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Toolkit: Axonify Revealed
Even though Axonify says it is not a learning management system (LMS), it has definite similarities to one. But it goes even further into the world of building, measuring, and adjusting employee knowledge in larger enterprises. Journey into that world and see why Axonify calls itself an “employee knowledge platform.” It seems to be leading a very good trend in many respects.
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Buzzword Decoder: Microlearning
Breaking long-format online or in-person training into small “nuggets”—microlearning—makes it possible to give learners the information they need at the time they need it, at their desktops or via mobile devices.
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The LMS “Manages Learners,” But Business Needs More
Is your learning management system actually helping employees to improve their performance? It is time to look past learning, to refocus on performance and capability, to help people to do their actual jobs, and ensure that the capability to deliver real results exists in the organization. Here are four actions you can take to change the way you look at our work differently!
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Meeting Demands for Change and Flexibility in eLearning: Bill Donoghue, CEO at Skillsoft
The eLearning sector faces increasing demands for change and flexibility. Learners want to control how and when they use eLearning. One response is Skillsoft’s new content-delivery platform, focused on the learners’ experience that will include collaborative and social-learning features.
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Deeper Design: Working Out Loud
This is the start of a narration, a story—working out loud, in other words—about how a small group of designers decided to build a better way to support learning. The end of this narration will come in September, when the team releases its product, free of charge, to the world. Enjoy the view as you travel along with the team under the guidance of The eLearning Guild’s first Guild Master.
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Informal Learning Calls for Hands-off Management
Social media platforms make it easy to develop large “professional” learning networks. A learning network can arise around use of the same software tool, discussion of learning strategy or eLearning design and development models, or exploration of content on the same topic. Learn about it here!
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How to Make Your Learning Adaptable and Personalized
Have you ever wanted to have different paths through your eLearning, based on the user’s knowledge or on user answers to questions? That’s part of what it means to make learning adaptable and personalized! This is key to getting your eLearning out of the one-size-fits-all approach that turns off so many learners. Here’s how to tailor eLearning to each learner if you are using Storyline!
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New Flipgrid Launch Fuels Active, Social Learning in Classrooms and Enterprises
A video discussion platform is updated to offer a more accessible and connected environment. Flipgrid fuels active, social learning among co-workers and the leadership team. Because Flipgrid is accessible on a variety of digital platforms (desktop, iOS, and Android), educators, companies, and HR managers use it to host MOOCs and train their workforces from virtually anywhere.
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Will Virtual Reality Solve Your Real-world Problem?
Earlier this year, many media outlets predicted that 2016 would be “the year of virtual reality” (VR). But after 10 years of reports and anticipation, it is clear that our efforts to put VR to work in the service of learning must be led by the business needs, not the technology. Here is a model to help you do that!
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Raise the Bar: Understanding Typography for Online Learning
Typography is often best understood by examining the vocabulary used to discuss the craft. Here are some of the most common terms, along with tips to help you apply them using typical digital design software. The people who use your products will be forever grateful for your efforts, and other designers won’t laugh at your work!