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What on Earth are Instructional Designers for?

Philip's Learning

Once an employee X met another employee Y during their firm's annual conference. Employee X asked Y, "What do you do?". Instantly, the employee Y responded with confidence, "I am an Instructional Designer". To his surprise, employee X remarked, "Really? I never knew that our firm started expanding solutions into Interior Designing. Anyways, that's cool!

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5 Pro Tips for Crafting Engaging Microlearning Videos – Conversational and Impactful!

CommLab India

As businesses continue to leverage the power of video training, it's essential to ensure that your microlearning videos are both conversational and impactful. And to help you create the best, I have listed out five pro tips. Read on to discover.

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How to Successfully Outsource Your LMS Administration

eLearning Brothers

Purchasing an LMS is one transaction, but it’s just the beginning. Getting your LMS to function at an optimal level to achieve training and learning goals is a round-the-clock effort. In addition, you need to know how to prevent program errors which can seriously hamper functionality. When it comes to tasks like implementing a new plugin, assigning roles to users, or utilizing the numerous tools and techniques to make your LMS better, relying on customer support services like phone/email support

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The invisible cost of ramp time (and how to reduce it)

Docebo

Pop quiz: How much is effective onboarding worth? It’s a hard question, and it depends on how you define ‘value.’ But no matter how you crunch the numbers, an effective onboarding process is probably worth a lot more than you think. An L&D practitioner trying to calculate the ROI of their onboarding process. Let’s break it down: To start, a new hire’s first day or first week determines their first impression.

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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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Optimizing eLearning through Custom Content Development Outsourcing in 2023

Infopro Learning

Outsourcing custom eLearning development in 2023 is a smart move for organizations that want to stay ahead by providing effective and engaging employee training programs. With the fast-paced technological advancements, eLearning is quickly becoming a preferred learning mode for many organizations. The benefits of outsourcing custom eLearning development include access to expert knowledge, cost savings, and the ability to scale up or down as needed.

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Thinking artificially

Clark Quinn

I finally put my mitts on ChatGPT. The recent revelations, concern, and general plethora of blather about it made me think I should at least take it for a spin around the block. Not surprisingly, it disappointed. Still, it got me thinking about thinking artificially. It also led me to a personal commitment. What we’re seeing is a two-fold architecture.

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Organizational Learning, Change Management, and the Future of Work

Allen Interactions

As leaders how do we successfully lead through and to the future of work?

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Are You a Bridge Building Course Designer?

Rapid eLearning

When it comes to courses, there are two key stakeholders: the person who commissions the course, and the person who consumes it. Each of these stakeholders has their own objectives and needs for the course, and ensuring that these are met can be challenging. For the person who commissions the course, their objectives will usually be closely aligned with their organization’s goals.

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Writing Process from Brain Dump to Storyboard

Experiencing eLearning

Last week, an ID asked me about my writing process. Specifically, she wanted to know how I get from content like a SME “brain dump” to a finalized storyboard that’s ready for elearning development. Prior to our call, she had reviewed a number of other resources and books. Most sources she found sort of jump from “you meet with the SME and gather information” to “you write the storyboard” without explaining the thought process.

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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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4 simple ways to enhance Learning & Development with video

simpleshow video maker

Written by Daniel Anderson | February 22 2023 Continuous Learning & Development are important for employees because it helps them. The post 4 simple ways to enhance Learning & Development with video appeared first on simpleshow.

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How can L&D Decode the Upcoming Talent Shortage?

Infopro Learning

Hybrid work culture, workplace diversity & inclusion, and the use of Learning Management Systems have gained huge prominence. Organizations are shifting into a new and changed business landscape. Thus, it is crucial to decipher the role of L&D talent in the current scenario. Companies everywhere are grappling to fill roles, which suggests that regardless of millions of candidates seeking job opportunities, employers are still looking for the right candidate with the required skills.

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7 Benefits of a LMS

Gyrus

A LMS offers many benefits to organizations, including cost savings, improved productivity, enhanced employee training and a reduced administrative burden. Click to learn more!

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Adobe Captivate 2019: New Update Removes Flash Output

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

While the world awaits the all-new Captivate to be released (the new version, currently called Project Charm, is in beta), Adobe continues to support version 2019. A new update, 11.8.1 , was recently made available, and you'll find it via Help > Check for Updates. Once the update is installed, you can confirm you have the latest build by choosing Help > About Adobe Captivate.

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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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6 Criteria of a SxD Solution

The Simple Shift

Two key ideas behind Social By Design (SxD) are that 1. being social is natural and our organizations can consciously or unconsciously hinder connection and 2. to release social connection we need to focus on directly changing systems NOT directly changing people.

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Don’t make me learn!

Upside Learning

In a conversation with a client, the book Don’t Make Me Think was mentioned. Though I haven’t read it, I’m aware of its topic: usability. The underlying premise also is familiar: make interfaces that use pre-existing knowledge and satisficing solutions. (NB: I used to teach interface design, having studied under one of the gurus.) However, in the context of the conversation, it made me also ponder a related topic: “don’t make me learn”.

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LMS Types: Based On Different Sources & Use Cases

Gyrus

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Adobe RoboHelp 2022: Reusing Image Alt Text and Titles

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

When adding images to a RoboHelp project, it's a best practice to add Alternate Text and an Image title to every image. Alternate Text serves two purposes. The alternate text appears in the published output if the image cannot be displayed to the user for any reason. For visually impaired users, assistive devices such as screen readers read the Alternate Text out loud, making alternate text critical if you're trying to meet or exceed Section 508 standards.

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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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Keeping Up with the Employee Learning Disruptions with G-Cube LMS V8

G-Cube

Technological advancements, shifting business priorities, and changing customer demands call for employee skill enhancement. It’s a no-brainer that employee learning needs are constantly evolving. Organizations that keep up with employee learning disruptions using robust learning platforms are better equipped to maintain a competitive edge.

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How To Use Media Sync Events in Lectora

eLearning Brothers

Audio and video media are a big part of modern course design. Most courses will include narration or use videos to teach key points. Media can be a powerful tool and Lectora® gives you the ability to use media to execute powerful actions. This is known as Media Sync Events.

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LMS Types: Based On Different Sources & Use Cases

Gyrus

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TechSmith Camtasia: Timeline Zooming and Disabling Snapping

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

When I teach my TechSmith Camtasia vILT classes , we spend a lot of time working on the the Timeline. If you need to select a small amount of time between two media objects or position the playhead in a very specific area, things can get tedious because of Camtasia's snapping feature. Here are two quick tips that will help with selecting tiny areas of the Timeline: Zoom in.

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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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The Use Of AI Assistants In Learning

eLearning Industry

AI assistants in learning automate assessment creation, generate content, personalize learning, offer instant feedback, and track progress, making the learning process more efficient and effective. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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4 Popular Digital Learning Strategies to Integrate with Experiential eLearning

CommLab India

The idea of learning by doing is called experiential learning and this blog enlists various benefits of incorporating the concept virtually to create experiential eLearning along with some digital learning strategies it can be integrated with.

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The Fascinating Memory: Test Your Knowledge!

KnowledgeOne

Do you know the characteristics of long-term memory and short-term memory? Do you understand the factors that influence the memory process? Do you think that forgetting can be a good sign? Do you know the effects of stress on memory? Test your knowledge by answering the following five questions. 1. True or false? The three main chronological processes of long-term memory are encoding, storage and recall.

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How Dietitian Deanna Made $1.2M In Her First Year Of Online Course Creation

Thinkific

Registered Dietitian Deanna Wolfe is on a mission to do two things: help women overcome diet culture, and help dietitians… The post How Dietitian Deanna Made $1.2M In Her First Year Of Online Course Creation appeared first on Thinkific.

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Accelerating Change in the Insurance Industry: Why You Need to Invest in Talent Strategy

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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Thought Leader Q&A: Talking Blended Learning Myths And Methodologies With Maria D. Avgerinou

eLearning Industry

This eLearning Thought Leader Q&A explores the "digital native" myth and blended learning in K-12 and higher education. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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5 Spotlight-worthy Benefits of Video-based Learning in Corporate Training

CommLab India

Ensuring that your employees are learning without scratching their heads or dozing off in the middle of training is a huge accomplishment. But if you’re struggling with that, give video-based learning a try! Read on to know its 5 amazing benefits.

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Why EdTech Quality Assurance Is Trickier than It May Seem.

Magic EdTech

In the education space, every quarter carries a specific set of challenges for edtech providers and educational publishers. Take, for example, the back-to-school season rush. It’s a quarter of preparation and careful quality checks to ensure that content and systems are prepared for the new class year. While quality checks and quality assurance (QA) happen all year round, it peaks right before students get back to the classroom.

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