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Metafocus: Interview with Maria Johnson of UT Dallas Virtual Reality Social Cognition Training Department
The Center for BrainHealth at the University of Texas–Dallas offers a “scientifically based social cognitive training program that uses a motivational virtual-learning platform. Clinicians coach clients through real-life scenarios in a video game–like environment, providing a safe place to practice social interactions in a virtual reality school, home, playground, or coffee shop.”
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Toolkit: Smart Sparrow
The main thrust of Smart Sparrow is to allow you to create adaptive learning. If you’re not familiar with adaptive learning, it’s truly personalized learning that adapts itself to the learner’s level and progress. When creating or editing a lesson, you’ll find Smart Sparrow also offers several options to meet your instructional design goals. Join Joe as he walks you through this intriguing tool!
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Hot or Not: How Do MOOCs Fit into Corporate eLearning?
MOOCs are evolving and moving into the world of corporate eLearning. Learning Solutions Magazine polled five thought leaders on whether—and how—MOOCs can benefit corporate learners.
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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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The eLearning Guild Releases 2017 eLearning Salary & Compensation Report
This annual report presents findings from The eLearning Guild’s salary survey, complete with new features and resources including updated data on global and US salaries, new sections such as an analysis of employee benefits, and an upgraded version of the online salary calculator.
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In Real Life: Navigating the Learning Alt-Tech Landscape
It’s getting harder and harder for L&D pros to choose among the mountain of learning technology options available today. Therefore, they must learn to navigate the technology landscape by focusing on differentiating factors that can enable the right-fit learning experience and deliver measurable results.
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London + xAPI + Bar = London xAPI Barcamp
Earlier this month, the sold-out London xAPI Barcamp packed the reserved meeting space of the Britannia Pub in Kensington with almost 60 people. The list of speakers participating in the Barcamp was a veritable who’s who in xAPI today. It was kind of like speed dating for xAPI, and it worked!
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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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Onboarding Built Today, But Designed for the Future
Since 2003, Fortis Construction, based in Portland, Oregon, has experienced unprecedented growth. As expected with a company that grows quickly, this resulted in some growing pains. A key part of the solution has been development of a formal training strategy and a structure that offers consistency and prepares employees to embrace future challenges.