Different Writing Techniques of Famous Writers Infographic The famous writers have made significant contributions not just to readers but also to aspiring writers. Through their works, those who also dream of becoming prolific writers can learn from the experts. All of the best writers share almost the same set of attributes, techniques and habits. One of the most common things that one can notice is that writers keep their own diary or journal. When you have your own journal, you can constantly practice since you can set your quota when it comes to the number of words that you want to write in a day and you can also express yourself without restraints. Famous writers all have their own personal time for writing and some would even have their own personal offices. Apart from taking the time to practice and to let your thoughts run freely, one common traits of the best writers is that they read a lot. Reading is one way for you to learn different techniques and widen your perspective. The Different Writing Techniques of Famous Writers Infographic presents famous writers’ techniques that can help you become a more productive and hopefully successful writer. Keep a Journal This is your place where you can be you and you can write whatever you want. This is the place where you try out new things, say outrageous things and just be comfortable with the physical act of writing. Madeline L’Engle, A Wrinkle in Time, said, "You need to keep an honest, unpublishable journal that nobody reads, nobody but you. Where you just put down what you think about life, what you think about things, what you think is fair and what you think is unfair." Word Quotas Stephen King has a quota for 2000 words a day and Arthur Conan Doyle wrote 3,000 words a day. Word quotas can help you stay motivated to keep writing. Remember the more you write, the easier the writing will become. Write Standing or Laying Writing got you down; do you find yourself not focusing while sitting at your computer or desk? Why not try Hemingway’s approach—he wrote all his novels while standing. Or you can be like Truman Capote, who wrote laying down. If you are used to doing one thing then changing the physicality of how you write may spark those creative juices.  This could also work, if you are always too distracted by the internet, try writing in long hand like many authors did back in the past. Make an Office With writing, you may need to make your private office. It could be a shed with a light and desk, or you could rent space from an office—whatever it is to make it your own writing space. Phillip Roth also had a separate office for his writing life. Sometimes having fewer distractions from the outside world makes you a better writer. What time is Writing Time When you do write? Are you a night owl, or an early bird? Some writers swear by writing at a certain time. Ernest Hemingway wrote in the morning before the heat of the day started to rise.  Joyce Carol Oats also writes primarily in the morning. What time are you most productive at writing? If you are not sure, then maybe write at different times and see what works the best for you. Remember, what work for you at this point in time may not work in the future. Try to always be flexible when it comes to writing time, but not too flexible—you don’t want to get off track completely. Via: www.bestessaytips.comThe post Different Writing Techniques of Famous Writers Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

Six Gap-Closing Classroom Math Strategies Infographic Educators across the nation are finding that edtech is an important way to break down barriers for all students, no matter where they live or learn. Through digital inclusion, the use of adaptive tools, and engaging game-like programs, the playing field can be leveled to give Latino ELL students—and all students— the skills and confidence to achieve their full potential. The Six Gap-Closing Classroom Math Strategies Infographic offers six strategies you can use in classrooms right now to create a dynamic shift in each learner’s confidence and improvement in math performance. Utilize bilingual faculty and support staff. Hire Spanish speaking teachers and support staff to take advantage of Spanish home-language fluency. These human resources can support math learning and English language acquisition both formally through the curriculum and instruction, and informally through classroom interaction. Set high expectations with a rigorous curriculum. With Latino ELLs, educators should hold high expectations for every student, work flexibly to meet individual student needs, and avoid adopting a deficit model of student performance. Use visual contexts and manipulatives. Using manipulatives, including virtual manipulatives, to teach elementary mathematics is an effective, researched-based best practice Implement personalized, individualized, and blended models. Leveraging anytime, anywhere, self-directed learning with the support of technology in and out of the classroom is a powerful way to increase access and provide equal access to quality education. Use assessment that’s balanced and dynamic. NCTM suggests that a best practice for ELLs in math is empowering them to demonstrate and explain their understanding in multiple ways. Increase engagement and motivation Lessons and classroom experiences that require active involvement can motivate ELL students and engage them in the learning process. Connections to authentic and meaningful contexts help them understand concepts and acquire skills more easily. DreamBox Learning® Math in English and Spanish for elementary and middle school students provides a standards aligned curriculum, equal access, and sca­olded support that builds deep math understanding to reach high standards—in the language that works best for Latino ELLs. Read laso:  Six Strategies to Reach, Teach, and Close Math Gaps: For Latino English Language Learners in Elementary and Middle School   Via: www.dreambox.comThe post Six Gap-Closing Classroom Math Strategies Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

Bringing Our Schools into the 21st Century Infographic With so many advances in technology, the landscape of education is forever changing for the better. The Bringing Our Schools into the 21st Century Infographic shows how the future can be bright for both educators and students by incorporating advanced technologies and techniques. High-Speed Connectivity Less than 30% of schools are set up with the needed broadband connectivity for the use of many Internet educational tools. President Obama has secured $750 million in pledges from technology companies to bring schools into the 21st century. Sprint and AT&T will be offering free internet service through wireless networks. The goal is to provide 21st century technology to disadvantaged schools and access to higher education to lower-income students. The Cloud Digital media in the cloud will allow for: Sharing knowledge Building strong learning communities Enhancing communication Developing a professional educational culture By 2020 students will be able to shore, learn and network with others at home and in the classroom using multiple devices. Both educators and students can use the cloud to build rich global learning communities online. The cloud can create an opportunity for personalized learning. Digital Portfolios Students will be using digital portfolios that can be accessed via various devices. By 2020, there will be an increased reliance on digital portfolios. Digital portfolios will be used as platforms for collaboration with members of learning communities. Digital portfolios will be used to: Demonstrate knowledge Apply for college Apply for job positions Game-Based Learning With the challenge of developing students’ math, science and engineering skills, game-based learning is gearing up as a staple educational tool. Game design instructors focus on student engagement and assist students in solving real world prooblems. It can help students develop problem-solving skills and confidence to apply for college or pursue career opportunities. By 2020, more students will be using game based learning programs to braden knowledge, skills and creative thinking. Via: teacher-degrees.comThe post Bringing Our Schools into the 21st Century Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

Complexity and Depth of LMS Course Design Infographic As technology-enhanced education continues to grow, teachers and administrators have access to more online data—data about course design, user interactions, and learning outcomes. Faced with all this data, it’s tempting to dive in and start making comparisons between courses that tell us how technology is being used and help us ask better questions about teaching and learning. The Complexity and Depth of LMS Course Design Infographic looks at online course design in a new way, by thinking about similarities and differences in course designs, and compiling them into meaningful categories that allow for comparisons, so that we can test ideas about online course design "best practices." Canvas LMS 101 1,100+ Institutions using Canvas 16M+ Unique users 1.5+ Petabytes of learning data Annual uptime 99.9% 204K+ Concurrent user peak Since its formal launch in 2011, the Canvas learning management system (LMS) has hosted 186,337,240 hours (that’s 7,764,050 days or 21,256 years) of fully-online, blended, or hybrid teaching and learning How Teachers Use Digital Resources 23,770,751+ Activities 84,053,294+ Files or pages File types used: Video (1.6%) Audio (4.6%) Presentations (15.6%) Documents (24.1%) Images (54.1%)  File types by size (in GB): Images (0.3M) Audio (0.5M) Documents (1.3M) Presentations (1.9M) Video (3.7M) How Course Activity Increased Over Time To understand our data about how teachers design courses in Canvas, we first had to establish a baseline for LMS usage across the institution. We categorized course websites as "active" versus "inactive," where inactive courses didn’t meet a threshold of content or activity for enrolled users. We then counted the number of Canvas higher ed institutions with a low, medium, high, or very high level of active course websites. We then tracked the change in active courses as a percentage of all courses over time. Navigational COMPLEXITY: We created a machine learning model to predict the navigational complexity of a course website as it may a­ect students’ ability to accomplish learning goals. Factors include the number of tools and features used and the organization of content and activities. Feature DEPTH: To help us compare courses, we categorized them by how frequently and how consistently teachers used certain tools or features. How Complexity Has Changed Over Time We saw a general trend in higher ed courses on Canvas toward less navigationally complex course design. Each dot represents the average of all active courses in the sample of accounts at each point in time on a 5-point navigational complexity scale. How Complexity and Depth Relate To Student Outcomes We found small, but significant correlations between key student outcomes and the depth of feature usage and navigational complexity in course design. Courses with increased feature depth had increased submissions, grades, and interactivity. Conversely, courses with increased navigational complexity had lower submissions, grades, and interactivity. Which Learning Activities are Favored Relative to Complexity and Depth We categorized learning activities as assessment-centered, social-centered, or content-centered, We found that 1) most course designs favored content and 2) social learning experiences were associated with deeper feature usage. How Complexity and Depth Have Changed Over Time We sectioned course websites into quadrants based on complexity, depth, and the date each institution went live with Canvas. We found that 1) "Simple Deep" courses, which we hypothesize provide easy navigation and intense learning experiences, increased, and 2) "Complex Deep" courses trended downward during the first year after Canvas adoption, possibly because complex course designs were migrated from other learning management systems and simplified in Canvas. Via: www.canvaslms.comThe post Complexity and Depth of LMS Course Design Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

How to Help Our Troubled Teens Infographic Teens all over the nation are constantly dealing with drugs, depression, violence and mental health disorders. It’s imperative that parents seek the appropriate help at the appropriate time to help their struggling teens.  The How to Help Our Troubled Teens Infographic provides stats on how these issues are effecting teens and what parents can do to get help for their teens. In partnership with students, parents and community, our mission as educators and counselors is to provide a safe and nurturing environment and to facilitate the development of well educated, responsible and productive citizens through a program of instruction and studies that will enable them to grow as individuals, to value differences, and to adapt to an ever-changing world. We are committed in our belief that all young people are capable of making positive changes in their lives, regardless of the nature of their problems. We believe that all of our students are worthy of a physically and emotionally safe environment. A safe and structured environment provides direction as our students to begin their trek towards making good and proper decisions. Via: www.sundancecanyonacademy.comThe post How to Help Our Troubled Teens appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

6 Ways EdTech Can Knock Your Principal’s Socks Off Infographic Investments in educational technology need to show results. As a classroom teacher, employing the right edtech tools can reduce your workload while increasing your instructional impact. The 6 Ways EdTech Can Knock Your Principal’s Socks Off shows how the use of specific edtech tools can give your students insight and empowerment as well as impress your principal. 1. Student Engagement Recognize achievements using fun badges in the same way games encourage players to continue. ExitTicket.org has the SuperStreak app that recognizes ‘hot streaks’ of correct answers. ClassBadges.com is a free way to design and distribute such rewards. And both tools not only motivate, they focus students on specific learning targets to unlock’ their next achievement. 2. Intervention Hotlist Maximize your presence in the room by knowing exactly who needs help and with what concepts they need support. Using real time results from ExitTicket, teachers can pull up a list with a single click on who might need to be pulled aside. This is how technology can enhance the teacher’s role and not try to replace it. 3. Reteach with Real Time Data Capture student engagement critical instructional adjustments just in time. It’s more than simply going over the results, develop a method of analyzing misconceptions with ExitTicket’s ReTeach feature then duplicate the assessment and lock the lesson by retaking the ticket. 4. Differentated Flipped Lesson Edtech opens the door to new methods of teaching. Flip your class by sending Educreations.com or KhanAcademy.org videos home with your students. In class, use ExitTicket to lD unprepared students for structured remediation while the whole class can take advantage of extra time for engaging projects. 5. Mastery-Based Scorebook The mastery-based scorebook, sorting grades not just by assignment and dates but by concepts and skills, does more than develop student ownership. Teachers can plan with a deeper, more nuanced perspective of their students’ understanding. Meeting curricular goals is only growing in importance, equip yourself with an assessment system that conveniently tracks students’ growth along state standards. 6. Student Ownership Transparency and data can empower students. Provide students with a concept map, an organized list of their content standards broken into daily learning goals. Use ExitTicket to import and unpack Common Core Standards, allowing students to see their performance data in each category. It’s their education, giving them sophisticated insight is transformative. Via: exitticket.orgThe post 6 Ways EdTech Can Knock Your Principal’s Socks Off Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

4 Ways to Use Observational Learning for eLearning Infographic Knowledge and skills like how to complete a process or accomplish tangible tasks can be learnt by experimentation or reading. However, soft skills may not be so easy to teach. Vicarious or observational learning is learning by watching, since certain behaviors or skills simply cannot be learnt by attending a lecture about them or reading an eLearning module.The 4 Ways to Use Observational Learning for eLearning Infographic presents instances of how you can merge vicarious learning design with your existing training or eLearning strategy. Observational Learning: The WHY Social Cognitive Theory by Albert Bandura stresses the importance of observational learning, imitation and modeling.A reciprocal interaction exists between behavior, personal factors and the environment as a person tries to learn abstract skills like communication, good mannerisms, body language etc. Observational Learning: The HOW 1. Real world scenarios By exposing learners to real world situations, wherein they can see other similar employees exhibit the intended behavior, observe positive outcomes and possibly raise questions. For example, teaching sales trainees how to handle customer service requests. 2. Videos Where real-life scenarios may not be possible, videos can be used. For example, for teaching price negotiation. 3. Animations In this case, care must be taken to ensure that each animated character represents the full range of facial expressions, gestures and body language as a real model would. Else learners will not be able to relate and pick up the behavior. 4. Podcasts Can be used when skills being taught are verbal in nature. For example, voice modulation and tome, pronunciations or a new language. Via: blog.originlearning.comThe post 4 Ways to Use Observational Learning for eLearning Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

5 Reasons Why Staff Training is a Winning Strategy Infographic There is obviously an upfront cost involved in training. However, many will argue that the positives outweigh these costs. Training can come in many different forms and can be very beneficial to your business, helping staff develop their skills and knowledge. Implementing a successful staff training program is recognised by managers and executives as a powerful contributor to business success. Your employees are your most valuable asset, so an investment in their skills is an investment in the productivity of the organisation. The 5 Reasons Why Staff Training is a Winning Strategy Infographic demonstrates that the stereotypical view of staff training as an unnecessary luxury is wrong, and that it is truly an integral piece of the puzzle for managers and business owners. Nonetheless, it is important to select and implement staff training programs carefully, as its contributions to project and team success are likely to be impacted by the quality and the specificity of the module which is chosen.   Via: www.saxonslearningsolutions.com.auThe post 5 Reasons Why Staff Training is a Winning Strategy Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

The Missing Piece to the Skills Gap Puzzle Infographic More than half of employers nationwide have an open job for which they cannot find qualified candidates, and 8 in 10 have difficulty filling positions altogether. The Missing Piece to the Skills Gap Puzzle Infographic clears up misconceptions about the skills gap and reveals ways in which every one of us can work together to bridge it. The skills gap is a real and growing issue affecting many aspects of many industries. Employers, job seekers and academia are all aware of its existence and, to some degree, their role in its formation. Employers cannot find skilled candidates to fill their open jobs, but show resistance to investing in training for new employees. Most job seekers are saddled with debt from an excellent education that has nevertheless left them without the crucial, job-specific skills employers desire. Academia understand this problem as well, but struggle to institute change quickly enough to solve the problem. Although the skills gap looms large, a concerted effort by all parties will be the strongest avenue to turning the situation around. If the skills gap continues to widen, the consequences could be dire. Employers will not be able to replace skilled workers who retire or move on, unemployment rates will rise, and the value of college education may decrease. Employers must embrace change and invest creatively in the skills of their workforce, and they must also begin to consider more competitive compensation. Job seekers should actively strive to add marketable skills to their résumés, and academia must dedicate themselves to communicating to employers the top qualities they look for in a new hire. When each group begins to shift their efforts in these directions, they will lay the foundation of a lasting solution. Read also: The Shocking Truth About The Skills Gap Report   Via: www.skilledup.comThe post The Missing Piece to the Skills Gap Puzzle Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

The Evolution of Classroom Technology: The Journey from Pen to Keyboard Infographic Education and technology has always been in perfect harmony. Right from the days when chalkboards were invented during the 18th century till the interactive whiteboards started revolutionizing classroom learning, when magic lanterns paved the way to overhead projectors, and came pencil and paper, education has gone hand-in-hand with technology. The Evolution of Classroom Technology: The Journey from Pen to Keyboard Infographic tracks the evolution of technology in classrooms; for it’s not just important to know where the future is heading to in education, the past also matters! Ancient technology in classroom 1650: Horn Books, wooden paddles with printed lesson was popular during the colonial era, to help students learn verses. 1870: Magic Lantern, the predecessor to slide machines, projected images printed on glass plates in 1870. Public school systems in Chicago started using more than 8000 lanterns by 1915. 1890: Chalkboards and school slates came into use by 1890 followed by pencils in 1900. Wide availability of pencil and paper made school slates obsolete. 1920: A new form of learning evolved with radio on-air classes for students within listening range in the 1920s. Board of Education, New York City broadcasted lessons to schools via a radio station. 1930: 1930 and 1940 saw the introduction of overhead projector and ballpoint pen in classroom education. 1972: In 1972 came the Scantron system of testing which allowed teachers and educators to grade exams more effectively and efficiently. The age of personal computers 1981: Computers came to daily use in the 80’s with the first portable computer was introduced in 1981. During 1984, public schools in U.S had one computer in average for every 92 students. 1985: Hand held graphing calculators were introduced in 1985 and it became a great sensation in the field of maths. Year 1985 also saw the CD-ROM Drive coming to use. A single disc could store a whole lot of things like an entire encyclopedia along with video and audio. 1996: The internet, which was by then considered a computer network used mostly by NASA physicists and academics, slowly entered into homes and educational institutions by 1996. 1999: Technology in the classroom reached new heights with interactive whiteboards which blended handwritten notes with interactive technology in 1999. Earlier versions of these whiteboards were connected to desktop computers through wires, whilst the latest ones are compatible with smartphones and tablets. 2007: 2007-2010 was the age for smartphones and tablets. The concept of classroom slates got a revamp with iPads which is taking classroom education to new heights. Classroom technology in the future Biometrics: Biometrics, the science that recognizes people on behavioral or physical qualities, is surely the answer to student disposition in the classroom and develop teaching materials accordingly. Wearable-glass: Wearable devices in education is the next big thing to watch out. Virtual reality headgears, wristbands, smart watches will take education to the next level. Multi-touch: Multi-touch surfaces like desks or workstations can work wonder for students to collaborate with their peers around the world. Videos, online resources and other virtual tools available in the single swipe of the desk. Via: blog.fedena.comThe post The Evolution of Classroom Technology: The Journey from Pen to Keyboard Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

8 Reasons Why Open Badges Are Awesome Infographic Are you looking for a fresh approach to recognising your learners skills? Open Badges is a program by Mozilla that issues digital badges to recognize skills and achievements. The 8 Reasons Why Open Badges Are Awesome Infographic presents the usefulness of badges as digital indicators of skills learned inside or outside the classroom. 1. Verify your skills Employers, organizations & schools can explore the data behind every badge issued to verify individuals’ skills and competencies. 2. Free & Open Source Badges are free and open to anyone to use as part of Mozilla’s non-profit mission. This means that improvements made by one partner can benefit everyone, from bug fixes to new features. 3. No restrictions Using free software and an open technical standard means that any organization can create, issue and verify digital badges, and any user can earn, manage and display these badges all across the web. 4. Knit your skills together Badges can build upon each other, joining together to tell the full story of your skills and achievements. 5. Store important information Each badge links back to the issuer, the criteria it was issued under and evidence verifying the credential. 6. Take your badges everywhere Users now have an easy and comprehensive ‘way to collect their badges in a single backpack, and display their skills and achievements on web, social media and job sites. 7. Earn badges online & offline Earn badges from many different places, both online and offline. Then manage and share them using the Open Badges backpack. 8. Create learning pathways Learners can pledge to follow a similar path linked with their skills, or can design their own customized career pathway from scratch. Via: www.learningpool.comThe post 8 Reasons Why Open Badges Are Awesome Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

10 Core Principles of Entrepreneurship Infographic What skills do you need to be a successful entrepreneur? The 10 Core Principles of Entrepreneurship Infographic presents10 things you can start working on now! 1. Know Thyself Your startup is an embodiment of your whole and a reflection of your beliefs. Prior to creating a startup, it’s important that you know yourself well; understand your strengths, weaknesses, and find out about your blind spots. Find your passion, search for ideas that set your imagination soaring. You must learn to capitalize on your strengths and continue learning new skills which will be relevant to your prospective venture. Surround yourself with people that will give you a true picture of things. Blind spots created by lack of self-awareness hurt your performance and prevent you from getting to the next level. Once you become aware of different facets of your own personality, you will become a much more effective leader. Being a good listener and having emotional stability goes a long way in achieving this. 2. Choose the Right Business As an entrepreneur you will be investing years of your life building your venture. So it helps to know that not all industries are created equal; some are more profitable than others, some are hyper competitive while some offer a sustainable advantage. Make sure you allocate your energy, time and resources to a business which is likely to generate good returns. It’s advisable to do a lot of research, gather facts and talk to experts before you make a move. Have clarity with respect to the competition, understand the market size and the share you can acquire over time. Understand the profit potential of your business before taking the plunge. 3. You Are Only as Good as the People Around You Although your venture is an embodiment of your idea, but it is the people who eventually run and sustain it. Business is like sports, the best teams usually win. You should not only focus on hiring the right person for the right job but also give them room to grow in order to retain them. Providing high-frequency feedback is essential for making continuous performance improvements. If you internally lack a specific expertise, hire external consultants to fill the gap. Make a map of the people around you (both within and outside the company such as customers, suppliers, and other third parties), review it frequently and identify the parts that need a stronger link. Remember, it is all about people, people and you guessed it right, people. 4. Build a Winning Culture A lot of aspiring entrepreneurs underestimate the benefits of building the right organizational culture. This is a mistake which can have dire consequences. The DC2RS approach consists of five steps to create and sustain the right culture. Define-Communicate-Reinforce-Repeat-Shape. It is a human need to figure out how to behave and interact with others in an organization. Therefore it’s wiser to define your organization culture, make it explicit and constantly reinforce it by repeating the same consistent message. If you don’t, culture can morph into behaviors that are damaging and undesirable. Culture is a living organism that requires constant monitoring and shaping. Once you come to this realization and start managing expectations, you will discover a formidable lever to inspire and motivate your team to achieving goals that may initially have been perceived as impossible. 5. Define the Key Metric That Matters the Most Hard work diluted over multiple directions is not likely to yield great results. Energy and resources need to be channeled in the right direction to maximize the odds of success. To win, an organization must define the game it wants to play and specify the right ways to measure performance. Although multiple performance indicators need to be tracked; it’s imperative to choose one primary metric to enable the entire organization to focus on one dimension of performance. This metric can be updated as the organization moves through different stages of its maturity cycle. For example a retail start-up might initially focus more on growing the number of stores, then grow revenues, and then shift to maximizing profits. As another example Facebook’s primary metric is the number of its active monthly users. 6. Accurately Assess Capital Requirements The reason for why companies go bankrupt is because they run out of cash. A lot of businesses make optimistic financial assumptions before starting their venture. However, it is wise to accurately assess how much capital will be required by running multiple scenarios including a pessimistic and very pessimistic one. The key is to assess capital requirements as realistically as possible. By nature some businesses are more capital intensive than others, so know what type of business you’re getting into. If you want to get investors, understand the risk of losing the money and how it may affect your future relationship. If you raise money from friends and family, be realistic about how you communicate risks, and understand the implications it can have on the relationship if you don’t deliver the numbers in your plan. 7. Use the Right Incentives Incentives are a great mechanism to encourage particular behaviors and align goals between stakeholders. However, every incentive comes with a downside. There is no perfect incentive scheme; you need to aim for the right balance based on the behaviors you would like to encourage. To complicate matters different people are motivated by different incentives. Incentives can be monetary as well as non-monetary; they can be in the form of recognition, authority, conducive work environment etc. It’s really important to use them wisely as incentives can create or destroy value. For example, if you provide sales people with a commission on sales, they might increase discounts to get more contracts or sell products regardless of their gross margin; which in turn might hurt your profitability. So before you put an incentive scheme in place think of all the possible often unforeseen downsides it can generate, and make sure the positives are greater than the potential negatives. If unsure, introduce your plan for a limited period of time to assess results. 8. Have Deep Empathy In today’s world where customers are more empowered more than ever, you can’t build a profitable and sustainable business unless you can empathize with the people you interact with. Understand the world as it is, and not according to how you would like it to be. Listen to people, understand your customers by putting yourself in their shoes. Every entrepreneur provides solutions to an existing problem/need in the industry. The ability to empathize with others not just makes you a better person but also better at business. 9. Experiment in Stages Experimentation and adaptation are two incredible tools to forge an innovative enterprise. The following four steps will enable you to experiment successfully as well as profitably: Experiment: Come up with a hypothesis which will differentiate you from competitors and add value to your customers. Learn: Understand the impact of your hypothesis and evaluate it objectively. Adjust: Refine your hypothesis based on the learning. Scale: Grow what works, and prune out what doesn’t. 10. What Next? A successful entrepreneur has his or her feet on the ground and his or her eyes on the future. Every morning when you get to work, think about where to make improvements based on where you are in the contextual present. Ensure that you make the right decisions along the way while keeping in mind your long-term vision. Write a journal to introspect and gain perspective on how you are progressing and dealing with the challenges you face. Build an advisory board to provide you with additional external perspective. Also regularly think of your exit strategy. Do you plan to sell the company, pass it on to next generation or go public? Thinking about exit options forces to evaluate your company, and as such figure how to increase its value. Remember the first step in creating the future is anticipating it. Entrepreneurship is beautiful. "In life it’s better to have tried achieving your dreams, even if you fail, rather than regret not having tried at all. You will always get richer in experience." Stay hungry, be courageous and keep on making wise decisions. 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20 Facts about eLearning Infographic The 20 Facts about eLearning Infographic demonstrates how eLearning has dominated the economy and the status quo of learning and teaching. The term "eLearning" has only been in existence since 1999, when the word was first utilized at a CBT systems seminar. eLeaming is one of the fastest growing industries in the world today, and it will continue to grow fast. In 2013, the US accounted for 57% of global revenues for Self-paced eLearning. By 2018, the US will account for 51% of worldwide eLearning revenues. 25% of all employees leave their jobs mainly due to lack of training and learning opportunities. On the other hand, companies who do provide eLearning opportunities, generate about 26% more revenue per employee. The growth rate for eLearning products and services in Latin America is 14.6% and revenues will nearly double from $1.168 to $2.298 by 2016. Internet is widely and increasingly used for self-directed learning. In 2010 32 % of the total population in the EU has consulted Internet for the purpose of self-directed learning. This is an increase by 9% compared to 2007. There are currently more than 3 million online-only stundents in the US. This is more than the total number of college students in France. By 2019, 50% of all college students will be engaged in eLearning. eLearning is $56 billion industry and grows fast. Today, almost 4.6 million students are studying at least one of their courses online. Corporations are using eLearning as their second-most important method of training staff for the simple reason that it cuts operational costs by 50 to 70 percent. Not only does eLearning save money, it also saves time. Online classes tend to be around 25 to 60 percent shorter than traditional, instructor-led classes. According to IBM Top learning organizations have used learning technologies to deliver the following improvements: - 12% reduction in time to competence - 14% increased productivity through learning interventions - 17% in customer satisfaction - 19% in staff satisfaction/engagement - 22% reduction in delivery time - 24% in ability to change procedures or products A gamified approach to safety training can lead to up to 45% reduction in safety incidents and claim counts. By 2020, the global mobile learning a eLearning is good for the market is projected to be $37.8 bilion. eLearning is good for the environment. Britain’s Open University’s study found that producing and providing eLearning courses consumes an average of 90% less energy and produces 85% fewer Co2 emissions per student than conventional face-to-face. Learning technology is boosting agility. 77% of U.S. corporations report using online learning to enhance their employees training and educational programs. 52% of people using m-learning use it in bed after waking up and 46% in bed before they go to sleep. 900% - this is how much the eLearning market has grown by, since the year 2000. Today, it’s estimated that about 46% college students are taking at least one course online. However by 2019 roughly half of all college classes will be eLearning-based. At Fortune 500 firms, 73.6 percent of technology-delivered training comes through networked, online methods. Malaysia and Vietnam are the world’s most rapidly growing eLearning markets. Estimated annual growth rate for the Asian eLearning market is 17,3% Networked devices will grow from 15B today to 21B by 2018. Out of them 57% will be mobile devices. eLearning will be benefited by faster internet access from everywhere and any device. The post 20 Facts about eLearning Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

Top 7 Benefits of Scenario-Based Training Infographic Scenario or task-based learning is a training approach designed with the participants in mind and aligns with the job performance learners are expected to achieve once the training is complete. New tasks or procedures are simulated during the training, immersing learners into situations where they are allowed to practice skills, safely learn from their mistakes and acquire valuable experience. Because this type of training is more relevant to the learner, participants are often more motivated to learn which accelerates their expertise. The Top 7 Benefits of Scenario-Based Training Infographic presents the top seven benefits your learners get when you incorporate scenarios and storytelling into your instructional mix! 1. Scenarios Enable "Failing Forward": Providing a safe place to fail helps build the capacity to fix mistakes as you would in real-life. 2. Scenarios Accelerate Time: Allowing us to make a decision, implement it and experience its consequences all within the same exercise. 3.Scenarios Trigger Our Memories: Creating powerful linkages in the brain 4. Scenarios are a Form of Storytelling: Making the story relatable improves our retention 5. Scenarios Promote Critical Thinking: Providng a context to implement our best judgment 6. Scenarios Engage Our Emotions: Triggering our long and short term memory. 7. Scenarios Provide Shared Context: Accelerating community building or bonding between people and improving morale View also: How to Build an Effective Scenario-Based Course Infographic 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: mnalearning.comThe post Top 7 Benefits of Scenario-Based Training Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

Learning to Make Better Labs Infographic Traditional record keeping suffers from a number of drawbacks such as: Manual entry, recording and tracking clinical information of patient data is prone to error Delivering or faxing reports is time consuming and costly Manually looking up past results can increase inefficiency and decrease reliability Errors of negligence can have serious consequences THE RESULT: High turnaround time and dissatisfied patients The Learning to Make Better Labs Infographic summarizes the role played by a Lab Information System when a patient enters the lab facility. How can a Lab Information System help? A LIS gets to work as soon as a patient enters the lab and continues well after the time he leaves. It tracks and stores each and every detail about patients on the cloud, making data safe and readily available. Receptionist welcomes the patient and registers him/her for the test. Patient feels happy with the flexible pricing & discounting in multiple currencies and modes. The receptionist assigns a unique ID to the patient, connecting it with the patient’s EHR/EMR if one exists Patient goes to the technician who takes the sample and barcodes it. Integration of devices with the LIS minimizes the risk of human error in feeding data. The patient is given a time and date by when the test report will be ready. The patient comes home and the sample is sent for processing after the LIS decision support system determines which batch to put it under. Multiple checks, quality control and testing on the sample is done. Meanwhile, the LIS allows lab personnel to track all these activities. Report is published and the patient is automatically alerted via e-mail/SMS for collecting the report. Patient’s EHR/EMR also gets updated with the generated report, in which case the patient directly goes to the consulting doctor who logs on to his computer and accesses the laboratory findings. Via: attunelive.comThe post Learning to Make Better Labs Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy Action Verbs infographic Bloom’s Taxonomy was created in 1956 under the leadership of educational psychologist Dr Benjamin Bloom in order to promote higher forms of thinking in education, such as analyzing and evaluating concepts, processes, procedures, and principles, rather than just remembering facts (rote learning). It is most often used when designing educational, training, and learning processes. Bloom saw the original Taxonomy as more than a measurement tool. He believed it could serve as a: common language about learning goals to facilitate communication across persons, subject matter, and grade levels; basis for determining for a particular course or curriculum the specific meaning of broad educational goals, such as those found in the currently prevalent national, state, and local standards; means for determining the congruence of educational objectives, activities, and assessments in a unit, course, or curriculum; and panorama of the range of educational possibilities against which the limited breadth and depth of any particular educational course or curriculum could be contrasted. The original Taxonomy provided carefully developed definitions for each of the six major categories in the cognitive domain. The categories were Knowledge, Comprehension, Application, Analysis, Synthesis, and Evaluation. With the exception of Application, each of these was broken into subcategories. The categories were ordered from simple to complex and from concrete to abstract. Further, it was assumed that the original Taxonomy represented a cumulative hierarchy; that is, mastery of each simpler category was prerequisite to mastery of the next more complex one. Lorin Anderson, a former student of Bloom, and David Krathwohl revisited the cognitive domain in the mid-nineties and made some changes. This new taxonomy reflects a more active form of thinking and is perhaps more accurate. Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy improved the usability of it by using action words. The Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy Action Verbs infographic includes some action words that are useful in writing learning objectives. View also:  The 6 Levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy Infographic How To Use Pinterest With Bloom’s Taxonomy Infographic Preparing Learning Objectives Infographic How to Present the Learning Objectives Infographic Read also: The 60-Second guide to Bloom’s Taxonomy How to Write Multiple-Choice Questions Based on The Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy How To Write Aims and Objectives for eLearning Courses Via: anethicalisland.wordpress.comThe post Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy Action Verbs infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

Productivity Hacks to Get Your Morning Start Infographic No two people work the same. Some people prefer working late into the night, and some people utilize their energy best in mornings. If you are not a morning person but would like to be, the Productivity Hacks to Get Your Morning Start Infographic presents 10 productivity hacks that can help you get the most out of those dreaded mornings. 1. Schedule your most enjoyable tasks for the morning Waking up is a lot easier when you are looking forward to it. Schedule your favorite tasks for early in the morning so you have something to look forward to when you wake up. 2. Get a good night’s rest the night before People feel the most rested when they get between 6 to 9 hours of sleep at night. 3. You snooze you lose Setting snooze only gives you a reason to go back under and potentially sleep through this productive part of your day. Turn the snooze setting off and get into the habit of waking up after the first and only ring. 4. Get moving Do a quick 7 to 15 minute exercise routine right after you wake up and before you brush your teeth. The physical exertion will get your endorphins pumping, keeping you happy and energized throughout the day. 5. Pick 3 goals for the day Think of 3 things you want to accomplish that day. Even if you don’t accomplish all three every day, concentrating on them will give you more focus and help you stay future oriented. 6. Make a healthy breakfast Cut the complex carbohydrates and stick to fruit and whole wheat. It will keep you on task and ready for anything. 7. Make your snacks for the day Eating a huge meal in the middle of the day is a recipe for an unproductive afternoon. Your stomach ends up working overtime to digest it, leaving you feeling zapped. Pack small snacks to keep you full and energized throughout the day. 8. Wait until you get to the office to open email The morning is the time to orient yourself and mentally prepare for the rest of the day, so save opening your emails for the office. You can never just respond to one, so safeguard this time for strategic thinking and leave the busywork until later. 9. Limit your news, social media, and YouTube intake Mornings can rush past once you get sucked into what’s happening on your news feed. Limit yourself to 15 minutes of scouring your social networks. Cut it out completely and save it for the afternoon if 15 minutes starts turning into 60. 10. Keep at it It takes about 30 days to form firm habits. Don’t worry if you go back to old bad habits, just get back into it the next day! Via: blog.taskworld.comThe post Productivity Hacks to Get Your Morning Start Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

Managing Cognitive Load in eLearning Infographic The working memory plays a crucial role in helping us learn. But this part of the brain can only remember so much information or process a limited amount of data at any one time. So you have to design learning such that it optimizes the limited capacity of the working memory while delivering an engaging and effective learning experience. The most effective way to maximize the performance of the working memory is to conserve its powers and direct these to process only the most critical pieces of information. You have to filter out the inessentials from the course and design the learning such that it is readily comprehended and assimilated to manage the cognitive load on the learners’ brains. There are three types of cognitive load. Together they make up the total cognitive load. Your goal is to keep the total load within the grasp of the working memory. The Managing Cognitive Load in eLearning Infographic provides tips to help you manage cognitive load in your eLearning courses. 1. Extraneous Load: Avoid anything that distracts the learners and makes it difficult for them to achieve the learning outcomes. A poor design, the use of distracting multimedia elements that taxes the processing capabilities of the learner, and the presence of irrelevant learning matter can increase the extraneous load of an eLearning course. Fortunately, you can keep this load under a tight rein. 2. Intrinsic Load: This refers to the inherent complexity of the learning material. Intrinsic load is also determined by the prior learning or expertise level of the learner. You cannot do much with the learning material to reduce this load. 3. Germane Load: You will want your course to be heavy with this load! Germane load is created when the course is designed and instructional matter is presented to facilitate effective learning. At the end, the main idea is for you to reduce extraneous load to maximize the resources of working memory that are free to focus on germane activities. View also:  Maximizing the Working Memory in eLearning Infographic How Does the Brain Retain Information Infographic How To Use Brain Research For Effective eLearning Development Infographic Read also: Cognitive Load Theory and Instructional Design 5 Ways to Reduce Cognitive Load in eLearning Make E-learning Easier: eLearners’ Brain Pain Memory: Types, Facts, and Myths Via: info.shiftelearning.comThe post Managing Cognitive Load in eLearning Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

Top 5 Features of an Extended Enterprise LMS Infographic Extended Enterprise (EE) learning is any training effort targeted at your non-employees with the goal of impacting measurable behavior change.  Every industry globally uses some form of EE learning and they all have the same fundamental challenge.  Extended enterprise users are voluntary users and thus need to be treated differently - better than employees. All extended enterprise audiences are voluntary but to differing degrees.  You can make your employees take training but you can’t make the EE voluntary learners do anything.  Organizations need to make voluntary learners want to take content, pay for content and come back and do it again and again.  As a result, experts in extended enterprise learning need to be equally skilled in business, marketing and measuring success as well as the traditional learning technology skill set. Extended enterprise learning is facilitated by a Learning Management System (LMS) to keep track of all your users, content and the relationship between the two.  For over twenty years corporate organizations have been using LMSs and eLearning to provide mandatory and self-service training to their employees.  Historically, LMS systems were successful in reducing training delivery costs and ensuring regulatory compliance but they fell woefully short in engaging learners, being easy to use or facilitating ecommerce.  They were all about saving money. The Top 5 Features of an Extended Enterprise LMS Infographic presents how the new cloud LMSs leverage the advances in technology to finally facilitate engagement with global extended audiences at a fractional cost in comparison traditional LMSs. With these hurdles removed organizations are focusing on delivering a measurable impact through external training and they can prove it. Top 5 features of an Extended Enterprise Learning Management System 1. Cloud LMS 70% of companies reinvested money saved thanks to the Cloud Source: PC World 2. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Gartner predicts: CRM will be a $36B market by 2017 Source: Forbes.com 3. Mobile Enabled 5 years CAGR: 18.2% Worldwide Mobile Learning Market: $8.7 billion in 2015, $12.2 billion by 2017 4. Consumer Based Interface 86% of buyers will pay more for better customer experience Source: Customers 2020 5. Social Learning 51% of executive respondents indicated that they use Web 2.0 technologies to increase the speed of access to knowledge for their channel partners Source: McKinsey Read also:  The Business Case for Extended Enterprise Learning Top 6 Uses of Extended Enterprise Learning Via: www.docebo.comThe post Top 5 Features of an Extended Enterprise LMS Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

Blended Learning to Address the Five Moments of Need Infographic The Five Moments of Need Model is a practical and useful approach that can be used to fill in the ‘learning’ gaps by analyzing the typical role of employees. Instead of focusing only on what the organization wants in terms of learning, it focuses on the specific needs of employees as they go about their work and addresses those needs by providing the requisite training. It is this very shift in perspective that makes it such an insightful and pragmatic model for delivering training. The Five Moments of Need Introduced by Bob Mosher & Conrad Gottfredson, the 5 moments of need are: Learning for the first time (New) Learning More (More) Applying what you’ve learned (Apply) When things go wrong (Problem Solving) When things change (Change) Using Blended Learning to Address the Five Moments of Need The Blended Learning to Address the Five Moments of Need Infographic show how a blended learning strategy can effectively provide learning solutions to employees as and when these 5 needs arise. Learning for the first time (New) - GOAL: Teaching something new Instructor-led classroom sessions bring an immediacy to the table, making them highly effective in driving core concepts into the learners’ minds Webinars can accomplish the same purpose when ILT isn’t possible Learning More (More) - GOAL: To expand the already existing knowledge E-learning modules with second level interactivity such as videos, animations and clickable graphics Scenario based learning and gamification to help employees explore concepts further Applying what you’ve learned (Apply) - GOAL: To assist them at work when they apply the learnt concepts Bite-sized resources such as ‘How to’ videos and modules, FAQs, product summaries, etc. Intuitive mobile and tablet learning design that limits the number of pages to be clicked through to provide fast and reliable performance support When things go wrong (Problem Solving) - GOAL: To provide immediate answers/solutions to problems that employees face at work Blogs and videos, each of which focuses on solving one particular problem at a time Social interactive features in the LMS to facilitate live chats, threaded discussions and sharing of experiences among employees who encountered similar problems When things change (Change) - GOAL: To minimize or eliminate the resistance to change by providing the necessary learning Peer-to-peer information sharing, meetings and email newsletters to set expectations A mix of instructor led, online & mobile learning courses depending on the scale & potential impact of the change Via: blog.originlearning.comThe post Blended Learning to Address the Five Moments of Need Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

The Cloud-hosted LMS Infographic There is a natural evolution of the scale of cloud-hosted LMS. The Cloud-hosted LMS Infographic shows why schools are quickly moving away from hosting an LMS on their own servers to a cloud-hosted LMS. School Cloud Architecture Nothing to download, install, or maintain. No need to have server-savvy staff. Access from anywhere, anytime, any device. Cost savings. District Cloud Architecture Share resources between schools. Administer entire district from single account. Run analytics across all users in district. Cross-teaching and cross-enrollment. Country Cloud Architecture Share resources between all districts. Collaboration across your country. Run analytics on all users in your country. Admin country cloud from a single account. Larger cost savings from bulk purchase. Examples of uses in a country cloud-hosted LMS Nationwide study groups for students. Web conferencing between schools. Set security policies for entire country. Enable/disable key features for entire country. Bulk import millions of student accounts. Sync system with government database. Advanced analytics. Introducing NEO BigCloud Massively scalable. Highly reliable (99.99+% uptime). Easy to use. Works well on all devices. Very cost effective. Who is NEO BigCloud for? Telecom companies. Governments. Hardware manufacturers. Nationwide organisations. Via: www.neolms.comThe post The Cloud-hosted LMS Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

The Complete Study Guide Infographic Staying on track with studying can be a challenge, especially if there isn’t a test on the horizon. The Complete Study Guide Infographic will help you keep up to date on school work, ace your next exam, and study smarter! What’s your learning preference? Everyone studies and learns a bit differently. These are often expressed as ‘learning styles’ or ‘learning preferences.’ To implement tips that will work best for you, it can be helpful to think about how you prefer to learn and match your study techniques to your learning style. Remember that these learning preferences aren’t set in stone - a primarily visual learner can still successfully retain information from lectures and from hands-on activities. The Visual Learner: Information retention is more successful when studying with visual elements such as videos, images, and demonstrations. The Auditory Learner: Information retention is more successful with audio elements, such as lectures, recordings, and verbalizing lessons. The Read & Write Learner: Information retention is more successful when studying with textbooks, note taking, and verbalizing lessons. The Kinaesthetic Learner: Information retention is more successful by trial-and-error, hands-on activities and problem solving. Quick Tips Here are some quick tips to get you started on your way to study success! Write it Down Studies have shown that compared to laptop note-takers, students who take hand-written notes score higher on retention tests. These results were even seen when the test was delayed by a week and all students were given additional study time. (Source - www.nj.com) Fact: Writing out notes by hand while studying involves more areas of the brain and can help with retention. Study on the Go Mobile technology has the potential to turn everyday idle time into productive learning. A study by StudyBlue.com found that 20% of respondents use their smartphones to study white commuting. (Source -www.facultyenlight.com) Check out these on-the-go mobile apps:Bitsboard  |  Examtime Fact: Mobile learners study 40 additional minutes each week by studying everywhere they go. Rewards Set up a reward system for your study session. It’s important to make sure that rewards are small and frequent to keep you motivated. Rewarding yourself after an entire chapter may be too much information to take in before a break and can be discouraging. Fact: Study breaks that involve social media or tv can do more harm than good to your study session.   Via: www.oxfordlearning.comThe post The Complete Study Guide Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

How to Start Creating eLearning Infographic An important skill to master when you are starting out with creating your own eLearning is taking raw material and turning it into an effective eLearning course. If you don’t get it right, no amount of great design will get your learners engaged. The How to Start Creating eLearning Infographic provides 7 tips to get you started. 1. Know your audience There is a reason this is at the top of the list - it is essential. Neglect it at your peril! Define your target audience up front and remind yourself of it regularly while you are writing. Think about things like: Demographics like age and gender What is their current level of understanding? Why are they taking the course? How motivated are they? So what will happen if you get this one wrong? Consider the following example: A course about finance for aspiring finance professionals will likely go into a lot of depth on the subject. Would you deliver the same course to non-financial managers who need to understand the basics? The second group will only need the basics. If you bombard them with the in’s and out’s of how to compile a cash flow statement and all they need is to know what it is and when it is used, you will loose their attention from an early stage. The more you know about your audience and tailor your course for their requirements, the more engaged they will be. Irrelevant detail or material that is too basic is the fastest way to turn your learners off. 2. Stick to your objectives Know what you need to achieve up front and make sure everything you write relates to the reason you are creating the course in the first place. If you feel that extra material or resources may be useful add a ‘further reading’ section to your course rather than making it part of the course. This way you allow learners who want to explore areas of your subject in more depth the opportunity to do just that. But those who feel they have enough already can move on without having to sit through material that doesn’t interest them and doesn’t help your course to meet its objectives. 3. Consider the source(s) It’s often the case when you create an eLearning course that your raw material comes from a number of places so you need to make sure that before you hit copy and paste, you have checked for inconsistencies between these varying sources. Look out for the font style and size, and grammatical elements like whether it is written in the past, present or future tense and whether it is written in the first, second or third person. A little off topic, but if it is not your own material (or has not been commissioned by you) then consider whether you need to credit the original source. 4. Take special care when converting from a class-based course Converting courses from powerpoint slides is a controversial subject with instructional designers, and if you have ever been offered ‘eLearning’ which consists of a set of classroom slides that have simply been put online, you will know why! If the slides were well written in the first place, they will contain prompts rather than explanations and it’s unlikely there will be any suitable interactions or exercises. Take some time to flesh out the material and design interactions so that your learners don’t feel that they are missing out on the classroom experience. 5. Keep it short and sweet Go through your material and cut anything that is unnecessary. We’ve all sat through long laborious explanations, which could have been delivered in one sentence. Whether it’s online, in a class or in a conversation, it can be incredibly frustrating. Consider also the length of the sentences. When writing, it is easy to get into a ‘flow’ and end up with a paragraph that is made up of one sentence with several points. Try to keep it to one point per sentence to make it easier to understand and reduce the risk of your learner losing their way. Look for ‘break points’ and split it up, either into several sentences or perhaps a list. 6. Read it out loud This is a no brainer if you are writing an audio script, but it also works well for text based courses as it can emphasise sentences that don’t flow very well. If you stumble over a sentence, it probably needs restructuring. 7. Proof read! This one speaks for itself. If possible, get others to proof read your course too, as it can become difficult to see errors in a piece of writing you have been labouring over. Read also: Launching Your eLearning Course: 15 Things To Double Check   Via: www.trainingbricks.comThe post How to Start Creating eLearning Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

Top 10 Most Influential People in eLearning in 2015 Infographic The Top 10 Most Influential People in eLearning in 2015 Infographic provides a ‘movers and shakers’ list that is compiled from a corporate online learning perspective, on the basis of a person’s perceived current influence on the online learning industry - as a practitioner, commentator, facilitator and/or thought leader. The current key determining factors for being an influencer in the corporate e-learning field are said to be: Willingness to share knowledge (peer-to-peer learning) - not just opinions or selling products - typically via social media, especially LinkedIn and Twitter Publishing case studies and research on how to achieve improved outcomes Innovation Top Ten eLearning Movers and Shakers Craig Weiss - A recognized eLearning expert, industry analyst, speaker, and the author of the well-known blog Elearning 24/7. Connie Malamed - An experienced eLearning, information and visual designer and publisher of The eLearning Coach website. Christopher Pappas - Founder and CEO of the eLearning Industry Network, which is the largest eLearning Professionals’ network at the present moment. Cammy Bean - An eLearning instructional designer, vice president of learning design for Kineo US, and author of the book "The Accidental Instructional Designer". Ryan Tracey - eLearning Manager at a well-known financial services organisation in Australia and the author of the award winning blog E-Learning Provocateur. Patti Shank - Speaker, writer, author and the President of Learning Peaks LLC, an internationally recognized consulting firm that provides learning and performance consulting. Elliott Masie - Industry analyst, speaker, author, and the editor of Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie, an Internet newsletter read by over 52,000 business executives worldwide. Rebecca Stromeyer - Director of ICWE, an events and media company, that organises events related to education and training in all parts of the world, such as ONLINE EDUCA and elearning Africa. Tom Kuhlmann - One of the most known eLearning designers with an experience of over 20 years in the training industry and the author of the Rapid Elearning Blog. Laura Overton - Managing Director of Towards Maturity with more than two decades of experience in helping organisations improve the business impact of learning technologies in the workplace. Via: www.matrixlms.comThe post Top 10 Most Influential People in eLearning in 2015 Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.