March, 2023

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Leadership and Organizational Development: Achieving Greater Heights Together

Infopro Learning

Leadership development and organizational development are closely linked, as effective leadership is essential for the success and growth of any organization. A strong leadership team can drive the direction and vision of the organization, inspire and motivate employees, and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. This culture helps to create a sense of direction and purpose within the organization, which in turn helps to increase employee engagement and motivation.

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Must-Have Skills to Look For When Hiring an Instructional Designer

LearnDash

The role of an instructional designer is critical in creating successful learning experiences. Instructional designers are responsible for designing courses that meet learners’ needs and achieve objectives. Instructional designers do this in a few ways. First, they’ll analyze learners’ preferences and characteristics to ensure that the learning experience is tailored to their needs.

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Should We List the Learning Objectives?

Experiencing eLearning

A lot of elearning starts with a list of formal learning objectives. “By the end of this course, you will be able to…” But should we really start our elearning this way? Is that really the best way to communicate with learners about the goals of training? No, I think we can do better. The argument in favor of listing learning objectives I don’t want to directly pile on this person any further (I already ratioed him with my comment on his article), but someone recently sha

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Accessibility Matters: The Fundamentals of Achieving Accessible Content

CourseArc

It’s no secret that CourseArc is an accessibility-first content authoring management system. We are constantly working on ways to improve accessibility for our users and helping clients do the same. In fact, we have endless blogs and resources on the topic of accessibility, so anyone curious to learn more can access them at the click of a button. (And, coincidentally, if you are curious to learn more, join us for part II of our Actionable Accessibility Advice webinar series this Thursday, March

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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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The promise of generative AI and ChatGPT for L&D

Docebo

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for the past few months, chances are you’ve caught one or two (or seventeen) conversations about artificial intelligence (AI) and ChatGPT. It’s a hot topic thanks to recent public releases of some deeply impressive (and for some, concerning) AI systems. In the art world, prompt-driven AI tools like Midjourney can create stunning visuals on demand.

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The Pros and Cons of Online vs In-Person Training

Corporate Learning Network

When armed with the pros and cons of online learning, it’s easier to build a solution that works best for your organization.

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5 Tips for Effective eLearning Design and Development

CommLab India

People can design and develop eLearning courses for years yet might not find them to be effective. To ensure you aren’t one of them, here are the 5 tips to help you ensure effective eLearning design and development. Why wait? Read. Implement. Succeed!

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Checklist to Improve Workplace Leadership Skills

Infopro Learning

Leadership development is a crucial aspect of any workplace, as it helps to ensure that individuals have the necessary skills and knowledge to lead and manage teams effectively. Whether you are a manager, team leader, or individual contributor, developing your leadership skills can help you effectively guide and motivate your team, navigate challenges, and achieve your goals.

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Time is the biggest problem?

Clark Quinn

In conversations, I’ve begun to suspect that one of the biggest, if not the biggest, problem facing designers wishing to do truly good, deep, design, is client expectations. That is, a belief that if we’re provided with the appropriate information, we can crank out a solution. Why, don’t you just distribute the information across the screen and add a quiz?

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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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Building Learning Community Online

InSync Training

Teaching and learning are relational activities. People learn from and with one another, through teaching, observation, collaboration, interaction (synchronous or asynchronous), or reading or viewing materials published by other people. A frequent complaint about online learning and webinars is that people miss the relational aspect, the interaction with other people.

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Training Your Employees is a Recession-Proof Strategy

Gyrus

Training employees during a recession is a great way to improve morale, reduce operating costs, and increase productivity. Learn how to make training more effective during a recession with this guide.

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[UPDATED]MoodleCloud™ | Free Moodle Hosting for Single Classroom Installations

Lambda Solutions

Calling all educators! MoodleCloud was designed specifically to help educators that are looking for small installations of Moodle. Intended for teachers who are looking to implement online learning to 50 users or less, MoodleCloud provides a free Moodle Hosting site for those who are working with no budget.

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Why Should You Use eLearning Authoring Tools for Effective Course Development [5 Reasons Explained]

CommLab India

Costly classroom training. Ineffective, irrelevant course content. Bored audience. These are some of the many possible scenarios when it comes to corporate training. eLearning authoring tools help you handle them effectively. Read on to know how!

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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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Streamline Training Programs with Managed Learning Services

Infopro Learning

Employee training programs may start off well with dedication and focus, but over time, their effectiveness can decline due to a decrease in expertise and a shift in business priorities towards new projects, causing them to falter. Organizations can optimize their training program requirements by partnering with a Managed Learning Services (MLS) provider.

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Q&A: Wellness for Educators

CourseArc

Q&A: Wellness for Educators This Nonprofit Works to Support the Mental, Physical, Social and Emotional Wellbeing of Educators Stress, burnout, and mental health concerns are all issues that many educators across the U.S. have faced. COVID amplified these issues even more. As an educator, Kathryn Kennedy experienced them all firsthand. She knew she wasn’t the only one feeling it.

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The Value of 3rd Party Accreditation in L&D

InSync Training

The Need for Consistency and Reliability in Learning & Development Imagine you have a ruler made of some weird alien material that is somehow tied to the quantum wave function in such a way that it changes dimensions every time you use it. One day, your desk is five feet wide, the next, six and a half. Not a great measuring device, particularly if you’re trying to fit the desk through the door.

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How to Manage Employees Effectively with HR Tools

Gyrus

Discover the benefits of HR tools for successful employee management, from automated time and attendance tracking to employee performance management tools.

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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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[UPDATED] How to Make Your Moodle™  LMS More Accessible

Lambda Solutions

Global Accessibility Awareness Day is coming up on May 9 – but what is it, and what might that have to do with you, fellow education technology innovator? Global Accessibility Awareness Day is a community-driven effort whose goal is to dedicate one day to raising the profile of and introducing the topic of digital (web, software, mobile app/device etc.) accessibility and people with different disabilities to the broadest audience possible.

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Lights, Camera, eLearning Authoring Tools! [4 Authoring Tools as Movies]

CommLab India

Watching movies can be fun! And so can be the eLearning authoring tools. Now imagine combining them. Well, double fun! That’s what this blog is about. Here we will explore eLearning authoring tools as movies. Get your popcorn and soft drink now!

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Top 5 Key Trends of AI-powered eLearning Authoring tool to consider in 2023

Paradiso

In recent years, eLearning has become integral to the education and training industry. The increasing demand for online learning has led to the development of various AI-powered eLearning authoring tools. These tools have made it easier for educators and trainers to create and deliver online courses. However, with technological advancements, new trends in eLearning are emerging, offering better features and functionalities.

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Unleash the power of ChatGPT in the language learning classroom

Educraft.tech - Technology meets Education

A ChatGPT training for language teachers that will help you acquire new skills and techniques you can apply immediately The post Unleash the power of ChatGPT in the language learning classroom appeared first on Educraft.

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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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Virtual Learning is Real Learning - The InQuire Engagement Framework™

InSync Training

Learner engagement is the the most important part of any training program. It’s the most important part because an engaged learner produces better outcomes – engaged learners learn! So, how engaged are your virtual learners and how do you know if they’re engaged?

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ChatGPT For Students: How AI Chatbots Are Revolutionizing Education

eLearning Industry

Discover how ChatGPT, an AI-powered chatbot, is transforming the way students learn and study. Read on to learn how this innovative technology is improving student outcomes and making education more accessible than ever. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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[UPDATED] Dealing with Cheating: A Moodle™  Plagiarism Plugin

Lambda Solutions

It’s an icky word that makes any educator or student squirm—plagiarism. Whether intentional or not plagiarism happens and if discovered can ruin careers and educational pursuits. The Josephson Institute Center for Youth anonymously surveyed over 43,000 high school students to determine the percent of youth who admit to plagiarism. In their results they found that 59% of students indicated that they cheated on a test in the past year and 34% of students reported that they cheated more than twice.

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eLearning Authoring Tools in Corporate Training [Top 5 Benefits + Examples]

CommLab India

eLearning authoring tools are all you need for developing effective training material. Wondering how they contribute toward the effectiveness, let me tell you there are plenty of ways. In this blog, I’ve mentioned the top 5 benefits of authoring tools.

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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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Free learning & development webinars for April 2023

Limestone Learning

“ Cherry blossoms, flowers, spring, pink ” by LiMa74 is licensed by Pixabay. Out like a lamb goes March, leaving us to enjoy the cherry blossoms — and some heat soon, we hope. Add some chocolate eggs to the mix, and spring is shaping up. How is your spring looking? If, like many L&D professionals (especially in the Canadian public sector), you’ve just completed a sprint to fiscal year end, you may be catching your breath and wondering what to do with those extra free minutes.

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How Associations Can Help Women Overcome Workplace Challenges

WBT Systems

Despite decades of progress, women still only occupy a quarter of C-suite positions in the U.S. Only 12 women headed Fortune 100 companies in the year ending in June 2022, the same number as the year before.

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Three years on

Technology Enhanced Learning Blog

Friday, March 20th, 2020. The day we cleaned and closed our Coventry office and headed home for an uncertain future. This was the day we said our goodbyes to friends, colleagues, and family members and waited to find out what Covid-19 would do to us next. With case numbers on the rise, the only thing we could be was proactive and protect ourselves and those around us.

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