Association eLearning
SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
'I recently had an interesting conversation about life and how life lessons occur in stages. We compared it to learning to ride a bike. It was so difficult to learn, yet now you find it so easy you’ve forgotten how you learned it in the first place. It got me thinking about what those stages actually are. It turns out I’m not the first one to theorize about this.
The Logical Blog by IconLogic
SEPTEMBER 3, 2014
'by Kevin Siegel What came first, the chicken or the egg? Wait. before answering that, let's rework that classic question with this: what comes first, the eLearning or the PowerPoint presentation? When developing eLearning, the content is often created in Microsoft PowerPoint first. I'm not going to get into what it takes to create visually compelling PowerPoint presentations (we have a mini course for that ).
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Trivantis
SEPTEMBER 10, 2014
'As is the case with any worthwhile and rewarding career path, it takes time and dedication to be a successful eLearning professional. However, there are a number of ways that you can boost your earning potential and increase your profits even if you are new in the eLearning field. 1. Discover your niche and get to know it inside and out. . Whether it’s designing live training events for corporations or creating content as a subject matter expert , knowing your niche inside and out allows
Jane Hart
SEPTEMBER 22, 2014
'I spent the weekend compiling this year’s Top 100 Tools List, updating the website and producing a slideset that I have uploaded to Slideshare and embedded below. I’ve also done a full analysis of this year’s list, and produced a Best of Breed categorised list, but here are some of the highlights from this year’s list The list was compiled […].
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dVinci Interactive
SEPTEMBER 18, 2014
'Dr. Karl Kapp, a noted author and faculty member at Bloomsburg University’s Institute for Interactive Technologies (IIT) recently visited JPL to talk to our team about gamification. Gamification is using game-based approaches and elements in order to engage an audience. Before his session, he spoke to us about why the popularity of gamification is growing in the corporate world.
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Association eLearning
SEPTEMBER 2, 2014
'If you’re getting started on a new script for an eLearning course, you probably aren’t planning to create a “musical” experience. But maybe you should. A great song is relatable, the lyrics that get stuck in your head and you can recite them years later. Wouldn’t you like to write a script with that kind of impact? In a recent article in T+D magazine, author Cammy Bean provides several tips on scriptwriting that really resonate with me.
Kapp Notes
SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
'A meta-analysis is a study of studies. It is a way of aggregating research data to make informed conclusions rather than relying on the data of one study. Here are three abstracts from three different studies.Games for learning do have merit but they are not a blanket panacea. Like any good instructional method, they have to be used intelligently and in conjunction with other instructional elements to be effective for learning.
Upside Learning
SEPTEMBER 16, 2014
'Very often I find that informal and social learning are grouped together. Sure there are some overlaps between the two, but they are not necessarily one and the same. Let's start by looking at their definitions. Social Learning Social Learning is participating with others to make sense of new ideas. Marcia Conner, author of The […].
LearnDash
SEPTEMBER 7, 2014
'The other day I came across an interesting quote by Benjamin Franklin on elearning. Perhaps you have heard it before, it goes as follows: “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” You may claim that this quote has nothing to do with elearning, and in the direct context you are correct. However, this quote by Franklin should be actively applied by anyone creating an elearning course.
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Raptivity
SEPTEMBER 10, 2014
'This summer I’ve put the smoker on my backyard deck to good use. I’ve made beef brisket, chicken, spare ribs and even grilled fish with it. We’ve enjoyed the variety of meat and side dishes that go with each. Summer […].
InSync Training
SEPTEMBER 9, 2014
'The virtual classroom has evolved, and expectations for quality are higher than ever. Some organizations have been teaching and learning this way for over a decade, and are ready to bring their virtual learning design and delivery to the next level to ensure virtual delivery is meeting, and potentially exceeding, the traditional classroom experience.
Web Courseworks
SEPTEMBER 19, 2014
'Gamification is revolutionizing the field of learning and development. That was the main thrust of the Game On! Gamification Strategies for Instructional Designers and Trainers skills seminar I led at the recent ASTD Chicagoland Chapter meeting at the DePaul University School for New Learning on September 18 th. Using mircrocredentials to reward users for acquiring new knowledge or improving skill sets is a potential growth area for associations looking to enhance eLearning initiatives and inc
Kapp Notes
SEPTEMBER 15, 2014
'Here are some videos about transmedia storytelling. A couple of the videos tend to be more focused on marketing of products using transmedia but could transmedia be used for learning and instruction? There is one video of an experience of students in Florida that does link it to education. How can it be used to propel learners into an immersive experience that helps them retain knowledge and change behavior?
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.
Jane Hart
SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
'As readers of this blog will know, I released the Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014 list on Monday 22 September – a list that I compiled from the votes of over 1,000 learning professionals worldwide. But I am constantly being asked questions like “What is the best blogging tool?” “What is the best e-learning authoring […].
LearnDash
SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
'Education technology (EdTech) is evolving at an incredible pace. There are constantly new apps and programs being developed – all of which with their own unique benefit. For those of you who are new to the concept of EdTech, it is a pretty broad concept, covering the use of technology like tablets, apps, web tools, social media, and more to improve learning.
B Online Learning
SEPTEMBER 17, 2014
'Using imagery in your eLearning design is an additional way for you to communicate your message. You know the old saying, a picture tells a 1000 words! Let’s face it, the perfect image can help you convey your message much more succinctly than a not-so-perfect image. But we know that sometimes the perfect image won’t […].
InSync Training
SEPTEMBER 5, 2014
'Stop me if you''ve heard this one before. On second thought, don’t stop me. It bears repeating. And worth hearing over and over and over again, at least until virtual learning is second nature to all of us. When learning at a distance, whether in a virtual classroom or using eLearning, you need to create your personal learning environment - and it is probably not the same environment in which you work.
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.
Origin Learning
SEPTEMBER 3, 2014
'Human Resource Management is one of the crucial areas of overall business management. In fact, it can be aptly called as the backbone of an organisation because it provides the human capital without which it is simply not possible to conduct business. Changes in technology combined with a shift in industries’ dynamics and attitudes of people have transformed the role of HR into a more demanding, more agile one.
Kapp Notes
SEPTEMBER 22, 2014
'The other day I got an email asking me some questions about serious games. Here are the questions and my answers. 1) What are the advantages of serious games? One advantage of serious games is they provide two things most traditional instruction does not. The first is the acceptance of failure and second is the encouragement of replayability. In most instructional settings, any kind of failure is demeaned wrong or “bad” and learners quickly discover that only one answer is appropria
Jane Hart
SEPTEMBER 3, 2014
'It’s only a couple of weeks before voting closes in the 8th Annual Learning Tools survey on Friday 19 September, which will result in the Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014 list being revealed on Monday 22 September. There have now been over 900 contributions to the survey, so I’d like to say a big […].
LearnDash
SEPTEMBER 17, 2014
'ELearning has been enjoying unprecedented growth in the last decade, and that growth is expected to accelerate for the foreseeable future. Analysts have estimated that elearning accounted for over $27 billion in 2009, and has risen to over $50 billion in 2014. These figures include money spent on self-paced online learning, which includes both packaged and custom content services.
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B Online Learning
SEPTEMBER 8, 2014
'There are several important things to consider when you begin planning the implementation of new functionality, integration of existing functionality or bringing in new user groups to the LMS. Some things will naturally vary depending on the type implementation you’re starting, and though there are a few best practices that you should take into account […].
The Performance Improvement Blog
SEPTEMBER 15, 2014
'Managers in any organization, whether nonprofit, government, or business, play a pivotal role in creating and sustaining learning. They do not have to be instructors nor do they have to be expert in the knowledge and skills needed by their direct reports. However, they do have to believe that people can learn and change, they have to care about their own learning, and they have to value the development of the people they supervise.
Learning Rebels
SEPTEMBER 12, 2014
'“The millennial generation requires belonging to an organization where a strong learning culture is present.” . It’s common knowledge employees increasingly value a workplace that nurtures learning. Employees want to work in an organization where there is time for self-discovery, time for reflection, debate and thought. They want their potential nurtured, and efforts recognized.
Kapp Notes
SEPTEMBER 10, 2014
'So Apple launched a new watch which is, I admit, very cool looking and something many people have wanted since they first read a Dick Tracy comic book. Already I have seen cries for incorporating the watch into some type of training…the cries are not for a specific type of training…it’s just that the watch is cool…so automatically it should be used for training—any type of training… let’s just use that watch for Pete’s sake…use the watch for
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InSync Training
SEPTEMBER 4, 2014
'What really goes on behind the scenes when you go live in a virtual classroom? How does the facilitator and the producer manage to conduct the session without speaking over one another? A critical part of any virtual training or blended learning course design is the facilitator guide. (You may call it running notes or a master.) The facilitator guide is a master reference document designed to help the facilitator and the producer to prepare for and deliver the program.
LearnDash
SEPTEMBER 25, 2014
'Distance learning through elearning has opened up a lot of opportunities for people looking to bolster their professional skills through some form of certification. Online learning is an increasingly popular option for adults who have chosen to return to full-time or part-time study. Whether you are looking to boost your resume, or find a more fulfilling career or simply increase your future prospects, online courses are available and easily accessible in a variety of diverse subjects.
Upside Learning
SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
'From the launch of desktop PCs and laptops to the mass adoption of tablets and smartphones, the world of connected devices has expanded-and how! Today, individuals own multiple devices and shift seamlessly between them depending on task, location and time of day. Learning too has evolved from being traditional (read classroom-based) to responsive. Responsive (multi-device) […].
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