Group items tagged

The Ultimate List of Cloud-Based Authoring Tools I have received several requests from fellow eLearning developers that are looking for a list of Cloud-Based content authoring tools. This is why I listed 53 Cloud-Based Authoring Tools. More and more eLearning tools are migrating to the cloud. eLearning developers access the content authoring tools over the Internet via a secure hosted system without thinking about IT configurations, software set-ups and licenses. At the following list you will find links with a short descriptions of the Cloud-Based Authoring Tools. http://elearningindustry.com/the-ultimate-list-of-cloud-based-authoring-tools

The Hottest Educational Technology Trends based on Teachers - Infographic Web-based Tools for Educational Purposes, Online Educational Resources, Digital Literacy, Personal Learning Networks (PLN), Blended Learning, Social Media in Education, E-Moderation, Mobile Learning, Digital Games in Education, Interactive Whiteboards: Which is your Hottest Educational Trend? http://elearningindustry.com/the-hottest-educational-technology-trends-based-on-teachers-infographic

Video-based learning is an important component of online training delivery today. In this article, I showcase 8 examples of video-based learning that will help you create high-impact mLearning solutions.

With the rising popularity of videos, even corporates are leveraging on using them for educating their employees. Videos can be human based or animated. How exactly video-based learning should be implemented is the focus of this article.

For many organizations, the authoring tools, are one of the most significant software for developing eLearning courses. Recently I read a post from trainingindustry.com "2012 Top Authoring Tools Companies" and I made my research concerning The Top Authoring Tools Companies based on Social Media. I ranked the Top Authoring Tools Companies of trainingindustry.com based on the people that follows them on their social networks.

Wanted to know what are the benefits of story-based-learning? Check the Striking a Nerve: The Benefits and Neurobiology of Story-Based Learning and be fully prepared for the year to come.

While the usage of videos in eLearning is not a new concept, the wider adoption of mobile learning and microlearning has accelerated its use for learning. In this article, I outline 6 video-based learning strategies that you must adopt in 2019.

A lot have been written about the TOP companies in the eLearning Industry. In my opinion, the ultimate characteristic of a Top eLearning company is the number of eLearning professionals that keep track of these companies. I create the following list with The TOP eLearning Companies based on LinkedIn Followers. A simple explanation of why these companies are extremely popular across the eLearning professionals at LinkedIn is because... the professionals involved in the eLearning Industry want to know potential business and job opportunities, and new developments of these Top eLearning Companies

The Instructional Designer will use an ADDIE modeled instructional design (ISD) process to create formal training solutions; Including blended curriculum, Virtual Instructor-Led (V-ILT) and web-based courses that are measurable and aligned with Company strategy. This position will have responsibility for: Developing solutions that are innovative, concise, and learner-centered. Managing multiple projects with competing priorities and quick deadlines. Engaging in consultative conversations with individuals at various levels in the Organization. Course maintenance and edits to existing training solutions and associated materials. This is a virtual opportunity. The two key requirements on which we are focusing: eLearning/Web based design from start to finish…. technical designer of online courses for adult education SCORM compliance knowledge

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.

Camtasia, Articulate, Captivate, Composica or Raptivity? Which eLearning Authoring Tool is the best based on your clients? Could we see demos?

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

Would you be interested to create your FREE eLearning portal in 30''? Of course you are! Maybe some of you think "is it possible to create an eLearning portal for FREE in 30''? Yes it is, with TalentLMS! But what is TalentLMS? TalentLMS is a super-easy, cloud-based learning platform that will enable you to train your people and in case that you want, your customers. Since there's nothing to download or install you can start working with TalentLMS in actually 30''. Some of you maybe ask: Can I create an unlimited number of courses at TalentLMS? Can I upload an unlimited number of files at TalentLMS? Can I use SCORM files at TalentLMS? Can I use TalentLMS from my iPad? Can I use Articulate courses at TalentLMS? Can I integrate TalentLMS with Wordpress? The answer to theses questions is simply YES

As microlearning-based training moves to center stage, I outline what is driving its rapid adoption. In this article, I also share microlearning trends in 2019, and how you can leverage them to boost employee performance.

Today's learners are an impatient lot, and they want training that is personalized for them. In this article, I show you the value of a personalized learning plan, and how you can leverage on video-based learning to enhance this further.

A decade ago, when eLearning as we know it today was an emerging practice, developers installed authoring tools on a local computer. Their organizations controlled all installation, storage, and security. It was, truly, a different world!

Interactive training videos are a form of media that eLearning can borrow from marketing. Interactive videos gained popularity in sales and marketing when Flash was a popular multimedia software platform to create digital media solutions. 

In this blog, we will explore how interactive videos can make your training more engaging.

What Is Interactive Training Video?
An Interactive training video is a multimedia recording that can support user interactions. Users can interact with the content, navigate the storyline, reveal their choices, etc. 

Interactive Training Video Vs. Linear Video
Linear video is the traditional form and most of us are familiar with it. The user can select play, pause, rewind, and fast forward the content in this type of video. On the other hand, an interactive training video allows the user to click, drag, scroll, swipe, and hover over the content revealing more details with each interaction. 

Functionalities Of Interactive Videos 
The most commonly used functionalities in interactive videos are:

Branching: It allows user control and personalizes the learning by allowing different paths and skipping irrelevant content. 
Click and reveal: It refers to clickable content which reveals more details as the learner progresses.
Hotspots: These are clickable areas within a video, which reveal a separate web page or content within the video. 
360-degree view: It allows the learners to get a 360-degree view of the object on the screen.
Forms: You can insert forms within the video, which allow the collection of user data.
Quizzes: Quizzes can be built into the video to deliver assessments and personalized results to the learner.  
These interactivities make viewing the videos an engaging experience. However, a great interactive video must be designed with the end-user in mind, and interactivity should be used only to enhance the user experience

Job Title: Senior Instructional Designer position in Englewood, CO, Company name: Dns solutions, Location: Englewood, CO 80112 Dns solutions is a full-service staffing company based out of Denver, CO. Looking for an instructional designer for a 3 month contract with possible extension for a client of ours who is a global leader in engineering and construction services.

Simulations for Fun and Profit by David A. Mallette, Instructional Systems Technologist NOTE: The video and simulation both require Flash and adequate bandwidth. As mentioned here, we have discontinued web distribution of our training in favor of local launch, server authenticated systems of our own design due to bandwidth and latency issues on the Internet that are not likely to be resolved for a long time. The video is compressed enough for 500kpbs or so throughput and the simulation will run in less. By the mid 90s, simulation was the place to be for those on the cutting edge of technical training. A variety of raster-based, multi-tasking computer platforms were available that could provide real-time, free-play simulations of complex machines. Whoops. I've probably lost a bunch of you right there at "raster." I'll explain.

Social media allows friends, family, and co-workers to easily stay connected. Those same tools can be used to establish a community of practice (CoP) where participants connect to nurture and learn from one another. "Many ideas grow better when transplanted into another mind than the one where they sprang up." - Oliver Wendell Holmes CoPs are organized either formally or through happenstance. They may focus on promoting a business, or on training and professional development, or even on a hobby or topic. Membership in a CoP requires a passion for the community's domain, a willingness to contribute to its knowledge base, and application of new skills. Both novices and experts have insights to contribute.