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3 Must-Have Features in a Modern LMS Infographic Our expectations of learning management systems are evolving as new technology continues to influence the feature sets. At one point the LMS was a static piece of software quietly humming along in the background as we read documents and viewed recorded PowerPoint presentations. Today, it has more direct interaction with the user, and in some cases can help to bolster learning. The 3 Must-Have Features in a Modern LMS Infographic explores three features that every modern LMS should include, and one platform that delivers upon them all! Gamification: Gaming elements encourage user engagement with the course content. Typical gaming elements include awarding badges and points for completing activities in a course or lesson. Theming: The modern LMS recognizes the importance of consistent visuals in an organization, and as such can be modified easily in a way that doesn’t negatively impact user-experience. Third Party Integrations: Contemporary systems make it easy to connect to other popular applications like Google Docs, Evernote, Mozilla OpenBadges, social media platforms, and more. WordPress as an LMS: WordPress makes it simple to add Gamification, Theming, and 3rd Party Integrations to your LMS. Benefits: Tens of thousands of free & premium templates available to customize the look & feel of your online courses. Make your courses free or sell your courses for a one-time payment or on a recurring schedule. Choose from thousands of WordPress plugins to add features such as forums, badges, user profiles, and so much more! For more information: 3 Must-Have Features in a Modern LMS Via: www.learndash.comThe post 3 Must-Have Features in a Modern LMS Infographic appeared first on e-Learning Infographics.

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As Quincy Jones once remarked, "I’ve always thought that a big laugh is a really loud noise from the soul saying, "Ain’t that the truth." That said, Edu-fun Friday is a series devoted to adding some humor to the lives of teachers who visit this blog. Even though it’s summer, there’s still nothing better than ending the week on a positive note! Plus, do we have some of the best topics to provide us with some comic relief or what? You have to admit—the kid does have a point! I don’t know about you, but I haven’t touched a piece of chalk in years! Two thumbs up for cartoonist Randy Glasbergen for sharing all of his edtech humor!

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In an article by Farhad Manjoo in the New York Times reports on Google's efforts to improve diversity. This is a compendable effort. I was struck that while Google was utilizing scientists to devise the content of a diversity training program, it didn't seem to be utilizing research on the learning-to-performance process at all. It could be that Manjoo left it out of the article, or it could be that Google is missing the boat. Here's my commentary: Dear Farhad, Either this article is missing vital information--or Google, while perhaps using research on unconscious biases, is completely failing to utilize research-based best practices in learning-to-performance design. Ask almost any thought leader in the training-and-development field and they'll tell you that training by itself is extremely unlikely to substantially change behavior on its own, without additional supports. By the way, the anecdotes cited for the success of Google's 90-minute training program are not persuasive. It's easy to find some anecdotes that support one's claims. Scientists call this "confirmation bias." Believe it or not, there is a burgeoning science around what successful learning-to-performance solutions look like. This article, unfortunately, encourages the false notion that training programs alone will be successful in producing behavior change.

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