Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 23, 2019

This is the last installment of my series on instructional design careers. Previously, I’ve talked about the skills instructional designers need and how to get into the field of ID. In this post, I talk about determining if instructional design is a good “fit” as a career. Learning & Using Technology.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 23, 2021

I have given a number of presentations on scenario-based learning over the past five years, plus a few presentations on other topics. Presentations on scenario-based learning. Scenario-Based Learning (General Overview). Scenario-Based Learning: Why & How. Streamlining Branching Scenario Planning and Design.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 12, 2019

If you’re hoping to move into a career in instructional design, chances are you need to learn some of the common technology. This is part 4 in a series about how to become an instructional designer. Let that guide your decision on which tool to learn first. Authoring Tools. What tools are most requested?

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Gyrus

DECEMBER 25, 2024

On-the-job training and apprenticeships play a critical role in developing skilled manufacturing workers. LMS technology supports continuous learning, helping employees upskill and reskill for Industry 4.0 Implementing an LMS helps streamline compliance training and ensures timely certification management. advancements.

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Experiencing eLearning

JUNE 23, 2020

Do instructional designers and learning experience designers need to know how to use development tools, or should they focus just on analysis and design? What about people who only do development but no design; are they instructional designers? How much project management falls under the role of instructional designer?

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Infopro Learning

DECEMBER 26, 2022

We all know that great leaders gain skills through learning and experience, but high-performing teams are always led by leaders who wear a coach hat. For successful leadership development, leaders need to excel in three key areas-. Giving a clear direction on the company’s overall mission, vision, and a key objective.

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Gyrus

OCTOBER 1, 2024

How to Leverage LMS Data Analytics for Better Decision-Making in Corporate Training GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - In today’s competitive business landscape, Learning and Development (L&D) programs are key drivers of employee growth, retention, and overall business success. billion in 2020–21.

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Experiencing eLearning

JUNE 8, 2021

I received a question from a classroom teacher who is hoping to make the career move to instructional design. Specifically, she wanted to know how to prepare for an interview and what instructional designer interview questions to expect. Developing lessons for someone else to teach is good too. Any sage wisdom?

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Infopro Learning

JUNE 27, 2017

Developing Talent. Built around common passages that all leaders go through, from individual contributor to running entire businesses, “The Leadership Pipeline” (now in its second edition) is Charan’s primer that introduced us to an important internal architecture for developing and nurturing leaders.

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 9, 2024

It feels like a good time to pause and reflect on that first ID role, how my journey started, and how that shaped my experiences now. In my research on related careers, I discovered instructional design and started reading everything I could find online. I worked as a substitute teacher for a while, and then I worked for $7.50/hour

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 25, 2023

How do you get paid what you’re worth as an instructional designer or elearning developer–especially as a woman? I reviewed data from multiple sources on pay in the learning and development field, including comparing pay for employees and freelancers. I also talked about how to advocate for yourself.

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Gyrus

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

How GyrusAim LMS Helps Manufacturers Retain Skilled Labor Through Continuous Training GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - In the fast-paced world of manufacturing, the battle for skilled labor is becoming increasingly fierce. One effective strategy to achieve this is through continuous training and development. Here’s how: 1.

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Infopro Learning

DECEMBER 11, 2019

By developing soft skills, we can better work together and contribute to a more productive workplace. Teamwork is crucial for career development. One of the best things you can do for your own success is to build and learn how to show self-confidence. Communication. Problem Solving. Self-confidence.

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E-Learning Provocateur

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The world of Learning & Development abounds with myths, advertorials, pseudo-religious dogma, echo chambers, contrarianism, counter contrarianism, and assumptions presented as fact. In this chaotic context, how do we practitioners distil what really works to improve our practice? One way is to focus on evidence.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 26, 2022

Learning Solutions 2022 was the first in-person event I have attended since the beginning of the pandemic, and it felt good to reconnect with people I’ve met before and to make new connections. Overall, I was happy with how it went, even though I only had 3 participants (plus a volunteer). How to Succeed as an L&D Manager.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

This post includes links on AI tools, games, freelancing, top learning influencers, copyright, and more. AI, Instructional Design, and OER – improving learning I agree with the idea that AI and LLMs will make it much easier to create a first draft of content. Freelancing How much does video production cost in 2022?

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 22, 2022

Most of my speaking engagements are related to scenarios for learning, but I also have events on workflow learning and instructional design careers scheduled. Learning Solutions Conference April 19-22. I’m speaking several times at the Learning Solutions Conference in Orlando.

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Infopro Learning

MAY 24, 2021

The recent pandemic has only increased the need for high-quality leadership development programs. In a recent study about the future of leadership development conducted by the Harvard Business Review, 50% of senior leaders shared that their talent development process was not equipping new leaders with necessary skills (1).

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Infopro Learning

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Their unique characteristics and preferences transform how we approach learning and development (L&D). Based on data from Verified Markets Reports, the Mobile Learning Market is anticipated to attain a market size of USD 445.6 Billion by 2028, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 42.5%

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Infopro Learning

OCTOBER 19, 2021

When creating an HR transformation strategy, there are some essential elements that we must keep in mind, as they are crucial to the success of the transformation. As individuals, we are different, and each of your employees will have different personality traits and different values that inspire their actions and behaviour.

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Infopro Learning

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The learning and development (L&D) department has grown more centralized, strategic, and cross-functional, which indicates that digital transformation has begun to permeate the L&D function. Learning leaders will play a crucial role in ensuring this transition’s success. Attract, hire, and retain L&D talent.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

How do you make money by sharing expertise for free? Sharing my expertise helps prospective clients find me, plus it means they already trust me before we even meet. Partly, that’s because I enjoy helping other people, as I think many of us in the Learning and Development field do. It seems counterintuitive.

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Experiencing eLearning

OCTOBER 25, 2022

These aren’t learning or training games, but it’s useful to look at games outside of L&D for ideas on game mechanics, look and feel, choice writing, and other elements of games. Here is the 5 steps DnD story framework I use to design stories for my e-learning modules : 1. Games built in Twine. Random Plot Generator.

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Infopro Learning

DECEMBER 26, 2022

As we approach 2023, knowing the demands of the company becomes more critical than ever for L&D professionals. In essence, they must foster a learning culture that accentuates good leadership, key talent acquisition, employee upskilling, coaching, and more. which are required to adjust in the hybrid work environment.

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Upside Learning

MARCH 12, 2025

A strategically designed Learning and Development framework is critical to overcoming common obstacles in new GCCs, yet it is often overlooked. Its absence may lead to problems including leadership development, staff engagement, and alignment with global corporate objectives. million jobs in India.

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Infopro Learning

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

What better way to acknowledge the important role your employees play in your organization than by celebrating National Career Development Day! November is the 53rd annual National Career Development Month with Nov. Looking to fully transform leadership development for your employees? Promote knowledge sharing.

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Infopro Learning

AUGUST 2, 2018

A Q&A with Learning Expert Arun Prakash. We all know that building a strong talent bench is a top competitive differentiator. We sat down with our Chief Learning Architect Arun Prakash to get to the bottom all of this and learned how HR practitioners can keep their talent on track with a strategy rooted in learning.

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 9, 2024

Top new blog posts of 2023 I would never have guessed that a post on learning objectives would be my top post for the year, but this turned out to be a surprisingly controversial topic. Should We List the Learning Objectives? Should we start elearning with a list of formal learning objectives? Probably not.

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E-Learning Provocateur

MAY 3, 2020

While many of us had been offering online courses and other alternatives to in-person training for years, suddenly nothing could be run in a traditional classroom setting; and so as a collective we’ve been forced to shift learning and development online. Here are their responses… Taruna Goel (Canada).

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CLO Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

As companies and educational institutions grapple with preparing individuals for this new reality, the intersection of academic and corporate learning has become more critical. Apply: Creation of safe practice environments for skill development. Launch: Support for role transitions and career advancement.

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Paradiso

APRIL 12, 2025

In this blog, we will explore how HRIS LMS integration can significantly impact your organizations learning and development strategies and drive employee engagement. Definition and Purpose of LMS An LMS (Learning Management System) is a platform designed to manage and deliver training programs to employees.

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Paradiso

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Imagine being able to tailor training programs for each employee in real-time, boosting engagement and accelerating skill development like never before. As business leaders, we’re standing at a crossroads where embracing AI can set our organizations ahead of the curve, while hesitation might leave us trailing behind competitors.

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LearnDash

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Most of us are used to the traditional course model, where we go to a classroom and learn in person from instructors. We’re used to choosing courses based on what’s available that semester, interacting with peers face-to-face, and regular class schedules. In other words, we know what we’re in for.

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Infopro Learning

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

The world of L&D is constantly changing, but one thing is certain, positive learning experiences are high in demand. 76% of employees want opportunities for career growth [1]. 7 out of 10 people say that training and development opportunities influence their decision to stay at a company [2].

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E-Learning Provocateur

APRIL 4, 2023

I reminded myself of the skit as I ruminated over the ever-louder call in Organisational Development circles for a “skills-based learning” strategy. You may be forgiven for wondering: Isn’t all learning skills based? That’s not to say that knowledge-based learning is necessarily ineffective.

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E-Learning Provocateur

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

In my own role, though, I could see what Jim couldn’t: the incoming wave of e-learning. We had a healthy cross-skilling culture in our team, so I actively sought opportunities to share my e-learning know-how with my colleagues. Rightly or wrongly, this was the business reality. He was shocked and bitter.

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