Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 24, 2021

Several years ago, I gave a presentation on the why and how of scenario-based learning. I have given this presentation to several other groups since then, including two ATD chapters. I tweak it a little every time. As a general overview of scenario-based learning, it has become one of my more popular presentations.

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Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. I share these links periodically here on my blog. Narrative design in video games. Ask yourself two questions: Q1: What concrete thing does my character want? Q2: What is my character’s core misbelief? Story design.

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 4, 2023

I have given a number of presentations on scenario-based learning over the past few years. While I often share those recordings on my blog as they happen, this is a more comprehensive list, compiled into a single post. Ever wished you could peek over my shoulder while I create a branching scenario?

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Experiencing eLearning

OCTOBER 10, 2023

When I present about branching scenarios, one common question is, “How do you collect feedback on branching scenarios?” ” That’s especially true when I talk about Twine. I recently realized that I can accomplish that by using a tool for reviewing websites.

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Scissortail's Learning Nest

AUGUST 26, 2024

” I’ve answered her survey in the past but have never published my results. I decided to do that this year. Many of my go-to tools have been around a while! My Top 10 Tools for Learning I narrowed my list to ten tools for learning experience design and development I use in my day-to-day work.

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LearnDash

JANUARY 26, 2021

Our commenter wanted to know whether a certain type of course content was still relevant, given the number of tutorials learners could find for free on the same subject on YouTube. Although this comment was related to a specific type of course, the question applies to almost all online learning. And it’s not just YouTube.

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LifterLMS

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Here’s Where To Go Next… Get the Course Creator Starter Kit to help you (or your client) create, launch, and scale a high-value online learning website. Create courses, coaching programs, online schools, and more with LifterLMS. Stop wasting time and money researching online course and membership site tech.

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LifterLMS

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

In this LMScast episode, Aaron talks with Chris Badgett about AI for course creators. By giving the AI context, real-world data can help it provide precise, well-founded responses. By giving the AI context, real-world data can help it provide precise, well-founded responses. I’m your guide, Chris Badgett.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 13, 2017

Scaffolding is support for learners that gradually fades away until the learner can do the task without support. Think of construction: you use the scaffolding while a skyscraper is being built. In a two-day course, it’s easy to create multiple opportunities for practice, each with decreasing amounts of scaffolding.

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LearnDash

JANUARY 6, 2022

If you structure an online course well, you’ll keep people engaged. Have you ever sat in a lecture – clearly presented by an expert – only to discover that you’re bored out of your mind and can’t stay awake? That means we have to look at how to structure an online course. Two mistakes you want to avoid.

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Experiencing eLearning

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

As part of my reflection, I always try to pull out one or two key ideas from each session. You can also read my recap of week one , including more info about the platform and structure of the online event. Engaging Learners with Video: Passive and Active Engagement Strategies by Matthew Pierce. Day 7: 10/27.

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Making Change

MAY 7, 2013

It’s based on action mapping , my streamlined approach to instructional design. Then consider watching the following 8-minute video, which walks you through a short discussion with a client, showing you how some quick questions can save you days of unnecessary training development. Not allowed to watch YouTube?

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 19, 2021

In a previous post, How to Start Creating Conversation-Driven eLearning , I described how I use conversations between two characters (a mentor and mentee or learning character) to deliver eLearning content. In this post, I’ll explain how to write and structure these conversations for eLearning. Learner Challenge.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 7, 2020

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. I share these links periodically here on my blog. In this post, I share links on spaced learning, marketing, networking, free tools and images, and L&D skills. You can keep this in mind by remembering 2+2+2.

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Clark Quinn

MARCH 18, 2021

Further, I think it’s important to understand why this was a bad question. ” My initial response is: why would you ask that? Then, there’s the list of elements: Video-based learning. What do they mean by ‘video-based learning’? Is it just a video, with no assessment? How to guides.

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Experiencing eLearning

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

I presented a webinar on November 7, 2019 with Swapna Reddy of Origin Learning on using scenario-based learning to make training stick. If the video isn’t embedded above, you can watch the recording on YouTube. I also shared a checklist of questions to help determine if SBL is the right option.

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Upside Learning

JUNE 7, 2023

One says “it’s like YouTube, you look something up and it helps you get it done.” The other says “its little bits of a course, spread out over time”. Both of these can be good things, yet, they’re also very different. You benefit from knowing what they are, how they differ, which to use when, and how to do each well.

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LifterLMS

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

In this LMScast episode Gina Hoyt, discusses her innovative use of LifterLMS in building a travel agent certification program. Gina attributes her ability to develop a thorough, user-friendly course to LifterLMS’s rich features, intuitive interface, and complex quizzes, automatic certifications, and wealth of learning materials.

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LifterLMS

DECEMBER 22, 2024

People can better understand why certain experiences seem rewarding while others don’t by adjusting their job and surroundings to reflect what really motivates and excites them. Create courses, coaching programs, online schools, and more with LifterLMS. He is the CEO of Motivation AI. Im your guide, Chris Badgett.

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E-Learning Provocateur

AUGUST 12, 2013

One of them is Udemy – a web-based platform that enables anyone to create and deliver online courses for free. Simply open an account and you are provided with the tools you need to structure your curriculum, upload your content, and publish your course to the world. I thoroughly enjoyed using Udemy.

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LearnDash

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

If you are creating a course using LearnDash then it can be helpful to “look over the shoulder” and watch someone walk you through the necessary steps. Maybe it is with regards to a particular setting, or perhaps about the best way to go about configuring a course. Creating Courses. What is Covered.

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mLearning Revolution

OCTOBER 8, 2013

I just finished reading an excellent book written by Dan Saffer titled Microinteractions: Designing with Details. The book is an excellent read and it made me think about my own ‘microinteractions experiences’ in the desktop software, mobile apps and devices I use every day.

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E-Learning Provocateur

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

I know I do. Like many large organisations around the world, my employer is not immune to that most insidious of diseases: the ineffective meeting. However, unlike other organisations that prefer to sweep the problem under the carpet, I’m proud to say that ours has chosen to tackle it head on. Only time will tell.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

When we, as instructional designers, write scripts that are easy for voice over talent to understand, they can record and edit those scripts faster. Following a few formatting tips for voice over scripts can make our our writing clearer and easier to use. For example, I’ve been asked to double space scripts.

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Learnnovators

AUGUST 16, 2023

In a previous article , I talked about the different types of learner engagement that there are, and what each one entails. In this one, I discuss ideas to bring about and enhance emotional engagement. I previously wrote in detail about generating killer WIIFMs that will make learners want to take your course.

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Upside Learning

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

More than 2 years back, I had carried out a SWOT analysis of the LMS to get some understanding on the LMS scenario. Alison Bickford, e-coach for the Connect Thinking eLearning Academy, has shared a video predicting some future trends in the LMS. I have covered this in detail under ‘Talent Management’). Cloud Based LMS.

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LearnDash

MAY 27, 2021

If you’ve spent a lot of time developing your course, you want to protect your intellectual property. A few years ago, Udemy was the center of a minor scandal in online education when it was discovered that they were inadvertently profiting off stolen courses. Not all content sharing is theft, and some amount can be good for your IP.

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Learnnovators

MARCH 8, 2023

So here goes my response. As many argued in response to Mark’s post, a course is in fact necessary in many cases to address the need of the organization. In fact, there are times when, if we dig deeper, we will find that the requirement is not something that can be addressed by training at all. Create an explainer video.

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LearnDash

AUGUST 19, 2021

Teachable is one of the most popular online course platforms available. But that doesn’t make it right for your course. For those new to the world of online education, navigating the various Learning Management Systems (LMSs) on the market can be exhausting. We tried Thinkific and Teachable before we started using LearnDash. “We

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LearnDash

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Let us give you a deep dive. If you’re researching your options for hosting an online learning course, you’re probably aware that there are a lot of services out there to choose from. As a WordPress plugin, we obviously have a different philosophy about how to build and launch an online course. Nothing compares to LearnDash.

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Learnnovators

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

You are a digital learning expert who has been continuously influencing organizations across the world by reimagining the ways we can approach workplace learning. JOHN HINCHLIFFE - CRYSTAL BALLING WITH LEARNNOVATORS. LEARNNOVATORS : We are great fans of you, John. Looking back, how has your freelancing service journey been so far?

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Learning Rebels

APRIL 24, 2017

The shift has arrived, and video is King! You may or may not be shocked by this but not enough of us are creating video to help the people in our organizations. However, we hesitate to produce video. In many cases, we are downright frightened of to pick up a video camera or turn on video on our smartphones.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

In the previous post, How to Start Creating Conversation-Driven eLearning , I described how I use conversations between two characters to deliver eLearning content. In this post, I’ll explain how to write and structure the conversation. That problem is one that can be addressed through your training.

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Association eLearning

JUNE 23, 2014

This question caught my eye in a recent association chat on Twitter. As a member of the incoming generation, I think it is crucial to prepare your association for Millennials’ needs and wants, which are drastically different from those of Generation X. I have learned from a computer for the majority of my life.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MARCH 19, 2013

In the image below, I'd like to remove the box and text just to the right of the yellow folder. While I could create a mask using a white highlight box, what if the background problem was too complicated to simply cover with a box (or other object)? Use the Eraser tool to "fix" the graphic. by Kevin Siegel.

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LearnDash

AUGUST 29, 2019

Interviewing experts in your online course subject is a great way to gain a following, and sell more products. Are you looking for a way to market your online course business but don’t want to write article after article? If possible, secure these resources, who may even inspire material for a follow-up course.

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mLearning Revolution

JUNE 9, 2013

A year ago I wrote a post entitled An Honest Assessment of Adobe Captivate 6 [First Impressions] , which garnered 81 ReTweets and 62 comments, and to this day is the most read post here on my blog. I give the team credit for what is obviously a faster upgrade cycle, as compared to the old 18-month upgrade cycle.

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