Which Type of Rock Star Instructional Designer are You? Infographic Evaluate your skills as an instructional design professional, and identify which type of Rock Star Instructional Designer you are! Learn strategies and tips for developing your career or keeping your skills fresh in the free eBook: How to be an Instructional Design Rock Star: Learn the ropes from a corporate training veteran and supercharge your career! written by Catherine Davis, SweetRush Instructional Design Practice Lead. The eBook compiles Catherine’s best content published on sites like elearningindustry.com and sweetrush.com, and covers different aspects of the job and insights that Catherine has gained in her experience in various roles (in-house corporate, vendor, and freelance). Via: www.sweetrush.comThe post Which Type of Rock Star Instructional Designer are You? Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

Teaching Digital Natives Infographic At the beginning of 2014, Versal surveyed over 400 teachers to better understand their perspectives on teaching with technology. Last month, they run the same survey again and analyzed how things have changed. The Teaching Digital Natives Infographic illustrates how teachers are using technology to adapt to this new generation of students. It’s clear that the use of technology in the classroom is on the rise. Technologies that empower teachers are rapidly gaining popularity. Teacher awareness of flipped classrooms rose from 58 to 73 percent. The fact that nearly three-quarters of all teachers surveyed are aware of the flipped classroom model indicates that online learning is now something teachers think about as part of their planning. This is supported by the growing number of teachers interested in creating online courses and lessons - up 8% year-over-year. By empowering teachers to engage students in new and exciting ways, technology will continue to transform the way teachers teach and students learn. Blended learning will become the norm and we hope to be at the center of that transformation. Via: blog.versal.comThe post Teaching Digital Natives Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

Boosting Learner Engagement with Rich Media Infographic The Boosting Learner Engagement with Rich Media Infographic shows how incorporating rich media can boost learner engagement and information retention. Our brains are hardwired to process visuals very quickly, and many people respond better to text with visual information rather than text alone. Using visual aids improves recall and learning. Rich media also drives engagement on social media, with Facebook seeing a 65 percent increase in engagement on visual content after the introduction of timeline for brands. Business people love rich media, with a majority of senior executives preferring to watch video over reading text. And many business people are seeking out business-related videos on YouTube. Rich media also helps publishers grow traffic.   Via: www.allencomm.comThe post Boosting Learner Engagement with Rich Media Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

Teaching with Technology Infographic Education has evolved from a pen, paper and textbook affair to using iPads, online resources and even mobile apps in the classroom. If you are aiming for a career in education, being able to utilize technology effectively is a crucial skill that you will have to be able to demonstrate. The Teaching with Technology Infographic highlights how many aspiring teachers don’t have the technology skills that principals and school administrators want to begin incorporating into their classrooms. In the current job market, principals are demanding that prospective teachers have a wide variety of digital and technical skills, including: Ability to use digital media Identify quality digital content for class Incorporating student owned devices into learning Using social media in class, and Teaching an online class While many teachers are still working on developing those skills, they’re open to using technology to teach. In fact, 68% of all teachers want more classroom technology, and respondents from low-income schools are even more in favor of classroom technology, with 75% of teachers wanting more. Teachers also recognize that online gaming is a popular method of connecting with students, and nearly half of all teachers say they give their students access to web-based educational games or activities. Similarly, 43% of teachers use online video, images, and articles to supplement their lessons, 65% of teachers agree that technology lets them show students information in a unique way. Teachers new to using technology in the classroom may be overwhelmed at the amount of available options or may not know which tools are effective and which tools are just a distraction. Use these four steps from MNU’s Mike Ramirez to get started: 1. Find the right tools. New tools and technologies come out frequently, and teachers should constantly be on the lookout for new innovations that will encourage students to get involved with their learning. However, it’s important not to use technology just for the sake of using it; instead, teachers should evaluate various tools to determine which will best enhance and support their students’ learning. 2. Introduce one tool at a time. Instead of completely overhauling your classroom with technology, start small and work your way up. Take a lesson that you know is well-developed already, and include one effective technology that fits well with the lesson and the level of your students. This way, you’ll be able to gradually learn how to best use technology to enhance and deepen your students’ learning. 3. Learn to evaluate tech. Not all technology is helpful or enhancing in the classroom setting. Evaluate your technology regularly to make sure it’s having the effect you want and that you’re using it appropriately in well-developed lessons and curricula. 4. Use technology to engage students. Technology can unite students in meaningful collaboration and creativity in a variety of ways. You may choose to use Wikis, Screencasts, or even a class YouTube account to engage your students with the current lesson. Whatever it is, make sure that it sparks your students to consider your lesson in a new, exciting way. Technology in the classroom is well on its way to becoming a basic requirement for any job in the educational field. Teachers that are open to experimenting with new ways to use technology in their classrooms will be miles ahead of other potential teachers in the job market, and principals are already evaluating possible hires for their technology skills. Teachers need to be able to navigate the classroom using the appropriate technology to teach and engage students, and by doing so, teachers will make themselves more hirable to principals and more exciting to students. MidAmerica Nazarene University has also put together a guide that shows how blending technology and education can give teachers a leg up in the workforce. The guide covers the gap in technology skills in teaching, how technology is enhancing the learning revolution, what future educators need to know about technology in the classroom as well as future trends on the horizon for technology and education. The guide can be seen and downloaded here. Via: www.mnu.eduThe post Teaching with Technology Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

Delivering Highly Effective eLearning Courses Infographic No more fretting over planning. No more fuss over building. And absolutely no more lost sleep over marketing strategies! The Delivering Highly Effective eLearning Courses Infographic presents all the required elements to build a successful eLearning course! With the infographic as your roadmap, you can be assured that you wont be lost in your eLearning development journey! How to Build a Successful eLearning Course 1. Plan Make sure eLearning is your best choice. It probably is, but there are also worthy alterative, like traditional and blended learning Get all the tools you need to make your life easier, Without the right tools you may have to do double the work and get sub-optimal results. Find all the experts you will need. They are called Subject Matter Experts. Without them you cannot produce high value courses. Manage expectations for both stakeholders and trainees. You need to gain support from both of them. Know your audience. Building upon people’s needs, worries, hopes and desires can help you succeed. 2. Build Extract raw info from the experts. Interviewing them is probably the best way to achieve that. Organize your content in a sensible way. Course length, pace and structure are important. As a rule of thumb smaller courses or units are better. People cannot read lengthy text or view lengthy videos online. They get bored. Make your course interesting. Multimedia, animation and self-assessments are your core friends. Aesthetics do matter. Make your course look and feel fast and beautiful. Integrate evaluation mechanisms. They keep people on track and provide valuable feedback to you. Balance between size, time and cost. There is no end on what a course can do. Make sure you understand the limits. This takes time and you might fail initially. Keep trying and you will get there! 3. Market Building a course is not the end of the process. It is essential to market your courses to your audience. Don’t expect them to come without your active involvement. Newsletters, events and open-support from stakeholders are your key friends. Remember to reward users so they spread good words and get back. Use Certifications and Gamification at the core of your reward strategy. Use wording efficiently. Convince them about the IQ value that the course has for them, not your organization. 4. Communicate Build informal and formal communication channels. Intemal Messaging, Calendar, Online Meetings and Discussions are your key friends. Use a proactive, automated communication strategy. Keep inactive people in the loop and ensure their success, even when they are about to drop-off. Your active and ongoing involvement can do miracles on how people perceive eLearning in your organization. Don’t just do, but rather live the experience together with your audience. 5. Access Measure everything. Without measuring you are blind. Completion percentages, satisfaction levels, grades, retention and time spent on courses are key things to measure. Calculate the potential ROI for your organization to get the trust of stakeholders. Build beautiful reports for stakeholders, they like them! Improve your process and courses through relentless iteration. Perfection takes time and effort. Read also:  The Free eBook: How To Become An eLearning Professional Delivering Highly Effective eLearning Courses eBook Via: blog.talentlms.comThe post Delivering Highly Effective eLearning Courses Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

Top 5 Reasons to Sell Your Online Courses Infographic If you are new to the e-learning business and want to test the waters without investing a lot of money, you may want to start by selling your courses through an online training provider. By offering your course to an established online training provider, you can earn more profit with less investment, while assessing the value and effectiveness of your online training. The Top 5 Reasons to Sell Your Online Courses Infographic presents 5 ways you can benefit from offering your courses to an online training provider. 1. Confirm the market Ready-made markets can quickly help confirm the viability of your product.  2. Pump up the volume Getting your courses in front of a huge audience, cultivated by a professional marketing team, can increase the number of people who take a look at the course you’re offering.  3. Make more money Once people take a look, and like what they see, the chances that they buy increases when the product comes from a company they already know and trust.  4. Get experts eyes Before your course is accepted it will most likely go through a review process, providing you with expert feedback.  5. Stay ever-green As policies change, new things are discovered, or new topics hit the headlines, the feedback cycle associated with working with a large company can help you ensure your courses stay fresh. Via: www.360training.comThe post Top 5 Reasons to Sell Your Online Courses Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

The Ultimate Guide to Note Taking in Class Infographic Taking good notes in class is essential for remembering the information you learn, information that could be invaluable during an exam. 60% of information is lost after just 9 hours, so writing good notes can really help you to retain it. Some students prefer to just sit there and listen during lectures, but this should hopefully encourage them to take down notes and do so effectively. The Ultimate Guide to Note Taking in Class Infographic lists some of the ways that can help students take better notes in class, something that should come in handy when it comes to essay writing and exams. There’s no correct way to take notes - but here are some popular methods to try. Outline method Ideas are written out in an organised layout based on space indentation. Ideal for: When presentation outlines (such as slides) have already been provided. Taking notes from written material. Things to consider: Main points can be easily turned into questions during review time. Doesn’t show relationships or connectedness between arguments. Cornell method A divided notes page system developed by Dr Walter Pauk of Cornell University. Ideal for: Producing and remembering summaries of key ideas from lectures. Preparing and revising for exams. Things to consider: Printable Cornell notepaper is available online. This method requires extra time to complete the summary column. When reviewing your notes: Turn the key words/ideas in the cues column into questions. Cover up your notes. Try answering the questions from memory. Mapping Ideas are visually connected in a non-linear manner Ideal for: Content heavy lectures Things to consider: Can be neatened up later by recreating the map on a program such as draw.io. May be difficult if unsure of lecture structure in advance. General tips Before the lecture: Read the relevant textbook chapters and/or review the slides. You’ll become familiar with the topic and can identify the key ideas easier. During the lecture: - Don’t write down everything, and always paraphrase what you hear. - Use shorthand, abbreviations and symbols. - Listen for cues to important points: repetition, changes in voice inflection from lecturer. - For large lecture halls, sit as close to the front as possible. After the lecture: Review your notes within 24 hours, identify any gaps in understanding, and consult your lecturer, classmates or textbook for help. Be prepared, stay focused and follow-up with revision. With good practice, you’ll become a noteworthy student in no time. View also: Note-taking Effectiveness in the Digital Classroom Infographic Via: wbsa.co.ukThe post The Ultimate Guide to Note Taking in Class Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

How to Become a Student Entrepreneur Infographic For some, the thought of starting up a business at university might sound impossible. Some courses are incredibly demanding and therefore might might it very difficult for students to find the time to dedicate to a business. It might be very tough, but it’s not impossible and more and more students are indeed taking the plunge and setting up their own business. After all, the most successful entrepreneurs are those who find any way they can to get their business of the ground, regardless of how much time they have available. The How to Become a Student Entrepreneur Infographic is an easy-to-follow guide to some of the most important steps students need to take to set up their own business from the ideas stage to registering your business. Step 1: Evaluate yourself Identify: Your skills and knowledge Your desired industry How you want to work Ideally, you’d want some appropriate work experience in the area of business you want to pursue - but don’t be afraid to venture out into the unknown if you’re motivated enough. Step 2: Have a good idea A good business idea identifies a need and then satisfies it. Evaluate your idea. Step 3: Research the competition Identify and understand your competitors. Search: Online: Enter key words or phrases about your business, service or product into various search engines. Companies with the highest rank will give you a good idea of who your main competitors are. In print: Advertisements or features placed in industry magazines and trade publications can help to reveal local or international competition. In person: Attend trade shows. The largest and most successful of your competitors will likely have a presence at industry events. Evaluate them: How are they perceived? Check consumer reviews on sites such as Google, Yelp and Yell. How do they promote themselves? Sign up for any marketing materials, such as newsletters, company updates, social media or their RSS feed. See how they work. If possible, go through their sales process Look at your competitors and pinpoint their strengths and weaknesses. This will help you figure out your next step. Step 4: Make a business plan A successful plan will clarify your idea, define your long-term objectives and provide a blueprint for running your business. Your plan should include: The business concept: Basic background of the industry, business structure and details of your product or service offering Markets and competitors: Details of the customer demographic, any competing products or services and your competition. Sales and marketing: Strategy defining how you’ll build your customer base. Management team: Information about each person’s responsibilities, and what skills they bring to the table Financial requirements: Based on realistic projected financial statements Risk assessment: Any potential weaknesses which may affect the success of the business. Tip: As a student, you’re eligible for more funding opportunities than the average entrepreneur. For information on funding bodies, contact: The National Association of College and University Entrepreneurs The Prince’s Trust New Entrepreneurs Foundation Start-up Britain Step 5: Seek a mentor Get advice from people in the industry, or see if you can find someone experienced to mentor you. If seeking a mentor, look for someone with: A successful business you wish to emulate Experience in the industry you wish to enter Most universities have mentoring schemes for student entrepreneurs. However, you might get more experience and industry contacts by seeking out your own mentor. Step 6: Register your business Registering your business keeps you on the right side of Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC). Consider which type of business is best for you. Options include: Sole trader Only you own the business You have to register for Self-Assessment tax You can work alone or employ other people Limited company You appoint directors to run the company Company must be registered with Companies House You pay tax on both your income as both a director and an employee Business partnership You have to register for Self-Assessment You share profits between partners Congratulations you are now officially in business. Next stop: success! Via: wbsa.co.ukThe post How to Become a Student Entrepreneur Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

10 Tips to Get eLearners Engaged Infographic Are you looking for a fresh approach to engaging your learners? Learner engagement is at the heart of successful and memorable learning. Getting learners engaged, enthused and motivated by their learning path is a strategic objective of many learning and development professionals. And it’s not always an easy task. The 10 Tips to Get eLearners Engaged Infographic presents ten ways you can improve learner engagement in online courses. 1. Homepage messaging. Add hyperlinked messaging to your homepage ticker-tape to get people clicking on a new or mandatory course that you want to get more learners to enrol on. 2. Promote your course. A block on the side of your screen with an image linking learners to your latest course is a good way to drive traffic. 3. Add "What’s Next?". When users have reached the end of a course and have picked up their certificate, don’t let them walk away. Add a section promoting other courses that the learner may find useful. 4. Bulk enrol If you’ve a number of mandatory courses that you need learners to complete, don’t wait for them to get around to enrolling, simply enrol everyone. 5. Update old courses. We all have at least one course that we want to give a makeover. Now is the ideal time to take another look at it. Rethink it & rebuild! 6. Add badges. The buzz around Open Badges is growing. Studies are showing that they incentivise learners to complete courses. Not only do they look great on a user’s profile but they can be exported to external sites so that learners can build an online profile. 7. Set a recurrence option. Take away the headache of having to remind people to retake a course. Where you have courses that learners need to take every year or two years, you can set up "Recurrence" on your LMS or "Certification" on Totara LMS. 8. Beat the forgetting curve. Using Learning Pool’s Encore it’s really easy to add timed, events after course completion to remind users of what they’ve learned. These can be simple text or you can be more sophisticated with quiz questions, audio or even video memory cues. 9. Check your evaluations. We all evaluate but do we always take the time to analyse what users are saying? Set aside some time see what people think of your courses. 10. Check how your quiz performs. We use quizzes to check that our learners are actually absorbing the knowledge that we have given them but have you ever checked to see if your quiz is performing well? It may be that you find that one question constantly trips up your learners. View also:  8 Ways to Engage eLearners Infographic Engaging Students in eLearning Infographic Engaged vs Unengaged Learners Infographic Boosting Learner Engagement with Rich Media 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 10 Tips to Get eLearners Engaged Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

Blended Learning for Leadership Infographic How important are your leaders within your organisation? Effective managers and leaders can improve employee performance by 25% and retention by a staggering 40%. Aren’t they worth investing in? If you want to build better leaders today and develop the skills of your leaders of tomorrow, then creating a programme of training using blended learning will give managers the knowledge, skills and confidence to develop staff and lead from the front. The Blended Learning for Leadership Infographic presents how you can develop your blended learning better using 5 vital tips and improve the leadership experience in your business 1. Get flexible Combine resources with courses. Enable personalized joumeys. Mix up formal/informal/on-the-job. Make it sustainable and ongoing. 2. Get mentoring Provide a consistent touch point. Develop the journey together. Offer expert input and advice. Provide evidence-based feedback. Go virtual if needs be. 3. Get practical with tips and tools Help create space and time for learning. Support the just-in-time pull as well as push. Provide useful tips, tools and short-shots of learning. Look to practical apps to help with the day-to-day. Provide useful updates on what’s hot and helpful to others. 5. Get social Provide a one-stop portal or hub. Harness an online community of practice. Create focused action learning groups. Make use of virtual classrooms. Crowd source answers and examples. Provide self-assessment and diagnostic tools. Enable personalised targets and methods for meeting them. 6. Get real about recognition and assessment Tap into 360 and manager feedback. Encapsulate a variety of evidence from scores to reports. Capture data to recognise contributions on online community sites. Offer accreditation or qualifications. Use a blended learning approach to foster leadership skills in your organisation and start bridging the skills gap. For more information download Kineo’s Leadership: Blended Learning That Works Guide. Via: www.kineo.comThe post Blended Learning for Leadership Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

Club Together to Train Better Infographic Stop, Collaborate and e-Learn! To savour your precious time and money, collaborating with other L & D departments is becoming ever necessary. In fact, it’s becoming the norm in whichever industry you are in, and that’s because of the awesome benefits. If you want to plug that dawning skills gap, widen your network, or just share your valuable experiences to make the market flourish further, clubbing together can make your projects even more exciting, and your customers even happier! Organisations Just Like Yours Are Doing It! Over a 12 Month Period: 1/6 of all employers had worked with another organisation to access, develop or share expertise on skills and training. It’s a popular option. Of these: Organisations with 100+ employees: - Were twice as likely to find working with another organisation saved money. - Formal arrangements with other organisations were more common (66%). Organisations with four or fewer employees: - Informal arrangements were more common (60%). For all organisations: Over 11% had both formal and informal arrangements. Trainers Are Collaborating in Your Industry Too. Organisations are working together on L&D in: non-market services *35% business and other services 18% trade, accommodation and transport 13% construction 14% manufacturing 11% primary sector and utilities 15% *(health and social work, education, public administration and defence, compulsory social security) The Benefits of Collaborating on Learning: Organisations are able to: Share best practice from previous experiences 50% Stay up to date with the latest training developments 19% Plug skills gaps 16% Save money/make cost efficiencies 13% Get something more tailored to their needs 13% Ensure they do not fall behind competitors 7% Widen their network 4% Improve staff skills only 3% Reach Out Today! Share a link to this infographic with at least one friendly company that you would like to train with. It could be the start of a beautiful new learning and development relationship. Via: cdsmteamblog.co.ukThe post Club Together to Train Better Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

21 Components of Effective Feedback Infographic Providing effective feedback is an intricate process that requires skill, practice and graceful execution. If executed properly, effective feedback can have a major impact on the efficiency of the workplace, employee engagement and the bottom line. The 21 Components of Effective Feedback Infographic will help managers develop a comprehensive understanding of what constitutes effective feedback in order for feedback to have the most impact on employees. In order to be effective, feedback must be: 1. Specific Feedback must be concrete and relate to a specific, measureable performance goal. It should also include clear expectations for the employee and their performance. 2. Timely Employees must receive the feedback as close to the event as possible. 3. Appropriate Feedback should be presented in a positive, tactful and non-threatening manner. 4. Focus on behavior, not personality Always provide feedback that is based on behavior, not the employees personality or characteristics unless absolutely necessary. 5. Proactive Don’t delay or avoid providing feedback. Identify issues and provide feedback before they become problems or have a large impact on the company. 6. Given using descriptive language Describing how the employee’s behavior impacts performance will help facilitate understanding. In addition, it will focus the discussion on behavior rather than personal characteristics. 7. Not given using judgmental language Avoiding judgmental language will decrease the possibility that the employee will be defensive. It will also increase the likelihood that the feedback is objective and based on facts or observable behavior. 8. Based on accurate and credible information The feedback should be based on accurate information. Never use rumors as examples. 9. Recurring Feedback should be recurring. Schedule performance reviews each month and ensure that managers deliver informal feedback daily. 10. Embedded in the Culture Foster an environment of continuous feedback and professional development. 11. Focused Feedback should be channeled toward key result areas. Feedback should also be linked to corporate or departmental goals. 12. Guiding The information given to the employee should be used to either confirm or correct their performance. A simple, "good job" is not sufficient. It must be specific and guide the employee in the most desired direction. 13. Tied to an action plan When providing feedback, managers should also give specific direction to the employee. The employee should know exactly how to increase their performance and what steps they need to take to get there. 14. An appropriate amount Too much feedback will overwhelm and confuse the employee. Too little feedback is not sufficient to elicit a change. 15. From multiple sources In order to internalize the feedback and elicit change, employees should receive feedback from multiple sources such as customers, co-workers (peers and subordinates), managers, upper management and objective measures. 16. In many forms Graphs and charts that track individual and group performance are imperative to the feedback process in the workplace. Feedback should also be qualitative, such as excerpts from customer surveys, and direct such as real-time management feedback. 17. From data Quantitative measures of performance such as units sold, days absent, money saved, projects completed and customers satisfied are imperative to the feedback process. This data should be presented in a meaningful way and should be used as concrete examples. 18. Tailored to the recipient The individual’s characteristics, level of performance and cognitive processing style should influence the type of feedback they receive. 19. Easy to understand Feedback should be easy to understand and the employee should repeat back the information discussed. 20. Specific to the employee’s performance Managers should not include factors that are beyond the control of the employee in the feedback process. 21. Collaborative Allowing the employee to contribute to the feedback process and offer solutions will help them accept the feedback more readily. The most effective feedback will contain many (or all) of the aforementioned components. Managers seeking to increase performance with effective feedback should incorporate them into their feedback processes. Via: blog.talkdesk.comThe post 21 Components of Effective Feedback Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

The Ultimate Guide to UK Universities Infographic The Ultimate Guide to UK Universities Infographic serves as a comprehensive guide to higher education in the United Kingdom, featuring intriguing statistics and solid advice on how to apply. Top 10 Application Tips 1. Make contacts. Get to know key people at the universities you’re applying to before making your submission. Find out who the course leaders and academic staff are, ask them questions via email or follow them on social media to start up a dialogue and show your interest. 2. Grab their interest from the beginning. When it comes to actually writing your personal statement, be sure to make the first paragraph arresting. Like a newspaper article, it should grab the reader’s attention from the get-go. 3. Give lofts of examples. Don’t just make sweeping statements such as, ‘I find history fascinating.’ Expand on this by giving examples that prove how much you love the subject. 4. Make if personal. Don’t try and use lots of big academic words to try and make yourself sound clever, keep it simple. And explain exactly why the course interests you personally. 5. Choose referees carefully. Your application will also come with letters of recommendation. Your referees should be individuals who know you and your abilities in great depth. They should be able to give lots of examples of where your strengths lie. 6. Practice and proofread. Do a few drafts of your application before submitting the final piece. Ask your advisors/teachers for advice along the way. Be sure to check for spelling/grammatical errors afterwards. 7. Include relevant extra-curriculars. When including your hobbies or extra-curricular activities make sure they’re relevant to the course you’re applying for. Explain the skills you have developed through such and how they compliment the field of study. 8. Sell yourself. Tell the reader why you would make a superb addition to the university. Don’t be too egotistical however and definitely don’t lie, because liars always get found out. 9. Think about structure. Plan your application in advance to ensure a good structure. Make sure the piece flows well, is clear and concise. 10. Don’t miss deadlines. Make a note of all deadlines in your diary so that you don’t miss one. If your application arrives late it will look like you’re not really bothered about getting a place at the university. Via: essaywritingserviceuk.co.ukThe post The Ultimate Guide to UK Universities Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

How to Create Engaging Presentations Infographic If you subscribe to news feeds or have friends who love to share information found online, you’ve likely seen some fresh, thought-provoking PowerPoint presentations. While some are traditional, and others are trend-setting, they share a common factor that makes them great - the ability to convey a message to make a powerful "point" quickly, concisely, and memorably. In a nutshell, a great presentation sells a concept, doing so in a way that grips and holds your attention. The rise of slides as an extremely effective internet communication medium has not gone unrecognized by groups such as Microsoft and PowerPoint and hosting company SlideShare, who award honors each year to standouts. The How to Create Engaging Presentations Infographic provides tips on how to create a presentation that will not put your audience to sleep. Via: blog.udemy.comThe post How to Create Engaging Presentations Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

Popular Learning Evaluation Models Infographic Learning is an investment and like any investment, it’s crucial to measure the outcomes. But because learning is often so intangible and individual, that measurement is often pretty tough. It’s not like working out how much money you saved by swapping the office over to energy-saving lightbulbs - there are a whole host of factors to consider. Learning is a journey with a destination, not a one-off event. There are lots of different evaluation methods out there. The Popular Learning Evaluation Models Infographic is a quick guide to some of the most popular. Kirkpatrick’s Model of Training Evaluation Level Four−Results: To what degree targeted outcomes occur, as a result of learning event(s) and subsequent reinforcement. Level Three−Behaviour: To what degree participants apply what they learned during training when they are back on the job and attitudes based on their participation in the learning event Level Two−Learning: To what degree participants acquire the intended knowledge, skills. Level One−Reaction: To what degree participantsreact favourablyto the learning event. Phillips’ Evaluation Model Based on Kirkpatrick’s model. It adds a fifth step, ROI, which is calculated using this seven-stage process. Collecting Pre Programme Data Collecting Post Programme Data Isolating The Effects of the Program Converting Data to Monetary Value Tabulating Program Costs Calculating Return on Investment Identifying Intangible Benefits Brinkerhoff’s Success Case Method Brinkerhoff’s model focuses on narratives and stories, supported by evidence: Identify the goals of the learning opportunity and connect them to business needs. Survey participants to identify best and worst cases. Obtain corroborating evidence. Analyze the data. Communicate findings. CIRO Evaluation Model Context: Identifying training needs and objectives. Input: Designing and delivering training. Reaction: Quality of trainee experience. Outcome: - Immediate - individual changes before returning to work - Intermediate - individual transferring changes to work - Ultimate - departmental or organisational results Scriven’s Key Evaluation Checklist Mainly for evaluating programs and policies and evaluations of them. Preliminaries 1. Executive summary 2. Preface 3. Methodology Foundations - Background and context - Descriptions and definitions - Consumers - Resources - Values Sub-Evaluations - Process evaluation - Outcome evaluation - Comparative cost-effectiveness - Exportability - Overall significance Conclusions - Recommendations and explanations - Responsibilities - Reporting and follow-up - Meta-evaluation Read also the Little Book of Impact by Reed Learning which is full of ways to help you become a learning superhero, with top advice from L&D’s best-known thinkers and Reed Learning’s experts. Reed Learning created this book in partnership with some of the leading thinkers in the L&D industry - including Training Journal, The Kite Foundation, the ASTD, Kirkpatrick Partners and many, many more. Inside you’ll discover jargon demystified, what best practice looks like and some innovative ideas to guide your own learning programmes Via: www.reedlearning.comThe post Popular Learning Evaluation Models Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

Learning in a Multi-Device World Infographic We live and work in a multi-device world that allows us access to knowledge at our fingertips. In the learning world this has created a new dimension, which lays emphasis on multi-device/responsive learning. The Learning in a Multi-device World Infographic provides a graphical explanation on the rapid rise in the number of devices and their increased usage in our daily lives that have led to the evolution of ‘The Multi-device World’. It also explains the need for multi-device learning in the present scenario and provides an elucidation on the various aspects pertaining to designing, testing and delivering that have to be considered when getting started with multi-device learning. Multi-device world and multi-device learning In 2012, Google’s study, titled ‘The New Multi-screen World: Understanding Cross-platform Consumer Behavior‘ gave us a glimpse of the multi-device world. It claimed we were using multiple devices in a day, often switching between them to complete tasks. Today that phenomenon is only getting stronger. According to the Verto Analytics’ Device Ecosystem US 2014 report, the average number of smartphones, tablets and computers used by an average US adult is 2.8 devices. Further, consumers show an increasingly polarised preference towards a particular device and platform as technology evolves. This indicates the increasing dependency on devices, generated by the ease in switching between tasks and the leverage it provides. In line with this, we have been talking about designing and testing learning that can be seamlessly delivered across all devices. Learning solutions need to be comprehensive and available anytime, anywhere and on any device. As a result, learning solutions providers need to be designing and developing a learning environment that is responsive and can be seamlessly delivered to the learners, and make ‘Learning a lifestyle’. Via: www.upsidelearning.comThe post Learning in a Multi-Device World Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

Millennials in the Workplace Infographic The Millennials in the Workplace Infographic explores Millennials’ values and expectations, personally and professionally. Lazy. Narcissistic. Entitled. These are just a few of the stereotypes often associated with Millennials. But just how true are these assessments? According to Michigan State University, despite assumptions generally made about Generation Y, an examination of high-school seniors in the U.S. from 1976 to 2006 revealed that there actually hasn’t been much change in qualities such as individualism and egoism compared to previous generations. So what are some defining characteristics of Millennials? TIME Magazine calls out a few that were noted by a 2012 MTV study : in a world of Facebook and texting, Millennials, or those born between 1977 and 1997, are tech savvy, collaborative, entrepreneurial, and hyper-connected. They’re even more likely than other generations to attend online schools. But how do these qualities translate to the workplace? TIME noted that Gen Y-ers prefer fast-paced jobs without the conventional corporate hierarchy and flexibility in setting their own work hours. They’re an impatient generation, possibly stemming from the real-time responses they’re used to getting across social media and with technology in general. One can see how the typical millennial stereotypes came about. The Huffington Post noted that according to the MTV study, 71% of Millennials think they are "too talented to punch a clock or sit in a cubicle," and they also believe that experience isn’t a prerequisite to bright ideas. While this may come across as entitlement or egoism, millennial workers really just want to hit the ground running and clearly see the impact their work makes to the company’s bottom line. These beliefs are what drive so many Millennials to pursue entrepreneurship and build businesses such as Google and Facebook. As TIME Magazine pointed out, by 2025, Millennials will comprise 75 percent of the global workplace. Over time, they are "reshaping today’s consumer and media markets," according to MTV’s Senior Vice President Nick Shore, and eventually, they will also have reshaped the workplace. Please consult the visual for a full list of sources. Via: www.onlineschools.comThe post Millennials in the Workplace Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

Eccentric Habits of Tech Geniuses Infographic It’s often true that genius and madness are often two sides of the same coin, so it shouldn’t surprise you that the elite figures of the technology world all have their own eccentric habits and hobbies.The Eccentric Habits of Tech Geniuses Infographic presents a few of the ways that the tech elite keep themselves inspired. Bill Gates Who they are: Founder and technology advisor of Microsoft Habit: Generates high-tech ideas using an analogue whiteboard. Quote: "I always have nice color pens, and it’s great for brainstorming when I’m with other people, and even sometimes by myself." Yoshiiro Nakamatsu ("Dr. NakaMats") Who they are: Inventor of the floppy disk. Habit: Relaxes each evening in his 24-karat gold-tiled "Calm Room". Quote: "The gold blocks out radio waves and television signals that are harmful to imagination." Jeff Bezos Who they are: CEO of Amazon Habit: Thinks ahead. Quote: "Working backwards… demands that we acquire new competencies and exercise new muscles, never mind how uncomfortable and awkward-feeling those first steps might be." Nikola Tesla Who they are: Inventor of the AC electric system Habit: Practiced carefully- considered moderation in smoking, drinking and eating. Quote: "Most persons are so absorbed in the contemplation of the outside world that they are wholly oblivious to what is passing on within themselves." John Havens Who they are: Founder of the H(app)athon Project Habit: Analyses data using gadgets and apps to better understand the mechanics of happiness. Quote: "Rather than guess at how you felt a week or a month ago, you can record aspects of your mood or health to help optimize your well-being in the future." Anna Akbari Who they are: Founder of sociologyofstyle.com Habit: Eats the same breakfast and lunch every day. Quote: "More choices require time and energy and shift our focus away from other things that matter. More choices also breed a sense of anxiety about making the "right" choice." Joel Gascoigne Who they are: Founder and CEO of Buffer Habit: Will make decisions without complete certainty. Quote: "One useful thing to do is remind yourself that whilst history has some rhythms, it never repeats itself. Even the most experienced entrepreneurs have to assess things with a fresh mind when they embark on a new venture." Kevin Systrom Who they are: Co-founder of Instagram Habit: Still loves taking photos. Quote: "I grew up as a photo nut. Every Christmas I would get a new camera. It’s a huge part of my life." Mark Zuckerberg Who they are: Founder and CEO of Facebook Habit: Takes up new challenge each year - from learning Chinese to only eating meat he personally killed. Quote: "I spend almost all of my time building Facebook, so these personal challenges are all things I wouldn’t normally have the chance to do if I didn’t take the time." Shigeru Miyamoto Who they are: Legendary games designer at Nintendo Habit: Measures things. Quote: "I’ve always enjoyed guessing the lengths of objects, which is why I carry a measuring tape around with me." Steve Jobs Who they are: Inventor, late CEO of Apple Habit: Listens to music. Quote: "If you’re trying to design a computer you will literally immerse yourself in the thousands of details necessary; all of a sudden, as the scaffolding gets set up high enough, it will all become clearer and clearer and that’s when the breakthrough starts. It is a rhythmic experience, or it is an experience where everything’s related to everything else and it’s all intertwined. And it’s such a fragile, delicate experience that it’s very much like music." So there you have it, the eccentric habits of the tech elite. While we wouldn’t advise that you start carrying around a tape measure - or bankrupt yourself building a 24-karat gold-tiled ‘Calm Room’ - you can’t argue with the results. Via: www.whoishostingthis.comThe post Eccentric Habits of Tech Geniuses Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

Today, e-learning is an integral component for training delivery in organizations worldwide. It has revolutionised the way learners learn and with its delivery extended to support tablets and smartphones, we will see a bigger focus on e-learning in corporate learning strategies. There are several advantages that e-learning brings in and organizations are seeking ways to determine the Return On Investment (ROI) that can clearly establish the gains they will accrue. This article outlines what ROI is, how it can be computed and more specifically, how it can be increased. Why is eLearning adopted? Over the last two decades, most organizations have made investments in eLearning primarily for the following benefits: Anytime, anywhere access (on demand availability) Self-paced, interactive and more engaging learning (learner perspective) Less disruptive delivery (in contrast to ILT) Cost-effective (particularly when reaching out to a large audience) Consistency of message and easy updation of content Easy tracking of learner progress and completion (business perspective) What is ROI? ROI is the return on investment that an organization makes (ROI = Gain or Return/Cost). It can be determined through two factors namely the Investment made (or cost incurred) and Value/Gain accrued(or return). A successful e-learning initiative should be able to demonstrate gains that are more than the investment. How to determine costs and assess returns? Costs are fairly easy to define and would normally include the cost of e-learning course development as well as associated costs of team members (including teams that are associated with the development process and Subject Matter Experts) Typically, there would also be associated cost of the supporting delivery (LMS, Administrative cost of managing the initiative and other related infrastructure required for delivery) Determining the "value" or "gain" is far more tricky. We nail this by looking at the gains for the organization as well as for the learners. Organizational perspective Let us begin by re-looking at the gains most organizations seek when they adopt e-learning and see how many of these translate to reduction in costs and hence improvement in returns. Less disruptive delivery: This translates to man-days available now to the organization that would have been allocated to travel and training in the ILT mode. Reduced travel costs: These can be determined easily. No associated costs for trainers: These can be identified easily Learners’ perspective Next, let us look at the gains that accrue on account of effective e-learning course designs: Immersive and engaging learning translates to better assimilation. This in turn leads to proficiency gain and a tangible increase in productivity. More learners across the organization can be trained in lesser time (while they get the flexibility to learn at their own pace). Coupled with tracking, the e-learning initiatives can be scheduled and completed faster as compared to ILT sessions. What ROI methodology can be used? Most of us are familiar with Kirkpatrick’s model of evaluation. In today’s context, adding Phillips’ ROI calculation as the fifth level makes this framework even more useful and relevant. By using Level IV evaluation data, we can convert the results into monetary value. Then we can easily compare them against the cost of the e-learning program and determine the ROI. To give you a sense of how it can be practically used, let me summarise the approaches we typically adopt: Level 1: Reaction is measured by taking feedback from learners. We have used online surveys in the past but now we add features of "Like the course" and "Recommend the course" options within our e-learning course framework. Level 2: Learning can be easily measured through scoring patterns in the end of course assessments. Level 3: Behavioural changes are certainly more difficult to assess. We use a combination of techniques to assess how much of the newly acquired learning is being applied on the job. This could be measured through improvements in efficiency or doing the same task with a new approach. Level 4: Business impact is generally measured through productivity gain, impact on quality measures through reduction in re-works, getting higher number of work assets first time right and so on. Level 5: ROI is normally calculated by converting the business impact gains (as shown in level 4) to a monetary value. How can you maximise the ROI? Here are some best practices that can help you maximise your ROI: Selecting right courses for e-learning: To begin with, it is a good idea to take time to do a detailed Training Needs Analysis and Competency Mapping exercise, which will help scope the learning gaps and possible options clearly. You need to choose e-learning projects that are significant and the identified proficiency gains must have a clear impact on the business. Efficacy of the e-learning program: Once you have selected the project that has high-leverage, the focus moves to creating courses that are effective. This needs a strong Learning Design core that Instructional Design brings in. The learning experience must be engaging and immersive with the focus of the course being a combination of Learn, Explore and Test. Assessment strategy: You must have an effective assessment strategy to help you evaluate if the training met the required cognition level and was indeed able to bridge the identified gap. Push the envelope to knowledge application (rather than knowledge acquisition):A great way to achieve this is by using Performance Support Tools (PSTs) that can complement or supplement the e-learning program. These just-in-time learning aidscan be provided to the learners at their workplace and within their workflow. (They could contain Checklists, Ready-Reckoners, Read-This-First or Simple tips, Best practices and so on). Provide platform for collaboration in learning:Research shows that nearly 20% of our learning happens from feedback and from observing our co-workers (peers, seniors or role models). It is interesting to note that only 10% of learning happens through formal training. Providing platforms for social or informal learning will facilitate learning and can also be used to create live case studies of success. While training budgets remain a constant concern for organizations, the onus is on L&D and e-learning professionals to justify the investments made in eLearning. I believe that except for mandatory programs like Compliance, we can demonstrate the positive impact on business on account of e-learning initiatives by crafting learning that is assimilated fast and can be easily applied on the job. In my next article, I will outline how intervention of Performance Support Tools (in conjunction with e-learning) can help organizations achieve this and improve their ROI on e-learning.The post Return On Investment (ROI): Are you in? appeared first on EI Design.

What are Performance Support Tools (PSTs)? Organisations worldwide face the dual challenge of enhancing performance and increasing productivity. Clearly, learning and performance gain are inter-linked. On account of this, L&D professionals are on the lookout for measures that can increase application of learning at work. Training has long been the traditional approach to improve performance.E-learning in particular has been extremely effective in providing this "anytime-anywhere" support to learners. However, formal training is often not enough to ensure that the acquired learning indeed gets applied at work. This is exactly where PSTs fit in. These are just-in-time learning aids that are available to learners within their workflow. How are PSTs different from trainings? As we know, trainings are designed after carrying out the Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and identifying a need or gap. They are structured to meet the defined objectives and provide people to pick up or master a specific knowledge and skill. Trainings can be rendered in a classroom or online. In contrast, PSTs are just-in-time learning aids that help people accomplish tasks so we are not looking at learning objectives but support to get the work done. Unlike trainings, they are not disruptive and are available to learners within their workflow. When exactly would the learners need Performance Support? Designed by Dr. Conrad Gottfredson, a leading expert on Performance Support, the Five Moments of Need© is a very effective framework that can be used to map varied learning and performance support needs in any organisation. According to him, learners seek support in "Five Moments of Need" as indicated here: When they are learning an aspect for the first time When they want to deep-dive and learn more When they want to apply or remember something When they need to solve a problem or fix something that has gone wrong When something changes If you review this model "Five Moments of Need", a couple of important aspects emerge. The first two moments focus on knowledge acquisition and hence map to formal training (classroom or online).  On the other hand, the next three moments focus more on Performance Support. They are aligned to help learners apply their knowledge within their workflow. So, an effective learning and performance strategy must factor for both measures that are necessary to acquire learning (through formal training) and more significantly, apply this learning (through Performance Support intervention). On account of this, an effective Performance Support Solution will have a direct bearing on the gains for business; thereby impacting the ROI on E-learning positively. How do PSTs improve application of learning? Unlike formal training that tends to be disruptive (pulls the learner away from work), PSTs can be easily embedded in the learners’ workflow. The key is that they provide the right amount of support and guidance that the learners need at work (and within their workflow). These can be provided in varied, interesting formats ranging from Mobile Apps to eBooks, Interactive videos, eBooks or Interactive PDFs. The typical PSTs focus on checklists, ready reckoners, guidelines and so on and can be designed to complement or support formal training. They can also be provided as stand-alone learning aids focusing on performance enhancement. The key is that these aids are available to learners exactly "when and where they need" it. A case study Let us look at a case study that illustrates how a PST (as a checklist) that complemented an online course enhanced the application of learning. Audience: Instructional Designers Formal training: An online course on "Writing Effective Storyboards" PST: A "checklist" summarising the workflow to be followed and the key aspects to conform to during storyboarding available as avideo featuring Kinetic text/Text animation Outcomes of the online course The aim of the course is to ensure that the learners imbibe the basics of storyboarding and gain an insight about the key focus areas of a storyboard creation. The gaps (in application) When we rolled out these courses to our internal Instructional Design team, we found that the conformance to the prescribed workflow to develop storyboards was rather patchy. Since the team had individuals with varied backgrounds and with different proficiency levels, they tended to use individual approaches that they were most comfortable with. We needed to ascertain how we could instill the discipline of following the prescribed approach. How did we bridge the gap? We developed a PST (a micro learning object) that served as a "checklist" for the Instructional Designers. This just-in-time learning aid was designed as a video featuring Kinetic text/Text animation with audio that provided a precise and sharp input on the workflow to be followed. The impact The checklist is now available to our Instructional Designers on their desktops/laptops as well as tablets/smartphones. Access to this aid within their workflow increased their probability of using them and applying them at work. We see an increased focus in conformance to the mandate now. The business impact is on account of gains due to: Improvement in "first time quality" Reduction of review time Reduction in time to turn-around each storyboard How can PSTs improve ROI in E-learning? As we saw in the case study, having an effective training program is often not enough to meet the organisational mandates of enhancing productivity and reducing errors. Using Performance Support to complement or supplement formal training will certainly impact the "returns" for the organisation positively and increase the ROI on E-learning. There would be a direct gain on account of competence gain that will translate to higher performance and productivity levels (as compared to training alone). It is important to note that Performance Support may not generate all the "returns" but is an extremely effective contributor in enhancing them and improving the ROI on E-learning.The post Improve ROI of your E-learning solution through Performance Support Tools appeared first on EI Design.

Microsoft’s Impact on Education Infographic From teachers and school leaders to governments and communities around the globe, a massive effort is underway to modernize and transform education. This transformation is a long journey, full of unexpected twists and turns, lessons learned and best practices. Microsoft is partnering with schools and campuses that are working to transform and modernize teaching so that students are inspired to learn and are prepared for their next steps. Microsoft is also making sure that educators are empowered with effective technology. Take a look at The Microsoft’s Impact on Education Infographic above for complete details about the impact Microsoft is trying to make on the education sector by offering various of its services and products at attractive discounts for students and teachers alike — apart from the partnerships and programs it conducts. Microsoft’s Impact on Education Today, over 20 million students in 55 countries have digital access through partnerships with Microsoft. Over 110 million students and teachers are using Office 365 at school and at home to create, collaborate and communicate. And nearly 1.5 million educators from 235 countries are members of the Microsoft Educator Network, giving them a unique opportunity to share best practices, and to learn from their colleagues’ successes — as well as their mistakes. In spite of undeniable progress, more than 72 million children around the world remain unschooled. This statistic is even more troubling when you consider that global youth unemployment stands at a staggering 13 percent. At Microsoft, they have an ambitious company-wide commitment to create opportunities for 300 million young people. In addition to our widely-used software and hardware, programs like YouthSpark have helped over 227 million youth in over 100 counties since it launched in 2012. And, over 1.65 million students have taken the Imagine Cup challenge to solve the world’s toughest problems with innovative technology. Creating a better future for today’s young people is a long-term commitment Microsoft is vested in alongside teachers and school leaders who come to school each day to make a difference. Microsoft stands alongside those educators, with the very same objectives. At Microsoft, they believe that every child deserves a quality education, and through our products, services and programs, they are working to make that happen. The numbers speak for themselves. View also:  Microsoft in Education Infographic   Via: blogs.technet.comThe post Microsoft’s Impact on Education Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

History of Computer Aided Language Learning Infographic Contrary to popular opinion, using technology is not a new phenomenon within the English Language Teaching (ELT) world. The History of Computer Aided Language Learning Infographic is a brief timeline of how technology is being used for language learning over time. Behaviourist CALL (1950s - 1970s) Conceived in the 1950s and implemented in the 19605s and 1970s, the computer played the role of tutor, serving mainly as a vehicle for delivering instructional materials to the learner. Drill- and-practice programs were a prominent feature of this phase. Communicative CALL (1970 - 1980s) In this phase, which became prominent in the 1970s and 1980s, the computer continued to be used as a vehicle for practising language skills, but in a non-drill format and with a greater degree of student choice, control and interaction. Integrative CALL (1980s) This phase was marked by the introduction of two important innovations: 1. Multimedia: The introduction of multimedia CALL meant that reading, writing, speaking and listening could be combined in a single activity, with the learner exercising a high degree of control over the path that he/she follows through the learning materials 2. Internet: Built on multimedia technology and in addition enabling both asynchronous and synchronous communication between learners and teachers. World Wide Web (1997) The World Wide Web, a subsect of the Internet is founded. A range of new tasks became possible, e.g. Web searches, Web concordancing, and collaborative writing. Data Driven Learning (1997) New approach to language teaching that was cited by Levy (1997) survey respondents as a direct result of the attributes of the computer. In other words, this approach has been conceived with the computer in mind. Now Blogs, Wikis and Social Media MOOCs and Distance Learning Mobile/Web Applications View also: English Language Learning and Online Education Infographic Language Learning Goes Digital Infographic   Via: wearee3.comThe post History of Computer Aided Language Learning Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

How to Teach Children Organization Skills Infographic Organization and time management don’t always come easily for kids. Organizational skills are something you may have to teach your grade-schooler. The How to Teach Children Organization Skills Infographic presents some simple lessons to help your grade school child get organized. Lesson 1: Recognize "wants" vs. "needs." Goal: Sort out and prioritize what s/he wants to do vs. what s/he needs to do. Example: Your child does homework first. Playing with friends comes later Lesson 2: Take one out, put one in. Goal: Keep messes from becoming overwhelming. Example: Your child has to put away what’s already out when s/he wants to play with or use something new. Lesson 3: Categorize, label and sort. Goal: Keep things neat and orderly. Example: Your child looks at toys, groceries or homework to figure out which things go together. Lesson 4: Picture the day. Goal: Know the order or events in the day. Example: Your child plans out the day by drawing a picture of the day’s schedule as a comic book. Lesson 5: Make daily checklists. Goal: Keep track of what needs to be done. Example: Your child lists out things to do, checks off what’s finished and transfers unfinished items to the next day’s list. Lesson 6: Keep a family calendar. Goal: Plan for the future. Example: Your child future checks the calendar nightly to know what’s happening tomorrow. Lesson 7: Break big projects into smaller steps. Goal: Make big projects easier to manage Example: Your child breaks a science project into steps-first coming up with an idea, then listing materials needed and gathering supplies before doing the experiment. The post How to Teach Children Organization Skills Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

The European MOOCs Scoreboard Infographic The world of MOOCs is dynamic and growing, and Open Education Europa aims to be the leading online resource for open education innovation. The aim of the European MOOCs Scoreboard Infographic is to highlight the huge potential that European institutions have in the world of OER and to help visualize this potential by compiling the existing European-provided MOOCs available on different open websites. European MOOCs are those provided by European institutions, regardless of the platform that hosts them. All of the MOOCs accounted for in the scoreboard are also listed in the MOOC aggregator on the Open Education Europa website. Another crucial point to note is that the scoreboard data is cumulative. That is, MOOCs are not deleted once they’re over. If a course is offered more than once, any subsequent session will be added as a new entry, i.e. Basic Economics (2nd Edition). The courses have varying statuses: some are starting soon, some are ongoing, and others are listed as finished, but have made their resources available for self-study. While most of the information concerns MOOCs from European institutions, additional research on non-EU MOOCs was conducted to provide a reliable basis for comparison. The scoreboard data is downloadable from the scoreboard page by clicking on the export symbol on the bottom of each of the scoreboard tabs. European Sources European Education Institutions at the Open Education Europa portal, Alison, First Business MOOC, FUN, FutureLearn,Iversity, Miriada X, Open Classrooms, Open Course World, openHPI, openSAP, Unow, UnX, Océan   Via: openeducationeuropa.euThe post The European MOOCs Scoreboard Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.