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When writing effective test questions, it's important to focus on writing an objective test. Ideally, add at least one test question for each Learning Object and ensure that question addresses the learning objective.

eLearning Content Developer Needed at Scottsdale, AZ. Established company is looking for a high-output self- starter who can bring lots of energy, solutions, and creativity to a new Learning Management System. The ideal candidate will be very interested and currently engaged in the future of online learning and using modern best practices to create small pieces of courseware that provide maximum impact. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work very hard and fast and come in at the ground level of an entirely new product. You will be working with a variety of subject matter experts in our field to create online learning modules for both desktops and mobile. This position will have a major role in both the planning and execution of a large content plan that is moving forward in tandem with a new LMS deployment

Hands-on Lead Instructional Designer Location: Onsite in Raleigh, NC Assignment Duration: Approx. 3 months Aptaracorp looking a Lead ID to work with our clients' internal design team and our offshore development team, to provide instructional design support, build processes, workflow and best practices for the onshore and offshore teams. Act as the liaison between the teams to gain a level of comfort between the teams. Requirements: Strong Instructional Designer skills (analysis and design) ILT and eLearning Experience with Adobe Presenter and Captivate Experience working with offshore teams Project management experience Healthcare industry experience a plus For consideration, please send your resume to: Sheila.gott_sc@aptaracorp.com www.aptaracorp.com

Learning from Harvard: MOOC story, pt4 This latest installment of my quest to find online best practice from inside Harvard's CS50x MOOC took a slightly different direction than previous weeks. Now that I'm in the groove of the course, I have been able to reflect less on working with the content and more on working with my peers in the class. And I've realized that I'm not a very strong asset to them. http://elearningindustry.com/subjects/concepts/item/450-learning-from-harvard-mooc-story-pt4

mLearnCon 2013 Mobile Learning Conference and Expo June 18 - 20 Registration is now open for mLearnCon 2013 Conference & Expo, the world's leading mobile learning event, coming to San Jose, CA, June 18 - 20, 2013. Focused on the management strategies, technology, alternatives, and design and development considerations for mobile learning, mLearnCon delivers a wide array of insightful sessions exploring all aspects of mobile learning, including best practices, top tools and technologies, case studies from industry leading companies, and much, much more. If you are focused on mobile learning in any shape or form, then this event is for you! http://elearningindustry.com/mlearncon-2013-mobile-learning-conference-and-expo-june-18-20

A New Way to Enable Today's Experts and Learners Typical learning systems tend to focus on the development of traditional training, deployment of learning content, and logistics of learning events. However, they do little to capture and retain valuable business knowledge. For many of today's businesses, this knowledge is not just about how to conduct transactions but how, when, and why to utilize these transactions within their business process. It's also about employees being able to make the best decisions and being able to apply operational talents and expertise to the ultimate practice of the business - satisfying and delighting customers and constituents. http://elearningindustry.com/subjects/companies/item/419-new-way-experts-learners-learning-training

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

Instructional Designer position at American Society for Clinical Pathology Summary: Provide instructional design skills in all activities related to the development of new product lines and services. Employ systematic strategies to implement new product lines and services using best practices in curriculum development, technology, and adult learning theory. Provide oversight for project teams by providing design, development, and deployment of new products and services. Facilitate/conduct volunteer meetings as needed.