20 College Scholarships Infographic So you’ve finally been accepted into the school of your dreams. A future full of outdoor campus study sessions and more caffeine than any sane individual would consider lies in front of you. Now you just have to pay for it. Are you worried where that first tuition check will be coming from? Than you are officially no different than the vast majority of college bound students across the country. As tuition prices continue to rise more and more students are faced with the increased stretch of a higher education that seems financially out of their reach. Well kids, take a deep breath and take a load off your, or your parents, wallet with this list of 20 college scholarships with easy applications from your friends over at Compare Cards. College Scholarships with Easy Applications American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship Cappex Monthly Scholarship College Week Live Scholarship College Xpress Scholarship Common Knowledge Scholarship Countdown to College Scholarship Courage to Grow Scholarship Frame My Future Horatio Alger Scholarship No Essay Scholarship Peterson’s Create-a-Greeting Card Scholarship ROCKtheSAT Scholarship Sallie Mae Scholarship Detective Scholarship Experts Scholarships Scholarship Points Scholarship Zone Scholarship Unigo Scholarship US Bank Scholarship Zinch Weekly Scholarship View also: The Ultimate Guide to Earning a Scholarship Infographic   Via: blog.comparecards.comThe post 20 College Scholarships Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

Millennials and Media Consumption Infographic The millennial generation has been a game-changing demographic group for both advertisers and marketers. Glued to smart technology, this tech-savvy generation wants information instantaneously. As this group is quickly becoming a large consumer base, advertisers are seeking to tap into their buying potential. The Millennials and Media Consumption Infographic breaks down this generation’s demographics and media viewing habits. Who Are the Millennials? Gender Breakdown: 47% Male 53% Female Race Breakdown: 18.5% Hispanic 14,2% Black 4.3% Asian 3.2% Mixed 59.8% White Main News Source It wasn’t too long ago that newspapers and radio were the leading news sources. This technology friendly generation prefers to find their news elsewhere: Television 65% Internet 59% Newspaper 24% Radio 18% Media Engagement The millennial generation takes media consumption and engagement to an all-time high. Millennials spend 18 hours a day consuming media 72% use free streaming video such as Youtube and Hulu making it the no 1 used viewing source. 60% use subscription video on demand Netflix, Amazon Instant Video etc.) 46% use pay TV 22% of media viewing time is dedicated to traditional TV series 17% of media viewing time is dedicated to Youtube/Classess/Gameplay 14% of media viewing time is dedicated to movies and sports 50% of millennials watch an online video at least once per day Why are millennials choosing online viewing? Immediate access 56% Multitasking 49% Convenience of viewing location 44% Social Media and Mobile Engagement 5.4 hours per day on social media Over 65% of millennials embrace brands on social media 71% engage in social media daily 71% use hyper-targeted radio like Pandora, iHearRadio and Spotify Check smartphones 43 times per day View also: The Managing Millennials Infographic Engaging Millennials Using Social Learning Infographic The eLearning Principles for Teaching Millennials Infographic The Life of a 27 year old in America - Millennials Infographic   Via: www.koeppeldirect.comThe post Millennials and Media Consumption Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

Classroom Accommodations for Dyslexia Infographic For kids with dyslexia, reading and writing can be challenging. The Classroom Accommodations for Dyslexia Infographic presents some common ways schools can make learning more accessible. Keep in mind that the accommodations listed here aren’t the only ones available. Talk to your child’s teachers for more ideas. For Materials Get audiobooks through service like Bookshare, a free online library for students with disabilities. Provide pictures of directions and schedules. Use large-print text for worksheets. Simplify directions with key words for most important ideas. Provide colored strips or bookmarks to follow along when reading. For Teaching Techniques Give step-by-step instruction (oral and written). Repeat directions, then check to see if students understand. Stick to consistent daily routines. Use small group teaching. Provide notes from the lesson, or organizers to fill in and follow along during the lesson. Review skills daily. Pre-teach new and important concepts. For Classwork and Taking Tests Teachers can… Provide extra time for reading and writing. Provide different ways to respond, like saying the answers, having larger spaces for writing, or circling an answer instead of filling in the blank. Hand out letter and number strips for students to look at so they can see how to write correctly. Provide sentence starters that show how to begin a written response. Show examples of work that is correct to serve as a model. Arrange worksheet problems from easiest to hardest. Allow understanding to be demonstrated in different ways (oral reports, video presentations, posters, etc.). Students can… Use a text reader (like a Reading Pen or text-to-speech software). Partner up to study-one person writes while the other speaks, or they share the writing. View also: How to Make Your Classroom Dyslexia Friendly Infographic Understanding Dyslexia Infographic Special Education Accommodations Infographic       The post Classroom Accommodations for Dyslexia Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

Why You Should Invest in Talent Management Infographic Talent Management seems to be a bit of a fashionable buzzword for a lot of organizations. But is it really important or is it just another business fad? Talent Management covers a range of practices with the goal to recruit and keep the most talented and skilled employees available. Should you think more about managing talent? In short - yes! That is, if you don’t want to lose your best staff and most important assets to another organisation that invests in it’s people. Still need convincing? The Why You Should Invest in Talent Management Infographic peresnts 10 reasons why you should invest in talent management. 10 Reasons Why You Should Invest in Talent Management 1. Get the right person for the job When you look at people’s skills and strengths, you’ll see a best fit for each role. Competency mapping used in talent management allows you to take stock of skills in your organization. This results in both increased productivity and job satisfaction. 2. Empower and impassion your staff If you view staff simply as a number, you need to realize that they know this. On the other hand, if you value them, invest in them and their future, they will work for the greater good of the organization rather than just a pay check. 3 . Encourage loyalty You’ll encourage loyalty from your staff (especially important with the younger generation). People now prefer flat organizational hierarchies, build careers around jobs and want a clear performance management system. 4. Close the organizational skills gap The performance difference between talented people and those with less talent is huge. Employees and how they are managed is an important source of organizational competencies and strengths. 5. Retain top talent Beware of losing your best staff to your competitors! Focus should be on employee retention programs and strategies to develop and engage staff, therefore keeping quality people. 6. Make fewer hiring mistakes The quality of an organization is, quite simply, the quality of staff it has. Many talent management programs implement hiring assessments as part of the recruitment and selection process. 7. Understand your staff better Employee assessments give great insights about your team. This helps in planning personal development as you will understand their needs, career aspirations and strengths and weaknesses. 8. Make better professional development decisions This benefits your team and your company. When you get to know who has high potential, it becomes easier to invest in their future professional development and to align these plans with your company vision. 9. Employees will feel valued Having a strong talent management culture also determines how employees rate their organizations as workplaces and how much they feel part of the culture. Your employees will feel valued and therefore motivated. 10. Increase staff confidence If employees are positive about your talent management practices, they are more likely to believe the vision of the organization. The result is a workforce that is engaged, committed and determined to do what is best for your company. Mananging talent with Totara LMS Puttinlg emphasis in the person not the course, Totara LMS allows you to better manage performance right across your organization. This is a solution for aligning talent development with organizational strategies to meet the challenge of moving towards a performance management culture. Learning Pool was named as Totara Top Seller 2014 Learning Pool gained this recognition for their continued success and exponential growth in the learning management system market. In addition, they also boast unrivalled implementation of the system, as the only Totara Partner to win a recent E-learning Age Award for Best LMS Implementation with hotel chain Jurys Inn. Via: www.learningpool.comThe post Why You Should Invest in Talent Management Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

Why 2015 Should Be the Year You Learn to Code Infographic Learning how to code offers many advantages for anyone seeking new opportunities in the new year. No matter what your current age or job title is, a wide range of industries are eager to hire people with programming knowledge. Even if you are just interested in learning to code for a side project or a personal website, it’s a great way to learn new skills and challenge yourself to work towards a goal. The Why 2015 Should Be the Year You Learn to Code Infographic presents ten reasons to make 2015 the year you learn to code. 10 Reasons to Make 2015 the Year You Learn to Code 1. Advance your career without having to go (or go back) to a university. Learning to code can be a cheaper option than going to a university. It takes on average 3 months instead of 4 years, and it costs between $10k-20k instead of $50k-200k. 2. There will be more programming jobs in the future than programmers to fill them. By 2020, there will be 1.4 million computing jobs available, with only 400,000 people qualified to fill those jobs. 3. Better understand what is happening in your own business. Learning how to code can help you have a better understanding of the technological aspects of your company and to better communicate with your technology team. 4. Keep up with the jobs of the future. Being able to code is an increasing skill that will keep you essential in the future job market. The number at coding jobs in America is set to grow 30% by 2020 understanding programming will be important to almost any job at the Future. 5. Save money when starting your own company. Starting your own company can be expensive. Not having to hire a programmer in the initial stages can save money that can be spent on other aspects of your business. 6. Keep up with younger generations. Kids are learning to code through the Hour at Code program all over the United States. To keep up with the younger generations, learning to code could put you higher on the list. 7. Have a more flexible work schedule. Many coding jobs provide flexibility and independence. Being able to work from your computer allows you to work from anywhere, at any time. 8. Increase your salary. Computer science offers some of the highest paying salaries. The average base salary of a software engineer in the US is getting closer to $100,000. 9. Coding gives you a mental workout. Developing thoughts and organizing them in a logical order can be difficult. Learning to code. 10. You’ll have more options in the job market. Working at a startup or working for a large corporation are all options for you when you learn to code. It just comes down to your personal preference! View also: Why We Should All Learn Coding Infographic 5 Reasons to Teach Kids to Code Infographic   Via: blog.ironhack.comThe post Why 2015 Should Be the Year You Learn to Code Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

LMS Evolution or Extinction Infographic Is the Learning Management System (LMS) headed for extinction? No, actually the reality is far from it. After all, the LMS is really the heart of any effective talent management strategy. However the role of the LMS within the organization is clearly evolving across a number of very important key aspects. The LMS Evolution or Extinction Infographic presents the nine key trends that are currently changing the role of an LMS. You will want to be sure to keep each of these trends in mind to assure that your LMS will meet your organization’s needs both today and as they evolve in the future. 1. Informal & Social Learning It is estimated that at least 75% of learning is informal: collaboration communities of practice user-generated content What to consider for your LMS Ease of integration with corporate social networks Syndicated search & expertise locator Gamification options & capabilities Performance support ("the 5 moments of need") Key question: Are you looking for a "socialized" LMS application or for an LMS as the social platform of choice? 2. Mobility Mobile learning is Personalized access Context- & location-aware content Performance support Mobile learning is not eLearning on smartphones What to consider for your LMS Clear strategy with objectives: evolution or revolution? Responsive design across choice of devices Native apps optimized for real-world use cases Connectivity - what happens if a user is of­ ine? Device & platform choice - lots of pros & cons Key question: Should you leverage your existing learning content investment or start fresh with new mobile-speci­ c content? 3. Compliance 2 out of 3 organizations say that demonstrating compliance is very important to them 1 out of 2 organizations are relying on their LMS to demonstrate compliance Only 1 out of 3 are ready for a compliance audit (for low performing organizations) Only 2 out of 3 are ready for a compliance audit (for high performing organizations) What to consider for your LMS E-signatures in audit tracking Competencies & certifications Pro-active reporting, dashboards & analytics Easy access to compliance content Key question: Are compliance checklists & reactive reporting enough from a risk perspective vs. true workforce readiness & proactive compliance dashboards? 4. The Extended Enterprise Franchise networks Supply chains Distribution channels End clients (B2B and B2C) What to consider for your LMS Portals, branding & personalization E-commerce capabilities A new role of the LMS - Revenue generation - Quality management - Documentation distribution - Partner certifications Key question: Can you leverage the same LMS investment for both internal & external audiences? 5. The Cloud Disruption in every business Predictable total cost of ownership Rapid innovation Global accessibility Easy administration On-demand self-service Elastic capacity What to consider for your LMS Data hosting location for data privacy Control over software updates - is it important? Customizations - yes or no? Security of application infrastructure & standards (ISO/IEC 27001) Support for industry-specific regulatory and legal requirements Key question: How much of your learning strategy are you willing to outsource or commoditize? 6. Integrated Talent Management Ongoing performance management Learning management Succession management & talent pools Compensation Workforce analytics What to consider for your LMS Organic integration or collection of acquired technologies? User experience - seamless or Big (or small) data analytics across the full spectrum for unified decision making Key question: How much of best-of-breed functionality & user experience is sacri­ ced in an ? integrated suite? 7. Security & Privacy Global Services Organization Con­firms Illegal Attack on Information Technology System News Release: A global services organization has confi­rmed today that the posting of certain data ­les on the Internet yesterday was the result of an illegal attack. We are conducting a full review of the nature and extent of the attack. At this time, we do not believe that the attack extended beyond data pertaining to a learning management system for a government agency What to consider for your LMS Authenticity - validated identity authentication (e.g. e-signatures or physical identification) Integrity - secure infrastructure (e.g. ISO 27001) Confidentiality - data privacy & control (e.g. Secure SaaS) Availability - system architecture (e.g. intrusion/DOS detection & prevention) Auditability - tracking & reporting Regulations (e.g. 21 CFR Part 11, EU GMP Annex 11) Key question: What people data or information do you think might be at risk in your L&D or HR department? 8. Analytics What to consider for your LMS Level of confidence in the accuracy & integrity of currently available data Self-service reporting capabilities, time & effort required for a new report Graph charting & visualization options Ability to integrate data from multiple sources OLAP technology & predictive modeling User experience at all levels: administrators, business line managers, HR directors, executive team Key question: Are you able to get started with analytics by focusing on small data that are already available to you before tackling big data? 9. Client Satisfaction What to consider for your LMS Market consolidation - has your LMS provider been acquired (or re-acquired)? Level of attention & knowledgeable client support that you are receiving ROI on your LMS - can you calculate it? Ability to tailor your system to your specific business needs Hidden costs along the life of your LMS contract Key question: Would you recommend your current LMS provider? 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Music Lessons Make You Smarter Infographic Want to sharpen up your mind and have fun while you’re at it? Music lessons, such as singing or guitar lessons, are much more than just a creative pastime - they can help you relieve stress, develop self-confidence, and believe it or not, even make you smarter. The Music Lessons Make You Smarter Infographic shows some of the learning benefits gained from music lessons, especially at an earlier age. Music lessons can help not only with mathematics but also with reading comprehension. Even some of the most recognized names in science and invention had some musical training. What Do These Great Minds Have in Common? Leonardo da Vinci Isaac Newton Benjamin Franklin Albert Einstein Thomas Edison Galileo Galilei Condoleezza Rice Bill Clinton Allan Greenspan Bill Gates Steven Spielberg Neil Armstrong They were all musicians. Coincidence? Certainly not! Scientific studies prove that music education helps to develop smarter, more successful students who grow into more productive adults. Improved Math Skills In a study of 96 children ages 5-7 years old, those who received 7 months of supplementary music and arts classes earned higher mathematics scores than those with the schools’ typical music and arts training. Improved Reading Skills In a collection of 24 studies, with sample sizes of over 500,000 high school students researchers found a strong correlation between music instruction and higher reading test scores. Improved Memory In a study of 90 children ages 6-15 years old, those who engaged in music training had significantly better verbal memory. Longer training led to even greater verbal memory. Improved IQ A study of 132 children were divided into 4 groups; their IQs were tested before and after with the full Wechsler intelligence test. Full Scale IQ score before: No lessons 99.4 Drama 102.6 Keyboard 102.6 Voice 103.8 Full Scale IQ score after: No lessons 103.3 Drama 107.7 Keyboard 108.7 Voice 111.4 Results: Students who engaged in keyboard and voice lessons had the greatest increases in IQ. Improved SAT Scores A study of 500 high school students found that those who engaged in some form of music lessons scored: 57 points higher in verbal comprehension 41 points higher in math Improved Planning Students who are rhythmically skilled tend to plan, sequence, and coordinate actions in daily tasks better. View also: How Music Affects Learning Infographic The Benefits of Music Education Infographic   Via: takelessons.comThe post Music Lessons Make You Smarter Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

Nurturing the Middle School Mathematicial Mind Infographic The middle school mind is…different. As 13-year-old Logan LaPlante described in his Ted Talk Hack Schooling Makes Me Happy, "Neuroscientists say that the teenage brain is pretty weird: our prefrontal cortex is underdeveloped, but we actually have more neurons than adults, which is why we can be so creative, and impulsive, and get bummed out." Truer words were never spoken around this subject. To reach and teach the middle school math mind, understanding its inner workings and leveraging current best practices just makes sense. The Nurturing the Middle School Mathematicial Mind Infographic provides some answers to who middle school students are, how they learn, and classroom strategies to make sure they stay engaged at this extremely critical time in their learning lives. Who Are Middle School Students? Independent: Support a strong sense of self. Value and leverage each student’s unique prior knowledge and reasoning abilities to nurture confidence. Provide independent think time as students transfer critical thinking to new situations and contexts. Emotional: Be aware of and learn to temper extremes. They often "love" or "hate" and are "good at" or "bad at" everything-including math. They are nervous and trying to cope with changes. Nurturing a growth mindset and connecting math to real life helps offset "all or nothing" attitudes. Social: Make math port of being "in with the in crowd". It’s all about being a valued part of the group. Engaging with peers and cultivating relationships in learning experiences helps create a true community of mathematicians. Students’ Personal Access Mobile Devices Grades 6-8 73% Use Smartphones 66% Use Laptops 61% Use Tablets 48% Use Digital Readers How Middle School Students Learn Collaboratively: Honor, hear, and discuss every student’s personal ideas, strategies, and contributions. Individually: Let them work at their own pace and learning style and take ownership of their learning. Technologically: Leverage blended learning that takes advantage of new interfaces which encourage students to explore new ideas. Of 100 middle school students, 93 want to go to college Of those, 70 graduate from high school Of the high school graduates, only 44 enroll in college Of those enrolled in college, only 26 will successfully earn a college degree How Can You Teach to Reach Middle School Students? Engagement: Try Gamification. The evolution and expansion of educational software with game-like protocols and rewards capture the imagination and drive persistence Connectedness: Try Blended Learning and Community Conversations. A valuable approach for students to express challenges and problem solve together. Motivation: Try Challenging with Difficult Problems. Provide unique challenges that are purposeful, personalized, and thought provoking. Build confidence by making sure every student’s needs are met. Independence: Try an Adaptive Program. Build ownership while providing a supportive platform for guidance. Goal setting and progress monitoring support independent learning pathways and a sense of accomplishment. Only 35% of 8th grade students are math proficient. How can we change that statistic? By building middle school mathematicians who are: Critical thinkers with a growth mindset that enables them to tackle complex problems in unique and effective ways. Students who are given learning opportunities for authentic engagement with content, development of conceptual understanding, and achievement of procedural fluency. Curious, self-directed learners who persist through even the most challenging problems.   Via: www.dreambox.comThe post Nurturing the Middle School Mathematicial Mind Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

Flipped Learning: The Big Picture Infographic As we progress rapidly into the middle of the second decade of the 21st century, questions continue to be raised about how education addresses the ever increasing demands for change, integrating emerging technologies, and maximising the possibilities for every student. Teachers are searching for ways to focus on engaging students in authentic, complex and powerful problem solving experiences for learning, unpacking content and demonstrating understanding and knowledge. The day is a finite resource, and class times are small segments of that day, so there are limitations on how much more can be accomplished in that specified time. Flipped Learning shifts the classroom from passive to active learning, focusing on higher order thinking skills such as evaluating, analysing, and creating to engage students in learning. The approach relies on understanding the difference between information and knowledge acquisition, providing students with active learning possibilities. Students are given opportunities to take greater responsibility for their own learning. Class time focuses more on exploration, finding meaning and application of knowledge. Teaching is focused more on providing significant learning opportunities, providing feedback through a variety of pedagogical strategies and ensuring understanding.The Flipped Learning: The Big Picture Infographic shows how schools engaging the Flipped Learning approach focus on the development of a flexible environment. Flipped Learning Enables: Student access to tools and technologies Student engagement in rigorous content Student immersion in diverse learning Student collaboration with peers Support for the learning process Student access to immediate expert feedback Flipped Learning in the Classroom: Encourages student understanding Enables differentiation Ensures access to expert support Enables student engagement Creates a supportive learning environment Provides opportunities for collaboration Flipped Learning with Homework: Encourages student accountability Encourages purposeful homework Provides a reason for learning content Minimizes distractions Engages and prepares students for learning Read also: The Flipped Classroom Guide for Teachers View also: Effective Strategies to Flip the Classroom Infographic How a Flipped Classroom Works Infographic Flipping the Classroom Infographic 6 Steps to Flipping A Classroom Infographic Growth in Flipped Learning Infographic The Flipped Classroom Infographic       Via: circulus.com.auThe post Flipped Learning: The Big Picture Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

The DNA of a Top Deck L&D Team Infographic The 2014 Towards Maturity Benchmark takes a fresh look at the learning leaders - the Top Deck (those in the top 10% of the Towards Maturity Index). Across the board, these organizations are more than twice as likely to achieve the benefits they seek from a modernized learning strategy and report 35% fewer barriers than their peers. The DNA of a Top Deck L&D Team Infographic will help you turn data into insights and insights into actions that deliver real results for you and your learning team in 2015. Use it to stimulate conversation with your L&D team and with your CEO if you want to demonstrate how you can add value by building market competitiveness, business agility and talent. Via: towardsmaturity.orgThe post The DNA of a Top Deck L&D Team Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

How to Build an Effective Scenario-Based Course Infographic A scenario in an eLearning course is essentially a story. It has a plot, characters, and a problem that the learners resolve. The plot mirrors the workplace reality of the learners. The protagonist has a similar life situation as that of the learners; he shares their goals and aspirations and is plagued by the same workplace woes as they are. He is up against an antagonist that is actually the problem that the course has set out to resolve. The How to Build an Effective Scenario-Based Course Infographic show how you can create an engaging interactive scenario that feels "real" to your learners. They should be able to relate to the protagonist and find him believable when he guides and advises them. 5 Tips to Build an Effective Scenario-Based eLearning Course 1. Identify your target audience and analyze their needs You have to know, connect to, and empathize with your learners, so you can create relevant, engaging, and effective scenarios. 2. Identify learning needs and outcomes Learning outcomes are the goals of your course. These are the objectives (one or more) that your course sets out to achieve. Of course, the choice depends on the needs of the learners. If you know your target audience well, you can determine their wants accurately and formulate the outcomes accordingly 3. Choose a situation for the scenario There may be ample critical situations at the workplace where your learners will be expected to apply their knowledge. But you cannot or should not turn every situation into a scenario. Neither will every situation lend itself to this instructional treatment. 4. Choose the apt scenario structure There are several types of scenarios. Every type is suited for teaching a particular type of skill. You have to decide which type will facilitate the most effective and effortless transfer of learning from the course to the job. Different scenario types: Skill-Based Scenario: the learner is expected to demonstrate skills and knowledge he has already acquired. Problem-Based Scenario: ideal for situations where learners have to integrate their theoretical and practical knowledge to investigate a problem. Decision-making, logical reasoning, and critical analyses are integral components. Issue-Based Scenario: learners get to take a stand on issues, usually with humanitarian perspectives, and explore these to understand how these affect decision-making in professional spheres. Speculative Scenario: learners have to predict the outcome of an event in the future based on their knowledge and deductions. Gaming Scenario: involves the use of games as learning tools. 5: Design your scenario Designing a scenario is not just about crafting an engaging story; you have to also ensure it remains instructionally effective. Read also: Why You Should be Using Scenarios in e-Learning The Basics of Scenario-Based e-Learning Tips To Write Effective eLearning Course Scenario Questions Top 10 Branching Scenario Techniques     Via: info.shiftelearning.comThe post How to Build an Effective Scenario-Based Course Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

10 Things To Consider When Selecting Your LMS Infographic As the fusion of education and technology proliferates, VET organisations these days have access to a growing range of eLearning systems. With such a wide array to choose from, how do you know which one is right for you? If you are not from the educational technology field, doing the homework on learning management systems (LMS) can leave your head spinning. With so many LMS options out there in the market - both proprietary and open-source - choosing the perfect one for your VET organisation can be a bit of a minefield. The 10 Things To Consider When Selecting Your LMS Infographic helps you get past the complex terminology and takes you straight to the meat of what really makes an eLearning system outstanding. 1. Learning Experience Can this LMS deliver a learning experience that suits your students, delivery mode, and organizational goals? 2. Flexibility & Adaptability Can the LMS be adjusted quickly in respond to feedback you may receive? 3. 3rd Party Integration How seamless can the LMS be integrated with LTI and SCORM standards, Google Drive, Microsoft Office, VETtrak, eCommerce…? 4. Collaboration Tools How easy can your students and staff work together and receive instant feedback? 5. DataReports Can this LMS provide real time, customized reports that tell you what you need to know about student progression? 6. Custom Branding Is the LMS white-labelled? Can you custom its features, look and feel and workflow? 7. Ability to Localize In what way can the LMS be customized to suit different student groups, languages or areas? 8. Easy to Scale Can the LMS handle steep changes in student number in a short timeframe? How easy is it for your organization to scale up and down? 9. Technical Support Look for an LMS vendor who can actually provide you with ample training and technical support. 10. Pricing & Hidden Costs Avoid the hidden costs and inflexibility in the future. Test drive the LMS before you buy.           Via: circulus.com.auThe post 10 Things To Consider When Selecting Your LMS Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

Financing a College Education Infographic You got accepted into the school of your dreams, you’re moving out of your parents’ house, everything is lining up perfectly, and the last thing you want to talk about is money. Let’s be honest, everyone knows college can be expensive; however, not a lot of people know how to prepare a budget to be able to overcome the financial burdens of going to college. Luckily this infographic will give you a step-by-step rundown on managing college expenses, so you don’t have to survive on $0.50 packs of noodles and powdered drink mix for the next few years. The Financing a College Education Infographic will help you pave the way to get you through college financially, and be successful after completing your college education. How to get you through college financially Start Planning Early. Students and their parents should begin thinking about financing a college education during the student’s sophomore year of high school. Determine cost of tuition for each prospective school and expected contribution amounts. Apply for grants and scholarships, using studentaid.ed.gov, finaid.org, fastweb.com. Families should fill out their FAFSA application at the end of the student’s junior year. Choose the school that will provide the most financial aid. Determine the first-year earning potential for careers of interest and compare that to expected cost of loan repayments. Start thinking about your credit. Open a savings account and contribute 10% of your income. Pull your credit to make sure you don’t have a credit history due fraud or identity theft. Start building credit by paying bills and rent on time. Use Experian RentBureau to manage and report rental payments to build your credit history. Get a part-time or full time job for extra cash to help with living and college costs. On campus jobs or paid internships may enhance learning and help earn credits or housing stipends. Open one card and only charge what you can afford, and never pay your bill late. Monitor your credit with Credit Concierge. Calculate your monthly expenses and income. If there isn’t enough money left at the end of the month, it’s time to start cutting back. Always have your student ID card with you to receive student discounts everywhere. Couponing isn’t just for your parents. Use coupons and student discounts, buy generic, and buy used or discounted textbooks. Use budgeting tools such as Mintcom and various online banking apps. After your graduation give your budget a makeover. Factor in any additional income and payments. Continue to live like a student. Use extra funds for savings or paying down existing debt. Save! Save! Save! Coupons, discounts and moving back in with your parents can help. Save money aside for an emergency fund. Know your debt obligations, when your student loan payments begin, and if you qualify for refinancing or deferment. Don’t open new credit cards or loan accounts unless it’s on absolute necessity. Consider consolidating loans to lower interest rates and save money. Many rewarding careers offer full or partial federal loan forgiveness. Start investing immediately for your retirement. Get health, auto, and home or renter’s insurance. Continue to monitor your credit. Via: blog.comparecards.comThe post Financing a College Education Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

What is Blended Learning Infographic Blended learning is now the strategy of choice for most major employers across the world - but few are taking full advantage of the opportunities it presents. Blended solutions can be so much more powerful than just simple combinations of classroom and eLearning, instead assisting the employee on every step of their learning journey. The What is Blended Learning Infographic provides a broad-ranging, contemporary description of blended learning as defined in the book More Than Blended Learning (Clive Shepherd, 2015). More Than Blended Learning (>BL) is a refreshingly different but simple new approach to the design of learning solutions. Blended solutions combine contrasting learning methods and media in order to maximise effectiveness and efficiency. The More Than Blended Learning approach goes a step further to ensure the blend results in application to real-world tasks and the learner is supported along the whole length of their learning journey. The What is Blended Learning Infographic looks at four possible ways in which a blend can be accomplished, including the delivery channel, communication mode, learning strategy and social context. It also provides a summary of current research on the efficacy of blended learning (do people like it, does it work), an analysis of what goes into typical blends, as well as a summary of the typical barriers encountered by those looking to implement a blended learning approach. Via: morethanblended.comThe post What is Blended Learning Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

Boost Your Training with the Neuroscience of Education Infographic Neuroscience of learning has created a wealth of great tips to make L&D more effective. The Boost Your Training with the Neuroscience of Education Infographic shows how knowing about the brain helps L&D people train. How Neuroscience Can Boost L&D Learners Become More Engaged Better Training Creates Cost Savings Fewer Staff Leave Training lmpresses Learners You Can Increase Your Confidence and Credibility as a Practitioner Trainers Can Confirm Hunches About What Makes L&D Effective The Field Opens Up Other Perspectives and Creates Discussion Many professionals know about the neuroscience of L&D, but you can be at the cutting edge of applying it: 64% aware of the neurochemistry of learning - 6% use it 65% aware of brain plasticity - 12% use it 65% aware of learning through "deep practice" - 13% use it 76% aware of generational changes in brain function affect learning - 13% use it 78% aware of cognitive issues around decision making, - 16% use it 71% aware of ‘Mentalising systems’, which are how we process signals from other people and how this affects social learning - 16% use it 71% aware of unconscious thought theory, such as problem-solving through our intuitive mind when we ’re not actively trying - 18% use it 70% aware of learning states during game-based learning - 24% use it 81% aware of the correlationbetween physical exercise and increased learning performance. - 25% use it 77% aware of human reasoning and logic affect how we learn - 25% use it 64% aware of ‘Mirror neurons’ help embed learning, eg. through role-modeling - 13% use it 5 Neuroscience Findings that Can Help L&D 1. The brain is plastic. You can use this fact to boost creativity with tasks that make unusual mental connections. E.g. people write better stories when asked to incorporate a set of unrelated words. This strategy automatically raises activity in brain regions associated with creative effort. 2. Space out learning sessions. An MRI study has shown that we do more unconscious practicing when the learning is spaced out over time. This is true for studying facts, grammar, mathematics and many other topics. 3. Sleep is important for memory. Our sleeping brain replays activities that reflect our daytime experiences, which helps us to remember better. Quite simply, get learners to sleep more. Also cutting out their caffeine creates much more efficient sleep and learning. 4. Using technology wisely trains brains better. Late at night, close, bright screens can delay production of a key sleep hormone more than TV. Yet action video games appear to develop cognitive skills like switching visual attention, ignoring distraction and enhancing contrast sensitivity, interestingly, Iaporoscopic surgeons playing these games make far fewer errors. 5. Take regular exercise. Regular aerobic exercise boosts the efficiency of brain systems important for learning and concentration. Also, exercise stimulates the hippocampus which aids memory. In one study, adults showed a 20% increase in memory performance for words learned straight after two three-minute sprints. e-Learning on the Wii anyone? 5 Brain Friendly Training Ideas Introduce activities which help delegates process information themselves, for example by sorting information or storytelling. Find time for active reflection and regular breaks. Provide information in short bursts, of no more than ten minutes. Introduce movement and exercise into blended learning situations. Think about how to create stronger memories with emotion, for example using laughter and happiness or shock and disgust. View also: How To Use Brain Research For Effective eLearning Development Infographic Via: cdsmteamblog.co.ukThe post Boost Your Training with the Neuroscience of Education Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

Growing and Learning with Mobile Infographic While educators have been busy trying to understand and teach to Millennials and Generation Y over the past several years, a new generation of mobile natives has been growing in the background. Generation Z, which includes those born after 1995, now fills our K-12 classrooms, and they’ve brought their mobile habits with them. The Growing and Learning with Mobile Infographic will give you a better understanding of the Generation Z students, including the role mobile devices play in their home and school lives. Mobile Trends around the World Studies show that, by the year 2017, the percentage of smartphone users in the US will reach 80 percent - triple the percentage of users we saw in 2011. In the UK, this number is set to reach slightly more than 80 percent, while in China and India, the percentages are set to rise at a slower rate. Globally, mobile learning is growing at a rate of 18.2 percent per year, suggesting that learning organizations will need to adopt appropriate technologies in order to keep up with growing demand. Mobile in the Classroom Today’s middle schoolers use mobile devices for everything from checking grades to writing papers. Of those students using mobile devices: 78% use devices to check grades 69% to take notes 56% to access text books 64% to write papers Teachers are also on the move, with 35% using a tablet or e-reader in class in 2013, up 20% from 2012. Impact on Student Achievement Studies show that standardized test results are higher in classes where students have access to mobile devices. In one case, test scores of low-income students climbed as much as 30 percent after being given access to smartphones - an increase attributed to the fact that students were able to keep connected with teachers and classmates, even while at home. Via: www.itslearning.netThe post Growing and Learning with Mobile Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

How to Help Shy Kids Break Out of Their Shell Infographic As your children grow up, you want them to be able to grow into their own skin and explore the world around them so that they can become well-rounded individuals. However, this can sometimes be tough, because children will naturally shy away from new situations that they find uncomfortable. What can you do to help your son or daughter break out of his or her shell? The How to Help Shy Kids Break Out of Their Shell Infographic provides a few tips that will help you learn more about your child’s shyness so that you can relate and help foster positive development. 1. Nurture your child’s needs with responsive nurturingIt helps sensitive children learn to calm themselves and manage their reactions. Heightened sensitivity becomes an asset. Makes them more responsive to their peers’ needs. Can better negotiate group situations. 2. Emphasize your child’s worries and don’t shame them Helps them develop empathy. Enhances social skills and connect with others. Don’t use negative judgment. 3. Model confident behavior Be Friendly to strangers, help others. Kids learn from watching us. 4. Teach your child basic social skills to use with adults and children Make eye contact smile Smile Shake hand Respond to polite chit-chat. 5. Help your child learn to make new friends Role play how to interact with other kids. Successful kids observe first and find a way to fit into a group. Read books about social skills with your child. 6. Don’t label your child as shy Children need to feel confident handling situations when parents aren’t around. Roleplaying helps manage anxiety. 7. Coach your child to express his/her needs and stand up for himself/herself in social situations Acknowledge his/ her worries. Let him/her know they can overcome their fears. 8. Teach effective strategies for dealing with feelings Accept nervousness as a part of normal life, Reassure yourself that you’re okay. Focus on others than yourself. 9. Provide daily opportunities to interact with others Socially anxious kids need downtime. They also need to practice social skills. 10. Don’t push your child to perform Some kids like to perform, others don’t. Make him/her feel valued either way. 11. One good friend is worth many acquaintances Your child should have someone to talk to. They don’t have to be the life of the party. 12. Don’t teach your child to be afraid of strangers It creates anxiety Your child can trust you, a teacher, or babysitter, 13. If your child is usually fearful, they need to express themselves Repressing fears makes things worse. Makes kids more fearful and rigid, Try to have them release anxiety 14. A good way to test your children’s ability to be independent Enroll them in sleepaway camp They will gain: Independence Social skills Friendships Healthy attitudes Team-building Via: riverwayranchcamp.comThe post How to Help Shy Kids Break Out of Their Shell Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

2015 Global eLearning Salary & Compensation Report Infographic The 2015 Global eLearning Salary & Compensation Report Infographic gives some of the highlights from The eLearning Guild’s 2015 Global eLearning Salary & Compensation research report, which examines trends in pay for eLearning professionals, exploring global and regional salary trends and breaking down salary by variables including industry and company size. The report is based on the responses of 5,127 The eLearning Guild members, who provided their salary and compensation information as part of their membership data. The 2015 Global eLearning Salary & Compensation Report Infographic highlights gender-based income disparities, salary differences among Unites States metropolitan areas, how many people received merit increases in the past year, hours worked per week around the world, who gets the most vacation days, and who earns the most. In the annual Guild Research report, the 2015 Global eLearning Salary & Compensation Report, Sharon Vipond and Janet Clarey examine trends in pay for eLearning professionals. The data is broken out by region and includes variables such as industry segment, company size, employee designation, years of experience, job-focus area, education level, and gender. The average global base salary is up 2.5 percent from last year, and the average base US salary is up 2.7 percent. In the US, salaries vary substantially between metropolitan areas: In the San Francisco Bay Area, the average salary is $101,410, compared with $65,249 in the Detroit metropolitan area. The report includes a link to The eLearning Guild’s salary calculator, which allows users to compute and compare baseline salaries for their own situations. New to the report this year are a number of features and resources, including leading practice guidelines, tools, references, and other important resources. And if your salary doesn’t measure up, the report also includes an action plan. Via: twist.elearningguild.netThe post 2015 Global eLearning Salary & Compensation Report Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

African American STEM Leaders Infographic African American mathematicians, scientists, and inventors have contributed to our nation’s greatness since the time of President George Washington. The African American STEM Leaders Infographic highlights the contributions of just seven of the many African Americans who have changed our world from the 1700s to the present. 1. Benjamin Banneker Son of a slave, this mathematician was also an astronomer, inventor, and writer. Acclaimed for the almanacs he published between 1792 and 1798, Banneker was appointed by President George Washington to the District of Columbia Commission and helped map out the new national capital. In 1980, the U.S. Postal Service issued a stamp in his honor. 2. George Washington Carver Scientist, inventor, botanist, and chemist, Carver invented over 100 products derived from the peanut. Born into slavery, he became one of the most prominent scientists and inventors of his time. A teacher at the Tuskegee Institute, the agricultural department achieved national renown under his leadership. A monument showing him as a boy was the first national memorial erected in honor of an African American 3. Euphemia Lofton Haynes Academic, social activist, and the first African American woman to receive a PhD in mathematics. Not only a mathematician, Haynes was a distinguished educator, activist for school desegregation, and a fellow of the Association for the Advancement of Science. 4. George Carruthers This astrophysicist was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame for his contributions to aeronautical engineering. Carruthers patented the "Image Converter," which detects electromagnetic radiation in short wave lengths. In 1970, his invention recorded the first observation of molecular hydrogen in outer space. In 1972, he invented the first moon-based observatory, which was later used during the Apollo 16 mission. Carruthers received the National Medal of Technology and Innovation in 2013. 5. Valerie Thomas This physicist and inventor invented 3D TV. Thomas received a patent in 1980 for inventing an illusion transmitter that extends the idea of television and makes images look three-dimensional. From 1964 to 1995, she worked in a variety of capacities for NASA where she developed real-time computer data systems, conducted large-scale experiments, and managed many operations, projects, and facilities. Thomas’ team spearheaded "Landsat," the first satellite to send images from space. 6. Mae C. Jemison The first African American woman to travel in space, she is also a physician, professor, and entrepreneur. Jemison joined the space program after she completed her medical degree, maintained a general practice, and served in the Peace Corps. After working at NASA from 1987 to 1993, Jemison founded The Jemison Group, Inc., which developed a satellite-based telecommunications system to improve health care delivery in developing nations. A professor in the Environmental Studies Program at Dartmouth College, she directed the Jemison Institute for Advancing Technology in Developing Countries. 7. Neil deGrasse Tyson This astrophysicist, writer, and television personality is bringing a love of science and information about the cosmos into our homes. A writer, Tyson has authored 10 books, and co-wrote and hosted the PBS-NOVA series, Origins. The recipient of eighteen honorary doctorates and the NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal, he is executive editor, host, and narrator for Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey. He heads the Hayden Planetarium in New York City and is a research associate of the Department of Astrophysics at the American Museum of Natural History. Via: www.dreambox.comThe post African American STEM Leaders Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

10 Ways eLearning Maximizes ROI Infographic There was a time when training was seen as a necessary evil. Necessary because no organization can function without it, and evil because it was a huge expenditure - of time, money and other resources. Employees had to skip work in order to receive training and that meant days of lost revenue for the organization. Training is now an investment. Because knowledge and expertise is now an asset for the organization. The top 20 per cent of the workforce generates 80 per cent of the business, and the only way to reap the benefits of this top 20 per cent is by creating a vibrant learning culture. The 10 Ways eLearning Maximizes ROI Infographic presents how eLearning can increase the return on investment. 10 Ways eLearning Maximizes ROI 1. Saves Time Technology based training saves up to 45% time than classroom based training because it’s asynchronous & self-paced 2. Saves Money Eliminates the need to physically travel to point of training 3. Minimizes time away from the job When employees cover a course on their laptop or PC, they save those many hours of being away from the job.Interesting courses encourage learning to happen even beyond office hours 4. Highly Cost-effective It is one of the most effective, fast & economical methods to impart training today, considering the number of employees it can serve 5. Highly Flexible Can be delivered irrespective of geographical locations & in multiple languages. Gives more control to learners 6. Maintains Consistency Same quality of content for all employees as it is free from the influences of the personal characteristics of the trainer 7. Delivers Personalized learning Analytics & educational data mining tools can tailor & enhance learning to make it more relevant for each employee 8. Greater Information Retention Can achieve far greater engagement by integrating interactive elements like quizzes, situational analyses& scenarios 9. Greater Customer Satisfaction Just-in-time support improves on-the-job performance enabling employees to service customers better 10. Lower Employee Turnover Greater employee satisfaction & loyalty results in lower costs on hiring & training new staff Via: blog.originlearning.comThe post 10 Ways eLearning Maximizes ROI Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

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8 Ways to Engage eLearners Infographic Do you struggle to engage your staff through e-learning? The 8 Ways to Engage eLearners Infographic provides 8 engagement tips that will leave your learners energised and primed to look at your learning in a different light. How to Engage eLearners: Grab their attention. Be thought provoking, give statistics or quick snippets of real life situations that make your learner sit up and think. Get them to think Use οpen input questions giving the learner time to think about what they already know &  what they are unsure of. Only tell them what they need to know. Break information down into bite size chunks to allow the learner to absorb the learning fully. Clickable text and graphics are extremely important. Knowledge checks. Check learner knowledge throughout the course, making sure it can be applied to realistic situations. Use Multiple Choice, Drag & Drop and give meaningful feedback. Tell stories. Bring your e-learning to life! Stories help learners to relate to concepts in real life situations, consolidating any new knowledge. Use formative assessment. Use short formative assessments to personalize learning and allow learners to check what they already know and identify gaps in knowledge. Deliver responsive eLearning. Using tools like will Adapt Learning allow learners to access learning on the go on mobile and tablet devices Get the right blend. Webinars and short quizzes can break up boring eLearning courses. Tools like Encore mobile learning can push small knowledge bites to learners reinforcing & refreshing the learning. View also:  Engaging Students in eLearning Infographic Engaged vs Unengaged Learners Infographic Read also: 9 Tips To Improve Online Learners’ Engagement Guiding Your Learner Toward Engagement 5 Tips To Drive Up Learner Engagement Online       Via: www.learningpool.comThe post 8 Ways to Engage eLearners Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.