2021

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5 eLearning Myths Debunked

eLearning Brothers

The last couple of years have brought on some significant changes in the world of training and learning. As the global learning landscape shifts from one of classroom lectures and workplace conferences to one that is more virtual, instructional designers are using the opportunity to create more innovative learning experiences.

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7 Common eLearning Myths: Debunked!

KnowledgeAnywhere

?As virtual training and learning has increased at light speed over the past year, many people have turned to eLearning in order to improve training outcomes. Unfortunately, many myths persist that have left people unsure about virtual learning. Have you fallen prey to these common training myths? Myth #1: It does not work for all learner types. Some people believe that eLearning only works for visual learners: those who can readily absorb information directly from the screen, without needing so

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Custom eLearning Solutions for a Post Covid19 Workforce

Infopro Learning

The world of L&D was turned upside-down last year, with deep impact in every industry. The tried and trusted training delivery methods that were popular were no longer reliable. The rate of digital transformation accelerated. The business’s adopted new digital practices to adapt to the changes brought on by the pandemic. Last year, organizations focused on quickly converting their instructor-led training courses into online learning programs to continue training.

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5 Ways Institutions Planned and Implemented Online Classes (and What Work Really Well)

Clarity Consultants

While online classes are technically nothing new, many higher education institutions had to transition a significant portion of their courses with little notice due to COVID-19. As a result, many colleges and universities didn’t have much time for planning. However, most institutions were able to make the shift reasonably successfully, even with time constraints.

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How to Turn “Check-the-Box” Compliance Trainings Into Real Learning

Speaker: Brian Richardson, Brian Richardson, Founder and CEO of Richardson Consulting Group

Let’s face it—most ethics and compliance trainings aren’t winning awards for engagement. But that doesn’t mean they can’t be effective, relevant, and maybe even enjoyable! Join expert Brian Richardson for a dynamic session on how to breathe new life into your ethics and compliance training programs. You’ll discover creative strategies to turn traditionally dry topics into meaningful learning experiences that resonate and drive real change.

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My Top 10 Tools for Learning 2021

Experiencing eLearning

It has been several years since I last added my top 10 tools for learning as part of Jane Hart’s annual survey. Some of these are my personal learning tools; others are what I use to create learning for others. You can vote for your top 10 tools for learning until August 26. These tools aren’t ranked, but they are categorized based on whether I use them to create learning for others or as a tool for my own personal development.

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eLearning Storyboarding: How to Get Started

eLearningMind

Share on facebook. Facebook. Share on twitter. Twitter. Share on linkedin. LinkedIn. Share on email. Email. Take it from us: We know that creating compelling, engaging, and impactful eLearning takes a village. From scriptwriting to graphic design, animation, quality assurance, and coding, every project is a collaborative effort. But how do you keep everyone on the same page—literally?

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Developing Leaders for the “New Normal”

Training Folks

Developing Leaders for the “New Normal”. As we enter the second stage of work transformation as a result of global disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses and leaders need to start really thinking about what they will do to develop leaders in this ‘new normal.' What had been previously seen and expected in leadership and management practices must be adjusted, re-learned, or tossed to better fit the working and living conditions we have today.

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5 Online Teaching Fundamentals for Online Educators

LearnDash

Even if you’ve taught in the classroom, teaching online presents new challenges. If you’re preparing to teach your first online course, you may be wondering how online teaching differs from the traditional classroom. After all, the materials and the lesson plan seem like they should be broadly similar, and that moving a course online would be a relatively easy step.

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Space invaders

E-Learning Provocateur

Sometimes, out of the blue, one of my blog posts really hits the mark. Such was the case recently with Great and small in which I had a go at redefining our pedagogical terminology. While the post only attracted a few comments – cheers Neil , Dani and Rob – my friend Helen Blunden observes that barely anyone does that any more. To her point, I was contacted via other means by readers who wanted to thank me for sharing my semantics with them.

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The Best Skills Analysis Tools for Upskilling

The world of work is changing rapidly, exposing critical skill gaps across industries. Business and HR leaders are feeling the pressure to upskill employees—but many don’t know where to begin. The best place to start is with a clear, organization-wide view of existing skills. Tools like assessments and competency management software provide that visibility, helping you identify gaps and opportunities across teams and individuals.

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Understanding The Exciting, New, Disrupted Labor Market

Learnnovators

The Labor Market is changing fast. New jobs are being created at a record rate, remote work has now become standard fare, and the demand for service jobs is explosive. According to EMSI, there are 24% more jobs in the US than there were a year ago. What are all these jobs? They’re in healthcare, distribution, software development, design, and even retail and entertainment.

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Why the frontline is key to brick-and-mortar retail’s comeback

Axonify

The numbers are in, and they’re not surprising: In-store traffic was down 33.1% year-over-year in this year’s peak holiday shopping period. Amazon, on the other hand, had a record-breaking season, delivering nearly 1.5 billion goods worldwide this holiday. Online shopping has made huge gains during the pandemic, and it’s not going anywhere. But consumers are … Continued.

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Zoom Haiku

InSync Training

A few years back, InSync producer Jakob Hofmann wrote some fun producer haiku.

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Custom eLearning Solutions for 2021: Mobile Enabled Learning

Infopro Learning

The recent pandemic has changed the business world and how we work forever. At the start, many leaders felt that business would return to the way it once was in months. However, as the situation persisted, companies began to adapt, and a new normal emerged. Many of the strategies businesses adopted to adjust and survive produced excellent results changing their views and plans on the best way to move forward as restrictions begin to lift.

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Building Compliant Workplace Violence Prevention Across States: CA SB-553 | NY S. 8358B

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Workplace violence prevention laws are rapidly evolving, with California’s SB-553 and New York’s Retail Worker Safety Act (S-8358B) leading the way. Join WILL’s experts for a nationwide webinar covering compliance requirements, with a special focus on these key state mandates. We’ll guide you through developing and implementing effective prevention policies, building a compliant plan, and delivering the required annual interactive training.

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Complexity in Learning Design

Clark Quinn

I recently mentioned that one of the problems with research is that things are more interconnected than we think. This is particularly true with cognitive research. While we can make distinctions that simplify things in useful ways (e.g. the human information processing system model*), the underlying picture is of a more interactive system. Which underpins why it makes sense to talk about Learning Experience Design (LXD) and not just instructional design.

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L&D Trends, Time Estimates: ID and eLearning Links 3/2/2021

Experiencing eLearning

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 L&D trends, training development time, spaced repetition, RSS feeds, and an overview of instructional design. L&D trends. The State and Future of Learning & Development in 2021: See What the Experts Think!

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5 Bold But Practical, Elearning Trends For 2022

Spark Your Interest

What are the elearning trends emerging for 2022? Although online learning has been around for a while, it took a pandemic to make it mainstream. A few organizations quickly transitioned as they were already well down the path. But others struggled. Yet amidst the chaos were also lots of organizations pivoting their training rapidly. And out of the chaos of necessity, we’re now seeing changes and new elearning trends emerge.

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How to Design Engaging eLearning Content

TOPYX LMS

Organizations cannot thrive without training their employees. According to Indeed.com, employee training promotes knowledge, skills, and compliance. These motivators cause companies to spend millions of dollars each year on L&D programs.

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HIPAA Compliance 2025: Navigating Regulatory Changes & Industry Trends

Based on comprehensive survey data from diverse healthcare providers, the 2025 HIPAA Benchmark Report delivers actionable intelligence for modern compliance programs. This report examines how organizations are restructuring HIPAA Privacy Programs to address emerging regulatory requirements. Through analysis of staffing models, program operations, and breach management protocols, it provides a clear picture of current best practices.

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Deep, durable learning ensures adept, adaptable workplace performance

Upside Learning

We fail for two reasons, says Dr Atul Gawande1, the famous writer and surgeon, quoting philosophers Samuel Gorovitz and Alasdair MacIntyre. Either we are ignorant (we just do not know) or we are inept (we fail to correctly apply what we know). Of course, Dr Gawande goes on to make a fascinating case for the […]. The post Deep, durable learning ensures adept, adaptable workplace performance first appeared on The Upside Learning Blog.

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7 Signs You Need a New Learning Management System (LMS)

LearnDash

Your LMS is the foundation of your entire online learning experience. Is it letting you down? For online educators, few decisions are as consequential as which Learning Management System (LMS) they choose to be the platform for their online course. Your LMS will determine what teaching tools you have at your disposal, the user experience of your learners, and even your ability to launch a financially viable program.

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Time pilot

E-Learning Provocateur

There was an aspect I omitted from my previous post, Space invaders , in which I covered the spacing effect as a means of maximising long-term retention. Zsolt Olah picked it: interleaving and – ironically! – I judged it a bridge too far to include in the same post and so decided to split it out across a second one. You’ll see why… Interleaving.

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DR. STELLA LEE – CRYSTAL BALLING WITH LEARNNOVATORS

Learnnovators

DR. STELLA LEE - CRYSTAL BALLING WITH LEARNNOVATORS. ABOUT DR. STELLA LEE: Dr. Stella Lee brings over 20 years of international experience in e-learning, blended, and distance learning strategy, design, development, project management, and implementation. Stella holds a PhD in Computer Science with a focus in adaptive e-learning design, and a post-graduate certificate in adult learning and teaching, both from the University of Hertfordshire in England; a Master Degree in New Media Communications

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Key Concepts for Maximizing Efficiency in Translation and Localization for eLearning

This guide covers key aspects of successful eLearning localization in 2025. Whether you're new to localization or refining your approach, you'll find useful strategies to improve your process. Learn how to adapt courses for different languages and cultures while ensuring accuracy and engagement. Explore key topics like translation, multimedia, technical adjustments, and quality assurance.

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Does your employee engagement plan include fostering work friendships?

Axonify

Are your frontline employees feeling exhausted at work? Are you noticing reduced quality in their work output? Then they may be experiencing burnout, a legitimate medical condition related to the workplace. Last year, 58% of US workers identified themselves as experiencing burnout, up from 45% at the beginning of the pandemic. This issue is especially … Continued.

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Zoom Fatigue - Webcam Use

InSync Training

I’ve been delivering online synchronous training for over 10 years and working almost exclusively remote for the past 3 years. So why am I so exhausted at the end of every work-from-home day for the past 11 months? Other than my kids ALSO being home for the past 11 months, I can point to one other thing that is different - my webcam. Before last March, I didn’t even have a working external webcam.

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Custom eLearning Development: 3 Modern Learning Trends That Will Drive Future Success

Infopro Learning

Custom eLearning solutions have long been on the rise. Investing in online learning programs enables organizations to provide more flexible employee development programs that better suit modern learners. Many custom eLearning solutions can help your organization engage employees this year.

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Time for Reflection

Clark Quinn

My dad used to regale me with this tale of his best friend, who told his new employer when he started: “If you see me with my feet up on my desk and it appears I’m sleeping, I’m not. I’m working. I’ll still do the work of 2 other engineers.” And he did! I love this story, because it brings out an element that we seem to be losing, the value of taking time for reflection.

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Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketers Guide

Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.

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Twine, Storytelling, Freelancing: ID Links 11/1/21

Experiencing eLearning

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. I share these links periodically here on my blog. This post includes links on Twine, storytelling, branching scenarios, freelancing costs, resources for new IDs, and recorded conference sessions. Twine. Twine in higher ed. Lesson plans – Teaching with Twine. This post includes lesson plans for teaching students how to use Twine, either in a single 50-minute session or in two days with extra time for practicing in the tool.

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19 Powerful Ways That Small Businesses Can Benefit From Thinkific

Spark Your Interest

Thinkific is a platform that in a short space of time has revolutionized the online education market. Thinkific empowers entrepreneurs and small businesses to create online courses. Making it easy to manage your course and sell it for a profit. But, as with any training course, there are good, not so good, and great courses. Here we give you 19 expert instructional design tips so that you can benefit and create a great Thinkific course.

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Curiosity as a Business Practice

Learning Rebels

Trying to define curiosity is like trying to define the color blue. Depending on your perspective, mindset, and motivations – curiosity could mean being open to more information or inclined to risk-taking actions and decisions, falling down the rabbit hole of the internet, or being engrossed in research papers. . Curiosity is such a natural part of who we are and what we do that we are oblivious to its reach into our lives.

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