IT Training Department Blog

MAY 15, 2023

And the best type of training for a software launch? That would probably be eLearning which is typically what we prefer in most (but not all!) This could include customizing the content to fit their skillset, providing additional support or training, and building an environment that is conducive to learning.

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IT Training Department Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2023

In other words, the training can be highly tailored to only include what employees will use rather than everything about the software. Not only that but with quality custom software simulations online training can be more effective. Custom online training is the perfect match for training employees on company software.

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IT Training Department Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Training should be relevant to how employees use technology in their job and provide real practice in a safe environment. Offer hands-on training sessions : And by this, we don’t mean actual hands-on the real software training. Real learning can’t happen in that situation.

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IT Training Department Blog

MARCH 19, 2024

In other words, they’ll see how they should use it in their work with scenario-based learning and realistic software simulations. You can likely use an instructional design consultant to help you decide if training is the best way forward. Sometimes, those are useful for certain types of IT training, just not software.

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IT Training Department Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

By providing employees with targeted training programs focused on developing specific technical competencies, businesses can equip their workforce with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in today’s digitally-driven environment. That doesn’t necessarily mean providing them with general PowerPoint training either.

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IT Training Department Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

It can be engaging and entertaining with a bit of good writing for eLearning or training videos. Similarly, an employee might understand the basics of customer relationship management (CRM) software, but unless they learn how to use the software to achieve customer success, the training won’t make much of an impact.

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IT Training Department Blog

JANUARY 30, 2024

It’s also what rapid development tools have done for some eLearning. It’s easy to think corporate technical training involves grabbing a tool like Stepsy or iorad and making many software tutorials. Software tutorial videos aren’t ideal for learning company software.

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IT Training Department Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

By investing in the development of your existing workforce, you can improve the environment for your employees while saving on hiring costs. Offering employees the ability to learn company technology will ensure you’re providing an environment of continuous improvement. So, what’s the alternative?

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IT Training Department Blog

JULY 31, 2023

Not only that but good training with custom eLearning can minimize the time it takes to learn new skills as well as offer a level of realistic practice that doesn’t exist in instructor-led training, one reason we don’t create instructor-led training for technical topics.

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IT Training Department Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

It ensures effective learning and enhances employee performance within the company: custom eLearning with scenarios and software simulation. It also lets them practice in a safe environment! It proves a more dynamic learning environment that actively engages employees in problem-solving and decision-making.

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Tony Karrer

FEBRUARY 23, 2007

I don't know if I've seen this reported by the eLearningGuild , but their reports showed some interesting information about satisfaction levels reported by members on course authoring and rapid eLearning tool satisfaction levels. Microsoft PowerPoint Articulate Presenter StudyMate Adobe Captivate Flashform Rapid eLearning SN.

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IT Training Department Blog

AUGUST 28, 2023

Organizations can create a more inclusive and effective learning environment if they know their audience rather than making assumptions based on arbitrary dates, characteristics, or anything else that doesn’t tell you much. Let employees practice learning the software. Let surveys tell you this information. The ideal solution?

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IT Training Department Blog

AUGUST 14, 2023

Even with technical training such as software training things have changed a lot. Learning new software used to involve low-fidelity simulations that weren’t like the real thing. eLearning is preferred by most employee and it’s also the most effective way to train employees in most circumstances.

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IT Training Department Blog

JUNE 5, 2023

That’s why doing it in a simulation is the best possible option. Our specialty lies in creating realistic software simulations which is the best way to help employees do the task and retain the training. Realistic software simulations paired with scenarios are great ways to increase employee retention.

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IT Training Department Blog

JANUARY 30, 2023

Only self-paced eLearning can accomplish this by recreating a system in a safe environment that walks people through processes while having them do it. We went over some of these in our post about how we saved an organization millions by converting vILT into eLearning. That’s not very custom after all.

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IT Training Department Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

That will help you figure out if the content should be in a custom eLearning course or if it shouldn’t be there and instead should be in a job aid or something else. That’s what working with a good instructional design consultant will get you. The application of learned concepts and skills is crucial for several reasons.

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IT Training Department Blog

AUGUST 17, 2023

But we’re not here to talk about content overload in eLearning or any other type of training. As a result, training programs may not yield the desired outcomes, and employees may struggle to transfer their newly acquired skills into their work environment. This is where cognitive load theory comes into play.

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IT Training Department Blog

JUNE 12, 2023

I used to use the built-in tools that Articulate Storyline and Adobe Captivate come with for building software simulations. The purpose of this article is here to change your mind so hopefully you keep an open mind and at least weigh the options of ditching the old worn-out software simulation tools of Storyline and Captivate.

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eLearning Learning Posts

AUGUST 3, 2010

Best of eLearning Learning. Instructional Design and E-Learning Blogs - Experiencing eLearning , July 6, 2010 Back when I wrote my instructional design careers series in 2007, I was only aware of a few blogs by instructional designers. Subscribe to the Best of eLearning Learning for updates from this blog and other eLearning blogs.

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eLearningArt

AUGUST 2, 2017

Here’s a quick and easy one I share in my PowerPoint for eLearning 101 classes: Want to move something just a smidge using the arrow keys? He also blogs frequently about eLearning, PowerPoint, and presentations. In a dark working environment, change the default interface for more contrast. Get a good external mouse.

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