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Microlearning in China
Relying on pervasive smartphones, microlearning is playing an increasingly vital role in the corporate learning ecosystem. Corporate microlearning has made a great leap forward in China since 2015. The following results from a 2016 national survey capture the microlearning practice in Chinese companies today and make suggestions for how firms should move forward.
By Wei He, Zhaoliang Qiu • -
Ten Best Practices for LMS Upgrade or Migration
LMSs today have to keep up with the technological revolution. This often means frequent upgrades or even switching to a new system entirely. If buyers think that keeping up is the LMS provider’s job, they may be unclear about their own role in the process. Here are some best practices that can make the overall LMS upgrade or migration process go smoothly.
By Amit Gautam • -
Case Study: Safety GPS Replaces eLearning with Performance Support
A performance support tool might be a better way to meet performance goals than training. Saint Vincent Health System’s Safety GPS is an example.
By Pamela Hogle • -
Trivantis Releases CourseMill 7.5 Featuring New Mobile App and Student Interface
The CourseMill 7.5 learning management system improves the learner experience.
By News Editor • -
MVP Is the Key to Agile Project Management
Agile project management enables teams to create intelligent iterations and manage change. It all hinges on the MVP.
By Pamela Hogle • -
Agile Teams: Build the Right Team, Build the Team Right
Improving accountability and predictability of delivery in agile teams.
By Rose Hemlock • -
Design for Access to Enhance Accessibility—and Engagement
Using UDL (Universal Design for Learning) can save time and improve engagement by providing learners with choices and control over how, when, and where they access eLearning.
By Pamela Hogle • -
Nuts and Bolts: Designing for Learner Success—First, Do No Harm
eLearning designers and developers spend a lot of time on assessments, particularly things like quizzes, knowledge checks, and tests. It’s easy to fall into blame-the-learner mode when they don’t do well. But sometimes, easily fixed design issues are the culprits.
By Jane Bozarth • -
IQxCloud Use Case: Manufacturing Knowledge Learning Ecosystem
Since December 2016, Dennis Thomas has provided five articles describing knowledge management technologies. In order to provide an example of the use of these ideas, Thomas and his colleague Martha Nawrocki offer this final article.
By Martha Nawrocki, Dennis Thomas • -
Metafocus: You Say You Want a(n Educational) Revolution
Everybody says it: Virtual reality will revolutionize education. In this column, you’ll find an example lesson plan to demonstrate to teachers and instructional designers just how close VR really is to its moonshot promises of revolutionizing education.
By Matt Sparks •