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The debate on good content, relevant content, legacy content, and futuristic content will be never-ending. Content relevance and usefulness are two pivotal aspects defining the presence or absence of an effective learning outcome. Let's see how this content comes alive.

Instructional Design Strategy for Achieving Alignment Which Comes First, Activities or Assessments? We have been told all our lives to put things in order. Keep your tax files in order. Keep your house in order. Alphabetize your index. Number your chapters. Write the introduction before the conclusion. Yet, sometimes actually doing things in the order in which they appear as a final product is not the most effective approach. Take course design for example. When we see the finished product of an online course, we see the objectives followed by activities and resources, and finally the assessment. While this sequence may be the logical order for the published course, it is not necessarily the most effective approach for the design process, especially when alignment is a critical focus. http://elearningindustry.com/instructional-design-strategy-for-achieving-alignment

In technical subjects, learners respond well and benefit from the inclusion of imagery and video. How Do I Make a Good Screencast? In technical subjects, learners respond well and benefit from the inclusion of imagery and video. It seems obvious that our preferences in consuming information are changing rapidly today and rely less on textual comprehensiveness and more on brevity and reliance on conceptual images, both static and moving. This may be a driving factor in the new face of e-learning in the 2010s or it may be an effect of learner preferences. Either way, it is imperative designers and developers of technical content at least be aware of these trends and be prepared to accommodate the way learners most effectively consume their material. Best Practice Today

In a world where technology rules the day, the question should not be whether or not it is necessary, but if it is effective. In a world where technology rules the day, the question should not be whether or not it is necessary, but if it is effective. I am, and always have been, a harbinger of utilizing technology for learning initiatives. However, I am also wary of how quickly new technology is deemed the "best thing ever", particularly when it comes to training programs.

Does Bloom's Taxonomy still have a role to play in e-learning? Mayes and de Freitas (2004) state that the use of technology can be used to achieve better learning outcomes, more effective assessments or a more cost effective way of bringing learning environments to students; and that reforming practice requires transformation of the understanding of the principles. So what are the pedagogical principles behind "e" learning? Is Blooms Taxonomy Relevant to e-learning? http://elearningindustry.com/does-blooms-taxonomy-still-have-a-role-to-play-in-e-learning

Learning Partner Position at Union Bank, San Diego, CA 92111. Reporting to the Director of Learning Solutions, the Learning Partner collaborates with Consumer Lending business unit leaders in understanding the unit and acts as an internal learning consultant to provide effective interventions that impact the bottom line. Job Summary: The Learning Partner is responsible for leading segment-wide performance and development needs analysis and identifying solutions that include performance/process improvements and learning solutions where needed. The learning solutions delivered are aligned with the strategic business objectives of the division and company. The Learning Partner works closely with leadership of assigned business units to develop and execute a comprehensive learning plan. As a senior member of the Learning Solutions staff, the Learning Partner acts as a key contributor in medium to large-scale design/development projects in a complex environment. A Learning Partner may also lead teams or projects, and is responsible for sharing knowledge and mentoring others. The Learning Partner collaborates with internal and external resources as needed to produce on-target learning programs.

Tell, Show, Do, Apply: The Anatomy of Good Instruction The Four Basic Strategies for Creating Excellent Instruction. There are a lot of opinions about how to design quality instruction. New technologies, theories, and processes are continually created and touted as the next greatest thing for instructional designers. And while these new technologies can be powerful, there are a few key instructional strategies that must be implemented to maximize learning effectiveness. http://elearningindustry.com/tell-show-do-apply-the-anatomy-of-good-instruction

Mobile Games for Adult Learning: What's the Appeal? This post introduces the potential of using mobile games as effective tools for adult learners living in a society of constant movement, where the massive penetration of mobile technology is an undeniable fact. Examining social practices, technology circumstances of use, the profile of the new learner and changing gaming cultures the emerging potential of mobile games for learning becomes apparent and is here discussed. http://elearningindustry.com/mobile-games-for-adult-learning-what-is-the-appeal

Soft Skills Training that Actually Isn't Do you remember taking a "soft skills" training class earlier in your career? Perhaps a sales skills training course? A leadership communication skills class? I'm betting you spent the majority of your training time listening to an instructor, watching a few video segments and taking some notes. What percentage of the time in your class was focused on role plays or other behavioral learning activities that allowed you to practice the skills you were supposed to learn? Lack of Skill Practice Shrinks Training Effectiveness

Are your employees actually learning from technology-based training programs? Much has been written about the technology of training. The story-line is often the same: companies are champing at the bit for the opportunity to exercise the latest training technologies in an effort to reach employees effectively while reducing costs. This trend is understandable. Technology has made training much more convenient, an essential factor for global enterprises that need to train employees across the world. Instead of supersizing the travel budget to bring employees to the home office or other training center, technology can help trim their bottom line by pushing training out into the regional offices. But are their employees better trained as a result of this technological boom? With companies fast abandoning traditional instructor-lead training in favor of tech-based training, it is increasingly important to ensure that technology remains the training messenger rather than becoming the message.

Instructional System Design/Developer II position at Troy, MI Raytheon Technical Services is looking for an Instructional System Design/Developer at Troy, Michigan. The Instructional System Design/Developer II position is responsible for the development of web based and/or instructor-led courseware. The courseware may be designed for many different industries and is delivered via Web, or classroom/virtual classrooms. This position is responsible for insuring that the training materials are technically accurate, communicates effectively, and holds audience attention.

The Systems Hardware Curriculum Development team is part of the Systems Product Development organization and is responsible for developing training for the SPARC, X86, Storage, Tape, Networking, Engineered Systems, and Optimized Solutions. We plan, design, and develop high-quality and timely technical training materials including Instructor Led, Web-based and informal e-learning. We work with Oracle lines of business to deliver those materials effectively so that customers, partners, and Oracle personnel can deploy and use Server Technologies products rapidly and successfully.

vAcademia is a virtual world for education. Here you can learn, here you can teach. vAcademia has everything you need for effective classes and lectures: convenient classrooms, interactive whiteboards with presentation tools, text and audio communication, and web camera support. The key advantage of vAcademia over other worlds is its option to record classes. This advantage is based on an original technological feature - 3D recording, which allows creating a new type of content that comprise both space and time. This type of content can be called 'virtcast' - a 3D recording of activities in virtual reality or a series of such recordings.

7 Important Characteristics of Effective Positive Feedback for Online Learners Positive feedback drives learner engagement, motivation and success. Is your e-learning feedback system inspiring your learners? http://elearningindustry.com/positive-feedback-%E2%80%93-lessons-from-a-2-year-old

Caught the mobile learning vision yet? Would you like to deliver effective learning and employee performance via mlearning? Are you interested to mobile-enable your organization? At the following post you will find 2 scenarios and a 5 step approach to go mobile! http://elearningindustry.com/caught-the-mobile-learning-vision-yet

The ADDIE Instructional Design Model Infographic The ADDIE instructional design model is possibly the best-known instructional design model. The ADDIE model refers to Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate. Furthermore, provides a step-by-step process that helps instructional designers plan and create training programs with a framework in order to make sure that their instructional products are effective and that their processes are as efficient as they can possibly be. Check the following infographic and powerpoint presentation to find more! Feel free to embed the ADDIE Infographic and Slideshare presentation to your site or blog! http://elearninginfographics.com/the-addie-instructional-design-model-infographic/

The Challenge of Teaching Soft Skills It is easy to lecture on soft skills and then for students to pass a test showing that they have learned the material. But will behavior really change as a result of the lecture and testing? Do role plays result in behavioral change? Research shows that behavior changes at a minimum require repeated practice with extensive feedback. Simulation technology now offers the capability to go past traditional training and produce effective soft skills training. http://elearningindustry.com/the-challenge-of-teaching-soft-skills

The Free eBook: How Gamification Reshapes Learning The Learning Professionals' Free Gamification eBook. Would you be interested in the Most Effective Uses of Gamification in Learning? In the Free How Gamification Reshapes Learning ebook you will find useful Gamification Tips provided by 23 Gamification professionals. http://elearningindustry.com/free-ebook-how-gamification-reshapes-learning