Did you know that several organizations keep proving that immersive learning gets better results than traditional training strategies? From higher retention to improved muscle memory, there are dozens of reasons to embrace virtual reality—and getting started is much easier than you think!

We will open Photoshop to learn some of the skills eLearning creators need to know. This workshop will explore selecting content, fixing flaws in images, accessing filters, and talk about the new issue with true 3D within a Photoshop document. You will also be shown how to optimize images to be delivered over the web and displayed on mobile devices. 

How do you prepare for the unknown? Confounded by the complexities of the last 22 months and the impact to the business, leaders need to pay special attention to the emotional impact on their workforce.  How do you support your people going through this process on both the human and business side of the change management equation? It is more critical than ever to be emotionally intelligent and build trust through clear and frequent communication to promote successful implementation of change. This report published by American Management Association (AMA) addresses the human and business strategies needed for managing change today-how it affects your people, your awareness of it and the way to approach it.  L&D professionals exploring techniques for preparing, communicating with, and supporting their management teams to successfully implement change will find this a valuable resource.  

Not All Simulations are Created Equal We'll walk you through how to evaluate simulation platforms. Once you understand the importance of these seven questions, you'll be able to confidently select the simulation platform that: Aligns with your required learning objectives Offers a way to assess knowledge application Assesses and develops business-critical soft skills Fits your budget Your learners will actually look forward to using

In an environment of nonstop meetings, there are few tools as indispensable as the icebreaker. If you’ve tried to run meetings with Zoom, Google Meet, or other video conferencing software, you’ve probably noticed screens can impose a distance that is challenging to overcome. When participants don’t feel engaged, meetings are less productive. But when you deploy the right icebreaker at the start of your virtual meeting, you help participants get mentally in the room, connect with one another, focus on a common goal, and  get energized to contribute.  

Recent changes in today’s business landscape led to distinct challenges by different Industries. Industries such as Healthcare, Automotive, Retail, Banking & Financial Services, Public Sector, Manufacturing - are all required to adjust to the ever-changing needs of today’s businesses. The L&D community are key pillars in identifying methods to support these business challenges.

A new generation of real-time, spatial, 3D, immersive, and embodied computing can now be deployed on high-quality VR headsets that cost less than an airline flight. If it hadn’t already, the workplace is moving to the workspace. The metaverse is upon us and it has a profound impact on the learning industry. 

Augmented reality is a fantastic technology, and getting started is easier than ever before. You may have experienced AR and used a few tools to try and build something for it. However, like many new technologies building something and building something useful can be very different and challenging. You might find yourself a bit unsure about what goes into a successful AR learning experience.  

If you can just inspire and enable the middle 60% of your sales team to increase their sales just 10 - 20%, they can have the greatest impact on boosting your company’s sales and profits. The key is to understand each sales rep’s current level of engagement, then to empower them with the resources and support they need to amp their performance and succeed. 

Engagement is everything.  Engaged employees realize 18% higher productivity and 60% higher quality than disengaged employees. However, only 36% of U.S. workers - and 20% of global workers - are engaged.  Using engaging techniques during training will create an anchor to the material being learned, so when participants go back to the job, they’ll be more passionate and use the information they’ve acquired.  

It’s Time to Break the [virtual] Ice! And Avoid Awkward Starts & Silence! In an era of non-stop virtual meetings, there are few tools that have become quite as indispensable as the icebreaker. If you’ve tried to run meetings with Zoom, Google Meet, or other video conferencing software, you’ve probably noticed that screens can impose a distance which can be challenging to overcome. When participants don’t feel engaged, meetings are less productive. By learning to deploy the right icebreakers at the start of your virtual meeting, you’ll help participants stay focused, engaged, and energized, making your meeting a success.

Career growth used to mean climbing a linear ladder based on a fixed path of development. Today, career growth is more of a lattice structure that can be a personalized journey based on skills, progression, interest, and career goals.... that is, if you've got the right skill-forward, agile mindset. How much agility do you bring to career planning and development? Take the quiz to determine your career agility quotient.

There’s a lot that goes into managing a training program. Between getting leadership buy-in, selecting the perfect content, and identifying skill gaps, measuring ROI is often a task that is considered too difficult to manage. But when leadership wants to see the results of your training program, hard data is one of the best ways to paint a clear picture of your program’s value. Through the Kirkpatrick Model, a four-stage model that allows for both qualitative and quantitative data, this task becomes quite straightforward. In this eBook, we’ll cover: The four levels of training evaluation Ways to implement the Kirkpatrick Model How to align training outcomes to business objectives

During this webinar, five specific strategies will be taught to help sales organizations launch sales coaching practices for success in 2022. Sales coaching is not a new industry or endeavor, rather due to recent times the practice of sales coaching has dramatically changed and provided unique opportunities.

New year, new training budget. Putting it together is easier said than done, though. From your team and vendors, to the tech you use and events you plan to attend, there’s a lot to consider. To simplify the process, this annual training budget template and tracker will help you: Plan your budget, and track spending, across different categories Get instant visibility if you’re under or over budget throughout the year Identify areas that need higher or lower budget allocation

Ready to rock and roll with Adobe Captivate? Participate in a 90-minute hands-on workshop by Kirsten Rourke and learn to create an exciting eLearning course that hits all the right notes! The best part? Create your own short project and earn a certificate of participation.   

Performance management systems have evolved from documenting poor team member behavior to a proactive business driver. The way organizations conduct performance management discussions has dramatically improved. Some organizations proclaim they have eliminated the classic performance appraisal system. However, they have just changed how they communicate performance expectations—and at what frequency. Job performance measures such as attitude, capability, and behavior have become key performance indicators (KPIs). Performance management is a very critical issue for remote employees.  

Technology brings the world together and enables content delivery on a broad scale, but challenges to creating inclusive and accessible content can still arise. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), approximately 61 million Americans (25% of adults) live with at least one disability or impairment.  And if one in four learners are unable to access your content, this has a direct impact on your business and profits. In this eBook, Chris Paxton, President of D3 Training Solutions, and trusted consultant of eLearning Brothers and Interactive Advantage Corporation, you’ll find out how your organization can design more inclusive and accessible content. It’s simpler and more attainable than you think!

We are all hopeful that things will soon return to normal. However, we all are acutely aware that "normal" may not be what we used to know.) especially when training our workers and employees. New, returning and employees staying put, are looking forward to being "happier" or are more aware of their well-being. Regardless of whether human resources and top leaders seek to change policies to support new employee needs, we in L&D are keenly cognizant of our role in learning and development that should be able to support the "happy learner."

Just about every business professional is on LinkedIn, but few truly understand the power of the platform and how to make it work for them. Ted Prodromou will show you how.  

Depending upon where you are in the world, you may be back in the office or gearing back up to facilitate in-person classes. Or, you may be getting ready to deliver hybrid classes - which have a mixture of in-person and online audiences.

Now that we are into year 2 of the Pandemic, we have experienced the difference between surface learning and deep learning in virtual sessions. 

Authoring an eLearning course involves a lot of different phases and steps. To make it instructionally sound, we need to conduct robust needs analysis, carefully craft the storyboard, design meaningful interactions, author quiz questions, and make the course accessible for all.

Ready or not, it’s time to adapt your training program for the digital world. In order to be set up for success, you need a long-term eLearning strategy or you risk being left behind. But with over 800 learning technology options to choose from, how do you know which option is best for both your business and your learners? How can you be sure you are choosing an option that will scale with your business and provide you the data you need to make smart (and quick!) business decisions? In this free infographic, you'll get a 7-step guide to help guide your learning platform buying decision.