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What’s the Difference Between an LMS and an LCMS? Hint: It’s Not Just the Letter “C”

Association eLearning

It sounds like they’re the same thing, right? It gives your association one software package that delivers, assesses, and reports on online training programs. Sounds great, right? As a result, your association can create, store, reuse, and manage courses and training materials all in the same program. Are they similar?

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4 Tips to Writing eLearning Scripts That Sing

Association eLearning

But it flows more “singingly,” because it’s direct, uses several short sentences instead of one long one, and it sounds like a conversation rather than a textbook. Now read the revised example. Interestingly, the revision is twice as long. Also, notice how the revised “objective” mentions the three ways to avoid this. Share this on Google+.

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Should Marketing Review eLearning Courses?

Association eLearning

Instructional designers want to create a structurally sound course that all stakeholders approve of. Of course, we all want to put forth the best course we can. We want it to be engaging. We want it to increase retention. Marketing wants to protect their brand and make sure the best quality product is promoted to their audience.

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Don’t Just Tell, Show: the Value of Examples

Association eLearning

Perhaps your association has best practices, regulations, or new techniques you’d like your members to follow. Sound off in the comments section. It’s a beautifully simple reminder. Examples get people’s attention and are also fantastic memory aids. Uninspired eLearning tends to fail on both of these points. Share this on Facebook.

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12 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Authoring Tool

Knowing what you need from an eLearning authoring tool can be hard, especially when there are so many options on the market. gomo’s new ebook aims to save you time and hassle by identifying 12 must-have authoring tool features.

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Blended Learning: Not your Mother’s, Grandmother’s, or Possibly Even Older Sibling’s Training

Association eLearning

In hopes of saving time and increasing learners’ base knowledge, the association offering Melanie’s certification has sent out a link in advance of the face-to-face training with some key information. This is how blended learning can not only help your association cover more ground, but improve the overall learner experience.

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When Misused Buzzwords Attack

Association eLearning

It’s important to realize that these can mean one thing to you and your association and something different to an eLearning vendor or instructional designer. Is not : Cheerful background music and flashy animations with sound effects and lots of pictures. These words get thrown around a lot. This will help them practice. Did this help?