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Top 7 Digital Classroom Tools for Teachers and Learners

Lambda Solutions

Regardless of the kind of training programs you are creating within your business, virtual learning is sure to be at the forefront of your course offerings to your customers and your own team members. Naturally, you want to create dynamic, engaging, and interactive learning opportunities because these are the buzzwords that you hear all around these days about what instruction for learners should entail.

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Complexity in Learning Design

Clark Quinn

I recently mentioned that one of the problems with research is that things are more interconnected than we think. This is particularly true with cognitive research. While we can make distinctions that simplify things in useful ways (e.g. the human information processing system model*), the underlying picture is of a more interactive system. Which underpins why it makes sense to talk about Learning Experience Design (LXD) and not just instructional design.

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Best practices to onboard remote employees

Gyrus

Employee onboarding is of the essence for any organization as it sets the tone for the employee-organization relationship.

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Top Reasons Why DEI is Essential in Today's Workplace

eLearning Brothers

Our ability to reach unity in diversity will be the beauty and the test of our civilization. ~ Mahatma Gandhi. Diversity matters. Inclusion matters. They’ve always mattered. But finally…FINALLY diversity and inclusion are in the spotlight, at the forefront and prioritized more than ever before. It’s about. Dang. Time. The modern workplace looks a heck of a lot different than it did 20 or 30 years ago, and in 10 to 20 years, it’s going to be even more reflective of the beautiful tapestry of the h

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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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Interview on Storytelling for L&D

Experiencing eLearning

I had the pleasure of speaking with Sandhya Lakhanpal on her new podcast, Redefine Instruction. She launched this summer with Tim Slade as her first guest. Our conversation focused on storytelling for L&D. We discussed a range of options for using storytelling and scenario-based learning. We also talked about my journey from teaching to instructional design.

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LearnDash Joins the Liquid Web Family of Brands

LearnDash

We are thrilled to announce that LearnDash has joined the Liquid Web family, and are beyond excited at what this means for not only you as a LearnDash user, but also for your learners taking your LearnDash powered courses! Since our inception, we have had one goal: to give course creators like you the ability to create unparalleled online learning experiences.

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DR. STELLA LEE – CRYSTAL BALLING WITH LEARNNOVATORS

Learnnovators

DR. STELLA LEE - CRYSTAL BALLING WITH LEARNNOVATORS. ABOUT DR. STELLA LEE: Dr. Stella Lee brings over 20 years of international experience in e-learning, blended, and distance learning strategy, design, development, project management, and implementation. Stella holds a PhD in Computer Science with a focus in adaptive e-learning design, and a post-graduate certificate in adult learning and teaching, both from the University of Hertfordshire in England; a Master Degree in New Media Communications

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Looking at Learning Engagement Strategy Beyond Tod

eLearning Learning Submitted Articles

Learning leaders across every industry agree that launching a learning and development (L&D) program can be a monumental task. Aside from determining strategy, the administrative process to execute that strategy can feel like a mountain of work.

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Shifting Your Corporate Training Program from Expense to Investment

Infopro Learning

The corporate landscape is constantly shapeshifting. Understandably, organizations may find it challenging to stay ahead of the curve and adjust their workforce in the changing environments. Investing in effective corporate training can drive businesses to adapt to changing learning trends and expand their reach. This can also enable employees to learn the desired skills, accelerate their performance, and boost overall workplace efficiency.

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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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LMS Comparison: LearnDash vs. Kajabi

LearnDash

How does one of the premium all-in-one LMSs on the market stand up to LearnDash on WordPress? In our recent series of comparison posts, we’ve looked at two popular platforms with similar price points— Teachable and Thinkific. Both these platforms offered free options, with Basic plans starting at $29/mo. and $39/mo. respectively. The next LMS we’d like to cover has a much more expensive pricing structure.

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4 Tips for Upskilling Your Workforce

TOPYX LMS

In April of 2021, there were 9 million vacant jobs in the U.S. 1 A s if this weren’t enough of a problem in the midst of a pandemic, there is also a skills shortage in the workplace. This is causing organizations to prioritize upskilling employees post-COVID.

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The 3 Components of a Sustainable Learning Program

eLearning Learning Submitted Articles

Learning and development (L&D) may play a larger, more strategic role in the long-term growth of organizations than previously thought, according to a McKinsey survey from November 2020. Nearly 80% of global business leaders said that “capability building is very or extremely important” to the long-term growth of their business. Only 59% of respondents said the same was true prior to the pandemic.

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Why You Should Focus Your Marketing on Trust, Not Sales in 2021 - Bigtincan

BigTinCan

Learn about the many trust signals that build relationships between brands and buyers and then put those first in our campaigns for clients.

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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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ATD 2021 It’s a Wrap: Going Virtual with Jana Chamberlin

Learning Rebels

Ever realize that you don’t know how much you crave something until it’s taken away? I think that was all of us who regularly attend in-person events and conferences. While I was able to make due in 2020/21 with virtual classes and meetings – going virtual with conferences just wasn’t my jam. As hard as I tried it was difficult to focus and stay present and in the moment.

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Top 10 eLearning Blogs

Top 10 eLearning

If you want to get to know more about the eLearning industry, listening to the experts with years of experience in the field is a great way to start. These top 10 online training blogs will deepen your understanding of the process, and are invaluable, free resources.

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Be a Better Manager and Coach with 5 Lessons from Ted Lasso

ej4 eLearning

If you aren’t watching Ted Lasso on Apple TV, you are really missing out! This show has so much heart, optimism, and belly-laughing humor. It’s winning all the awards and I see great parallels between the show’s lessons and work lessons on how you can be a better manager and coach. (Contains Spoilers!).

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The 13 Must-Have Features of a Learning Management

eLearning Learning Submitted Articles

The ability to streamline the delivery of employee training is a critical component of successful companies. In this article, we take a deeper look into what an LMS is and how the solution can help L&D professionals provide training and increase learner engagement throughout the organization. Finally, we’ll outline the 13 must-have features of a top learning management system with a quick checklist for those looking to make the change.

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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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L&D Go Beyond Podcast: Design Thinking for Learning Engagement

Upside Learning

In the third episode of the L&D Go Beyond podcast, we have Keith Keating, Global Learning Strategist at GP Strategies, as our special guest. Keith has been in the L&D industry for over two decades and is a strong proponent of ‘Design Thinking’. In the conversation, Keith passionately talks about learning engagement and how is […].

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Top 10 LMS Providers

Top 10 eLearning

The eLearning industry is highly competitive and there are many potential vendors for you to choose from. How can you make sure you’re making the right decision? That’s where we come in.

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An Employee Training Management System As A Way To Achieve Long-Term Company Goals

Gyrus

Achieving long-term company goals is a major responsibility. Make use of an employee training management system to realize your vision. Read this blog to know more.

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12 Features a Good Elearning App Needs

eLearning Learning Submitted Articles

12 Features a Good Elearning App Needs

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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 Effective Is K-12 Education In Post-COVID Era?

eLearning Industry

K-12 applications are designed to help primary and secondary educational institutions worldwide enrich the teaching and learning experience. Can they offer student success and institutional sustainability? This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Top 10 Cutting Edge Training Tools

Top 10 eLearning

When speaking about eLearning, most automatically think about large, elaborate online platforms that host training. And while a Learning Management System is a great tool, your organization should adopt a variety of tools for an ecosystem of eLearning. These Administrator tools are often smaller, innovative, and less expensive, but can serve a great purpose in helping with your training goals.

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Career Chat: From Instructional Designer to Chief Learning Officer with Frank Nyugen

dominKnow

Dr. Frank Nguyen joined Instructional Designers In Offices Drinking Coffee #IDIODC to talk about his career in L&D and moving up the corporate ladder to CLO.

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Purposeful Practice to Improve Performance with Game-based Interactions

Raptivity

Purposeful practice provides learners with the opportunity to repeat steps or review information to improve skills and knowledge. There are several forms of practice. However, there are three main aspects that contribute to making practice productive – it must be purposeful, it must be deliberate, and it must include timely feedback. Let us look at these factors in detail.

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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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Can Learning Change The World?

eLearning Industry

Knowledge is worth more to people and organizations than monetary benefits. It's believed that it's freely and easily accessible to everyone, but is it really? In spite of all this, it's up to learning practitioners and educators to make it accessible to all and contribute to changing the world. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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How (and When) to Apply Gamification

eLearning Learning Submitted Articles

Are you thinking about adding gamification to improve your engagement factor? Maybe you’re already using an engagement tool, but not leveraging it, and you’re wondering how it all works with training and learning in today’s virtual environment. Maybe your perception of games is that they’re fun for trivia but that’s about it. In this post, we will take a dive into how gamification can transform your training, and provide practical tips on how to apply these *game-changing* techniques for long-te

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How to Decide Between Online Courses vs. Membership Sites

AccessAlly

You’ve heard it all before: online courses are the best digital products. No wait, membership sites are the way to go for recurring revenue! But, in the online courses vs. membership site debate, which of the two is really the best one for your online business?

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