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Expanding Design Options with xAPI: Moving Beyond Data
Expand your design options using xAPI in this session. Challenge the prevailing notion of xAPI as solely data-related and for reporting purposes. Gain a clear understanding of xAPI terms, explore innovative design considerations, and new and innovative ways to design learning for xAPI implementation, all while incorporating current technology, trends, and examples.
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LLA Monthly Meeting with Brian Flores
Join Brian Flores for the Learning Leaders Alliance monthly meetup.
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It’s Time to Stop Thinking that xAPI Is a Replacement for SCORM
Explore the broader applications of xAPI beyond traditional SCORM-like use cases in this session. Discover how xAPI can be utilized in marketing platform engagement metrics, line of business software platforms, and social media/web analytics. Learn how analytics and reporting tools can serve as powerful business intelligence sources for your L&D department, uncovering insights on learner engagement, productivity, and more.
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Groundbreaking News: A Whole New Category in L&D, Introducing The Studio by ELB Learning
You’re invited to see where L&D is going! Step into the state-of-the-art kitchen where immersive, sticky, high-impact learning experiences are born! The ultimate recipe for better results from L&D starts right here – and there’s nothing in the market like it. Why immersive learning? Use any combination of VR, gamification, video-based practice, and traditional eLearning apps in one integrated, easy-to-use platform. Mix and match these high-impact modalities in a recipe that makes your learning stick. Forget the forgetting curve! See examples from clients getting their hands dirty. Throw on your apron; this is the future! Join the CEO of ELB…
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Make Accessibility More Accessible: Increasing Buy-In, Confidence, and Skill
Most designers attending a conference like this are committed to creating accessible content but they frequently struggle to have their suggestions for increasing accessibility gain traction. Even if their organization mirrors their commitment, the enormity of the task of creating fully accessible content can be so intimidating that it shuts down meaningful progress. Creating accessible content may not be “simple” but there are some relatively simple approaches that can be used to help jump-start the process. In this session you will learn how to:
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Ensure That PDF Resources Are Accessible to Learners Using Assistive Technology
Did you know that many learners using assistive technology such as screen readers may not be able to access the PDFs included in your eLearning courses or virtual training? This can result in frustration and halt your learners’ progress until you remediate the PDF, which is a time-consuming process. In this hands-on session you will learn how to create a PDF that can be accessed using assistive technology, providing all learners a frictionless experience. First, we’ll examine what makes a PDF accessible or inaccessible. Next, we will walk through the process of creating an accessible document. Using either Adobe InDesign…
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Introduction to xAPI: Foundational Elements and Specification
Join the opening session of the xAPI Cohort to gain a comprehensive understanding of the foundational elements of xAPI. This session will provide a no-code introduction focusing on the what and the why of xAPI beyond eLearning, setting the stage for the weekly sessions.
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Key Considerations for Building Inclusive & Accessible eLearning
Have you ever wondered why tabbing may be important in online training materials? Or how to write “inclusive” text? This session focuses on designing accessible and inclusive eLearning to improve the experience for all learners—and avoid the need for costly, time-consuming “fixes.” Our focus on accessibility goes beyond the basics of alt text and screen reader accessibility to share a cross-platform view of what features are available, what is essential, and how to ensure that all learners can participate fully. We will discuss considerations for choosing new software and platforms for creating and sharing eLearning and explore ways to verify…
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Design for Inclusivity: Diversity, Racial Equity, & Inclusion
To be effective, DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) efforts must not be isolated to DEI-specific learning and training. Similar to accessibility, design that centers on equity, inclusion, and diversity will go a long way toward reinforcing an organization’s DEI values. In this session you will learn strategies for designing learning with a DEI lens. We will explore all aspects of the design process, from assessment and content design to evaluation. Specifically, we will look at content design—sourcing diverse media resources, avoiding stereotypical images or scenarios, and minimizing jargon. We’ll also explore ways to evaluate our own learning design biases to…
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Build Accessible & User-Friendly Courses in Articulate Storyline & Rise
Articulate Storyline and Rise are wonderful for creating engaging learner experiences. They also have incredible accessibility features that you may not know about! Learn how to create courses that are fully accessible and user-friendly for all learners. In this session we’ll cover what it takes to create courses in Articulate Storyline and Rise that are accessible and compliant with Section 508. We’ll cover best practices for developing accessible courses in Articulate 360, including the interactions and elements to avoid. Incorporating alt-text, closed captions, and even transcripts is easy, and we’ll practice the ins and outs of formatting content for keyboard…
