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E-Learning is a uniquely transformative force which has direct bottom line impact. However Elearning has to be done right to ensure its vast advantages are realized in organizations. Get the latest thought leadership in Elearning.
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8 Cool e-Learning Video Tools for 2016
Using Videos in e-Learning It’s no secret using videos in e-Learning, particularly to train employees is an excellent strategy. The use of videos adds a compelling layer to the instructional process that many learners find more interesting and engaging.
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Top Three Training Challenges in the Healthcare Sector
The healthcare sector is complex and always shifting. It is currently grappling with growing concerns about compliance, new approaches to medical insurance, and new technologies, which effect everything from how we keep track of patients and protect patient data to diagnostics. For this reason, whether you are a medical secretary, medical technician, nurse or doctor, […]
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How to Implement an LMS, Part 4: The Vendor Search
If you’ve been following this series on How to Implement and LMS, you’ll be relieved to know that we’re done with the analysis phase! Yes, it was painful, but now you know what you need from an LMS and what your organization can handle technologically, which means you’re ready to start looking at actual LMS […]
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Net Neutrality: The Implications for e-Learning
Over the past 24 months, we have started to hear more about the concept of “net neutrality.” Net neutrality, a concept coined by Columbia law professor Tim Wu more than a decade ago, refers to the principle that all data that circulates on the Internet should be treated equally. This means that no service provider […]
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The What, The Why and The How of Responsive Employee Training
Many businesses are looking at ways they can better harness the power of technology for improved talent management and employment training. One of the big buzz-phrases floating around is responsive design, but training managers may be asking themselves whether or not this is really something they should be focusing on.
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Make Your Resolution To Stay on Top of Employee Training and eLearning Trends in 2016
We’re marking the end of another year. 2015 was a fascinating year where technology continued to be the leading topic of conversation in the business world. At the head of technology discussions? eLearning, online learning and corporate training.
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How to Create a Culture of Innovation
Increasingly companies are encouraging employees to think outside the box and become innovators and entrepreneurs, rather than merely following a set of orders to complete assigned tasks. Google’s Quest for Employee Innovation Back in 2013 Forbes looked at one such company working to create innovation in the workplace: Google. Google is considering one of the […]
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Understanding The ASSURE Model and Tips to Apply It To Employee Training
When training employees with e-Learning, it can be valuable to explore various models of learning which can make the process more efficient and improve the return on your investment.
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VR and AR: Will 2016 be their Big Year?
For many years, virtual reality has been promising to transform both education and workplace training. To date, the promise of VR has not been realized largely due to practical considerations. First, until this year, the hardware required to experience VR has remained out of reach to the average consumer and even to most small workplaces. […]
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Exploring Synchronous and Asynchronous e-Learning and How to Decide on an Approach
Synchronous and asynchronous learning: two seemingly complicated words. So, what exactly do they mean and how can you decide on an approach that’s going to allow you to most effectively deliver training to employees? First Things First: A Comparison Synchronous learning is somewhat like instructor-led training within the e-Learning or virtual environment. With this learning […]
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Exploring Navigation Styles and How to Improve Your e-Learning Usability
Regardless of how great content might be, if your e-Learning course doesn’t feature a strong design you’re not maximizing its value. One of the biggest benefits of using e-Learning as an employee training tool is the ability of learners to direct themselves. Self-paced learning tends to be more engaging, and learners have a better outcome […]
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The Value of Medical Simulations and How to Improve Their Effectiveness
This week George Washington University announced a ribbon cutting for their newest addition to the School of Nursing—a skills and simulation laboratory. The 3,000 square foot lab is being dubbed a virtual hospital, with beds for ten which are filled with mannequins simulating patients, ranging from babies to the elderly. Some of the mannequins are […]
