As I have hinted, I’ve been working on a project that is related to what learning science has to do with learning design. And I can finally announce the project! I’ve been writing a book on debunking learning myths & superstitions, and unpacking some misconceptions. I’m happy to say that it’s finally available for pre-order (ATD members here , Amazon here ). MORE
Experiencing eLearning
JANUARY 30, 2018
At the end of last year, Bryan Jones from eLearningArt reached out to me for my predictions on the top 3 eLearning trends for 2018. He then took the responses from me and 56 other experts and put together a summary video of the top trends here and an article of the top eLearning trends here. Here are the top 3 trends that I picked, as well as some commentary: Mobile (#5 on the overall list).
Learning Rebels
JANUARY 29, 2018
Click here to jump to the Learning Rebels BIG AUDACIOUS giveaway. For many, the New Year often brings into focus the possibilities of a brighter future. We want to brighten our horizons, learn more, and to be better versions of ourselves. We cheer the New Year and write checks that we might not be ready to cash. Once the reality of January 2nd hits, some of us might not sure what direction to go in and our commitment to lifelong learning falters.
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Knowledge Guru
JANUARY 31, 2018
Organizations expend constant effort to deliver information employees need to know for their jobs. And oftentimes, there’s a lot at stake. You depend on training to help your employees make more sales, provide better customer service, avoid regulatory issues, and make fewer mistakes. But training has no value if we can’t retrieve the information we’re taught.
Association eLearning
JANUARY 31, 2018
What version of SCORM are you using? Is the LMS SCORM conformant? xAPI might be replacing SCORM in the future. You hear about it in eLearning all the time, but what is it? Other than giving a definition we’ve never really discussed it here. So, let’s change that. How SCORM is Like a DVD. At its most basic, SCORM is like a DVD. DVDs store and play movies.
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Making Change
JANUARY 31, 2018
Here at action mapping central, we’re all about scenarios — realistic activities that help people practice what they need to do on the job. “That’s all fine,” some people say. “But people need to be taught basic concepts before they can apply them. You can’t just throw people into an activity without first teaching them the concepts.” I say that yes, we can throw them into an activity that requires knowledge that they don’t yet have.
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Clark Quinn
JANUARY 30, 2018
As I have hinted, I’ve been working on a project that is related to what learning science has to do with learning design. And I can finally announce the project! I’ve been writing a book on debunking learning myths & superstitions, and unpacking some misconceptions. I’m happy to say that it’s finally available for pre-order (ATD members here , Amazon here ).
Learningtogo
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
You Have to Forget Some Old Truths to Master Essentials of Brain-Based Learning. There really is a “Homer Simpson” effect in neuroscience. The phenomenon was given this name in honor of the Fox network character, Homer Simpson. Homer once told Marge that “Every time I learn something new, it pushes some old stuff out of my brain.” Who knew Homer was such a brilliant neuroscientist?
CourseArc
JANUARY 30, 2018
Sample Bar Graph that Includes an Accessible, Alternative Version in a Table. Technology is present in every facet of life. It is now common in classrooms of all varieties, placing a responsibility on instructors and administrators to ensure the equitable use of technology. Students at every level of education, from pre-K to graduate and professional studies, present with different abilities and needs.
LearnDash
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
?. WordPress gives you incredible flexibility, but sometimes that can be confusing. Here is an “under the hood” look at one company’s LearnDash tech stack. One thing that is great about using WordPress for your online course is that you have so many features at your fingertips. However, this can be intimidating for some people. It can be difficult trying to decide which email provider to use, your site’s theme, and selecting a shopping cart along with a payment gateway.
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Clark Quinn
JANUARY 31, 2018
Another response to my request for topics asked about moving from the classroom to the ‘fringe’ Here, I have a very simple response: the case studies in Revolutionize Learning & Development. Each was chosen and structured to talk about the context, specific situation, the plan, the results, and advice. Each also represents a diversity of settings and needs.
The Logical Blog by IconLogic
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
by Kevin Siegel, CTT, COTP. While recording a software demonstration using the Camtasia Recorder, you have two choices when it comes to the file format for your video capture: TREC and AVI. Audio Video Interleave ( AVI ) is a popular Microsoft format that can contain both video and audio. It plays nicely on multiple devices and operating systems. AVIs can be imported into the Camtasia Editor or other eLearning development tools and multimedia editors.
Dashe & Thomson
JANUARY 30, 2018
Eureka! Many remember 2001: A Space Odyssey for depicting one of the most famous epiphanies in cinema history. With bones splintering across the screen and kettle drums thundering in the background, a solitary ape invented a weapon in an electrifying moment of inspiration. It probably would have shouted, “Eureka!” too, if it could utter anything more than simple grunts.
Kineo
JANUARY 30, 2018
When creating a great elearning UI/UX, it’s important to consider not only what will work from a technical aspect, but also what your learners are expecting to see. Consider your own personal experience - if you found yourself at the DMV watching a video refresher course on driving laws and the video looks grainy, dingy, and had cheesy graphics and animation, you might question whether the information being presented is as up-to-date and relevant as it should be.
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Jane Hart
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
Yesterday, in a free seminar at the Learning Technologies 2018 Expo hall in London, I gave a short presentation with Shane Sutherland, the CEO of PebblePad, about how their personal learning platform underpins Modern Professional Learning, as well as how it provides a new employee-centred “learning technology” to support learning …
LearnDash
JANUARY 31, 2018
By making online education mobile, instructors have a new opportunity to engage learners. Smartphone use is so ubiquitous these days that talking about it being “on the rise” states the obvious. The spread of smartphones has been accompanied by a proliferation of apps of every variety. There are apps to help you build better habits, apps to help you track your budget, fitness trackers and dieting tools, memory games to improve your mental flexibility, and meditation apps to help you
Learningtogo
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
You Have to Forget Some Old Truths to Master Essentials of Brain-Based Learning. There really is a "Homer Simpson" effect in neuroscience.
eLearning Brothers
JANUARY 30, 2018
Training Industry recently released the seventh annual list of the Top 20 Authoring Tools Companies and we were proud to see many of our awesome partners named! The amazing game developers over at The Game Agency earned a spot on the list. You might recognize their name—we partnered with them to create The Training Arcade : a library of fun, casual games that can be rapidly customized with your content to reinforce educational material, assess knowledge retention, measure overall teaching effect
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How can we actively engage learners 24/7, on their level and according to their interests, while respecting their learning styles? It’s not impossible. In this guide: Explore how to transform traditional, one-way videos into two-way interactive learning experiences Understand different types of artificial intelligence (AI), including - Generative vs.
The Logical Blog by IconLogic
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
by Kevin Siegel, CTT, COTP. While recording a software demonstration using the Camtasia Recorder, you have two choices when it comes to the file format for your video capture: TREC and AVI. Audio Video Interleave ( AVI ) is a popular Microsoft format that can contain both video and audio. It plays nicely on multiple devices and operating systems. AVIs can be imported into the Camtasia Editor or other eLearning development tools and multimedia editors.
LearnDash
JANUARY 30, 2018
Older generations are increasingly interested in online courses. What about yours? There’s an obvious distinction in online education between adult learners and K-12 learners. Children and adolescents tend to take classes as a mandatory part of their school program, or (if they’re electives) as part of their process of self-discovery. Meanwhile, adults usually approach online courses with a different set of assumptions , including a better sense of self, a larger store of personal experience, an
Learningtogo
FEBRUARY 2, 2018
What a pleasure to be part of the growing community of TLDC! My buddy and colleague SyberDesign did such a great job, I can’t think of anything else to say, so I’m reposting from his blog with his permission. syberdesign. It is a euphoric and sad feeling that rolls over me as I wake up the day after the TLDC18 conference. Over the last three days, I have personally been responsible for spilling 4 drinks, I have attended multiple sessions on current L&D subjects, made new contacts
eLearning Brothers
JANUARY 29, 2018
We were privileged to host a webinar last week featuring Laura Silver of Trivantis as our guest. During the webinar, we got a first look at the newest eLearning Brothers Library additions to Lectora, as well as some great tips and tricks on how to use these awesome assets. We saw how easy it is to create a professional-looking course using eLearning Brothers assets inside Lectora Inspire and Lectora Online.
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InSync Training
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
Virtually There Session Recap. So your organization has made blended learning a priority. But while you know you need to move your training programs into the futu re, you wo nder how doing so will affect learning results. And though some of you have tried blended learning before, the programs didn’t meet your expectations and you worry about trying again.
Wisetail
JANUARY 30, 2018
Use the five steps of design thinking to create a human-centered approach to creative thinking and problem solving in your LMS. The post Design Thinking in Your LMS appeared first on Wisetail LMS.
The Simple Shift
JANUARY 27, 2018
At a recent large family gathering we were playing board games. I placed a box of salted, dark chocolate covered almonds on the table – irresistible! After it sat for a bit untouched amidst the excitement of the game, I motioned to my son to take the lid off. Still, no takers. A few moments […].
eLearning Brothers
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
It’s February, which means…THAT holiday is coming up. You know the one. You either love it or you hate it or you’re just waiting for it to be over so you can buy all the discounted candy at Walgreens. Never one to shy away from a cheesy theme, I’ve picked out a few templates from the eLearning Brothers Template Library that are perfect for sharing your love (of eLearning).
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Unlock the full potential of your educational initiatives with the 11 Tips to Drive Learning Content Consumption eBook. You’ll uncover: Why measure content consumption rather than (or in addition to) completion rates and member satisfaction? What are some proven tactics to create quality learner content and raise your content consumption rates? Discover the secrets from leading experts in the field, distilled into practical tips that promise to elevate the quality of your educational offerings,
InSync Training
JANUARY 31, 2018
Numerous articles about improving our work/life balance, general performance, and overall happiness encourage us to follow our passion. What’s the old adage? Do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life. Sounds like a far-fetched dream for most of us, and a piece of advice we often can’t easily apply to our current professional situation.
Jane Hart
JANUARY 28, 2018
Here are posts, articles and news about Modern Workplace Learning (MWL) selected by Jane Hart for the week 21-27 January 2018.
eLearningArt
JANUARY 31, 2018
As an instructional designer you’re always looking for ways to make learning content more engaging. But, at the same time, you still need to focus on improving performance. So a random “game” template where a soccer ball gets kicked through a goal every time a quiz question is answered right probably isn’t the right solution.
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