Tue.Jan 03, 2023

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Learning for all: Building a “friends & family” training program

TalentLMS

In the wake of the Great Resignation and a global shift in the way people recruit and retain employees, many companies are re-evaluating employee benefits. These “extras” play a key part in engaging employees, and should be a high priority if you’re looking to grow your organization. To strengthen job satisfaction and retention, you need to ensure a quality employee experience.

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Inclusive Learning, Free Images & More: ID Links 1/3/23

Experiencing eLearning

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. I share these links periodically here on my blog. The links in this post include resources from two online events I attended in December: IDEAL (The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility for Learning Conference) and the Learning Guild’s online conference on Video and Visuals for Learning.

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Looking ahead

Clark Quinn

A number of people are indicating that 2022 is another year to move on from. And, of course, we do need to move on (as if there were an alternative ;). Still, 2022 was a good year for Quinnovation, and here’s hoping that continues. Here’re some random thoughts looking ahead. For one, I saw an interesting piece leveraging the financial adage (really: caution) that “past performance is not indicative of future results” That comes with various investment opportunities; jus

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Knowing Your Learner: How To Tailor Your Hybrid Learning Approach

eLearning Industry

A prerequisite to any successful learning program requires an understanding of how your audience can best consume the information you are trying to teach them. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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From Predictive to Agile: How to Choose the Right Project Management Methodology

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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Contemplating Whether or Not to Adopt Digital Learning? These 5 Benefits Will Convince You!

CommLab India

Along with the role of L&D, the way corporate training is delivered has also changed in recent times. And digital learning has stepped up as a must-adopt way to deliver training. But why did it receive so much attention? Let us discover.

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Bridging The Education Gap Through eLearning And Telehealth

eLearning Industry

Due to COVID-19, two very substantial industries, education and healthcare, needed significant modifications to continue serving their students and patients. The future of health education lies in telehealth, and eLearning is very helpful in reaching out to students at various locations. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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The Top 11 SEO Ranking Factors for 2023

Think Orion

It seems like every year, Google rolls out some new SEO ranking factors rules that make the industry dance a bit. Some people get a bit annoyed, but if you know how to dance within Google’s rules then it just becomes great fun to dominate on SERPs. For those who need a reminder on how to dance with Google, here are the best SEO (Search Engine Optimization) ranking factors so that you can move your way to the top of page one in the SERPs.

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Scrum Roles And Responsibilities Of Team Members

eLearning Industry

How does Scrum work? What is the role of the Scrum Master in the Agile methodology? What are other Scrum roles and responsibilities in web development? This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Employee Burnout Signs & How to Address Them

Chronus

Burnout is a serious problem for employees and employers alike. Employees are burning out at record levels, whether it’s due to the aftermath of the pandemic, a problematic workplace, or a volatile social, economic and political climate. According to Gallup, 76 percent of employees experience burnout in the workplace at least some of the time. . That’s alarmingly high. .

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The Best Skills Analysis Tools for Upskilling

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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eBook Launch: 5 Workplace Disruptors That Can Kill You.Or Make You Stronger

eLearning Industry

Download this eBook by Totara to discover how your organization can turn workplace disruptors into opportunities for growth. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Learning Pool named as ‘Top Blended Learning Content Provider’ for 2023

Learning Pool

Learning Pool, a leading global provider of learning technologies, is thrilled to have made the 2023 eLearning Industry list of ‘Top Blended Learning Content Providers’ for the third year running. . eLearning Industry was founded in 2012 and is a network-based media and publishing company that facilitates the largest community of eLearning professionals worldwide.

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6 Reasons Why the Start of the Year is the Perfect Time to Re-engage Employees

KnowledgeAnywhere

The average employee has bigger goals for their time at an organization than good pay and an attractive benefits package. The chances are if they're happy with the career they chose, they're eager to engage in training initiatives that get them closer to their goals. For HR teams, it takes more than onboarding training to keep such an employee engaged.

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Learning & Development Conferences in 2023

Limestone Learning

“ Sheep, herd, pasture ” by Aritha is licensed by pixabay. Happy new year! Bring on the learning! Last year saw (mostly) a return to in-person events — with many retaining a virtual component and some opting to remain online-only. The increased choice, variety and accessibility seem to be here to stay, and the virtual options are often more affordable too.

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The Battle of the Authoring Tools: A 10-Point Comparison for Picking the Right One

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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Presentation design trends: 2023

BrightCarbon

Ah! 2023 has dawned and it’s full of fresh possibilities and new opportunities for effective communication. Like boy scouts, BrightCarbon is always prepared. So, we asked our designers and presentation experts what they expect 2023 to bring for presentation design. Is it new year, new you? Or business as usual? The results are in! The big hitters…. Accessibility.

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The problem is choice

Technology Enhanced Learning Blog

Like most people choice can be a bit of a problem for me, especially if I have too much. Examples (random). Driving to see family over the festive period I knew the route I wanted to take, and was familiar with. Several times I ignored the satnav as I knew a shortcut (maybe not the quickest route, but perhaps the smoothest or less congested route). At one point I was unsure of myself but was certain I’d take the 3rd exit on a roundabout.

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Articulate’s Rise 360: An interactive platform for easing instructional designing

Challacon

One of the many tools in the instructional designer toolkit is a good content creation program. For the last four years, I have been utilizing the Articulate suite of tools. Initially, I was made aware of all the different products, but I favored the ease and flexibility of Storyline (see previous article). Due to some travel mishaps, I spent about two months away from my main computer (with Articulate Storyline installed).

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Facebook Ads for Entrepreneurs – An Overview – 2023

Think Orion

So, we assume you have taken a leap of faith and have shifted towards the ever-changing “entrepreneurship” route. Buckle up now, you have a lot to learn and reflect on. Along with the freedom, mobility, and the choice to grow at your own pace – there’s a lot of uncertainty to be cautious of as well. But once you follow the right strategies and take note of important factors in the way, your business will be up and running.

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Revitalizing Dry Content: A Lesson in Engagement

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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Trends That Are Driving Change

Magic EdTech

Thanks to the lingering effects of COVID we’ve seen a massive shift in everything that we once knew. This meant unexpected changes in every industry that lead to unprecedented trends. We will be looking at some of the trends within large enterprises, mid-sized enterprises, EdTech, AI, AR, and VR that have been noticed by notable sources. EdTech’s Demand for Upskilling In-House Talent.

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16 Shopify Hacks To Double Your Online Sales in 2023

Think Orion

Do you get frustrated, looking at your Shopify store analytics? With a globally booming eCommerce market, you need to figure this out. Does it seem impossible? Before you judge, have a look at these 16 Shopify hacks that will pull in your traffic, customer engagement, and your revenue. 16 Shopify Hacks to Double Your Online Sales in 2023. SEO-driven content and store optimization.

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Future of Learning Led by Immersive Experiences with AR/VR

Harbinger Interactive Learning

In the last couple of years, the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of digital communication. It also boosted popularity of technologies such as Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR) due to their ability to offer lifelike or immersive experiences. The AR and VR market is expected to reach a valuation of $114.5 billion by 2027 at a CAGR of 25.3% during the forecast period 2022-2027, according to MarketsandMarkets.

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Local SEO Tips: 7 Best Ways to Improve your Rankings in 2023!

Think Orion

When first conducting my research on local SEO tips for small businesses, I noticed that there were plenty of articles with 50 or even 100 tips just on local SEO. To anyone just learning SEO, it might seem a bit intimidating to look at a daunting list of 100’s of SEO tips. That doesn’t mean that they are all not important, a good amount of them are!

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How to Fix the 10 Biggest Mistakes in Gamification

Speaker: Stephen Baer - Chief Creative Officer, The Game Agency (a division of ELB Learning)

Are you using gamification as part of your L&D strategy? SMART! According to multiple studies, gamification strategies have been proven to increase engagement, improve knowledge retention, and get stellar results, but what if your results just don’t hit the mark? According to instructional designers interviewed by The Game Agency, some errors are very common when implementing gamified learning.

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Convert PowerPoint Presentation Into an eLearning Module: A Complete Guide

Swift eLearning Services

Are you looking to convert powerpoint presentation into an eLearning module? Look no further! In this ultimate guide, we will walk you through the steps to successfully convert powerpoint presentation into eLearning. First, let’s define what an eLearning module is. An eLearning module is a digital educational resource that is typically delivered online and accessed […].

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Event Marketing: Your complete Guide for 2023

Think Orion

Welcome to your guide to event marketing in 2023. We will share the best practices for promoting your event, get sponsorship registrations, how to align your tracking and how your marketing department can work together with the other departments. 2020 had been a crazy ride so far for the world and the Event Industry has changed forever. Have you ever been to a marketing event before?

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Start Your Own eBook Store in 8 Easy Steps

Kitaboo

eBooks are rising in popularity today because of mobile devices. After all, not only do these devices make reading more convenient, they also make extended functionalities such as text size adjustments, brightness adjustments, text to speech, and so on, simpler to use. People are constantly busy and on the go, and physical books just aren’t as easily portable as compared to eBooks.

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Mobile Coach User Conference

Mobile Coach

Register. User Conference Schedule Overview. Join our very first user conference ! Beginning January 30th, 2023, Mobile Coach ’s chatbot experts and clients will show new and innovative ways to use chatbots during the 4-day virtual event. This is the perfect opportunity to dive into chatbots for those who are new, or to expand your knowledge and see what is next for chatbots.

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What Is the Actual Cost of an Open Role in Your Company?

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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5 Reasons Online Publishing Platforms Are the Future

Kitaboo

Much like every other sector, the publishing industry has also been deeply impacted by digital transformation, and has evolved to embrace this change.Today, online book publishing is reinventing how readers consume content. In a report by The Business Research Company , it was discovered that between 2021 and 2022, the market of digital publishing grew by 14.4% CAGR, from $36.29 billion to $41.53 billion.

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Trends That Are Driving Change

Magic EdTech

Thanks to the lingering effects of COVID we’ve seen a massive shift in everything that we once knew. This meant unexpected changes in every industry that lead to unprecedented trends. We will be looking at some of the trends within large enterprises, mid-sized enterprises, EdTech, AI, AR, and VR that have been noticed by notable sources. EdTech’s Demand for Upskilling In-House Talent.

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How are organizations today prioritizing skilling for developing talent

Disprz

The fear of impending recession has increased the pressure on entrepreneurs to boost business productivity to survive and cushion themselves from the uncertainties that lie ahead. However, the widening skill gap in the existing workforce due to market evolution and technical advancement is posing a tremendous challenge for businesses to thrive and safeguard themselves from the upcoming recession. 87% of McKinsey Global Survey respondents agree that they are already experiencing skill gaps now or

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