Association eLearning
APRIL 24, 2014
'Having a solid foundation in PowerPoint is a must when using rapid content authoring tools to create online learning. Many rapid content authoring tools are either based on or an add-on to PowerPoint (PPT), including: Adobe Captivate, Articulate Presenter, iSpring Presenter, Articulate Presenter, Articulate Storyline, as well as Digitec’s own Direct-to-WEB.
The Logical Blog by IconLogic
APRIL 23, 2014
'by Kevin Siegel You can create the best-looking, most well-written eLearning lesson anyone has ever seen. But for the lesson to be effective, one of the most important things to keep in mind is that more does not mean better. If your lesson plays too long, you run the risk of losing the attention span of your learner and lowering the effectiveness of the lesson in general.
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dVinci Interactive
APRIL 22, 2014
'As a learning solutions provider, we see organizations take a variety of approaches to contracting. These approaches vary by process, time length and scope. In many cases, they are governed by the organization’s procurement policies. Each approach is different. We adapt to win opportunities where we are the best match. Some of our most recent experiences include responding to the following: A Request for Proposal (RFP) to address the need to develop an eLearning course.
easygenerator
APRIL 14, 2014
'In March 2014, easygenerator conducted a survey to identify trends in the eLearning arena. Research results indicated how eLearning professionals perceive the latest developments in the field, what challenges they face and what demands and requirements they have. 60 participants from 16 nationalities spread over 5 continents took part in the survey.
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eLearning Industry
APRIL 10, 2014
Looking for a comprehensive "must-have" eLearning checklist for your next eLearning Course Design project? This is a checklist that every eLearning professional should have on hand, especially since there are so many steps involved in the eLearning course design process. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.
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B Online Learning
APRIL 9, 2014
'As an Instructional Designer, motivating learners is an important consideration because in reality learners are not always motivated to learn. They are busy, have other things to do, don’t see the course/session as being important or have had a bad learning experience in the past. I’ve come across Dr. John Keller’s motivational design model known as […].
The Logical Blog by IconLogic
APRIL 1, 2014
'by Kevin Siegel When developing eLearning lessons using any of the top development tools (Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline, or TechSmith Camtasia Studio), you need to take the size of your learner's device into account. If you make your eLearning lesson too large (I'm talking width and height, not how many megabytes the lesson might be), learners with small displays may have to scroll to see your content.
Upside Learning
APRIL 15, 2014
'A few years back, designers had a fixed size canvas, no matter what the medium – whether for print or digital media. Then came the multi-device revolution, and suddenly, there is no longer any fixed size. There are PCs and Macs, laptops, tablets, hybrids, phablets, and mobile phones out there, all with different dimensions and […].
Learning Visions
APRIL 7, 2014
'Hey, guess what? I accidentally wrote a book! I know, crazy, right? The Accidental Instructional Designer: Learning Design for the Digital Age : a thrilling tale of what happened when one young woman (that''s me) woke up one day to find that she was an e-learning instructional designer. It''s a book packed full of tips and ideas and inspiration for taking your eLearning design practice from an accidental path to one of purpose, passion, and intention.
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LearnDash
APRIL 6, 2014
'There are many different instructional design techniques available today, and as such it is can be difficult to determine which one is best for the content you are presenting. No matter the context for your content there are a handful of techniques you can use to maximize its effectiveness. Below are 26 techniques, as originally detailed by Mia MacMeekin.
InSync Training
APRIL 15, 2014
'Can any ol’ content be taught using any ol’ technology? This seems to be the perception as the use of various learning technologies becomes commonplace in training departments. But, is it really true? For example: Do you believe that a two-day project management program can be delivered as a four-hour virtual training class? Can a four-hour sales training session that is usually held face-to-face be delivered in a dozen 20-minute self-paced e-learning chunks?
Knowledge Guru
APRIL 28, 2014
'You want to use games for learning, but you need the games to fit the unique requirements of your organization. You believe that serious games can increase engagement and retention, but you are not so convinced that a platform can allow you to create games with enough variety to please your learners. Most of all, you need to prove to key stakeholders that your learners, and your organization, are actually benefiting from the serious games your team creates.
B Online Learning
APRIL 22, 2014
'Fonts are always a hot topic. It was discussed in-depth at last week’s Articulate Storyline training in Sydney. Different people preferred different fonts while others were constrained by the fonts that their companies preferred e.g. Matt and Ryan’s ‘love’ for Century Gothic! So, it got me thinking about fonts…. why we use certain fonts?… why […].
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.
Upside Learning
APRIL 3, 2014
'One of the things I always like doing is talking to our customers about 6 months after our mobile performance support tool (Upside2Go) has been implemented in their organization. A common thread I've noticed is there is a lot of initial excitement/activity during the mobile app roll out period the first few months. Yet as […].
Making Change
APRIL 14, 2014
'Do you feel like you’re an assembly line worker in a course factory, expected to crank out training on demand? Break free of the assembly line with a strong kickoff meeting that puts you in charge of the design. Here are some ideas on how to start a project in a way that will avoid an information dump and win the happy obedience of your stakeholders.
LearnDash
APRIL 27, 2014
'Digital content delivery is opening new possibilities in education. Traditional teaching was delivered in a “one size fits all” manner, which made it easy to leave learners behind. Today though, the technology-enabled solutions help create a custom experience. But how do you define digital education? I suppose there could be a variety of defining figures, but there are three trends in particular that the digital education trend brings to the traditional teaching methodology –
InSync Training
APRIL 17, 2014
'This is the first post in a series of five titled The Pedagogy of Learning Design by Phylise H. Banner. A successful learning journey relies on informed design and practice. Let''s explore how theory and research translate into a designed approach to instruction. The Journey. When I think about every online experience I have had, the word that comes to mind is “navigation.
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.
Knowledge Guru
APRIL 2, 2014
'In serious games, story is a narrative that either weaves through an entire game or sets up the reason you are playing the game and elaborates on the theme. The type of story and level of detail you need will depend on your learning goal. Some in the corporate learning field get nervous about using “too much” story for obvious reasons.
B Online Learning
APRIL 13, 2014
'Last week I delivered Articulate Storyline training to the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service, Queensland. One of the questions I was asked was how to create good quality screen recordings? The screen recording feature in Storyline is one of my favourites. It’s really easy to use and allows you to use the recording in four different outputs: […].
Upside Learning
APRIL 16, 2014
'If engaged in the learning industry long enough, you gain a keen understanding and appreciation for the direction that learning is headed. And occasionally you have the opportunity to witness a genuine ‘tipping point’ in the industry – the adoption of a new approach that delivers meaningful value for those who must perform at the […].
Kapp Notes
APRIL 16, 2014
'Soon I will be presenting at the ASTD International Conference in Washington, DC. My title for the presentation is Three Mysterious Keys to Interactive Learning: Game-Thinking, Game-Elements, and Gamification. I am presenting Wednesday morning so, if you can make it—it would be great to have you in the session. As part of that presentation, I will be defining the term “Game Thinking” from the perspective of an instructional designer.
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LearnDash
APRIL 21, 2014
'Blended learning is on the rise, at least that is what the reports tell us. The use of mobile technology in nearly every facet of life today makes blended learning a natural choice. In fact, ignoring the benefits of today’s tech tools appears to be plain irresponsible. If you are not familiar with blended learning, it is a teaching strategy being used in many educational institutions today, in particular with grade school children, but also at higher education levels.
Association eLearning
APRIL 30, 2014
'Most associations have provided some degree of member education as part of their mission. For members, continuing education is a valuable benefit for their professional development. And for associations, educational offerings can be a valuable source of non-dues revenue. But with the growth of new learning technologies and with members facing more and more change and a need for continual learning, associations are missing out on an even bigger opportunity.
Raptivity
APRIL 3, 2014
'Before I jump into writing what I am supposed to write today, there is a confession I want to make. Quite candidly, despite having used Raptivity extensively, I always struggled with ways and means of putting Raptivity interactions together. Though […].
InSync Training
APRIL 23, 2014
'This is the first post in a series of six which will examine how to design effective learning environments for virtual learners. We all know that the use of virtual classrooms, e-learning, and blended learning has gone beyond a trend to become an accepted and permanent part of the learning mix. It’s hard to find a subject that isn’t, in some form and at some level, taught online.
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Upside Learning
APRIL 1, 2014
'We've been serving South Africa region for more than a year now. It’s a key market for us and has been growing consistently. We visited this region a couple of weeks back and observed a growing momentum towards custom elearning development services. During our visit, we had an opportunity to meet with some leading eLearning […].
Knowledge Guru
APRIL 17, 2014
'First impressions matter in almost every situation – including game play. Aesthetics are a huge part of the game play experience. If the game doesn’t LOOK appealing, then players won’t want to play even if the game has a great game goal and rules. Conversely, a game that may be “just okay” from a game play perspective can be elevated by strong aesthetics.
LearnDash
APRIL 28, 2014
'Online degrees and certifications are becoming extremely popular for a variety of reasons. According to one study of past, present, and future online college students, there is a high perceived value of an online education. The survey found that nearly two-thirds of online students do not even consider getting a degree in a classroom-only setting. A far change from a short 10 years ago.
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