One of the greatest benefits of eLearning, is the ability to incorporate multimedia. Moodle’s multimedia capabilities are available through plugins. By enabling your Multimedia plugins filter in Moodle, multimedia will be transformed from a link that points to a multimedia resource, to the appropriate multimedia player. An example of this is if a teacher places a video file as a resource in a course, or includes a URL link to an external video file. When the multimedia plugin is turned on, students will then be able to play video files from a screen within their Moodle interface.

Today the NMC, the University of Applied Sciences (HTW) Chur, the German National Library of Science and Technology (TIB), Hannover, and ETH-Bibliothek Zürich are jointly releasing the NMC Horizon Report > 2015 Library Edition during a special online event. This is the second edition of the NMC Horizon Report that explores the realm of academic and research libraries in a global context. NMC Horizon Report: 2015 Library Edition  The report describes findings from the NMC Horizon Project, an ongoing research project designed to identify and describe emerging technologies likely to have an impact on teaching, learning, and creative inquiry. Six key trends, six significant challenges, and six important developments in technology are identified across three adoption horizons over the next one to five years, giving library leaders and staff a valuable guide for strategic technology planning.The format of the report was designed to provide these leaders with more in-depth insight into how the trends and challenges are accelerating and impeding the adoption of technology, along with their implications for policy, leadership, and practice. "Nowhere on university campuses has technology had a more sweeping impact than on their libraries," says Larry Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of the NMC and co-principal investigator for the project. "It is critically important for the field that the unique needs and perspectives of those who work in academic and research libraries are at the center of this second annual report." Download the NMC Horizon Report > 2015 Library Edition (PDF) Trends Accelerating Technology Adoption for Academic and Research LibrariesThe NMC Horizon Report > 2015 Library Edition identifies "Increasing Value of the User Experience" and "Prioritization of Mobile Content and Delivery" as short-term impact trends driving changes in academic and research libraries over the next one to two years. The "Evolving Nature of the Scholarly Record" and "Increasing Focus on Research Data Management" are mid-term impact trends expected to accelerate technology use in the next three to five years; and "Increasing Accessibility of Research Content" and "Rethinking Library Spaces" are long-term impact trends, anticipated to impact libraries for the next five years or more.  "The trends identified by the expert panel indicate that libraries are doing a better job of making their content more accessible and adapting library spaces to meet the needs of the contemporary, connected academic community," says Rudolf Mumenthaler, Professor of Library Science at HTW Chur and co-principal investigator of the report. "The outcomes of the report are very compelling, and it is an honor for HTW Chur to be deeply involved in this project."Challenges Impeding Technology Adoption In Academic and Research LibrariesA number of challenges are acknowledged for presenting barriers to the mainstream use of technology in academic and research libraries. "Embedding Academic and Research Libraries in the Curriculum" and "Improving Digital Literacy" are perceived as solvable challenges - those which we both understand and know how to solve. "Competition from Alternative Avenues of Discovery" and "Rethinking the Roles and Skills of Librarians" are considered difficult challenges, which are defined as well understood but with solutions that are elusive. Described as wicked challenges are "Embracing the Need for Radical Change" and "Managing Knowledge Obsolescence," which are complex to define, much less address."Do we still need libraries? Wrong question! The release of the NMC Horizon Report > 2015 Library Edition brings us many examples of the lively adoption of new technologies in libraries around the globe," shares Andreas Kirstein, Vice Director and Head of Media and IT Services at ETH-Bibliothek and co-principal investigator of the project. "These forward-looking approaches are the answer to the better question: What kind of libraries do we need in the future?"  Important Developments in Technology for Academic and Research LibrariesAdditionally, the report identifies "Makerspaces" and "Online Learning" as technologies and digital strategies that are expected to enter mainstream use in the first horizon of one year or less. "Information Visualization" along with "Semantic Web and Linked Data" are seen in the second horizon of two to three years; "Location Intelligence" as well as "Machine Learning" are seen emerging in the third horizon of four to five years."This report is another crucial step forward for academic and research libraries, which are now being seen as incubators for experimenting with emerging technologies and are even leading the way at many university campuses across the world," says Lambert Heller, Head of Open Science Lab at the German National Library of Science and Technology (TIB) and co-principal investigator of the project. The subject matter in this report was identified through a qualitative research process designed and conducted by the NMC that engages an international body of experts in libraries, education, technology, research, business, and other fields around a set of research questions designed to surface significant trends and challenges and to identify emerging technologies with a strong likelihood of adoption in academic and research libraries. The NMC Horizon Report > 2015 Library Edition details the areas in which these experts were in strong agreement."The report has highlighted key themes and technological trends that are shaping the evolution of academic and research libraries," says Franziska Regner, Head of Innovation and Development at ETH-Bibliothek and co-principal investigator of the report. "This has been an exciting project to be a part of, and I look forward to seeing how library leaders and staff in innovation units use these findings to inform their strategies and methodological approaches for the long-term." The NMC Horizon Report > 2015 Library Edition is available online, free of charge, and is released under a Creative Commons license to facilitate its widespread use, easy duplication, and broad distribution.Download the NMC Horizon Report > 2015 Library Edition (PDF) About the New Media Consortium  'The New Media Consortium is an international not-for-profit consortium of learning-focused organizations dedicated to the exploration and use of new media and new technologies. For 22 years, the NMC and its members have dedicated themselves to exploring and developing potential applications of emerging technologies for learning, research, and creative inquiry. To learn more, visit www.nmc.org.About ETH-Bibliothek ZürichThe ETH-Bibliothek, established in 1855, is the main library serving the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology and the largest public natural scientific and technical library in Switzerland. It has a major influence on technical developments in Swiss libraries in general. The extensive information resources held by the ETH-Bibliothek range from traditional media such as printed books and journals to electronic data resources. The collections cover all the specialist fields of education and research at ETH Zürich: −               Architecture and Civil Engineering−               Engineering Sciences−               Natural Sciences and Mathematics−               System-oriented Natural Sciences−               Management and Social SciencesFor more information, visit: http://www.library.ethz.ch/en.About the German National Library of Science and Technology (TIB), HannoverFounded in 1959 by the German Research Foundation, the German National Library of Science and Technology (TIB), Hannover provides students, researchers, and teaching staff with literature and specialized information in printed and electronic form from all faculties of the Leibniz Universität Hannover. It is the German National Library for technology as well as civil engineering, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, and physics. The TIB is also the world's largest specialized library for science and technology and part of the national research infrastructure. Its function is the comprehensive procurement and archival storage of technical scientific literature from all over the world. To learn more about TIB, visit: http://www.tib.uni-hannover.de/en.html.About University of Applied Sciences (HTW) Chur The University of Applied Sciences (HTW) Chur was founded in 1963 and is a member of the Universities of Applied Sciences of Eastern Switzerland (FHO). With approximately 1600 students, HTW Chur is a public federal institution with national and international flair, where bachelor, master and further education studies are offered in the six faculties of "Civil Engineering and Architecture," "Information Science," "Management," "Media and Communication," "ICT/Technology," and "Tourism."For more information on HTW Chur, visit: http://www.htwchur.ch/en.html. Source: New Media Consortium and NewMediaConsortium Channel (YouTube)

It’s time for another game of Where’s Clark?  As usual, I’ll be somewhat peripatetic this fall, but more broadly scoped than usual: First I’ll be hitting Shenzhen, China at the end of August to talk advanced mlearning for a private event. Then I’ll be hitting the always excellent DevLearn in Las Vegas at the end of September to run […]

Select your words intentionally and carefully in most interactions, but perhaps most carefully when consulting with Subject Matter Experts, clients, and stakeholders. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

University of Dubai Students Became Part of Largest Global Accredited Network. Photo: University of DubaiDubai - University of Dubai and CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountant) announced that MBA students enrolling in the MBA program at University of Dubai will be automatically certified by CIMA as a passed finalist upon their graduation, if they take the opportunity to sit for a maximum of 3 CIMA exams along with their MBA studies. Qualified students with three years relevant experience will be entitled to a dual award and designation, CIMA's globally accredited membership and designation that is powered by AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants) and CIMA, making them part of the largest global network. CIMA, headquartered in United Kingdom, is the world's largest and leading professional body of management accountants and AICPA, is the largest accounting body. The certification includes all MBA majors and not the finance &accounting major alone. Photo: ZawyaDr. Eesa Bastaki, president of University of Dubai congratulated the MBA faculty members and students stating that this prestigious certificate by CIMA is another milestone in UD strategic plan to become one of the top universities in the world. He added that CIMA certification came as the result of constantly updating of our MBA curriculum, quality education and rich professional and industry experience of our faculty members.CIMA, not for profit organization, has more than 227,000 members and students in 179 countries and with their joint venture with AICPA has a global network of over 550,000. It isvery well connected with global business communities and has strong relationships with employers, and sponsor leading research.Dr. Ananth Rao, Director of MBA and PhD programs at University of Dubai said that the CIMA membership certificate will offer an opportunity to our MBA students to be certified as CPA Australia and CMA Canada. Based on their audit practice experience, they may also be able to apply as CPA in USA. He added that by becoming a member of CIMA, this certificate will save our students a lot of resources needed to study, apply and pass towards prestigious global professional certifications and memberships".Ala Mikdadi, Zainab ali, Mohamed Abdulla,MalekNaif and other MBA alumni at UD thanked the university and described thisMBA development as "real celebration for every MBA student enrolling at UD ." They added that "with highly competitive employment market, we need to stay ahead of the game. We need to be armed with professional certificate like CIMA certificate." Ms. Geetu Ahuja, Head of GCC, CIMA, said that it is a privilege for CIMA-UK to join efforts with University of Dubai in order to serve the MBA students and alumni professionally. She added that CIMA ensuresthat "our members and students are first choice for employers who are recruiting professionally trained business leaders.We are committed to upholding the highest ethical and professional standards, and to maintaining public confidence in CIMA and UD -MBA"Source: Zawya (Press Release)

What is on the five-year horizon for academic and research libraries? The NMC Horizon Report: 2015 Library Edition examines key trends, significant challenges, and important developments in technology for their impact on academic and research libraries worldwide. This publication was produced by the NMC in collaboration with University of Applied Sciences (HTW) Chur, Technische Informationsbibliothek […]

When installed correctly, the ceiling is normally kept in good condition for at least ten years. However, when replacement becomes inevitable, environmentally friendly options should be considered. Here are a few different options, durable effective accessories reviews. Solar tiles and natural lighting Solar coatings are one of the most complete and ecological options. Although expensive ...

Bullet points have the power to highlight important concepts and break information down into bite-sized bits. But how do you effectively use this overlooked formatting tool in eLearning? In this article, I’ll share 7 tips you can use to make your eLearning course memorable and learner-friendly with the help of bullets. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

New instructional packages provide everything instructors need to prepare their courses with Minitab 17 and Minitab Express.Photo: MinitabMinitab now offers a series of eight free lesson plans to help instructors teach introductory statistics courses. The series covers core statistical concepts, such as describing data graphically and numerically, boxplots, sampling, and more.Each lesson plan provides a comprehensive set of materials, including an overview of the concept, instructor's notes, student exercises and their solutions, and all necessary datasets. Photo: Diane EvansThe lesson plans were developed in conjunction with Dr. Diane Evans, a highly regarded professor at the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Evans was recently recognized as one of America's 300 best professors by the Princeton Review, and the lesson plans reflect her love of statistics and teaching. "Every instructor wants to engage and inspire their students," she said. "I designed these lesson plans to help teachers reveal the power of statistics and its ability to provide insight into the world."Photo: Michelle ParetMichelle Paret, a Minitab product marketing manager, says Evans hit her mark. "The lesson plans strike a perfect balance between theory and practice," she said. "Every concept is clear and accessible. And Dr. Evans uses topics like flight simulator survival and chewing gum times to make the material memorable and enjoyable."To access the lesson plans and other teaching resources, visit www.minitab.com/academic/teaching-resources.Minitab Blog Novel examples of important statistical concepts and how to apply them with Minitab. Visit the Minitab blog.Source: GlobeNewswire (press release)

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Learning styles are not a new adult learning concept. In fact, psychologists have been discussing the categorization of learning environments according to learner types. Previously, these concepts were thought to be possible only in the live learning environments. But with the proliferation of educational technology tools, all popular learning styles can be catered. In this... Read more »The post 5 Tips for Applying Differentiated Instruction in eLearning appeared first on TalentLMS Blog - eLearning | Instructional Design | LMS.

The NMC Releases the NMC Horizon Report > 2015 Library Edition — from nmc.org Excerpt: Six key trends, six significant challenges, and six important developments in educational technology are identified across three adoption horizons over the next one to five years, giving library leaders and staff a valuable guide for strategic planning. The format of […]

I’m working on the learning science workshop I’m going to present at DevLearn next month, and in thinking about how to represent the implications of designing to account for how we work better when the learning context is concrete and sufficient contexts are used, I came up with this, which I wanted to share. The empirical […]

Start the School Year by "Awakening Your Dreamers" — from edutopia.org by Suzie Boss Excerpt (emphasis DSC): When your students return to the classroom this fall, how many will bring along the interests, talents, and dreams that inspired or delighted them over the summer months? Will they see any connection between school assignments and their […]

Even five years ago it was not the norm to work at a distance. Employers wanted to keep workers on-site when it made no sense. Some asked for people to do virtual work, but still required they be on-site. Virtual work is no longer limited to mostly free-agents, as many salaried employees today work at... Read more »

Smartphones and tablets are not anything new. The increasing number of companies venturing into this domain stands testimony to the fact that people have become much more technology-savvy than they were a couple of years back. Smartphones have become the preferred choice for learning on the go. Whether they are to be used as new music systems or new learning tools, smartphones are handy in their own ways. An increasing number of organizations are willing to invest in the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy to encourage learning. It is exactly at this point where it becomes important to convert Flash-based legacy courses into open-source technology, HTML5, so that they become compatible with mobile devices. Articulate Storyline is the preferred choice when it comes to converting legacy training material into HTML5 and in this article I'll show you why. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

After you’ve designed and developed 60 million eLearning courses, you’re bound to start looking around for something new. I think I’ve found that newness in the easy-to-use animation tools that are now available. Here, I’m going to take you on a tour of GoAnimate, where I think you can have a creative and fun experience. […]Post from: The eLearning CoachHow To Create An Animated Video

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Short answers offer the best of both worlds. They are relatively easy to grade, like multiple choice questions, but do not leave any room for guessing. On the other hand, learners must be able to put the information into their own words, like an essay question, but are not required to supply a lengthy explanation if they lack sufficient reading and comprehension skills. In this article, I’ll share 4 best practices on how you can incorporate this versatile assessment tool into your eLearning course, as well as 4 tips that can help you use short answer questions in eLearning. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

On August 7, Grovo for Good held the first of our monthly service days - Fridays for Good, at The Bowery Mission’s Harlem center and it was a success! Grovo employees spent about two hours with an amazing group of men. We exchanged life stories, learned about their professional aspirations, and assisted with professional development The post Grovo for Good Visits The Bowery Mission appeared first on Grovo Blog.

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Interviewing is no longer just for active job-seekers. While scouring the job market for a future full-time position, people often forget the value of the informational interview, especially for someone undecided about a field or unconfident about their resume. Though the informational interview won’t directly land a job, it certainly will help advance any job seeker’s search. What’s the difference between an informational interview and a traditional job interview? In the case of an informational interview, there’s typically no job opening. Rather, the goal is to build knowledge, get advice, and gather leads for new connections or opportunities. Informational interviews are an excellent way to learn about a field, industry, or organization without the pressure of a job hanging over your shoulders. I’ve often been surprised by the positions that some people achieve straight out of college. However, when considering the connections that many of those individuals have, it’s not so surprising after all. One of the main goals of an informational interview, aside from learning about the industry, is to build a lasting professional relationship and grow your network. There’s always a hidden job market ready to be discovered that’s often not advertised online, which you can uncover by talking to people in the field. By conducting an informational interview, not only will you get your name out in the industry, you may also be able to identify a need the company has that you can fill. Getting an informational interview takes a bit of work. After identifying specific companies within an industry that interests you, begin expanding your network by finding people who work in this industry. Though cold-calling contacts is always an option, the best way to get an informational interview is to ask someone in your network to make the connection for you. Once you meet with this person, what’s a good approach since there is no formal job opening up front? You may ask about that person’s career trajectory, how to get started in the industry, whether your resume would catch a recruiter’s eye, if a job opening opens up, would he or she pass your name along, and if you may send an invitation on LinkedIn. Make sure to follow up after the meeting with a thank-you note and keep in-touch periodically! OpenSesame offers many courses to help you ace to the informational interview, including Guiding Your Career Through Informational Interviews. This interview question training course, Selecting New Employees: Types of Interviews and Interview Questions will help prepare you for many different types of interviews and interview questions that could arise during either a traditional or informational interview. Finally, prepare for an interview with Interview Skills: The Psychology of Interviewer Skills Training Course to understand how the interviewer thinks and how to think like an interviewer. No matter what industry you’re considering, informational interviews can kickstart your career and may even prepare you to interview new hires when you’re in a management position.   InterviewView the discussion thread.