Upside Learning

JULY 4, 2024

Building on that foundation, let’s examine the subsequent essential phase: when the solution is either performance support alone or with training, that job aid design should be done first. This is because any training design that incorporates the job aid should be developed after the job aid is tested and working as appropriate.

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Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The one problem with this is that the default choices only allow greater than or less than, not greater than or equal to. if:$score >= 8)[''Good job'' You did a good job advocating for your audience and using solid instructional writing techniques. .” That’s where you put your feedback message. (if:$score

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

What are the biggest problems currently? Are there more pictures of problems? Could we start with some questions about their job to focus on the topics they need? They needed to identify which situations were problems that needed to be addressed or reported, and which situations were fine and could be ignored.

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Upside Learning

MAY 12, 2025

What Microlearning Actually Is Designed for immediate application The learner can use it right now in their job. A single learning objective It tackles one problem, not an entire skillset. When Its Used as a Band-Aid for Organizational Problems No amount of microlearning will fix a toxic work culture.

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Experiencing eLearning

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Then, you can back up and show how to prevent that problem. In that example, the focus of the problem isn’t on the research integrity, but on how that affected the people involved. One person lost his job; others had to deal with the effects of lost reputation. Next, identify the specific problems.

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IT Training Department Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The problem is that you can’t pair quick with quality, which L&D often fails to see. They’re simply doing poor-quality work even faster using AI and producing more poor-quality training that doesn’t help people learn their jobs better. Learning & Development is about helping people do their job better.

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Experiencing eLearning

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

The stories are often about how a real person applied this training in their jobs or about how a failure to apply principles caused problems. Examples can make concepts relevant, show why a topic is important, or show how others have solved problems. Stories with examples make the abstract concrete. Mini-Scenarios.

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Learnnovators

AUGUST 11, 2021

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? In the words of The Economist, the job market is churning.

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Experiencing eLearning

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

I genuinely don’t think it’s a subject matter expert’s job to write a full branching scenario. Being an instructional designer isn’t their job–that’s your role in the process. But asking your SMEs to write branching scenarios is basically outsourcing your job to them. That’s OK though!

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 12, 2019

One tip for job seekers: Check the job listings in your local area. This blog has helped me troubleshoot problems in a tool on multiple occasions. Check your job market to see what employers want. If you’re seeking jobs in workplace training, expertise in an LMS is likely not as critical. Free Trials.

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Infopro Learning

APRIL 16, 2021

These methods show learners how a concept may be applied on the job. They help connect concepts to their job and everyday work experiences. Simulations or scenario-based learning courses are designed to help learners use critical thinking to solve problems they may encounter on the job.

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Infopro Learning

DECEMBER 22, 2021

One such consequence was the increased need for reskilling employees to fit their changing job roles, allowing them to survive and thrive in unprecedented times. Effectively reskilling your existing workforce for changing job roles is a better and more economical option than firing and hiring new employees.

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Infopro Learning

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Traditionally this is a more hands on form of learning that is done while on the job. There are also more risks involved when employees practice certain skills on the job. Simulations are a form of elearning content where learners work through real world scenarios they would encounter on the job. Boosting engagement.

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Upside Learning

MARCH 5, 2025

Beyond formal courses, online learning can revolutionize knowledge retention, adaptive problem-solving, and real-time decision-making. Sales teams, customer service representatives, and even technical personnel are frequently unable to successfully manage client inquiries or technical problems due to a lack of training programs.

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Experiencing eLearning

JUNE 8, 2021

Talking about how much you love working with students is a great thing if you’re interviewing for a teaching job. When you’re interviewing for an ID job where you’ll be behind the scenes and may never talk to a student, it isn’t so helpful. She was a good ID, just not the right fit for that particular job.

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Infopro Learning

AUGUST 6, 2021

In order to resolve workplace performance problems, changes must take place. Management may find the transformation somewhat daunting, as they will have to reskill current employees, train new talent, outsource tasks, or create job roles to achieve their goals. Sometimes employees might not be the only ones unyielding to change.

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Experiencing eLearning

MAY 18, 2021

Hook: Story about a problem Describe: This solution will solve the problem. JD Dillon took a more balanced approach, looking at how AI can replace certain tasks we do, but not our whole jobs. Take a Second Look at Job Aids. Jonathan Halls shared a number of principles for creating video.

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Experiencing eLearning

MAY 29, 2018

Another argument is that while people do need to learn, they can do it all on the job with performance support and coaching. A course can include on the job learning, coaching, performance support tools, in other words, the whole shebang.” Coaching and on-the-job learning are also not formally designed.

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Experiencing eLearning

MAY 9, 2023

Some of the results end up with bad uncanny valley problems, weird jewelry and hair, etc. How AI might affect careers and skills Deskilling on the Job | danah boyd | apophenia Reflection from danah boyd on how AI might affect work as it augments jobs.

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Infopro Learning

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Problem Solving. Being able to identify, define, analyze, brainstorm and produce solutions to a problem are essential skills employers look for in current and future team members. Managers look for someone who not only presents a problem to the table, but provides plausible solutions beyond expert intuition. Time Management.

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 9, 2024

This month marks 20 years since I started at my first instructional design job. Searching for a job I had been working as a corporate software trainer for about 2 years when I was laid off in July, 2003. Searching for a job I had been working as a corporate software trainer for about 2 years when I was laid off in July, 2003.

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Clark Quinn

MARCH 30, 2021

So here’s a cognitive story about when and where a job aid would help. What with the layer of undrained water, we figured there was some sort of problem with the drain, clogged or the pump broken. So, I had an indication I couldn’t map to a problem, let alone a solution. . The goal was to get the dishwasher running again.

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Infopro Learning

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

The modern workforce is no longer concerned with whether or not their jobs will be replaced with new tech. HR chatbots can easily handle basic problem solving and answer commonly asked questions. For example, a learner’s job role, experience level, native language, time zone can all be factors that impact their learning experience.

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Ninja Tropic

MARCH 6, 2025

Use real-world examples, problem-solving activities, and case studies to make learning relevant. Infographics Visual summaries help retention. Microlearning Short, focused lessons improve engagement. Apply Adult Learning Principles: Adults learn best when they see direct benefits. Keep It Interactive: Avoid passive learning.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 1, 2025

You can include a job description here too, which is useful if the character needs more specialized clothes. I think the problem is the pose in my original reference image. Character demographics and role: I described who I want, noting gender, race, and age. I used –cw 20 to change her shirt color in these images.

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Infopro Learning

APRIL 25, 2017

How do we start to think totally differently about this problem and solve it? Types of Jobs: Consider that in 2010, the Top 10 jobs in the U.S. What knowledge and skills should be our priority focus? What do we hold on to from our past programs? What do we discard? did not even exist in 2004!

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 23, 2021

You’ll start from the beginning, by analyzing the problem you’re trying to solve and identifying your objectives. In this session, you’ll learn how to evaluate training problems to decide when to use a branching scenario or another approach. Choosing Branching Scenarios When They Matter Most. Blogging to Build Your Business.

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Infopro Learning

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

The modules went beyond simple product features and answered questions such as what problems it solves for different kinds of customers. In this format employees learn to improve their sales skills by working through common scenarios they are likely to encounter on the job. Solution Results.

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Hurix Digital

APRIL 12, 2025

This blog explores how technology-driven learning enhances critical thinking, problem-solving, and digital literacypreparing students for tomorrows job market. Promotes critical thinking and problem-solving through tech-based projects. This can help them generate a source of income and create jobs for others.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 24, 2021

Instead of needing many hours on the job to get experience with all the necessary skills or types of problems, scenario-based learning can help people get focused practice. That makes training more interesting and more memorable. Accelerate expertise: Research has shown that using scenarios helps people become experts faster.

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Infopro Learning

JUNE 26, 2020

According to an article by the Harvard Business Review, failing to set clear expectations is one the top eight reasons employees quit their jobs (3). Onboarding new hires is about a lot more than employee orientation and the first day on the job. Starting a new job can be an overwhelming process. Hand out resource materials.

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Infopro Learning

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

A consultant will conduct research to identify current performance problems. Learning the right skill sets will make their jobs easier, enabling them to work more efficiently. Helping employees improve the right skill sets will also alleviate job frustrations and boost morale. – Higher Employee Retention.

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Infopro Learning

JUNE 27, 2017

Here are some important qualities to consider as a part of that criteria: A high tolerance for ambiguity and complexity – a propensity to problem solve, think critically, pause and listen before acting, and a quest for looking outside the company. 3 Ways to Keep the Leadership Pipeline Full, by Lena J.

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Clark Quinn

MAY 4, 2021

Did it give you many of the skills you apply in your job now? It’s a frequent symptom that the courses that are asked for have little relation to the actual problem. There are many reasons for performance problems, and a reliable solution is to throw a course at it. Job aids aren’t our job.

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Infopro Learning

AUGUST 28, 2019

Augmented reality is most effective when used to learn technical skills on the job and in live performance scenarios. Other Potential Problems. AR technology is a great tool to use as an aid for on the job technical training scenarios. When not to use AR/VR. An example would be Boeing’s electrical AR training program.

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