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Top 5 No-Code Tools for eLearning

Devlin Peck

The no-code movement introduces thousands of new tools that we can use to design and develop eLearning. These tools make it possible to develop fully-functioning software without writing a line of code, and they provide easy-to-use graphic interfaces so that we can “code” visually.

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Rapid Learning: A Wonder Tool For Corporate Learners

eLearning Industry

Efficiency and cost-effectiveness are two of the most important aspects of the corporate world today. Considering such parameters, it is safe to assume that corporations these days are actively engaging and employing techniques in every aspect of their company to enhance productivity. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Build a Branching Scenario in Google Forms

Experiencing eLearning

While tailor-made tools like Twine may be easier for building branching scenarios, it’s possible to use a survey tool like Google Forms. Most survey tools have the option to jump to different questions or sections based on responses. Using that ability, you can create a simple branching scenario in Google Forms. Try the scenario. Try the scenario yourself to see how it works.

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How can Artificial Intelligence aid Human Capital Transformation for Modern Organizations?

Infopro Learning

The future of work is here, and automation is growing more popular every day. Although the term artificial intelligence sounds futuristic, it is already a big part of our everyday world. Artificial intelligence (ai) is no longer a work of science fiction or a trend to look forward to in the future. There are many business challenges technology can solve.

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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 Andragogy Secret: How To Use Adult Learning Theory To Drive L&D Engagement Success

Lambda Solutions

Absolutely everything you need to know to improve your training courses using Malcolm Knowles’ adult learning theory of Andragogy (with take-home resources and in-depth guides)!

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5 Learning Myths, Debunked

LearnDash

Whether you’re designing a course or giving learners study advice, don’t let these myths lead you astray. Many instructors get started in online education because they want to share their expertise with the world. They’re subject matter experts , but they don’t necessarily know a lot about effective teaching methods. And as a result, they’re likely to grab hold of some teaching ideas they’ve heard about but never examined and move forward with them under the misimpression that simply presenting

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JANE HART – CRYSTAL BALLING WITH LEARNNOVATORS

Learnnovators

JANE HART - CRYSTAL BALLING WITH LEARNNOVATORS. ABOUT JANE HART: Jane Hart is the Founder of the Centre for Learning & Performance Technologies (C4LPT) – one of the world’s leading websites on learning trends, technologies and tools. Jane has been advising businesses for over 25 years, and currently focuses on helping organizations and learning professionals modernize their approaches to workplace learning – not just by updating their training practices but by enabling and supporting continu

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Facilitation Tips Series, Part 1: Presence

InSync Training

In the recent rush to move so much training from face-to-face to the virtual setting, there’s a great deal of conversation about the technology: which platform, dealing with security settings, how to create backgrounds. There’s less conversation, though, about the role of the facilitator and the skills needed to bring the energy and feeling of connectedness of the live event to the live online one.

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Coronavirus Update

CourseArc

A Letter to CourseArc Clients, We know that our clients are champions of high-quality online learning and are already creating and deploying online content for your learners. As CourseArc users, you are already e-learning trailblazers and most likely will have an easier transition to fully online. However, we are all facing unprecedented challenges with the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

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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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Eight Ways L&D Needs To Adapt To A Post-COVID Future

eLearning Learning Submitted Articles

Learning and development professionals have had to abruptly adapt to changing circumstances. But what does the future of learning look like now?

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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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What Lies Ahead For eLearning: What Can You Do Now To Prepare?

eLearning Industry

What future skills do you need if you're in Learning and Development today designing and creating eLearning courses? What can you do now to prepare for the future? This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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High-Performance Remote Team Management

GoSkills eLearning

At the time of writing this, businesses of all sizes around the globe are scrambling to keep things moving in the right direction while dealing with the Coronavirus lockdown.

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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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Embrace design thinking to advance diversity, equity and inclusion

CLO Magazine

Design thinking encourages a forward look, playing chess rather than checkers. And design thinking principles can assist us to holistically solve more complex and intertwined DEI challenges today.

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Six Key Trends We See for Elearning Authoring Tools in 2021

dominKnow

Here at dominKnow, we've been applying some of that introspection to our raison d'être: the improvement of eLearning authoring tools. We've asked ourselves and our clients questions like, what are you going to need from authoring software in 2021? How do you stay on the cutting edge? How can the right authoring tool help you improve the learning experience?

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Roses are red

E-Learning Provocateur

It seems like overnight the L&D profession has started to struggle with the definition of terms such as “capability”, “competency” and “skill” Some of our peers consider them synonyms – and hence interchangeable – but I do not. Indeed I recognise subtle but powerful distinctions among them, so here’s my 2-cents’ worth to try to cut through the confusion.

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What Is a WordPress Membership Plugin?

LearnDash

What does it mean to run a membership course, and do you need a plugin to make it work? What came first, the membership plugin or the LMS ? We get questions about both constantly. Our users want to know if our LMS will protect their content the way a membership plugin does, or they want to know if they need a membership plugin to manage the users on their course.

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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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Free color contrast checker for PowerPoint

BrightCarbon

One of the most common mistakes, we see when it comes to accessibility in presentations is poor color contrast. When there isn’t enough contrast between the colors on your slides, your presentation becomes less accessible to a whole range of people. Luckily, while this is a common error, it’s also a very simple thing to fix. If you are wondering how to determine the best color contrast for PowerPoint, it’s your lucky day!

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Normal. Ish.

InSync Training

I don’t remember what prompted this tweet in January, 2012, but I feel it even more strongly now than I did then.

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5 books for all learning professionals

Matthew Guyan

A few years ago, I wrote a blog post where I shared 5 books every eLearning professional should read. I still stand by those suggestions but I’m adding this new selection for all learning professionals. The reason I’ve selected each of these books is because they’ve contributed to the evolution of the way I work. Here they are in no particular order: Innovative Performance Support by Conrad Gottfredson and Bob Mosher.

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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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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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Angela Brown’s Recurring Revenue Niche Membership Site Journey and Success Story

LifterLMS

Learn about Angela Brown’s recurring revenue niche membership site journey and success story in this episode of the LMScast podcast hosted by Chris Badgett of LifterLMS. Angela is from SavvyCleaner.com , and she also has a podcast and YouTube show called Ask a House Cleaner. Angela breaks down her struggles and successes with entering the online teaching space, and how that contrasts with what she had done before with in-person training.

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Top Content Providers For Rapid eLearning (2020)

eLearning Industry

Developing high-end corporate training on tight deadlines and at a low cost is becoming more important than ever in today's fast-paced and unpredictable markets. In this article, I'll share why rapid eLearning content development is key to saving time and resources for your organization. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Microsoft Gets Serious About Skills: Major New Announcements

Josh Bersin on Enterprise Learning

The corporate learning industry is over $240 billion in size and is critical to our economic future. All workers need to keep their skills current and the Pandemic has created more need to learn than ever. Our latest research on The Big Reset shows a dramatic increase in L&D spending. Sanofi, one of the largest. Read more» The post Microsoft Gets Serious About Skills: Major New Announcements appeared first on JOSH BERSIN.

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ELC 064: How to Create Meaning From A Torrent of Information

The eLearning Coach

Information is ubiquitous and complex. In this episode, we discuss ways to create understanding from raw information. Every day, we engage in sense-making from a torrent of information. And we attempt to help others construct meaning in the learning experiences we design and provide. But what if we had a better understanding of how people create meaning as they interact with the world?

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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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Scenario-Based eLearning Example: Personalization without Programming

dominKnow

The Scenario Builder feature in dominKnow | ONE makes it easy for any author to create multi-branching conversation scenarios without needing any programming skills. This article looks at how our team used the Scenario Builder feature to create an engaging Onboarding elearning course, for an employee's first day at their new job.

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eLearning Design – 38 Slide Design Tips from the Pros

eLearningArt

When your eLearning slides look great, viewer engagement increases, your instructional voice is enhanced, and you hear “I love it!” more often. But for those of us who aren’t trained designers, slides can be a struggle. Early in my eLearning development career, I always felt a little cringe-y about my slide designs… It was just … eLearning Design – 38 Slide Design Tips from the Pros Read More » The post eLearning Design – 38 Slide Design Tips from t

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Elementor and LearnDash Collaboration

LearnDash

Over the past few months we have teamed-up Elementor to create an integration that allows for greater course customization. With this collaboration, we are expanding your ability to create a more cohesive look for their website than was possible before. In a nutshell: LearnDash design elements that were previously difficult or impossible to customize can now be easily edited to match your brand with Elementor, including color scheme and font choices!