Never assume that online learning is easier than in-class learning. You are all alone, and the only way to get well-connected to your eLearning environment is to communicate, communicate and communicate. And also, re-program your study habits. In this article, we show you how to make these personal changes to reap greater rewards! Instructional designers and... Read more »The post 9 Study Tips for eLearners appeared first on TalentLMS Blog - eLearning | Instructional Design | LMS.

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You should be aware that solar panels are classified into two types, these are; ground mounted installations of solar panels mounted on the roof and installing solar panels. Both are technically similar as they are designed to absorb solar energy. However, the only difference between them is their ability to provide comfort adjustment. Here, however, ...

The mLearning industry is rapidly growing, thanks to the rise of smartphones and tablets. This presents a problem for many eLearning pros, as many devices are not able to support Flash-based courses. However, making the switch to HTML5 course design can be quick and painless if you know which authoring tool is right for you. In this article, I’ll review the Elucidat HTML5 course authoring tool, and offer insight into its pricing, ease of use, and support services. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

Photo: Brayley Pearce"Be guided through the elearning process with practical tips for L&D professionals and learning designers at each stage." according to Brayley Pearce, Instructional Designer.In Part 1, we takes through engagement, emotion and empowerment in elearning. Part 2 will complete the journey by discussing the learning environment, ways to excite learners and how to evaluate the course.Photo: Sponge UK (blog)E is for Engage  Engage with learners to create a deeper, richer & more meaningful elearning experienceImagine a dream elearning launch scenario…The CEO is behind it, the finance department have signed it off and the subject matter experts (SMEs) and HR have all agreed to the content; The line-managers who’ll be responsible for overseeing the launch are behind the initiative.But did anyone ask the learners? Really ask them?As an instructional designer, with a background in business psychology, I firmly believe there’s great value in getting learners engaged with the process of creating elearning courses.One of Knowles principles of adult learning (andragogy) is to get adults involved in the planning of their learning. Often, however, the first time learners engage with any workplace learning is when they sit down and begin the training.A quick search on Google throws up thousands of results about the questions you should ‘ask yourself about the learners’ but precious little about how to actually work with your learners when designing elearning.Each organisation’s learning strategies are as different as learners are from each other, but here are some ideas to get you started:Talk to the learners (not their managers)Ask potential learners what they need to do their job better/quicker/more effectively. You may be surprised to find its not knowledge they need, but motivation, certain skills or another type of support.Why bother? Training (elearning included) should be tailored to deliver what the learner actually needs, not what the organisation thinks they need.Test the content, design and interactionsTest the course on learners, before and during the design process. Designers can have a very different perspective on a course to that of learners. Find out that content, interactions or imagery and graphics are not delivering the learning experience the learner wants early on.Why bother? Save costs and time in reviews and mistakes by highlighting issues early on. The result? Training based on the learner’s learning desires.Getting the learner to engage with your elearning once you’ve launched is just as important, something we covered in our blog about using marketing techniques to get the word out about your elearning.Engagement once you’re into the course itself leads us to the next of our E’s:Part 2 of the 6 e’s of elearning will explain the learning environment, how to make learning exciting and how to evaluate your elearning.Read more... Source: Sponge UK (blog)

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Rock and Metal are what we call ‘borderline genres’ which means that one phases into the other. Genres like Electronic and House/Techno are also borderline but less borderline than rock and metal. Friends of mine have often asked me what the difference between Rock Music and Metal Music is, and so in this article, I... Read More Source: How to Differentiate Between Rock and Metal (Music)

You walk into a meeting only to be immediately received by a pack of angered faces. You look at the time, you’re a minute late. What’s the big deal? You ask yourself. It’s only sixty seconds. This is the type of mindset that puts many employees in a bad place. The fact of the matter is, it doesn’t matter if you’re a minute late or twenty minutes late. Late is late, and being late tells a lot about your character. There are a few ways that can easily change your habitual lateness, and if followed, can create a huge impact on your career and life. Convince Yourself of Your Punctuality If you don’t genuinely believe that you are punctual, you will never truly be punctual. The first part to achieving success in timing is to play the part. Tell yourself that you are punctual, and although it may seem crazy, soon enough your habits will change. As long as you keep telling yourself that you are punctual you will be. Early is On-Time, and On-Time is Late Although it is cliche, being early is the new on-time. A great way to stay on time is to pretend as though being a few minutes early is being on-time. Showing up a bit early to meetings is a superb way to show your interest and dedication through punctuality. Gain Respect, Stay Organized Those who show up to meetings early and prepared often command a sense respect, and coworkers will look up to them. Early and on-time arrival to meetings also signifies your respect for others, and can be equally returned. In addition, being punctual to meetings demonstrates a sense of organization that is only conquered by those who think and plan well in advance. Anyone can be on time for a few meetings here and there, but it takes a truly devoted and organized employee to perfect punctuality! LefttipsView the discussion thread.

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By Amari D. Pollard, USA Today Syracuse University professor Anthony Rotolo will take his students where no class has gone before. For the first time in it’s five-year history, Rotolo’s Star Trek class will be offered to the public for free. Fans across the U.S. can sign up for the online course, which will run from [...]

by Tom Tracey, Verde Independent Yavapai College, is balancing course and document access online along with traditional classroom experience and support. Imagine an empty college classroom lit with the vapor glow of a lone computer. While this scenario is not likely anytime soon, the trend is undeniable: Online enrollment at Yavapai College has risen 100 percent [...]

By Dian Schaffhauser, Campus Technology A Stanford University cryptography expert will be kicking off a new online graduate certificate program today by examining the future of bitcoin and cyber security during a free webinar open to the public. The Cyber Security graduate certificate program requires participants to pass four courses from among six topics, including "Computer [...]

Screencasts are a great way to look over someone’s shoulder remotely to see what’s happening on screen. I used to use Camtasia for this but the price tag drove me away. I used Jive instead. Both Jive and Snagit were rendered inoperable by the latest update of Yosemite for the Mac. Recordings show a black … Continue reading Screencast, Aha! →

Join Tad Johnson for the webinar. When:September 9, 2015 (Wednesday)2:00-2:30pm BST (London, GMT+1:00)  Who:Tad Johnson, Solutions Architect Students and teachers love the iPad for creating content, interactive lessons, and the rich educational app ecosystem. With Casper Focus from JAMF Software, you can turn the iPad into a great tool for assessments as well. Weekly quizzes, formative assessments, and online exams can be conducted simply and securely using iPad.In our webinar, Conducting Classroom Assessments with iPad, we'll show you how to put the iPad to work in your classroom.You'll learn:How to prepare iPad for use in the classroom How teachers can focus a student's iPad on an app or website for assessments  The role of MDM and additional tools for success in the classroom Join us September 9th at 2:00 p.m. BST; 3:00 p.m. CEST as Tad Johnson shows us how to transform the iPad into the ultimate teaching tool.   Register today!

Why You Need A Good Microphone Audio is a powerful medium. It's a powerful medium on its own, but also an integral part of video. For many of us that's where the conversation about audio ends. We feel like it's someone else's responsibility because they record the voice overs, or they record the sound. But things […] The post The Best Microphone Options for the Training Professional appeared first on Litmos.

This eBook below, 77 Tips on Today’s Hottest Topics from DevLearn Thought Leaders, features tips from workshop presenters at DevLearn 2015, exploring critical topics for today’s learning professionals. Download your complimentary copy today!  Photo: David KellyIn the introduction to this eBook, David Kelly, Vice President, Program Development, The eLearning Guild, writes, "Each year there’s one event that the global learning and performance community looks towards to showcase the most innovative applications of learning technologies and engage in discussions that help shape what’s next in the world of learning. That event is DevLearn.""Each year there’s one event that the global learning and performance community looks towards to showcase the most innovative applications of learning technologies and engage in discussions that help shape what’s next in the world of learning. That event is DevLearn." DevLearn is the place where the industry’s foremost thought leaders and innovative doers gather to connect, share, and challenge each other. It’s where the most creative energy in our field gathers to examine the possibilities of today and shape the opportunities of tomorrow. It’s also the place we host a series ofworkshops that take deep dives into many of the most important competencies in our field. In this eBook, we explore 77 tips provided to us by the members of The eLearning Guild community who will be leading workshops on these topics at the DevLearn 2015 Conference & Expo. These experts explore critical topics and skills for today’s learning and performance professionals, among them:• Sharon Boller on Common Game Design Mistakes• Melissa Chambers on Design for the Virtual Classroom• Julie Dirksen on Human Behavior• David Ferguson on Job Aids• Karen Hyder on the Uniqueness of the Virtual Classroom• Pooja Jaisingh on eLearning Design• Karl Kapp on Developing Learning Games• Mark Lassoff on Using Story and Characters in Learning Games• Connie Malamed on Virtual Design• Koreen Pagano on Learning Metrics• Clark Quinn on Cognition and How the Brain Learns• Kirsten Rourke on Adobe Creative Cloud• Lou Russell on Project Management• Kevin Siegel on Adobe Captivate• Tim Slade on eLearning 101• Megan Torrance on Agile Project Management and Using HumoDownload your complimentary copy today!  Additional resources Join the community of industry pioneers that’s shaping the future of learning, and witness learning innovation in the making! Register Now  

Follow on Twitter as @katherinelongKatherine Long, The Seattle Times writes, "University professor is turning to early math scholars in research focused on using primary math sources." Central Washington University math professor Dominic Klyve is pioneering a novel new way to teach math — by relying on some of the oldest mathematical texts ever written. Central Washington University math professor Dominic Klyve (photo courtesy Central Washington University) Klyve has been awarded a $1.5 million National Science Foundation grant, which will be shared among six other universities and will be used to test whether teaching math using primary sources will make it easier for college students to grasp math concepts.Klyve believes that studying the struggles of early math scholars, like Euclid and Archimedes, can help give college students insights that are missing in most college textbooks."Over generations, as the original author’s ideas are copied and recopied, transcribed and interpreted, we end up with a modern textbook that is stripped away of all context," he said.Modern textbooks are filled with the equations used to solve math problems, but rarely do they explain how and why the equations were developed, Klyve said.As an example, Klyve says that an influential Swiss mathematician, Leonhard Euler, wrote a paper on prime numbers and factoring that is easy for even a first-year math student to understand, yet clearly shows Euler’s struggle to come up with a theory to explain the concepts he was exploring. "There are some things he writes that make little sense, there are some things that are brilliant," Klyve said. "By the time you finish reading it, you understand the basic concepts. But you can also get a sense of what it is to do mathematical discovery."Read more... Source: eCampus News

As the technology around us evolves, the way we learn also evolves along with it. Learning and Technology are closely linked than ever before in schools, higher education institutions as well as corporate houses. A survey by leading community of IT professionals, EDUCAUSE surveyed more than 17,000 faculty members from 151 institutions and more than 75,000 students from 213 institutions.... Continue Reading

"A common impairment with lifelong consequences turns out to be highly contagious between parent and child, a new study shows." according to Jan Hoffman.Photo: New York Times (blog)The impairment? Math anxiety.Means of transmission? Homework help.Children of highly math-anxious parents learned less math and were more likely to develop math anxiety themselves, but only when their parents provided frequent help on math homework, according to a study of first- and second-graders, published in Psychological Science.Researchers tested 438 children from 29 public and private schools in three Midwestern states for math ability as well as math anxiety, at the beginning and end of the school year. Their parents completed questionnaires about math anxiety, and about how often they helped their children with homework.So much for good intentions. The more the math-anxious parents tried to work with their children, the worse their children did in math, slipping more than a third of a grade level behind their peers. And the children’s weaker math achievements increased their nascent math anxiety.Photo: Sian L. Beilock"The parents are not out to sabotage their kids," said Sian L. Beilock, a cognitive psychologist at the University of Chicago and the author of "Choke," about anxiety and performance. "But we have to ensure their input is productive. They need to have an awareness of their own math anxiety and that what you say is important."...Parental math anxiety is exacerbated whenever schools introduce new methods of learning math, said Harris Cooper, a professor of psychology and neuroscience at Duke University, who has studied the effects of homework. Read more... Source: New York Times (blog)

Education freaks in the house, let me hear you say ‘Yeah Yeah’… Silence? Okay, moving on. Today we will be talking about where you can great courses for free online. Online Courses or MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) are essentially a great way of gaining theoretical, practical and up-to-date knowledge that you might not otherwise... Read More Source: Where to Get the Best Free Online Courses

Everybody has one's own model of learning; some of them more effective than others. In this article, I would like to convince you to become collectors of learning experiences which will help you to build learning context by experiencing things. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

E-Learn--World Conference on E-Learning is an international conference organized by the Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) and co-sponsored by the International Journal on E-Learning. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

I’m realizing that a major theme of my work and the revolution is that what we do in organizations, and what we do as L&D practitioners, is not aligned with how we think, work, and learn.  And to that extent, we’re doomed to failure. We can, and need to, do better. Let’s start with thinking. […]