How to Get Kids Excited about Reading Infographic More and more parents realize that getting their kids to read becomes a real challenge. The How to Get Kids Excited about Reading Infographic presents the ways parents can facilitate the process of teaching children to read. 1. Read to your toddlers early and often. Songs and nursery rhymes are a great way to attract kids’ interest. Make it a fun, interactive activity by teaching them to clap hands in time to the rhyming words and accented syllables. Talk about the meaning of short stories. Get kids involved in the plot and characters. 2. Use a multi-factorial approach. Introduce kids to cloth books, colorful books, pop-up books, and other kinds where they can explore the story through several types of media. Play audio recorded stories and/or a DVD or video medium of a story being told or acted out. 3. Model reading for your children. Let them see you read on a regular basis. Discuss the books you read, or even age-suitable news stories. 4. As children move into elementary school, encourage them to rewrite scenes from their favorite stories with a twist. Have them write their own short stories, keeping in mind their handwriting may be awkward, and the stories, very simple. 5. Ask kids in upper elementary grades to research a favorite author. Discuss how they would envision the story differently if the child had written it, or was the main character. View also: Teaching Children the Value of Reading Infographic Getting Your Kids to Love Reading Infographic Via: www.cnkdigital.comThe post How to Get Kids Excited about Reading Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

Female Math Pioneers Infographic Since Hypatia made her mark in ancient Alexandria, women have been changing the world with their contributions in mathematics. The Female Math Pioneers Infographic highlights the contributions of nine of the ground breaking women who did their work despite some incredible obstacles. Hypatia (Approx 370- 415 CE ) This Greek mathematician, scholar, and teacher was a sensation with the public, and she paid the ultimate price. One of the leading philosophers of her time, she was murdered by those who opposed free thinking and scientific investigation— particularly by a woman. Elena Cornaro Piscopia (1646-1684) The first woman to earn a doctoral degree in mathematics. Scientists and royals from all over Europe traveled to Venice to meet her. She was a lecturer in mathematics at the University of Padua where she served until the end of her life. It wasn’t until the late twentieth century that another woman earned a doctorate from the University of Padua. Maria Agnesi (1718-1799) Maria wrote first mathematics book by a woman that still survives. The eldest of 21 children, this Italian woman wrote a mathematics textbook to teach her younger brothers math; in 1748 it was published as a book entitled Instituzioni Analitiche. She was the first woman appointed as a full mathematics professor at the University of Bologna. Sophie Germain (1776-1831) Barred from attending university because of her sex, this French woman went on to great success. She studied math using lecture notes and eventually gained a foothold with a professor who became her mentor. Her mathematical proof of Fermat’s Last Theorem was used as a foundation for work on the subject well into the twentieth century. Ada Lovelace (1815-1852) Considered the first computer programmer, she was a gifted mathematician at an early age. This English woman calculated the Bernoulli Numbers Sequence in the mid-1800s, and wrote the first algorithm designed for a machine—all before she died at the age of 36. She is honored in England every October 14th with Ada Lovelace Day. Emmy Noether (1882-1935) This German woman provided the foundation for Albert Einstein’s world-changing General Theory of Relativity. Of Jewish heritage, she immigrated to the United Sates in the 1930s, where she worked at Bryn Mawr and lectured at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton. Euphemia Lofton Haynes (1890-1980) Academic, social activist, and the first African-American woman to receive a PhD in mathematics. She was not only a mathematician, but an activist for school desegregation and a fellow of the Association for the Advancement of Science. Joan Clarke (1917-1996) This British woman saved countless lives though her work as a codebreaker during World War II. A cryptanalyst who graduated from Cambridge, her work with Alan Turing at Bletchley Park helped end the war and resulted in her appointment as a Member of the British Empire. Maryam Mirzkhani (1977-Present) This Iranian woman is the first woman to win the world’s highest math honor—the Fields Medal—which she did in 2014. Born in Iran, she resettled in the United States to pursue her passion: math. Her work is the next step in understanding of the universe. Via: www.dreambox.comThe post Female Math Pioneers Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

Learning Conversations: Example Questions for Managers Infographic The Learning Conversations: Example Questions for Managers Infographic displays some example questions that could be useful in learning conversations: • What do you believe you did particularly well? • Why do you think it was done so well? • Did you have any concerns when doing this task? • What did you find most challenging? • What aspects of the assignment are you less satisfied with? Why? • What are some ways in which you could improve your approach? • What is another way you could interpret that? • What assumptions do you think you are making? • Can you describe for me how you reached this conclusion? • What did you learn that could be applied to other tasks in the future? • What do you see as the next step to take? • What support do you think you need in this area? • Is there anything you need from me? Via: sproutlabs.com.auThe post Learning Conversations: Example Questions for Managers Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

Modern Artificial Intelligence Infographic The history of Artificial Intelligence isn’t a long one, around 60-70 years, but the advances in recent years has been huge. The Modern Artificial Intelligence Infographic shows how technology coupled with studies of the human brain have aided in making AI a reality, and a reality we can use everyday. Machines are already intelligent, but we fail to recognise it. When a machine demonstrates intelligence we counter it by saying ‘it’s not real intelligence’. Therefore Al becomes whatever has not been accomplished so far by a machine. Artificial Intelligence and General Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence and General Artificial Intelligence are distinct areas of research. Artificial Intelligence refers to intelligence exhibited by machines, and can be broken down into reasoning, knowledge, planning, learning, communication, perception and the ability to move and manipulate objects. General Artificial Intelligence refers to replication of natural intelligence (i.e. the ability of a machine to successfully complete any human intellectual task it is confronted with). Most researchers agree that such an accomplishment lies far in the future, however a subset of credible scientists believe that GAI could be achieved by the year 2045. Modern Applications of Artificial Intelligence 1. Learning / Knowledge / Planning Deep Blue In 1997, the IBM developed Deep Blue computer programme beat world chess master Gary Kasparov. The machine was seen to be acting intelligently. TOPIO 2007 saw the introduction of TOPIO, a robot designed to play table tennis against human opponents. It used advanced Al systems to continually learn and improve its overall game. 2. Communication Speech Recognition Online telephone systems use speech recognition, which is a component of human communication. Siri also uses natural language to accept commands from users. The Vocaloid Released in 2000, Vocaloid is capable of singing any song. Users input the melody and lyrics and Vocaloid will sing the song, changing stresses in pronunciation and deploying vocal effects (such as vibrato). 3. Combination of abilities ASIMO Honda’s ASIMO can walk, run, kick a ball and climb stairs, using predicted movement control. It has been called an autonomous machine, with decision-making capability. ASIMO utilises postural balancing, external recognition capability (like sight) and the ability to predict movement within its environment. Thus ASIMO combines movement with perception, planning, learning and knowledge. REEM Robot The REEM robot was developed between 2006 and 2010. The robot is capable of perceiving its environment and moving around it. It can also recognise faces and understand speech. It can accept voice commands, explore its surroundings and guide people around the environment. Thus the REEM robot combines movement with perception, planning, learning and knowledge. 4. Artificial body organs Smell Artificial noses are capable of replicating the human olfaction process on a significantly more powerful scale. They have a detection system that reacts to volatile molecules. Sight Neuron-stimulating electrode implants have been used in over 70 blind patients to restore partial sight. The implants receive data from a camera integrated into a pair of glasses worn by the patient. Brain It has been argued by some scientist that it would be possible to simulate an intelligent human brain. Ray Kurzweil argues that it should be possible to copy the human brain into hardware, producing a simulation that would be identical to the original and produce the same thought processes. Hearing Cochlear implants are used to partially restore hearing. They bypass the hair cells that would normally process sound frequencies and instead stimulate the cochlear nerve cells directly - the brain interprets this as sound. Taste In 2014, researchers working with ‘artificial tongues’ found that they were far more capable of judging the quality of wines from around the world than human wine critics. Limbs Modern science is capable of producing artificial limbs that can be controlled by the mind and possess a sense of touch. In 2014 a pioneering artificial arm used 19 sensors in order to send signals directly to the nerves in the body and then to the brain. The arm replicated touch, and could be controlled by thought. How Close Are We To Hollywood Artificial Intelligence? The vision of Al delivered by Hollywood - think HAL from 2001: A Space Odyssey, the machines from The Matrix, the personal assistant from Her and Ava from Ex Machina for good examples - portrays machines as having incredible intellect, resourcefulness and cunning, often striving to wipe out or usurp mankind in one form or another. But how close to reality are the machines we often see in film and television? Are we likely to see a Skynet-esque situation anytime in the near future? It’s hard to come up with a definitive answer, given the range of predictions made by scientists, but looking at how far individual elements of artificial intelligence and robotics have come, Hollywood-style artificial intelligence may not be as far away as you might think… Via: www.buddyloans.comThe post Modern Artificial Intelligence Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

Tablets for Teaching Kids Infographic The tablet has changed the landscape of classrooms around the world, from flipped learning to augmented reality. A much needed balance between function and affordability, tablets of all shapes and sizes are being embraced by teachers in millions of different ways. The Tablets for Teaching Kids Infographic provides an overview of how this shift is taking place. Teachers and kids are increasingly tech savvy Types of interactive tech teachers use: 93% use Laptops/Desktops, 55% use Interactive Whiteboards, 34% use Tablets/iPads, 34% use handheld devices and 5% use multi-touch tables/surfaces. More than 50% of teachers as well as administrators said children use technology 5 days a week in their classroom and less than 10% of them said children use technology less than once a week. iPads and tablets are already widely used in the classroom In elementary school: 1/3 of students surveyed (32 percent) said they use small tablets versus 21 percent using larger tablets. 26 percent use basic ebook readers 5 percent netbooks a full 35 percent use smartphones In middle school, the numbers skew slightly more toward smart phones and laptops: 25 percent use small tablets 23 percent use larger tablets 17 percent use basic e-book readers 12 percent still use netbooks. 70 percent of middle school students use laptops for learning 66 percent use desktops 47 percent use smart phones And in high school: 19 percent use full-size tablets for educational purposes; 17 percent use small tablets; 16 percent use basic e-book readers; and 10 percent use netbooks. 75 % use laptops 65% desktops 60% smartphones Why should technology be used in the classroom? 80% of teachers and 69% of administrators said, "The children enjoy it". 54% of teachers and 48% of administrators said, "Technology helps children meet the goals of the program". 60% of teachers and 54% of administrators said, "To support dual language learners". 65% of teachers and 69% of administrators said, "To support children who have special needs" And less than 10% of them said that they used technology only for teacher-controlled activities. Ways students use tablets/iPads in school 70% for research 70% for homework 55% check assignments 47% take notes in class 46% read digital textbooks 39% check class schedules 33% take exams 8 million: number of iPads in classrooms in first four years after introduction 94%: Apple’s share of tablets in education [see pros and cons below] 107,844: number of education apps in Apple’s App store 97,000: number of educational apps in Android’s Google Play store Pros…and cons of iPads in k-12 iPads, Pros: Students love them - iPads in the classroom will get even the most stubborn students excited and engaged. Good battery life. Apps galore. Platform for e-textbooks. Communication tool - Have any shy students not willing to speak out in class? Using iPads in the classroom can help fix that. Great content viewer. User-friendly to students with disabilities- There are many apps for students with cognitive disabilities. Lightweight and portable. Fast and easy to use. Cons: Doesn’t support flash- one of the biggest criticisms of the iPad is its lack of ability to work with Adobe Flash and JavaScript. No USB port. Lack of multi-tasking- multiple windows and files can’t be kept open side by side. Expensive. Potential to be distracting. Lack of production capabilities- a great content viewer, but not as great for content creation. Typing is sometimes frustrating. Not good for sharing. With the incapability to enter logins, each student needs his/her own. Personal information can’t be stored if students are sharing iPads. Via: www.early-childhood-education-degrees.comThe post Tablets for Teaching Kids Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

Developing Pre-Writing Skills in Early Childhood Infographic Most research on early writing has focused on lower primary-aged children which means studies on younger children (from 2-5 years) are a little thin. One of the causes of this was the long-held philosophy that very young children would learn what they needed by merely playing within a print-rich environment. However, research has since shown that this is not enough. The print-rich environment is still a great idea, but children also need explicit instruction. Learning and skill development is a process and usually a long one. According to recent studies the foundations for writing start well before Kindergarten and play a major role in a child’s long-term writing success. The Developing Pre-Writing Skills in Early Childhood Infographic presents what research says about early writing skills and how you can help kids acquiring them! The Prefrontal Cortex Getting the brain working in this area sounds like a good idea since it’s responsible for self-regulation and executive functioning (attention, impulse control and working memory). This has led researchers to suggest that: early writing difficulties (if associated with executive functioning) may be an early indicator of broader cognitive concerns handwriting, or handwriting readiness, may improve executive functioning The Building Blocks for Writing Readiness Hand and finger strength: Try using play dough, squeezing tweezers and pegs. Crossing the midline: Try dance moves where arms and legs cross the body or painting at an easel using only one hand. Pencil grasp: If you do a google search you’ll find plenty of videos and suggestions to encourage proper pencil grasp. Hand eye coordination: where your eyes and hands work together to accomplish a task such as catching a ball or jumping to touch bubbles that are being blown. Bilateral integration: using two hands together where one hand is the lead and the other helps. Upper body strength and postural control: A child’s neck and trunk need to be stable to support the other limbs and prevent fatigue. Object manipulation: Children need to be able to effectively use their toothbrush, hair brush, crayons, spoon and fork. Encouraging independence will give kids a lot more practice at using their hands with growing efficiency. Visual perception: the brain needs to interpret what our eyes see. Hand dominance: the development of a preferred hand for most activities such as drawing or cutting. Hand division: Try sorting marbles, buttons or small shells into groups by colour or size. This is clearly a precursor to learning to hold a pencil! Spacial and temporal vocabulary: words that are often used when children are learning to write letters, such as top, go up to, go down to, around… Via: www.lizs-early-learning-spot.comThe post Developing Pre-Writing Skills in Early Childhood Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

2015 Business eLearning Trends Infographic Learning has moved away from the conventional classroom training. In the business world, the focus of learning has moved from a learner-centric approach to a business-centric approach that focuses on strategic alignment. This change in focus has transformed the way learning is designed and delivered. Keeping this in mind, the 2015 Business eLearning Trends Infographic presents 6 trends that will be setting the stage for the business world in 2015. These trends actually show that how fast eLearning trends are changing and evolving. Technically speaking, earlier the classroom training was considered as most relevant training methods but with changing times the learning trends have also changed. 1. Mobile Learning With more people owning a mobile phone, the way people access information will shift to the mobile phone. 2. Personalized Learning An offshoot of big data and analytics, personalized learning will be the nucleus of all learning experiences in 2015. Experience API - a web service that collects employee’s learning data will collect self-driven or informal learning, as well as formal learning experiences. With a bird’s eye view of learner’s learning style, trainers will be able to personalize learning to fit the needs of individual learners. 3. Cloud LMS 4. Gamification Helps boast knowledge workflow satisfaction retention performance loyalty efficiency revenue 5. Social Learning Social interactions play a key role in confidence motivation engagement willingness to engage in teaming 6. Big Data and Analytics Big data - the mounds of information that used to waste away until recently, will now be utilized to measure, collect, analyze and report data related to learning. It can be used to predict human behavior, individual learning styles and provide insightful information on how learners learn and what works/does not work. Via: www.24x7learning.comThe post 2015 Business eLearning Trends Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

Master’s Degree in Political Management Opportunities Infographic A Master’s Degree in Political Management can bring about a variety of career opportunities. It gives recipients the chance to explore fields with focuses ranging from interpersonal charity work to global leadership. The Master’s Degree in Political Management Opportunities Infographic discusses some of the options available with this degree. These opportunities fall into two major categories: advocacy work and electoral positions. Advocacy jobs work to promote change in policy through public and governmental awareness of issues. These positions include association executive directors, political action committee executives, events managers, and issue advocates. Electoral positions work on and manage elections for candidates or issues appearing on the ballot, as well as including those elected to office themselves. These positions include elected officials, campaign managers, fundraising consultants, press secretaries, and field directors. Though political management might not be a widely known field within political science, it is one that can open many doors. By exploring possible career options, it is clear that a degree in political management is potentially a great option for anyone interested in these fields. Via: politicalmanagementmasters.online.gwu.eduThe post Master’s Degree in Political Management Opportunities Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

How Technology Transforms Classrooms Infographic Technology has changed the way we operate in our day-to-day lives. From driving to work to cooking in the kitchen, from the way we do research to the ways we entertain ourselves, all of us are affected by technology. The classroom has not been exempt from changes in technology. The How Technology Transforms Classrooms Infographic shows ways in which technology can help students and teachers, both inside and outside of the classroom. 1. Increased Technology Use As of 2009, the National Center for Education Statistics with the Department of Education report that 97% of teachers having at least one computer in their classroom. 93% of computers located in the classroom have Internet access for student and teacher use. the student to computer ratio in schools is 5.3 to one. Teaching Benefits Teachers and students are both finding that increased technology availability and use are producing positive outcomes in the learning environment. For teachers in the Pre-K to 12th grade range, 74% say technology has helped them reinforce and expand the content they are teaching. Nearly two-thirds of teachers say that the use of technology in the classroom allows them to show something they are not able to demonstrate in a different way. However, only about half of teachers report using technology for online lesson planning. About half of all teachers allow students to access web-based educational games and activities for learning in the classroom. Advanced Placement, National Writing Project Classes and Technology Technology is being used in the classroom and making a difference. In fact, 92% of Advanced Placement and National Writing Project educators report that the Internet has a "major impact" on their ability to easily access learning content, resources, and materials. In the same groups of teachers, 73% also state that they or their students use mobile devices to complete assignments inside of the classroom. Student Writing and Technology According to majority of students and teachers, digital technologies allow students to share their writing abilities and work with a wider and more varied audience. In fact, 52% strongly agree with that statement. In addition, 79% of writing students agree that tools in technology encourage greater collaboration with other students. Digital technology also encourages student creativity and personal expression, according to 78% of students. 2. Mobile Devices According to recent studies, mobile devices also have many benefits in the classroom. These benefits include reducing the amount of paper used by students, helping absent students keep up with their missed work, engaging more students and on a higher level, and apps that cover a wide age-range, learning styles, and many different topics. In fact, schools in the United States were slated to buy more than 3.5 million tablets at by the end of 2014. By the end of 2015, it is projected that 45 states will be testing via electronic devices. This is due, in part, to the transition to the Common Core curriculum. Mobile Apps Some initial testing shows that students who use apps perform better than those who do traditional textbook learning. Apps are also available for smart phones and tablets that give homework reminders and to help track the progress on assignments and projects. Homework use Almost a third of students surveyed reported using a tablet for homework, while 65% reported using a laptop for homework. Furthermore, 39% of 14 year olds reported using a smart phone to complete their homework, 42% of 6th graders used them, while 57% of 8th graders did the same. 3. Flipped Classrooms Technology is also changing the way students and teachers receive, process, and use information to meet learning goals and standards. Instead of traditionally hearing a lecture while at school and then doing homework to complete an activity based on the lecture, the process is now changed. Students watch a short recorded video lecture as their homework. Then they come to class and get help with projects or activities, or take an exam. For students who struggle with learning, this new process allows them to truly learn information, not simply memorize it. 4. Creative Homework Approaches Connecting Parents Online Another benefit to technology in the classroom is that parents can be more involved. Many schools have an interface or learning management system in place that allows parents to view homework assignments and their own child’s progress. Integrating Social Media Social media can also help students think outside the box when it comes to learning. Many teachers have also let their students design their own homework and have more involved assignments with the help of technology. Via: mastersed.uc.eduThe post How Technology Transforms Classrooms Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

How to Maximize the EdCamp Experience Infographic The How to Maximize the EdCamp Experience Infographic provides some useful tips for new and experienced EdCampers! Prepare for EdCamp the day before (or earlier)! The day or night before, prepare for the event so you are ready to maximize your learning and your experience! Charge your devices. Bring at least two devices so you have a backup when your battery runs low. Sometimes power outlets can be inconvenient, and you don’t want to be tethered to a wall and miss something awesome! Prepare your social media accounts Every EdCamp will have its own official hashtag (i.e. #EdCampAwesome). If you are already on social media, especially Twitter, go ahead and save the hashtag in the Twitter application of your choice. Add a new column in Tweet Deck or Hootsuite, or your favorite app to follow the hashtag and start the collaboration early! Check out who is already tweeting with the hashtag, who will be there, and share your own post to let others know you are coming. The Day of EdCamp Prepare for your day of learning and collaboration! Arrive early! Be sure to arrive early to make the most of the networking time! Meet and collaborate with as many educators as you can. Look for Twitter handles on attendee name badges so you can expand your PLN and follow them on Twitter. You also want to have plenty of time to suggest topics for sessions. If you have never used Twitter, be sure to suggest it and ask for it to be in the first block. That way Twitter newbies can learn and practice their new Twitter skills all day! Be brave and put your name on a topic to facilitate! Any teacher can facilitate a discussion. You do not have to be the expert. Tweet Often! Twitter can really enrich the EdCamp experience! Be sure to share what you learn on Twitter. Favorite the tweets of others you want to come back to, and let Twitter serve as some of your note-taking. EdCampers across the globe follow the hashtags to learn along with you. Who knows, you might inspire the next EdCamp! Take collaborative notes Use Google Slides. This is a great way to take collaborative notes for conferences and EdCamps. One person will create and share publicly a Google Slides presentation. Then participants create a new slide and add notes for each session they attend. At the end of the event you have everything in one share presentation! Stay late Most EdCamps have lots of fun door prizes that are given away throughout the day, or at the end of the day. You don’t want to miss out on a free iPad or Chromebook! Not to mention, you will want to stay late to continue the collaboration and networking. Keep learning, expanding your PLN, make the most of the EdCamp experience! Via: www.shakeuplearning.comThe post How to Maximize the EdCamp Experience Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

How to Deal With Exam Anxiety Infographic When it comes to coping with exam stress I’m sure you feel that you’re suffering on your own. It’s worth knowing then that you aren’t alone and that millions of students each year find successful and effective ways to overcome their exam worries and fears. After all, worrying about exams is normal and human. A survey of more than 2000 college undergraduate students heading into their final year exams was conducted to find out what causes and triggers their exam stress. The survey also discovered practical solutions that the students said they used to overcome their stress and anxiety. The How to Deal With Exam Anxiety Infographic reveals the findings of the independent survey, provides some practical tips to cope with exam stress and shows what triggers students’ exam fears. View also: The Impact of Stress on Test Scores Infographic The Stressed Out Students Infographic Via: www.stopprocrastinatingapp.comThe post How to Deal With Exam Anxiety Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

The Guide to Competency Based Education Infographic Want to learn how to reduce the cost of your college degree? The Guide to Competency Based Education Infographic serves as a visual guide to everything you need to know about competency based education (CBE). The infographic shows the evolution of alternative credit pathways throughout the history of higher ed, highlights the dramatic difference in costs between degree program types, and shows why competency based education is rapidly becoming the solution of choice for adult learners who want to get credit for life experience. Read also: The Rise of Competency-Based Education View also: How Competency-Based Education is Changing Mainstream Learning Infographic Via: www.straighterline.comThe post The Guide to Competency Based Education Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

Boosting Knowledge Retention in eLearning Infographic If you are an instructional designer, have you wondered how you can create sticky courses? How can you create courses that learners will remember easily and recall effortlessly long after they are back at their workplaces? It is challenging because forgetting is natural. The Boosting Knowledge Retention in eLearning Infographic shows how you can create courses that are easy to remember and difficult to forget. 1. When possible, use diagrams. Using graphic organizers (charts, graphs, diagrams, semantic maps etc.) to create meaning is a tried-and-tested learning strategy that has been proven to aid comprehension, retention, and recall in learners. 2. Incorporate unique and out-of-the-ordinary images. Keep the element of surprise alive, so your learners are always on the edge of their seats, eagerly trying to anticipate what you are going to serve next. Here are some other ways to break patterns to boost knowledge retention: Use infographics. Use different layouts to arrange and present textual content. Use unconventional (read: weird) images or symbols to represent common ideas and associations. Use audio or video content when images are too common. Incorporate emphasis and contrast with color or paragraph size for important course elements. 3. Dish out sensory details. The more the details in your content, the easier it is for the learners to create associations and remember better. The most powerful stories are descriptive pieces that paint vivid pictures with words to take us on journeys and stir intense passions in us. Visuals—photographs, illustrations, and videos—help you add details to stark facts and data. Words suffice as well. Use adjectives wisely, verbs to describe action, analogies, and comparisons to create memorable associations. 4. Use color theory. Using colors to present content fires up the brain and stimulates intelligence across all levels, which in turn, forges more and stronger connections and aids memory formation and learning. Color can also be used to organize information more coherently. Colors also grab eyeballs readily and keep us hooked for longer lengths of time. Colors also help people remember because they affect our moods and evoke emotions. Warm tones like red, yellow, and orange excite the brain and make content memorable. 5. Exaggerate. We remember outlandish stories. Exaggerated outcomes, images, exaggerated physical and emotional characteristics, and understatements are some effective ways to infuse life in dull eLearning content and keep the audience hooked to the course. 6. Small bites, at one’s own pace. An effective way to create short, succinct courses is to chunk content smartly. Chunking content means to break down and organize it into bite-sized chunks that are easily digestible. When you compress data and arrange it to create logical associations, it is easy for learners to process the information without burdening the long-term memory. Chunking is also an effective way to shorten your course by doing away with all the fluff and only retaining information that is critical to the learning process. This, in turn, leaves you with less content to cram into a single session! 7. Spaced repetition. New skills can be learned by repeating the actions needed to perform a task. We learn a new language only if we speak it often. Practice, indeed, makes a man perfect. Read also: 7 Tips For eLearning Professionals To Enhance Knowledge Retention Via: info.shiftelearning.comThe post Boosting Knowledge Retention in eLearning Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

Tips on Accelerating a Digital Curriculum in Your School Infographic Adding technology to K-12 environments does not automatically improve learning. What matters most is how teachers and students use technology to develop knowledge and skills to support curricular goals and assessment practices. A digital curriculum is much more than a textbook delivered electronically. Rather than replacing your current textbook or teaching plans with an online version, consider how a digital curriculum can help you reach your school’s strategic goals. The Tips on Accelerating a Digital Curriculum in Your School Infographic presents a few best practices from innovative K-12 school systems that have successfully implemented their online programs. 1. Set Goals for Your Digital Curriculum. A digital curriculum is much more than a textbook delivered electronically. Rather than replacing your current textbook or teaching plans with an online version, consider how a digital curriculum can help you reach your school’s strategic goals 2. Bridge the "Digital Divide" with Planning. Your school must have the necessary infrastructure and technology to deliver its digital curriculum. This includes adequate bandwidth, wireless broadcasting and necessary student and teacher personal technology. Alternative locations should be identified where students can access and complete their online homework assignments after 2 school hours. 3. Use Digital Content to Shift Students to Active Learning. Digital technologies give students unprecedented control over the content they consume and where and what pace they consume it. A digital curriculum can allow students to critically analyze, create, publish, and innovate—to take control their own learning! 4. Make Your Digital Content Easy for Teachers to Use & Share. Pay special attention to: Tagging lessons for easy access. Incorporating components of UDL. Procedures for copyright. Labeling standards. Keeping materials up-to-date. Reviewing for quality. 5. Use Your Digital Curriculum to Make Time for the Activities You Value. Use your digital curriculum to infuse your classroom with attributes that can improve student learning: eLearning materials can provide personalized, frequent feedback. Prepare your students for the future with digital literacy skills. Incorporate STEM-focused or Project Based Learning using digital content. Consider new instructional components and ongoing assessment to compliment your online activities. Read also: How educators can make the transition from a print-based curriculum to a digital Via: softchalk.comThe post Tips on Accelerating a Digital Curriculum in Your School Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

21st Century Learning Starts With IT Planning Infographic By now, 21st-century skills such as communication, creativity, and collaboration are on everyone’s radar. Your school may even have an ambitious plan for instilling 21st-century skills in your students. But the reality is these plans don’t get too far if your computers don’t work and you can’t access the sites and services you need. The Why 21st Century Learning Starts With IT Planning Infographic, created by HP and Intel, explores the crucial steps all IT departments need to take in order to truly become a 21st-century school. The Path to 21st Century Learning Starts With IT Planning  If you want your school to become a true 21st-century environment, the first step is IT planning in these four main categories: The Cloud Mobility Big Data Security The Cloud Cloud storage can be a great asset for schools … if it’s used in the right way. 95% of school districts rely on cloud services. More than 40% of schools use cloud applications to store their data. Only 25% of districts inform parents on the use of cloud services. 20% of districts lack policies governing the use of online services. The largest use of cloud-based solutions in education—65 percent—is online productivity tools. 3 Steps to Take Communicate about cloud services to all stakeholders, including students, parents and staff. Create a policy that governs the use of cloud services and outlines steps taken to protect privacy. Be sure your contract with your cloud service provider restricts the use or sale of student data by the vendor. Mobility Today’s students need to be able to learn anytime, anywhere. 27% percent of tech directors are looking to implement BYOD in the next three years. 34% of school districts have implemented tablets. Mobile computing devices in K-12 have risen by 18.3%. 31 percent of districts have implemented a 1:1 program. 3 Steps to Take Accommodate access to school and district networks from multiple student-owned devices to enable BYOD. Plan to meet increasing demands for bandwidth, speed and reliability. Provide information to parents and external groups to help support student mobility outside of school. Big Data We’re collecting more information than ever on our students, and we need to analyze it nimbly to help guide teaching and improve learning outcomes. Educational data systems have become an $8 billion industry since the implementation of the Common Core State Standards in American schools. 70-85% of the effort in data analytics is devoted to data cleaning, formatting and alignment. 7% of district contracts with cloud services restrict the sale or marketing of student information by vendors. 4 Steps to Take Provide data analytics tools and training so teachers can pinpoint what needs reteaching and predict which students will need additional help and support. Develop a culture of using data for making instructional decisions. Aggregate and report data to legislators, stakeholders and parents. Expand storage and retrieval capabilities and link disparate data sets to develop both short- and long-term plans for improving education with increased personalization. Security We need to protect students’ and teachers’ information and keep them safe. 57% of K-12 IT leaders see student data privacy and security as more important in 2015 than it was last year. In 2014, more than 100 bills addressing student privacy were introduced in 35 state legislatures. 63% of school districts have created clear policies about who has access to and control over the use of students’ personal data. 37% of districts have clear and explicit policies to support notification of affected individuals when there is a substantial risk of harm from a data breach. 3 Steps to Take Protect student data and the district network from cyber attacks. Secure collaboration across departments; sensitive student information should not be sent in email attachments. Require vendors who work with the district to ensure proper privacy and security standards; consider physical as well as digital security. Via: www.weareteachers.comThe post 21st Century Learning Starts With IT Planning Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

How Technology Transforms Learning and Teaching Infographic How Technology Transforms Learning and Teaching Infographic shows how ed tech is revolutionizing learning and instruction! Technology transforms learning More than 50% of students in grades 6-12 go online for homework help at least once a week 41% of students would like to take a virtual class to learn at their own pace Students who study on mobile devices study 40 minutes more per week than those who don’t Students in blended reading classrooms exceed growth expectations by 50% Today’s students use mobile devices for: - Anytime research 60% - Educational games 43% - Collaboration with peers 40% - School-related alerts 33% Technology transforms teaching 91% of administrators say effective use of edtech is critical to their mission of high student achievement 6 in 10 school principals have implemented some form of blended learning 89% of teachers agree technology improves student outcomes 73% say technology allows them to respond to a variety of learning styles 87% say it helps students collaborate - a key requirement of the Common Core Let ISTE 2015 transform you. Thousands of educators gain critical digital age skills at the ISTE Conference & Expo. Groundbreaking ideas are shared, new learning technologies are unveiled and seeds are planted that will impact education for years to come. Take your place among the trailblazers who are revolutionizing learning at ISTE 2015. Learn innovative strategies for: 1:1/BYOD implementation Professional learning iPad Flipped classrooms Google Apps and more. Via: www.isteconference.orgThe post How Technology Transforms Learning and Teaching Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

Coursmos Micro-learning Platform with 30000 Micro-courses Infographic The Coursmos Micro-learning Platform with 30000 Micro-courses Infographic presents how Coursmos is leading the way in defining what micro learning means and developing it to achieve its maximum potential. Coursmos is not another web app with a firehose of information to knock you off your feet, but a smooth flow of learning, on tap, personal, contextual and most of all adapted to your life and schedule. Coursmos announced that it has gathered over 30,000 micro-courses taught by over 800,000 learners from around the world. Micro-courses allow you to study fast and efficient by providing only the most important information for you. Coursmos also offers over 127,500 micro-lessons on such topics like business, startups, higher education, technology and health. All micro-courses on the platform are divided into categories for easy and quick browsing. Each lesson also has a complete intention, which is an idea that could be understood within a few minutes and then successfully implemented into daily activity. From Big Data core knowledge or tips on how to improve your sleep, Coursmos offers a wide range of educational opportunities! According to Coursmos data, leading participating countries include the United States, Russia, India with 51,5%, 14,72%, and 2,87% of learners, respectively. The number of registered learners has greatly increased since the beginning of the year by 33%. Of these 800,000 students, average learners are between 25 and 34 years old and are predominantly male. 42.5% of Coursmos learners prefer to study mobile.   Via: coursmos.comThe post Coursmos Micro-learning Platform with 30000 Micro-courses Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

The Growth of Technology Expenses in Education Infographic With technology growing so rapidly, it’s not surprising to see that the technology spending in American school districts is growing just as fast. The Growth of Technology Expenses in Education Infographic presents how funds are being used in schools and which types of schools are adopting technology most rapidly. Technology expenses are projected to only increase in the future, and you might be surprised at some of the uses of technology in the classroom. Not only is technology aiding students in their learning, but it also streamlining the ways teachers and education faculty work together, making communication faster and easier. Biggest Expenses Real spending per pupil ranges from a low of $12,000 in the Phoenix area schools to a high of nearly $27,000 in the New York metro area. Education leaders say they want to focus resources on the core subjects of math, reading, history, and science, but per-pupil spending tends to be much higher for electives, extracurricular activities, and sports. Chicago Public Schools report spending about $40 million a year on technology. This year, $34 million was invested in big data for K12, up from just $5 million last year. The influx of new technical talent into education, crossing over from other industries, is promising to build the quality of tools needed in K12. Schools in the U. S. spend a lot of money on education technology—estimated soon to be $56 billion dollars—36% of which is spent in K-12 education. That’s about $400 per student per year. Public schools are spending 93% more than the estimated median private school. Growth of Technology One Illinois School District provides about 2,000 computer workstations for 3,100 students, and students can login to district computers from home to continue work they started at school. Students are taking notes on iPads and developing ideas for a game they would create over the course of the semester in teams. Over the 10 year span from 1995 to 2005, the percentage of schools with Internet access rose from 8% to 97% 23% of all public school teachers have an interactive whiteboard in their classroom and 4% have a handheld device. A survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Education In 2009, Internet access was available for 93% of the computers located in the classroom every day. The ratio of students to computers in the classroom every day was 5.3 to 1. Teachers reported that they or their students used computers in the classroom during instructional time often (40%). Teachers reported that they or their students used computers in other locations in the school during instructional time often (29%). In 2013, 68% of students stated that their teacher uses technology effectively. 90% of teachers had either a laptop or PC in the classroom. 71% of teachers said that apps are beneficial for teaching. 64% of teachers used tablets for educational websites. 60% made use of educational e-books/textbooks. The Education Cloud Cloud storage saves space, money, and time for teachers, parents, students and administrators. Through the cloud, students are able to talk, view, and interact with presentation and media content, record notes, and access the web, all at the same time, from anywhere. A report by CDW Government found that over 40% of schools use cloud applications to store their data and by 2016, schools are expected to spend 35% of IT budgets on the cloud. Through K-12 cloud platforms like Edline, teachers have better communication with parents and students regarding assignments, tests, and projects. Parents can login from anywhere (including their phones or tablets) and instantly know how their kids are progressing. Right now, K-12 schools report that their cloud initiatives are saving them an average of 20% on IT costs. By 2016, those savings are expected to reach 27%. Via: skycentral.comThe post The Growth of Technology Expenses in Education Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

Teacher’s Appreciation Day Around The World Infographic Teacher’s day is celebrated to appreciate the teachers efforts. The idea of celebrating Teacher’s day arose independently in many countries during the 20th century. In most cases, a local educator or an important milestone in education was celebrated which is the main reason for countries not having a common Teacher’s Day throughout the world. Teacher’s Day is celebrated all over the world although the date and manner of celebration varies from country to country. The Teacher’s Appreciation Day Around The World Infographic depicts on dates of teacher’s day celebration all over the world. National Teacher Day Around The World January 15 Venezuela 16 Thailand 29 Spain 30 Greece February First Weekend of February: Mongolia 28 Algeria, Jordan, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, U.A.E., Yemen March 7 Albania 9 Lebanon 18 Syria 28 Slovakia, Czech Republic 23 Kislev (3rd month of the Year): Israel April 13 Ecuador 30 Paraguay May 2 Bhutan, Iran 6 Jamaica 15 Colombia, Mexico, South Korea 16 Malaysia Whole 1st week of May observed as teacher’s Appreciated Week and last day is celebrated as Teacher’s Day: United States June 6 Bolivia 22 El Salvador 25 Guatemala First Sunday of June: Hungary July 6 Peru September 5 India 10 Hong Kong, China 11 Argentina 17 Honduras 23 Brunei Darussalam 28 Taiwan October 1 Uzbekistan 4 Bangladesh 5 Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Canada, Estonia, Germany, Kuwait, Lithuania, Macedonia, Mauritius, Maldives, Republic of Moldova, Netherlands, Philippines, Pakistan, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Serbia, United Kingdom 7 Laos 14 Poland 15 Brazil 16 Chile Last Friday: Australia First Sunday: Belarus, Armenia, Ukraine November 20 Vitnam 24 Turkey 25 Indonesia December Last Friday: Panama Via: graphs.netThe post Teacher’s Appreciation Day Around The World Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

Instructional Design Now Infographic Instructional Design Now Infographic, a collaboration of the Association for Talent Development (ATD) and the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp), explores a learning landscape rich in emerging opportunities, populated by professionals eager to create and unleash content that drives employee development and organizational performance. A century ago, education systems and instructional design (ID) were shaped by the concepts of scientific investigation and empirical knowledge. Fifty years later, instructional systems, as well as their components and properties, were revealed in the writings of Robert Gagne, James Finn, and others (McNeil 2014). Today, instructional design is at the core of an organizational learning industry that finds itself inundated with new tools, technologies, and approaches. Instructional design appears to be retaining many traditional touches, despite the constant challenges from evolving technologies, corporate expansions taking employees’ learning needs global, and perennial struggles for funding and support. Live, instructor-led classrooms are still widely used in organizations, and other personal-touch learning methods, such as face-to-face coaching and mentoring, continue to produce effective results. But ATD and i4cp found that instructional designers don’t rate their profession’s overall efforts as highly as they might. Only about half of surveyed design and learning practitioners characterized their instructional design efforts as effective in helping to meet organizational business objectives. Far fewer believed that their instructional design was highly effective at addressing learning needs. The diverse influences on instructional design today raise many interesting questions. Does formal education still play a valuable role in preparing designers for the challenges of the workplace? Are most organizations embracing high-tech options, such as mobile learning, social learning, and MOOCs? Which of the newer tools and approaches produce better learning results for companies? And what can instructional designers expect the next few years to bring? With those questions in mind, ATD and i4cp gathered insights from instructional designers and learning professionals worldwide to assess the current and anticipated future states of ID and its contributions to business success. Find out more in the Instructional Design Now: A New Age of Learning and Beyond report. Via: www.td.orgThe post Instructional Design Now Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

How to Use PowerPoint Effectively Infographic The How to Use PowerPoint Effectively Infographic presents a three step process towards an effective presentation using PowerPoint. 1. Planning Whatever you do, don’t rush into it. Begin by concentrating on your story. What are you trying to tell? How can I condense my story so I can efficiently communicate it with my audience? Break down the key points of the story, then break it down even more into simple terms. 2. Design Learn from the experts. The following three thought leaders have a unique presentation style. Steve Jobs - Minimalism No distracting backgrounds. Use short, memorable text. No bullet points or lists (ironic!). Guy Kawasaki - 10.20.30 Rule No more than 10 slides. No longer than 20 minutes. Nothing smaller than 30-point text. Steve Godin - Imagery Use striking, bold imagery. No animated transitions or sound effects. Tell your story. 3. Execution Now it’s time to perform! A good PowerPoint design provokes emotion and engages the audience. Here’s a few tips on presenting well: Understand the technical stuff. Don’t be motionless. Make it about the audience, not you. Believe in your material. Tell your story in simple terms. Don’t read from your slides. Via: cubicleninjas.comThe post How to Use PowerPoint Effectively Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

Chief Learning Officers Infographic Chief Learning Officers Infographic presents everything you need to know about Chief Learning Officers by explaining that the CLO title carries with it an expanded skill set, leadership role, and scope of responsibilities in today’s predominant eLearning environment. What is a Chief Learning Officer (CLO)? A position best suited to a team player with an eye toward collaboration and someone who fully embraces eLearning in all its formats. The CLO’s primary leadership role is to formulate the strategy to drive corporate learning direction, goals and policies. Together with the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), the CLO disseminates knowledge and information to the learner through technology, social media, and occasionally, through human resources (instructors). And, as always, it’s the person in top C-level leadership position who is responsible for bringing it all in at or under budget. The first CLO ever (on record) is Steve Kerr, who was hired in 1990 by Jack Welch to oversee GE’s learning and development. Notable Modern CLOs Tom Evans, PwC. 2014 CLO of the year. In charge of development for 39,000 employees. Amy Hayes, Facebook. Global head of Learning & Development for 9500 employees. Tamar Elkeles, Qualcomm. 2010 CLO of the year. In charge of learning for 23,000 employees. CLO Gender Breakdown Women Represent 45% of CLOs are female and 55% male. CLO Average Salary San Francisco, CA     $140,000 Greater NYC Area      $139,000 Los Angeles, CA         $133,000 Boston, MA     $125,000 Washington, DC          $123,000 Houston, TX    $122,000 Seattle, WA     $121,000 Dallas, TX       $120,000 Chicago, IL      $116,000 Atlanta, GA     $110,000 Where Do CLO’s Work? Greater NYC Area            10.00% San Francisco Bay Area  5.50% Greater Chicago Area     5.00% Greater Atlanta Area      4.00% Greater Boston Area      4.00% Dallas/Fort Worth Area 3.50% Greater Philadelphia      3% Greater Los Angeles       2.50% Greater Denver Area     2.50% Baltimore Area  2% Greater Seattle Area      1.50% Greater Minneapolis      1.50% Raleigh-Durham               1.50% Phoenix Area     1.50% Greater St. Louis Area    1.50% Greater Detroit Area      1% Orlando Area     1% Greater San Diego Area 1% Tampa/St. Petersburg   1% Cleveland/Akron              1% Charlotte Area  0.50% Greater Austin Area       0.50% Richmond Area 0.50% Sacramento        0.50% Cincinnati            0.50% Portland               0.50% Indianapolis        0.50% Jacksonville        0.50% Orange County 0.50% Greater Milwaukee Area              0.50% What Industries Do CLOs Work In? Education Management               12% Professional Training      11.50% Human Resources           10% Management Consulting              9.50% Hospital/Healthcare/Pharma      8.50% eLearning Industry          6.50% Government Administration       5.50% Higher Education              4% Financial Services & Banking        3.50% Non-Profit Sector            3% Information Technology               2.50% Defense & Space             1% Other    22% How Many Years of Professional Experience Do CLOs Have? It’s no surprise here that over 90% of CLOs have a minimum of 10 years of corporate experience. In fact, we would have expected that number to be higher than 92%, since this a position which draws on a lot of corporate experience. Regardless, the average total of experience was approximately 18 years, which is more in line with what we expected. Fortune 50 Companies and CLOs It seems clear that nearly every Fortune 50 company has a chief learning officer - even if that’s not the current title being used. The question is, what are their job titles, exactly? Many CLO’s exist in the form of a training director, head of L&D, or even a CEO. But more and more, the official job title of chief learning officer is becoming mainstream. Some of the Fortune 50 companies that employ official CLOs are: Citigroup, Bank of America, HP, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, GE, Hess, and Caterpillar. When we expand the list to Fortune 500, there are a few more notable companies, among others: Cisco, New York Life Insurance, American Express, CHS, Nike, AIG, McDonalds, Merck, General Mills, and Master Card. Relevant Industry Statistics In 2014 alone, $70 billion was spent on corporate training. And in 2015, eLearning is expected to reach $107 billion, representing a +9.5% growth since the previous year. In regard to general learning and development, over $160 billion is spent per year, and increasing each year. What Does a CLO Do? A chief learning officer’s job is comprised of 2 spectrums: overall job responsibilities as well as day-to-day tasks. Responsibilities: Develops an organization’s educational process Promotes knowledge management Institutes effective training strategies Directs large scale change management (if applicable) Oversees and institutes latest technology Promotes importance of learning & ROI to shareholders Day to Day Job Tasks:     Reviews all training modules Ensures that learning sessions are engaging & memorable Communicate daily with managers on employee progress Communicate daily with C-suite to maintain symmetry Review macro-level HR processes Assists with learning & development for in-house processes Core Learning Principles Used by CLO’s Instructional Design Mobile learning Micro learning Social learning Blended learning Gamification Learning Management Systems Read also: How The Chief Learning Officer (CLO) Got It’s Name Via: elearningmind.comThe post Chief Learning Officers Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

Blended Learning 2015: What Does It Look Like? Infographic Blended learning has grown increasingly popular in the corporate training arena in recent years. With so much technology now available to us, blended learning models can include a number of different methods of learning. The Blended Learning 2015: What does it look like? Infographic was designed by Interactive Services based on the results of research carried out in 2014. The infographic highlights survey-driven data obtained from senior learning professionals across multiple industries about their views on the topic of blended learning and what they believe the future of learning looks like. Measure of Success With an annual training spend of over $140 billion in North America alone, why is so little data available on Return on Investment (RoI) on training? Organizations that measure the impact of their training dollars are few and far between. Is this due to lack of resources, or the unwillingness of a business to acknowledge the inefficacy of its current training model? Who cares if training fails? And what is the opportunity for L&D if we can prove that it works? What did our research tell us? Only 28% of organizations measure training against business KPIs. Learner-driven evaluation is the most utilized form of training evaluation. Only 20% of organizations invite external evaluation of training. Control groups are utilized by only 20% of organizations. What methods does your organization use to measure training effectiveness? Happy sheets Online surveys Control groups KPI link Structured interviews Management feedback Compliants Coaching Supervisor assessment External audit/analysis What you said… The metric leadership wants is RoI, but we measure money saved, not impact on the P&L. We are good at designing training, but not so hot at proving its effectiveness. Internal teams are shrinking. If I have to choose, I’d rather have a developer than an analyst on my team. Mobile Most organizations we spoke to deployed some kind of mobile learning project in 2014. The majority of these projects were tablet based, with only a few use cases involving mobile phones. While e-learning made up the majority of these projects, other formats like video, audio, and workbooks saw a revival. Being able to access these materials while offline was seen as a big plus. Infrastructure and device compatibility were the main hurdles to deployment. So how do we make the most of mobile? What the data said… Clients felt that tablet-based learning (75%) was a good use of budget. Only (48%) said the same about phone-based learning. Infrastructure and technology was the biggest hurdle to deploying tablet-based learning (45%). However, evidence of impact was listed (30%) as the main hurdle to deploying phone-based learning. What you said… Right now, mobile is only for flagship projects. If you want to get mobile accepted, get a program developed for the exec audience and let it trickle down from there. We saved a million dollars in printing costs this year by moving two workbook programs to tablet delivery. Video Video is recognized as an increasingly important training method. However, the way video is produced and digested is changing. The rise of YouTube, Instagram, and Vine has legitimized the development and inclusion of user-generated video and ‘low-cost’ video. Additionally, the increase in mobile and tablet-based learning appears to be linked to an increase in the use of video. What the data said… 90% of clients consider video to be good value for money. 25% of clients said the biggest hurdle to introducing more video is cost. Video is perceived by 50% of L&D to perform well and 30% say it’s currently underutilized. What you said… Traditional broadcast quality is perceived as ‘too slick’ for our users these days. The financial and expertize barrier to entry is disappearing for video kit. We still have infrastructure issues. Our video is not reaching as far as we would like. Gamification Gamification can be broadly separated into two broad areas: Traditional learning programs where gamification elements were used to make the experience more engaging. Programs designed to simulate and practice a task, sometimes repetitively. What you said… The exec. population is skeptical - they think gamification trivializes the subject. It costs too much and takes too long. I need quicker results. It’s hard to visualize the end result for the client during the early stage design; they usually default to something less challenging. MOOCs MOOCs are still considered experimental in their organizations. MOOCs offer great potential, but the right model for implementation and management has not yet been developed. Issues of scope definition and resource ownership mean that long-term curation and management of the MOOC is contentious. What the data said… Only 25% of respondents have attempted to implement a MOOC while almost 40% of respondents said their organization has no appetite to look at MOOCs in 2015. Evidence of impact is seen as the top barrier to implementation (33%). 65% of clients feel MOOCs are a poor use of budget in 2015. What you said… MOOCs appealed to us because we were going with a ‘no money, no people strategy’ due to the crisis, but it turned out to be more work than we anticipated. For CPD it worked well. It’s great for structuring a repository. If the quality dips then people turn off quite quickly. For more information read the Blended Learning 2015 - Future of Learning Whitepaper by Interactive Services. Via: interactiveservices.comThe post Blended Learning 2015: What Does It Look Like? Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

How to Master Microlearning Infographic The Fortune 500 and other cutting-edge companies are using microlearning to change the way they approach training and development. By focusing on short, relevant, engaging content, they are simultaneously gaining more employee buy-in and better overall results. The How to Master Microlearning Infographic shows how you can make your training programs more engaging and effective with this learning strategy. What is microlearning? Microlearning involves the process of reorganizing your training program into several short courses. Why does it work? This approach allows your employees to learn a job-specific concept and apply it immediately. Why is there such a high demand for microlearning? Advances in technology. (Twitter, YouTube, Vine, etc.) It’s essential to get employees up to speed quickly. A need for shorter, more relevant training methods. When compared to traditional training this method saves time and saves cost. Who is using it and why? Companies with 5,000+ employees and/or a global workforce. Employees love it. They learn something they can use now and… they feel more in control of their training. Corporations love it. Engages and reinforces for greater sustainment. How does rich media fit in? It reflects the way people get information today. It tells a story. It can convey a lot a lot of info in a short amount of time. Visuals are processed 60,000x faster in the brain than text. It streams anywhere. (computers, phones, tablets, etc.) Will it work for my company? Do you have salespeople or resellers who need product & sales training? Get them confident and customer-ready fast! Do you have employees whose performance would improve with short training segments? Give them frequent opportunities to refresh their skills! How do I get started? Prioritize. Bring the most task relevant content to the forefront. Have a curriculum road map and ensure your microlearning is part of it. Determine how to incorporate rich media and other engaging learning elements. Read also: 4 Steps to Microlearning Mastery Microlearning Pros and Cons Why Microlearning is HUGE and how to be a part of it   Via: www.allencomm.comThe post How to Master Microlearning Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.