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6 Ideas for Leading a Language Tutoring Session

LearnDash

Private language tutoring lessons are a great way to increase the value of your course. Traditionally, language learning is broken down into four components : speaking, listening, reading, and writing. In a classroom setting, a lot of time is spent on learning grammar and building vocab, with written quizzes to test a learner’s understanding of each.

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5 Elements of a Culture of Agility 

TLNT: Training and L&D

Today’s remote-work world involves a multitude of moving pieces and continuous, rapid change. To truly thrive, companies must infuse agility into their entire culture. .

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The top 3 benefits of a learning management system built for the frontline

Axonify

It’s got to be frustrating trying to find the right learning management system for your people when the market looks like this. There are literally hundreds of options on the market. And vendors—including us—don’t always make it easier to navigate the space. The differences between solutions are usually subtle and feature-based. So, how do you … Continued.

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Benefits of synchronous and asynchronous e-learning

Wizcabin

In today's world of e-learning, there exist two categories synchronous and asynchronous which learning can get delivered, for learners to acquire knowledge.

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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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What Makes Scenario-Based Microlearning Content Cutting-Edge?

eLearning Industry

Both scenario-based training and microlearning have been successful L&D strategies that are known to increase knowledge retention and boost employee engagement. Pairing these two learning strategies together can help you take your training to the next level. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Planning a Branching Scenario

Experiencing eLearning

After I have completed my analysis for a branching scenario , I spend time planning before I start actually writing the content. My planning includes three components: A scenario concept and summary An outline A list of mistakes. Scenario Concept and Summary. I create a summary of the scenario and the narrative. My design document includes this summary, so the client and SME approve it before I start writing.

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Pedagogy and Technology from a Postdigital Perspective

eLearning Learning Submitted Articles

In this post, Deputy Programme Director of the MSc in Clinical Education and part-time tutor on the MSc in Digital Education Tim Fawns describes a postdigital view of pedagogy and technology in whi…

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Converting Flash-Built eLearning To HTML5 Efficiently In 3 Steps

eLearning Industry

On January 1, 2021, Adobe Flash will be laid to rest. You have hundreds, if not thousands, of learners that will receive errors when they attempt to start a course. The fix is simple, convert your legacy courses to HTML5. But, doing it efficiently depends on the conversion strategy you choose. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Q&A: World of Learning Institute

CourseArc

Q&A: World of Learning Institute. World of Learning Institute Works to Ensure World Language Education is Accessible to Everyone. Dr. Patricia “Pat” Mulroy of the World Learning Institute. With a noble mission to ensure foreign language education is accessible to everyone, the World of Learning (WOL) Institute has capitalized on existing technologies to provide face-to-face world language instruction in a virtual format.

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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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Core Competencies: Secret Weapon Your L&D Needs (& Why It’s Worth the Effort)

Lambda Solutions

Don’t trust anyone who says that defining core competencies is easy. It’s hard. Put in the time, however, and you can expect to see everything from onboarding to executive strategy become more aligned and effective. Here’s how to develop a competency-based approach for your organization.

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6 Top Selling Points for Online Courses

LearnDash

What are learners looking for in an online course, and how can you show them you deliver? What’s harder: creating or selling your course ? The answer depends on who you ask. Some course creators know their material backwards and forwards and don’t have any trouble turning it into amazing content—but then struggle to communicate the value of their course to their prospective learners.

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10 Most Common Mistakes Rookie L&D Professionals Make…And How To Avoid Them

eLearning Industry

Newcomers to any field often have the world in front of them, and newbies to the Learning & Development (L&D) and Instructional Design (ID) profession are no different. The tendency is to put everything they’ve learned to practice, in the hope that they’ll produce more effective eLearning solutions. In the process, they often make some rookie mistakes.

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3 Quick Tips for Retailers to Reskill Employees with an LMS

TOPYX LMS

2020 has not been a good year for the retail industry. Many retail companies, such as JCPenny, J. Crew, Pier 1 Imports, Neiman Marcus, GNC, Lord & Taylor, and Century 21, as well as a slew of small family-owned businesses, were forced to file bankruptcy as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. 1 Other retail companies had to spend a lot of money to simply stay open.

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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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A behind the scenes look at xAPI adoption by our numbers

eLearning Learning Submitted Articles

Our perspective on xAPI adoption in our products by how people are importing content packages, posting xAPI statements, connecting to tools and more.

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How to handle the handoff conversation

Making Change

Do your clients expect you to create training on demand? By changing how you talk to them, you can steer them away from an information dump and help them solve the real problem. Once they agree to do a needs analysis, you're on your way to the best solution. Here's a quick slideshow with ideas for things you could say -- and not say. Training needs analysis: How to handle the handoff from Cathy Moore.

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8 Ways To Use Rapid eLearning Tools To Reduce Your Online Training Development Timeline

eLearning Industry

There’s no time to waste when you need to mitigate compliance risks and bridge crucial performance gaps. In this article, I explore 8 ways rapid eLearning tools expedite online training development. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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In Defense of Cognitive Psychology

Clark Quinn

A recent Donald Clark post generated an extension from Stephen Downes. I respect both of these folks as people and as intellects, but while I largely agreed with one, I had a challenge with the other. So here’s a response, in defense of cognitive psychology. The caveat is that my Ph.D. is in Cognitive Psychology, so I may be defensive and biased, but I’ll try to present scrutable evidence.

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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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4 Things We’ve Learned in 4 Months of Virtual Learning

eLearning Learning Submitted Articles

Advantexe presents 4 insights we’ve learned in the first 4 months of virtual learning and virtual business simulation delivery.

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eLearning Outsourcing: How to do it right?

Upside Learning

Outsourcing eLearning development has become an established trend for some years now, and most organisations big or small are known to do this regularly. Still for some the question is – why the need for custom content when so much catalogue content is easily (and mostly cheaply) available? And a follow-up one – will the […].

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Digital Transformation in Operations: Introducing Operational Checklists

Wisetail

Many parts of day-to-day business operations can now be standardized and automated. With daily operational checklists, organizations gain a previously unattainable visibility into day-to-day tasks. The immediate result is peace of mind—but the long-term results offer much, much more. The post Digital Transformation in Operations: Introducing Operational Checklists appeared first on Wisetail LMS.

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Q&A: World of Learning Institute

CourseArc

Q&A: World of Learning Institute. World of Learning Institute Works to Ensure World Language Education is Accessible to Everyone. Dr. Patricia “Pat” Mulroy of the World Learning Institute. With a noble mission to ensure foreign language education is accessible to everyone, the World of Learning (WOL) Institute has capitalized on existing technologies to provide face-to-face world language instruction in a virtual format.

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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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Creating Customer Education Content from Home in the Age of COVID-19

eLearning Learning Submitted Articles

Many content creators are now working remotely and without their usual equipment, so we wanted to share some tips for creating meaningful, engaging content with the resources you have at home!

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Uniting Marketing and Training for a New Product Launch

dVinci Interactive

Uniting Marketing and Training for a New Product Launch Launching a new product requires collaboration, strategy and cooperation from team members across an organization. In this episode of Powered by Learning, Learning Solutions Director Jenny Fedullo and Host Susan Cort talk to Judi Bader of Inspire Brands, to learn how training is at the center of any successful product launch.

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Digital Transformation in Operations: Introducing Operational Checklists

Wisetail

Many parts of day-to-day business operations can now be standardized and automated. With daily operational checklists, organizations gain a previously unattainable visibility into day-to-day tasks. The immediate result is peace of mind—but the long-term results offer much, much more. The post Digital Transformation in Operations: Introducing Operational Checklists appeared first on Wisetail LMS.

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Transitioning Your In-Person Training to Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Dashe & Thomson

Over the past year, we’ve seen the creation of a “new normal” in the business world. More and more communication is taking place online and in virtual environments, and corporations and their employees are beginning to understand that this reality is here to stay. Companies are finding their training and development suddenly inaccessible—many in-person programs have been postponed or eliminated altogether.

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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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Will Thalheimer | Crystal Balling With Learnnovators (Part 1)

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How My Design Thinking Experience Created An Effective Training Program For Experiential Learning Using VR Tech

eLearning Industry

One call center associate’s journey from onboarding hell to design thinking nirvana. Follow our heroine as she discovers how VR tech can create experiential learning that’s more fun than a TikTok dance video. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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The Two for One Conversations

The Simple Shift

One of the most impactful actions a leader can take in their organization is to ask a question. It’s an invitation, it’s humble and humility is a magnet. However many leaders fear the open to all conversations that enterprise social platforms can provide. And yet when diversity and unique perspectives contribute, problems get solved in […].