Sat.Sep 22, 2018 - Fri.Sep 28, 2018

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One Thing Missing in Most E-learning Courses

Rapid eLearning

Between the workshops I run, blog emails received, and helping in the community, I get to see hundreds of e-learning courses. A common issue for many courses is transitioning from sharing content to helping people use the content to make the appropriate decisions. Many course developers focus on making the content interactive, which is good. But much of the interactivity is novel or exists at a very basic level.

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6 Reasons Why Modern Learners Click Away From Your Online Training Course

eFront

Are your drop-out rates soaring? Do your employees disengage before they even have a chance to absorb the takeaways? Let’s explore the top 6 reasons why modern learners click away from your online training course, as well as tips to retain them. 6 Reasons Why Modern Learners Click Away From Your Online Training Course. Continuously training your employees is one of the best ways to ensure that your business keeps up with industry trends and stays ahead of the competition.

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7 Statistics That Prove eLearning In The Workplace Is Important For Your Organisation

eLearning Industry

It's a solution that benefits both employers and employees and it's one that is being actively embraced and pursued by both. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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accessplanit Launches Integration With Moodle LMS

Accessplanit

We’re excited to announce our brand-new integration with Moodle. Moodle integration means that users of both accessplanit and Moodle can ensure course and delegate information is consistently up to date across both systems saving tons of time on double-keying and also ensuring a smooth learner journey. Our new integration with Moodle is another step in the direction of making things as easy as possible for our customers.

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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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ID and eLearning Links (9/23/18)

Experiencing eLearning

Set LearnDash lessons to completed Storyline triggers – Building Better Courses Discussions – E-Learning Heroes. How to modify Steven Warwick’s javascript for tracking Captivate and iSpring lessons in WordPress LMSs (LearnDash and LifterLMS) so it works with Storyline. tags: Storyline learndash xAPI. Aesthetic Usability Effect | Laws of UX. 18 “laws of UX”: principles of user experience and how people interact with sites and online content.

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7 Tips To Prepare For Globalized eLearning

eLearning Industry

Have your clients been asking for eLearning modules in other languages? Maybe your own internal training teams are located around the world. People are far more engaged and have higher rates of learning retention when the content is in their own language. So. How do you prepare global eLearning? This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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9 Ways to Create Better Education Infographics

LearnDash

How to make sure your education infographics accomplish their purpose. Infographics are a popular and effective way to convey information to learners in an engaging and memorable way. However, while the most powerful infographics seem simple, designing them in a clear and informative way can be anything but. Many educators work with graphic designers who are able to draw on their experience to make beautiful infographics.

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10 Trends for Digital Learning in 2018

Jane Hart

Today, Monday 24 September, I released the Top Tools for Learning 2018 , which I compiled from the results of the 12th Annual Digital Learning Tools Survey. Every vote was manually processed in order to get a picture of this year’s contributors (as well as mitigate gaming of the voting).

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What is adaptive learning anyway? (We’re glad you asked!)

Axonify

Personalization is the new norm in consumer experiences. Online search results are based on your browsing history. Streaming services make custom recommendations based on your watch history. Even theme parks are personalizing ride experiences using customer data. To grab and maintain your attention in a crowded marketplace, companies are providing more and more unique experiences … Continued.

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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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9 Quick Fixes For Aesthetically Appealing Online Training

eLearning Industry

There’s no moment to spare when it comes to sprucing up your online training content and grabbing corporate learners’ attention. In this article, I’ll highlight 9 fast fixes to improve the aesthetic appeal of your online training course. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Memory and Modern Learning: Perspective from Oded Ilan

InSync Training

Behavior change is the holy grail of training. Learning and Development practitioners strive to impact business outcomes by improving the skills of our audience. Performance improvement grows out of learners truly understanding content and successfully applying it back on the job. To achieve this goal, expert Oded Ilan believes, “we need a paradigm shift in the way that we perceive teaching and supporting people.

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ONE level of exaggeration

Clark Quinn

I’ve argued before that we should be thinking about exaggeration in our learning design. And I’ve noticed that it’s a dramatic trick in popular media. But you can easily think of ways it can go wrong. So what would be appropriate exaggeration? When I look at movies and other story-telling media (comics), the exaggeration usually is one level.

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How to Use the Psychology of Personalization in Your Marketing

LearnDash

Personalization helps learners feel important, and cuts down on irrelevant messaging. People naturally prefer things that were designed for them. Not only does it make them feel valued, it also tends to be more relevant to their needs. It gives them a sense not just of belonging, but of ownership , and with that comes a deeper buy-in to the product or service itself.

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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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eLearning Testing And Application Testing: What's The Difference?

eLearning Industry

This is a tip list for eLearning testing and application testing, and the differences between these two. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Flawless Virtual Events: Managing the Tech Risk

InSync Training

Virtually There Session Recap. When thinking about designing or facilitating live online learning, what scares you the most? For many, the technology feels like an intimidating part of the equation. What if learners can’t navigate the environment ? What if we lose audio in the middle of the Subject Matter Expert presenting key information? What if the slide deck fails to load within the platform?

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Wise technology?

Clark Quinn

At a recent event, they were talking about AI (artificial intelligence) and DI (decision intelligence). And, of course, I didn’t know what the latter was so it was of interest. The description mentioned visualizations, so I was prepared to ask about the limits, but the talk ended up being more about decisions (a topic I am interested in) and values.

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Evolution of Training Systems in L&D

Origin Learning

The early 2000s saw an interesting theme resonating among L&D companies. Every organization that had a strong learning culture and that wanted to foster workplace learning was keen to invest in a ‘Training Management System’ (TMS). Some people also started using the phrase ‘Talent Management System’ interchangeably. This blog post, attempts to unravel the changes in the world of L&D and examine if the TMS is relevant today.

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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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eLearning Course Development: Here's The Perfect Toolkit For The New Academic Year!

eLearning Industry

With the start of a new academic year comes the desire to learn and discover new things. Here’s the perfect toolkit for eLearning content creators, ranging from Project Management platforms and video editing applications to intuitive and easy-to-use authoring tools. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Training Industry Inc’s 2018 Top 20 Learning Portal/ LMS Features Gyrus Systems LMS

Gyrus

Richmond, VA · September 24, 2018. Gyrus Systems , a leading Learning Management Systems (LMS) vendor, announced today it has been selected as a 2018 Top 20 Learning Portal Company by Training Industry.com. “The 2018 Top 20 Learning Portal/LMS companies are the leaders in the learning technologies market,” said Ken Taylor, president of Training Industry, Inc.

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Articulate Rise is a Rising Star

B Online Learning

One of the challenges faced by e-learning developers is being able to develop learning for multiple devices and platforms. How your module would […]. The post Articulate Rise is a Rising Star appeared first on B Online Learning.

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5 Benefits of an LMS that Go Beyond Cost Saving

TOPYX LMS

An LMS can do many things, including save your company money. This is because most eLearning courses are cheaper to run than traditional training that takes place in a classroom, with no physical venue costs, travel expenses, or in-person instructor salaries. Also, eLearning delivered through an LMS saves administrators time that could be spent generating revenue by streamlining training processes and trains an unlimited number of employees.¹ A flat-fee LMS is particularly economical as it doesn

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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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Back to the future

E-Learning Provocateur

I’m both a science nerd and a history buff, so naturally I’m fascinated by the history of science. When I visited Bern several years ago, the Museum für Kommunikation was at the top of my “to do” list. This captivating institution is dedicated to the history of technology-mediated communication, from the cuneiform tablets of the Sumerians, through the gamut of the postal service, telephony, telegraphy, radio, television, computers and the Internet.

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North American Rail Safety Week 2018

Allen Interactions

One of our favorite clients to work with is Operation Life Saver. This education nonprofit is devoted to stopping train/motor collisions, fatalities and injuries. We have been lucky enough to partner with them on a number of education projects. As such, we're strong supporters of their excellent work in preventing tragedies at rail road crossings.

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How Intesa Sanpaolo Produced Over 1 Million Hours of Learning Content With Docebo

Docebo

Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A needed to re-connect its learners to its L&D activities – it turned to Docebo to make it happen. When Intesa Sanpaolo, one of Europe’s largest banking groups, based in Turin, Italy, recognized that its existing training programs weren’t connecting with its more than 96,000 employees, it turned to a new digital learning model designed to enable learning in-the-flow-of work – using the Docebo learning platform.

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4 Tips to Ensure Your LMS System is Effective After Implementation

TOPYX LMS

Successfully implementing an LMS system is a big accomplishment that takes time and careful planning. It’s helpful when an LMS implementation goes smoothly , but it’s not the end of the road for companies initiating eLearning -- it’s just the beginning. Without consistent dedication and management, your LMS won’t succeed no matter how well your implementation goes.

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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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LMS IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES Part 2: The Team

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

by Ann Crane. In part one of my Learning Management System (LMS) implementation strategies series I went over the importance of defining LMS and project expectations. This week, I’d like to go over the people you’ll need on your team before moving forward with implementation.    Here are the primary roles necessary for any LMS implementation team: LMS Administrator, Project Manager, Authors/Content Developers, and IT/Web Integrators.   The LMS Administrator is the team quarterb

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How do Learning Leaders Select Training Vendors

dVinci Interactive

How do Learning Leaders Select Training Vendors This year, we asked the learning and development leaders we interviewed for our blog about the qualities they look for when selecting a vendor. Regardless of the type of vendor they were looking for, we found organizations want to hire companies and consultants that will be their partner, understand their mission and help them accomplish their goals.

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Social Learning: A New Way to Increase Your ROI

Lambda Solutions

According to Time magazine , the leaders of top large technology firms predict that both social networks and knowledge will drive the future of the digital revolution: "The next phase is not about the network alone, but also about knowledge.". If you believe that this projection is accurate, what role will learning and development play in the future?