there? The function or topic expert so good at their job that management asked you to train others in your organization? You aren't alone! InSync Training's lead facilitator Karen Vieth discusses six key areas you can focus on to become a dynamic virtual facilitator. Learn how to identify your natural skill, learn tips and strategies for better virtual facilitation, and take your sessions to the next level — on purpose.

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Growth Engineering

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Gamification is one of the most exciting innovations of the past decade. But what is the future of gamification? We asked seven experts what they think. The post What is the future of gamification? The Growth Engineering Report appeared first on Growth Engineering.

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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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LearnDash

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

How to make sure your education infographics accomplish their purpose. Infographics are a popular and effective way to convey information to learners in an engaging and memorable way. However, while the most powerful infographics seem simple, designing them in a clear and informative way can be anything but. Many educators work with graphic designers who are able to draw on their experience to make beautiful infographics.

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eLearning Industry

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

This article gathers 7 free eLearning Content Development eBooks from the industry’s top experts. As this is an ever-changing, dynamic field, you will find substance, functional knowledge and descriptions of ways to modernize, develop, or outsource your eLearning content. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Swift eLearning Services

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

In the recent times, the learning needs are changed and the technology has increased at its pace. This has transformed the traditional classroom training into e-learning. The courses that were developed in Adobe Flash or tools whose output is in SWF are now not compatible with the modern devices.

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