Living off the grid can be defined as living in a way that is self-sufficient they are not based on public services. It means living without depending on municipal water supply, natural gas, electricity and even sewer. You live largely without the basic elements of modern elements that make life more comfortable and convenient. A ...

eLearning is a fast-growing industry that influences all markets all over the world. However, it also greatly impacts people's way of living. The right body posture for eLearning is a very important matter for learning success and it must be taken into account while engaging in online education. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

ABOUT SAHANA CHATTOPADHYAY (Social Learning & Collaboration Strategist, Performance Consultant Exploring Emergent Learning, Blogger) Sahana Chattopadhyay is a performance consultant and an L&D professional with 15 years of experience in the field of academia and organizational learning. Her passion is to help organizations become learning organizations through social and collaborative learning. Her work with various […]The post Sahana Chattopadhyay - Crystal Balling with Learnnovators appeared first on Learnnovators.

Welcome back to our employee spotlight series. Today, we’d like to introduce you to Ryan Smith, Bloomfire’s Vice President of Technology. He’s pictured outside Mean Eyed Cat, location of Bloomfire’s monthly team happy hours. Photo by Jose Dimas.  What is … The post Meet Ryan Smith, VP of Technology and Tinkerer appeared first on Bloomfire.

A steady stream of communication is essential for learner engagement. There are a few common tools available for communication in Moodle: Forum modules, blogs, messaging, and attendance. 

According to Oxford Dictionaries, a knowledge base is a store of information or data that is available to draw on. Many organizations are beginning to realize the importance of having a knowledge base that is more than just a repository. … The post 5 Benefits of a Knowledge Base appeared first on Bloomfire.

A few weeks ago, I received an invitation to the White House. The invitation was somewhat cryptic, but basically stated that the focus of the meeting was on quality and innovation. Athabasca University

By Miranda Holloway, Daily Illini As a rising junior and certified old lady, I have taken my fair number of online classes with mixed results. I’ve loved them because of their convenience and hated them because of their busy work. The struggles I’ve experienced with online classes have been almost exclusively my fault. In the wisdom [...]

Do you know that Google Classroom can be used as a free Learning Management System? In this article, I'll share a Google Classroom review, with 8 advantages and 8 disadvantages to consider, in order to help you decide whether you should give Google Classroom a try when creating your next eLearning course. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

Adobe Captivate 9 has introduced an exciting new featur […]The post Object States in Captivate 9 appeared first on eLearning Brothers.

As students start heading back to school many will return with Microsoft Surface 3 devices which is a great choice. Having a light weight tablet to take to classes with Office 365 is a perfect combination. With the release of Windows 10 the Surface 3 is transformed to a powerful mobile device allowing students the opportunity to take it wherever they are. The Surface 3 really shines when using the digital pen and OneNote for taking notes which can easily be shared. For students on the go-who want to travel in style take a look at the Roosevelt Folio from Incipio which wraps a slim folio around the Surface 3 and Type Cover. The Roosevelt Folio has a micro suede lining along with a magnetic closure that gives you a much more stable feel in your hands when you are carrying the Surface 3. The Roosevelt Folio from Incipio also has an attached Surface Pen holder which is a convenient way to store your pen. More about the pen loop a little later. The Roosevelt Folio has a very secure hinge which locks in your Type Cover keyboard to assure you that it will not detach from the Surface 3. It is easy to use the Type Cover in the angled as well as with the keyboard flat on the suede lining. I preferred to use the Type Cover in the angled fashion but it will accommodate those who want to type with the keyboard in the flat position. The magnetic closure works well and the Roosevelt Folio looks good in your hands as well as providing your device with a little bit more protection. The Roosevelt Folio from Incipio comes in a variety of colors (Navy, Black, Cyan, Purple and Red) and sells for $34.99 at the Microsoft Stores. For students who are looking for more protection then take a look at the Ord Sleeve from Incipio which provides padded protection for your Surface 3. The interior of the sleeve is a padded fleece material which gives your Surface 3 extra protection from damage. The Ord Sleeve has a large pocket on the exterior of the sleeve which is ideal for storing accessories like my Surface Wedge Mouse or power supply. The Ord Sleeve comes in a variety of colors (Grey, Black, Navy, Purple, and Red) and retails for $34.99. The Ord Sleeve also includes a loop to store your Surface pen which I thought would be a really great feature- didn't turn out that way. After using the Ord Sleeve for a couple of weeks I carried my Surface 3 to a meeting and took some notes in OneNote with the Surface pen. When the meeting was over I slid the pen into the loop, put the sleeve under my arm and went back to my office. When I returned to my office and took out my Surface 3, I noticed the Surface pen was not in the loop. During the weeks I had been using the Ord Sleeve the loop must have loosened and the Surface pen slid out- undetected. To say the least I was not a happy camper- so "caveat emptor" don't use the loop on the side- over time it too will loosen and I can guarantee you to will lose your expensive Surface 3 pen. I have now begun to store the pen in the exterior pocket which can be zipped up-a much more secure arrangement.Deciding which Incipio product to use with my Surface 3 is a difficult one. I would garner to say, that if I was attending a professional conference I would probably select the Roosevelt Folio for my Surface 3 that I could stick in my bag. The Roosevelt Folio looks good and gives me a more secure feeling when it is in my hands. On a day to day basis, I have been using the Ord Sleeve to give my device that added protection when I am storing it in my bag and traveling from school to school. For more information about these fine products you can go to Incipio.

By Jordan Friedman, US News For those who wish to gain knowledge of U.S. law, earning an online Master of Laws could be the right step. Experts say online learning offers students - especially attorneys already practicing overseas - a chance to stay at home and save money that would otherwise be spent on moving and [...]

By PARESH DAVE, LA Times Help is wanted in the cybersecurity field — and not just on the board of directors. As computer hacking grows more pervasive, so does the demand at all levels for workers skilled in the field. And where there’s a demand, there’s a start-up looking to meet it. Cybrary is an online [...]

by Andrew Trounson, the Australian Reskilling and upskilling will become­ lifelong pursuits in a ­technology-driven future, forcing qualifications to become "bite-sized" with "just-in-time" delivery, according to one of the world’s pioneers in the global phenomena that is free online learning, or Massive Open Online­ Courses. "The role of learning will be pervasive in everyday life," said [...]

BY CHRIS HAVERGAL, Times Higher Education Lecturers who find themselves competing with Candy Crush for their students’ attention may not be fans of the mobile game. But a new paper argues that, far from complaining about the tile-matching puzzle, academics should harness its addictive appeal in order to tackle the problem of poor retention on online [...]

The International Association for Mobile Learning (IAmLearn) is the custodian of the mLearn conference series. mLearn is the leading annual international conference for researchers, policy makers, educators, developers and solutions providers in the fields of mobile, ubiquitous and contextual learning, and learning with emerging ambient and wearable technologies, attracting participants from more than 60 countries. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

New-age web-based social learning tools such as Wikis, Blogs, Podcasts, Videocasts and Media sharing sites such as YouTube, social networking sites like Facebook or LinkedIN, content aggregation and organization, such as RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds and tagging tools as well as social messaging sites like Twitter, can create collaborative knowledge with the concerted efforts of all learners. The utilization of micro-blogging sites like Twitter include sharing different types of media files along with short and concise text, which can contribute to interaction in the classroom and improve the quality of knowledge imparted. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

Boring eLearning fails to engage learners. To create innovative eLearning that really stands out in the crowd and keeps learners engaged you need to explore new ways to create courses. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

The best way to convey the value of constant development to new hires is to get them familiar with what proven success in your organization looks like. Give every rookie that joins your company a mentor to guide them. Choose mentors from among the best veteran performers at the organization, establish interface between them, and The post Why Every New Hire Needs A Mentor appeared first on Grovo Blog.

There’s plenty of literature on how to ask other people questions, but what about directing questions to ourselves? We can ask our students all the tricky questions we can think of, hoping to boost their critical thinking skills, but the ability to ask questions oneself-rather than just answering them-separates true...The post Learning to Ask Better Questions: 12 Tricks appeared first on InformED.

by IBN Live Bengaluru: With more study material being available online and growing use of mobile devices like smartphones and tablets, the learning process is shifting online in India, a study by talent management firm Skillsoft said on Wednesday. "For many in India, mobile has become their platform of choice, where employees are empowered to access [...]

by Rudy Kemppainen, J-P With the growing popularity of online education in the adult world, it should come as no surprise that public education has adopted the same methodology to educate students. This trend has become particularly noticeable in the Southeastern School District, especially as efforts to contain education costs have become more crucial. "All of [...]

by Jessamy Samuels, Arkansas Traveler The UofA recently added online degrees to include a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies and a Master of Arts in Secondary Mathematics, said the vice provost for Distance Education. Some students take only one or two online classes while other degree programs require both online and classroom components. There are [...]

"A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds." Ralph Waldo Emerson, Self-Reliance. While cleaning up my office this afternoon, I came up this list of essentials for effective informal learning I wrote a couple of years ago for the ASTD Handbook. I don’t know if I’m in a rut or simply unwavering in my … Continue reading 15 essentials for successful learning →