The phrase “digital transformation” is used with increased frequency these days. It is one of those terms people invoke in business conversations while everyone nods in agreement, saying, “Yes, we must digitally transform.” But does anyone in that conversation know what it really means — and does it mean the same thing to everyone? I guarantee at least one person in that conversation thinks it means we are all going to turn into robots. MORE
Growth Engineering
JULY 13, 2018
In an age where training content is more accessible than ever before, we need to ensure the right knowledge sticks. Whether training is delivered via the classroom, through guidebooks or by online learning solutions, it's important that the key messages become sticky. The post 5 Great Knowledge Retention Tips appeared first on Growth Engineering.
Elucidat
JULY 11, 2018
As treatment for social media addiction becomes available on the High Street, considering the impact of digital noise on people’s lives is in focus now more than ever. In this article, we explore why we have a responsibility to consider ‘time well spent’ in learning, help you weigh up if you’re doing more good than harm, and provide 7 steps to help you deliver genuine value with your learning projects.
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eFront
JULY 10, 2018
Business Titan James Cash Penney was onto something when he said, “Growth is never by mere chance; it is the result of forces working together.” And we agree because a culture of lifelong learning is a powerful force for growth in any business. That’s right. Constant “upskilling” is no longer just a buzzword; it’s the new normal. As many as 87% of American employees say they need to develop new skills continually to keep pace in their careers.
TalentLMS
JULY 11, 2018
In 2014, we ran a gamification survey among our users to get a picture of the use of gamification in eLearning. We surveyed about 100 professionals who create, design and manage employee training. You can find those at the end of this post. But that survey only gave us the perspective of online course creators. We also wanted to know what employees who use and engage with gamified software think.
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EI Design
JULY 11, 2018
The measurement of effectiveness of online training is a hot topic right now. In this article, I outline how you can use the Kirkpatrick’s model of training evaluation to measure training effectiveness, its impact, and the ROI of eLearning. How To Determine The ROI Of eLearning. The measurement of ROI of eLearning needs an integrated approach that should begin during the Training Needs Analysis or TNA phase and should successively build up right up to the determination of its impact on business.
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Training Industry
JULY 13, 2018
The post Does Technology Replace Trainers? appeared first on Training Industry.
eLearning Industry
JULY 10, 2018
Given the critical importance of compliance training, it’s understandable that it can be a costly undertaking. The cost doesn’t just include the provision of training itself. It also extends to the loss in productivity when large numbers of staff are taking away from their jobs to attend courses. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.
Infopro Learning
JULY 13, 2018
Most organizations spend 2.5 times more on sales training than they do on product knowledge training. While selling skills are certainly important, organizations will see exponential ROI from training sales people on what they’re actually selling. In the latest Tribal Knowledge podcast, Infopro Learning’s Nolan Hout shares insights on why business leaders should consider doubling-down on product knowledge training for their sales team.
Dashe & Thomson
JULY 11, 2018
The ADDIE model has served the instructional design community well for decades. For the uninitiated, ADDIE stands for: Analysis. Design. Development. Implementation. Evaluation. But in the “real world,” the analysis phase is often curtailed, if not overlooked outright. Why? Decision-makers are often not versed in the ADDIE methodology. They may make the assumption that training is required as part of a project because it seems obvious.
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Every decision that goes into your learning monetization strategy matters for your organization’s bottom line. Our research has shown a clear correlation between high program maturity (and ROI!) and choosing the right monetization strategy. This eBook contains clear, actionable ways to approach packaging and pricing models that will help your association grow revenue, improve profitability, and drive expansion into new markets.
LearnDash
JULY 12, 2018
One question we often are asked is what hosting provider works well with LearnDash. The short of it is that there are many that you can choose from depending on your program needs. If you currently have a WordPress site then you already have a host and chances are that your host will work just fine if it has been working for you up until now. But online learning programs have a unique set of demands, in particular when you consider the type of media included in courses and the number of users ac
eLearning Industry
JULY 9, 2018
The more prepared organizations are, the more cost-effective the entire translation project will be. This article offers 6 tips for organizations gearing up to take their online learning multilingual. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.
Infopro Learning
JULY 13, 2018
Most organizations spend 2.5 times more on sales training than they do on product knowledge training. While selling skills are certainly important, organizations will see exponential ROI from training sales people on what they’re actually selling. In the latest Tribal Knowledge podcast, Infopro Learning’s Nolan Hout shares insights on why business leaders should consider doubling-down on product knowledge training for their sales team.
TOPYX LMS
JULY 9, 2018
LMS software is a significant investment, often requiring a one to three year contract along with hours of work getting the system up and running. The last thing you want is for all that time and money to go to waste because your LMS implementation fails. But it’s a real possibility. When insufficient planning goes into a learning management system implementation, it can fail altogether, causing more problems than you bargained for.
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The job market is changing fast, and to stay ahead, your hiring strategy needs to be flexible. With recent economic shifts, more companies are turning to contingent workers for their adaptability and cost savings. In fact, 32% of businesses are already prioritizing contingent over traditional full-time positions. Curious to learn more? In our new guide, you'll discover: The major benefits of incorporating contingent workers into your team.
LearnDash
JULY 10, 2018
Online courses are a business. Here’s how to use business thinking to your advantage. One of the big appeals of online courses is that they have a relatively low barrier-to-entry for first-time instructors. You don’t need to buy property or rent out a store, there’s no physical inventory to manage, and many of the most popular Software as a Service (SAAS) tools, such as MailChimp and WordPress, have free beginner versions.
eLearning Industry
JULY 10, 2018
Get expert tips on how to push your eLearning content further, and see great content examples to find inspiration for your eLearning projects. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.
JoomlaLMS
JULY 10, 2018
The most recent statistics show that there are currently more than 237 million mobile users in the US, with a tendency to scale that number all the way to 270 million users by 2022. Such a vast amount of users surely brings forth certain changes in the way we communicate online, as more and more online content is provided for mobile platforms. But will it affect the way we learn new skills and obtain work-oriented knowledge?
Joitske Hulsebosch eLearning
JULY 11, 2018
This morning I cycled in the sun to a school for higher eduction to a look back at a fun and successful project. A team of teachers and staff have organized a SPOC (Small Private Online Course), supported by me and Sibrenne from Ennuonline. Within the SPOC, on the Curatr platform, sources like short video clips or cartoons were shared as conversation starters on topics such as classroom atmosphere, structure, variety in lessons and attention to individual students.
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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.
Origin Learning
JULY 13, 2018
Did you get a chance to read the LinkedIn 2018 Workplace Learning Report ? There are lots of interesting stats peppered in the report. Sample these nuggets: The workforce agrees, training for soft skills is the #1 priority. 68% of employees prefer to learn at work. 58% of employees prefer self-paced learning. The #1 challenge for L&D teams is to get employees to learn. 56% of employees would pick a course recommended by their manager.
eLearning Industry
JULY 10, 2018
There are several compelling reasons to go for outsourcing the development of online learning. This article offers 5 tips that will help you build a strong and convincing business case for outsourcing your eLearning initiatives. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.
Clark Quinn
JULY 10, 2018
So, I’ve seen a bright future for L&D. It’s possible, and desirable. But is it defensible? I want to suggest that it is. L&D should be the business unit with the best understanding of our brains (except, perhaps, in a neurology company, e.g. medical, or a cognitive company, e.g. AI). And I’ve argued that’s a key role.
B Online Learning
JULY 12, 2018
Colour is important to the visual experience. It’s a powerful tool because it can change our mood. Think about a recent advertisement that […]. The post Using Colour to Communicate in Digital Learning appeared first on B Online Learning.
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You’ve read the PMBOK® Guide several times, taken the certification exam for project managers, passed, and you are now a PMP®. So why do you keep making rookie mistakes? This whitepaper shows 20 of the most common mistakes that young or inexperienced project managers make, issues that can cost significant time and money. It's a good starting point for understanding how and why many PMs get themsleves into trouble, and provides guidance on the types of issues that PMs need to understand.
TOPYX LMS
JULY 11, 2018
Less than half of U.S. employees are highly engaged in learning. 1,2. While there is no quick fix for increasing an employee’s level of engagement in learning and development, integrating microlearning into training modules with LMS software is a great place to start.
Wisetail
JULY 10, 2018
Learn five ways you can start shifting your training to shape the customer experience and begin to anticipate customer needs, learn their habits, and provide them with a personalized on-brand experience. The post Retail Training for the Experience Shopper appeared first on Wisetail LMS.
InSync Training
JULY 10, 2018
The modern learning landscape presents a unique set of challenges. Never before have learners had greater access to information, a greater drive to discover answers for themselves, or a greater number of demands on their time. Formal training no longer provides the end-all-be-all solution for our organizations. While it has an important place in the instructional design line-up, it represents just one of many options we need to include in our blends.
Clark Quinn
JULY 13, 2018
I read an article calling for organizational psychology and the things these folks do for companies. And, interestingly, many of the tasks seem like things that I’ve been calling for L&D to do. So now I have to ask what’s the relationship between these two areas? My background is psychology, specifically the cognitive kind (ok more cog sci than just psych, but still).
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LearnDash
JULY 9, 2018
WordCamp Birmingham is August 4-5, will we see you there? When: Aug. 4-5. Where: 500 Amphitheater Road, Pelham, AL 35124. Tickets: Purchase Here ! (only $40). It’s that time of year when the portion of the LearnDash team attends a regional WordCamp. If you don’t happen to know what a WordCamp is, it’s a conference dedicated to all things WordPress (the platform which LearnDash is built upon).
eLearning Brothers
JULY 9, 2018
How do you incorporate quizzes into your eLearning? Do you believe in the “quiz early, quiz often” strategy, or do you wait until the end of the course? Or do you live on the edge and say “who needs those darn quizzes anyway?”. Some people argue that delivering multiple choice quizzes in eLearning makes adult learners feel like schoolchildren. However, at eLearning Brothers, we know that quizzes can take many forms!
KnowledgeStar
JULY 13, 2018
Following is an excerpt from our new book, Minds at Work: Managing for Success in the Knowledge Economy co-authored with Stephen J. Gill We think that the heart of managing minds was summed up years ago by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, who was a keen observer of the relationship of hands and minds at work, is thought to have said, “If […].
Litmos
JULY 13, 2018
The phrase “digital transformation” is used with increased frequency these days. It is one of those terms people invoke in business conversations while everyone nods in agreement, saying, “Yes, we must digitally transform.” But does anyone in that conversation know what it really means — and does it mean the same thing to everyone? I guarantee at least one person in that conversation thinks it means we are all going to turn into robots.
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