Pamela Hogle
Senior Content Manager, Learning Guild
Pamela S. Hogle, a senior content manager at the Learning Guild, focuses on eLearning technology and trends and explores the ways that L&D professionals can lead changes in mindset and behavior throughout their organizations. She brings these interests to her work producing engaging and relevant content for the Guild and for Learning Guild conferences. An experienced journalist, technical writer, and eLearning content developer, Pam has worked in Israel and the United States. She holds master’s degrees in journalism and human-canine life sciences.
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Describe Visual Elements to Enhance eLearning Usability
Describing the visuals in eLearning makes that content accessible to all learners, including those with limited vision. It might also improve comprehension and boost literacy skills.
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Designing Engaging, Interactive eLearning for the Virtual Classroom: Cindy Huggett, CPLP
When moving instructor-led training online, the first step, according to virtual training consultant Cindy Huggett, is to focus on what makes great training; then figure out how best to leverage the technology of the virtual classroom.
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What Is Agile Software Development?
Agile is among the most popular software development models in use today, with many developers crediting its use with improving customer satisfaction and enhancing team collaboration.
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Learning Leaders: Julie Dirksen on the Importance of Feedback in Changing Behavior
A key reason that employees’ behavior doesn’t change, even after comprehensive training, is a lack of feedback, according to Guild Master Julie Dirksen.
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Pearson Shares Its Learning Design Principles
In a push for transparency, Pearson has published a set of 45 learning design principles under an open license; a company blog says that the company seeks an “extended dialogue” around their use.
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The Keys to Engaging Virtual Classroom Training? Planning, Design—and Channeling Oprah
Being a great presenter is only the beginning of what an instructor needs to engage learners online. The ability to build rapport with an audience you can’t see is essential.
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Jhana Offers Targeted Coaching for First-Level Managers—via eLearning
Much content and coaching for managers tilts toward executives and corporate leaders. Jhana focuses on a different market: first-level managers. The company targets coaching and problem-solving advice to team leaders, whom they see as “linchpins” of the organization.
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Digital Readiness Gap Could Be More Significant than Digital Divide
A study of digital readiness suggests that familiarity with concepts and innovations in eLearning might be more important than access to tools and technology in preparing learners to engage in eLearning.
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Skillsoft Targets Modern Learners with Content, Platform Redesign
Skillsoft is launching a redesigned business-skills curriculum—and a new learning platform—aimed at modern, tech-savvy learners.
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Going Virtual: Tips for Moving Instructor-Led Training Online
Teaching adult learners—on any platform—rests on the same basic principles. But choosing the right format and structuring eLearning to take full advantage of the platform is essential. These tips can help transition in-person learning to eLearning.