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Gyrus

The process of onboarding begins from the first interaction. New entrants come with baggage—a lot of questions, anxiety, tentativeness, and uncertainty.

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Humans And Tech Must Work Together To Stop Cheating

eLearning Industry

The cost to develop high-stakes exam questions is significant. Proctoring high-stakes exams, whether they occur in-person or online, with people aided by technology is essential to ensure the test is secure and all test-takers are on equal footing. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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eLearning Trends for 2022: What Should You Pick & Why?

CommLab India

We're back with a list of eLearning trends for 2022, like we do every year. This time, though, the focus is on utility rather than style! If you want to learn more about these eLearning trends, read on.

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The SAM (Successive Approximation Model) Approach to eLearning

eLearningMind

Some instructional design models sell you the idea that a slow and steady process is the best solution. But some eLearning projects call for fast and furious instructional design. And that’s when the SAM model comes on the scene. In this article, you’ll learn about the model and its phases and benefits. You’ll also learn why it can be a better solution than traditional approaches to eLearning development.

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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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How to Structure An Online Course

LearnDash

If you structure an online course well, you’ll keep people engaged. Have you ever sat in a lecture – clearly presented by an expert – only to discover that you’re bored out of your mind and can’t stay awake? In my series focused on online courses , we’ve covered who should create a course , and how to come up with course topics , but now we need to work on keeping an audience engaged.

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L&D conferences in Australia in 2022

E-Learning Provocateur

Little did I know in March last year that the Learning & Development Leadership Summit would be the only in-person event that I would attend until the L&D Symposium in November! The summit was held in downtown Sydney – immersed in the hustle and bustle of the city, and convenient to boot. In contrast, the symposium was held in the gorgeous Hunter Valley – far enough away from the bright lights to be a hassle to get to, but free of the daily distractions of “work” – allowing u

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Happy New(s) Year!

Clark Quinn

It’s the new year, and I’ve been hinting for a while that something’s up. Well, now I can announce it. The new year seems like the right time for news, so Happy New(s) Year! While Quinnovation will continue, I have joined another initiative as well. If you’ve been paying attention, and I hope you have, two summers ago Will Thalheimer & Matt Richter ran a new and different event, the L&D Conference.

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Selling Courses: Which is Better – Evergreen or Launch Model?

LearnDash

Which approach is better when you’re selling courses? We’re in part seven of my series on online courses and it’s time to talk about how you go about selling courses. Should you use the Evergreen model? Or should you use a Product Launch approach? In case you’ve missed the first six parts, here they are: Who should build an online course How do come up with an idea for your online course How to structure your online course All the pre-requisites before you launch How do y

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The New Workplace Community: Hybrid & Thriving

Wisetail

Reskilling and upskilling are essential to a company’s future, and since the pandemic hit the ability to reskill is paramount. See how one Wisetail client, Philz Coffee, used its learning platform to respond to opportunities presented by this challenging year. The post The New Workplace Community: Hybrid & Thriving appeared first on Wisetail LMS & LXP.

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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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What 5 Skills are Necessary for Leaders in 2022?

Dashe & Thomson

Now more than ever, employees need effective leadership in their organizations. For a lot of these organizations, combatting the repercussions of the pandemic was the biggest challenge in 2021. Reopening supply chains, bringing teams back into an office setting or a hybrid environment, and retaining and hiring employees during a talent shortage are all examples of priorities and challenges that leaders faced this past year.

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How to Design a Flawless Landing Page for Your Course

Lambda Solutions

Deciding to build and launch an online course can be very lucrative, particularly if you plan to sell training online. There are certain best practices, tactics and strategies that go into the anatomy of a successful landing page to ensure that you capture the attention of the reader. You want to provide content that will keep bringing them back until they are ready to make their decision.

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Why Is Gyrus Systems The Best Open-Source Training Management System?

Gyrus

Open-source training management system is the need of every professional space to survive and sustain in a competitive environment. Learn how Gyrus Systems delivers it efficiently to its clients.

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Never Waste a Good Crisis: How the Pandemic Positively Impacted L&D

InSync Training

The pandemic may have caused a massive shift in L&D, but for the better. Throughout the first year or so of the pandemic, The Learning Guild – often in conjunction with Megan Torrance of Torrance Learning – solicited information about how organizations, and specifically L&D departments and workers, were faring. The Guild membership is comprised largely of instructional designers, trainers and facilitators, eLearning developers, and tech support staff like learning management systems (LMS

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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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Important Tips to Fully Utilize LMS Integrations for Engaging Training

TOPYX LMS

According to Gallup, 15% of all U.S. employees are actively disengaged at work. 1 This may not sound like a high percentage of people, but it adds up to over 23 million individuals, as there are currently 155.18 million people who are employed in the United States. 2.

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How to Design a Flawless Landing Page for Your Course

Lambda Solutions

Deciding to build and launch an online course can be very lucrative, particularly if you plan to sell training online. There are certain best practices, tactics and strategies that go into the anatomy of a successful landing page to ensure that you capture the attention of the reader. You want to provide content that will keep bringing them back until they are ready to make their decision.

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The Need For An Employee Skill Management System Is Real!

Gyrus

Every company must invest in an skill management system of employee to ensure efficiency and engagement in training programs. This technology can smartly transform the way training is delivered.

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Solving before Learning: A Case for Inverting the Way Courses are Designed

Upside Learning

In my previous piece, I attempted to make a case for using and promoting Self-Directed / Exploratory Learning, while designing learning for a modern workplace. With this piece, I want to explore and make a case for why learning designers should practice inverting the way they design their courses, by introducing the concept of solving […]. The post Solving before Learning: A Case for Inverting the Way Courses are Designed first appeared on The Upside Learning Blog.

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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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7 features to look for when choosing an LMS

Axonify

A learning management system (LMS) can revolutionize your employee training practices. But you can’t just implement any LMS. You must select a system that meets the unique needs of your organization and aligns with the way your employees do their jobs. If you’re in the market for an LMS, here are seven must-have features. Key … Continued.

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How To Make Online Learning More Engaging

eLearning Industry

The status quo doesn't translate into engaging online learning experiences. These 5 tips will help you level up your course engagement. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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‘I’m Not Burned Out. I’m No Longer Fit to Work in D&I.’

TLNT: Training and L&D

In September 2012, I first said the words out loud. I was sitting on a wooden bench, drinking with a friend at one of Albuquerque’s newer breweries, enjoying the crisp autumn air. I was startled to hear my own voice expose my secret: “I want to leave diversity and inclusion work.”.

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Companies Are Facing New Challenges – Are You Keeping Your Leadership Training Current?

Clarity Consultants

Today, companies are facing a slew of new challenges. Skill gaps have long been a burden for employers, making it difficult to secure the capabilities they need to accomplish their goals. There’s also a growing talent shortage, making it even more difficult for organizations to avoid staffing shortages and maintain full productivity. Additionally, many professionals have different expectations of employers now.

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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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How to properly evaluate your employee training program

Axonify

When was the last time you conducted an honest assessment of your employee training program? The workplace has changed considerably over the past few years. Programs and content that hit the mark in 2019 may not provide the same value in 2022. If you want to foster an employee experience that attracts and retains the … Continued.

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4 Multiple-Choice Question Misunderstandings That Spell Trouble

eLearning Industry

Research shows that many multiple-choice questions are poorly written. One of the reasons they are poorly written is that many question writers have misunderstandings about multiple-choice questions. In this article, I'll discuss 4 of these misunderstandings and what's true instead. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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5 Reasons You Should Promote Informal Learning With Your LMS

TOPYX LMS

In the workplace, informal learning is by far the most common form of learning.

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How To Make 2022 Your Year As An Entrepreneur

Thinkific

As we enter 2022, there has never been a better time to be a digital content creator. The online course… The post How To Make 2022 Your Year As An Entrepreneur 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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How to successfully implement an LMS in your organization

Axonify

You typically can’t implement a learning management system (LMS) overnight, especially if you work in a large company. While these platforms have come a long way since the CD-ROM days, there’s still a lot of planning and strategy involved. By knowing what to expect and how to navigate the complexities of LMS implementation, you can … Continued.

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eLearning Pitfalls You Should Avoid In 2022

eLearning Industry

Does the holiday season have you in a goal-setting mood? Here are 6 eLearning pitfalls you should avoid going into the new year. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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3 Crucial Components of Deskless Workforce Training

Edume

Deskless workers now make up 80% of the global workforce; that’s around 2.7 billion people working outside of the traditional office environment, and outside of conventional workplace norms. As the world of work continues to shift more towards hybrid and deskless working, it’s imperative that employers find new ways to train their displaced workforce that are tailored to their specific needs.

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