HOW TO ENSURE EMPLOYEES TAKE (AND COMPLETE) YOUR ELEARNING Tip 3: Recognize and reward your employees who complete eLearning courses. If you want to build a learning culture in your organization, you need to reinforce the behaviors you want to see more of. Praise employees who seek out training opportunities congratulate people who earn new certifications and/or credentials, and reward managers who MOVING YOUR EXISTING TRAINING CONTENT TO ELEARNING Preparation Phase: Successfully moving existing training content to fit the eLearning model requires some prep work. If you just start the transformation process by doing a one-for-one conversion (i.e. taking each slide or presentation deck and making an exact digital representation of it); chances are that you’ll end up with an eBook without delivering an enhanced learning experience to 10 THINGS MODERN L&D PROFESSIONALS SHOULD BE DOING 9) Adopting New Mindset: Invisible Learning. Invisible learning, surprisingly, is not a course from Hogwarts, but instead a way of learning that works in the background. Instead of using learning as a separate entity, companies are beginning to treat it as a mindset. Our growing need and ability to incorporate learning into what workers

already

WHY A LEARNING CULTURE HELPS YOU IMPROVE YOUR COMPANY’S Creating a learning culture is a sustainable source of doing business because: It enables employees to acquire, assimilate, and transfer new knowledge to create value. It enlightens and empowers employees, so they can rise to the challenges of FOUR KEY ELEMENTS OF LEARNING EXPERIENCE DESIGN 1. Showing empathy for users, by considering their likes and dislikes, etc. 2. Properly framing the problem by asking the right questions. 3. Using brainstorming or ideation for new ideas. 4. Expanding new ideas into a prototype, storyboard, or mock-up. 5. LEARNER-CENTERED DESIGN: THE SECRET OF CREATING ENGAGING 1. Shifting your mindset: “The design of learner-centered instruction requires a paradigm shift, challenging our beliefs about learning and the role the instructor plays in the process” (Huba & Freed, 2000). The first step to converting your eLearning courses to learner-centered experiences is to change your mindset. 10 KILLER QUESTIONS TO START EVERY ELEARNING COURSE DESIGN 1) What problem are you trying to solve? Believe it or not, many eLearning designers forget to identify and communicate the problem the course intents to solve. Invest time into making the problem and the solution measurable and straightforward before starting to design your

eLearning course.

HOW TO CREATE AN EFFECTIVE FEEDBACK SYSTEM FOR ELEARNING 1) Feedback Systems must be Educational. There's a difference between being informative and being educational. When someone is informative, he or she is limited to a delivery of facts. Being educational, on the other hand, encourages the processing of this information for better understanding. As far as a feedback system is concerned, feedback THE 6 LAWS OF LEARNING NO INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER CAN 1) Law of Readiness. This law states that learning can only take place when a student is ready to learn. When students feel ready, they learn more effectively and with greater satisfaction than when not ready. It is your job as an instructional designer to create an eLearning course that helps create this readiness to learn. 10 COMPELLING REASONS YOU SHOULD USE TEMPLATES FOR ELEARNING Here are 10 great reasons you should use templates for eLearning course creation: Templates increase flexibility: Templates actually increase flexibility, they’re easy to update, and they provide consistency across the project. They can be improved regularly to meet technological and instructional requirements as well as the client’s

needs.

HOW TO ENSURE EMPLOYEES TAKE (AND COMPLETE) YOUR ELEARNING Tip 3: Recognize and reward your employees who complete eLearning courses. If you want to build a learning culture in your organization, you need to reinforce the behaviors you want to see more of. Praise employees who seek out training opportunities congratulate people who earn new certifications and/or credentials, and reward managers who MOVING YOUR EXISTING TRAINING CONTENT TO ELEARNING Preparation Phase: Successfully moving existing training content to fit the eLearning model requires some prep work. If you just start the transformation process by doing a one-for-one conversion (i.e. taking each slide or presentation deck and making an exact digital representation of it); chances are that you’ll end up with an eBook without delivering an enhanced learning experience to 10 THINGS MODERN L&D PROFESSIONALS SHOULD BE DOING 9) Adopting New Mindset: Invisible Learning. Invisible learning, surprisingly, is not a course from Hogwarts, but instead a way of learning that works in the background. Instead of using learning as a separate entity, companies are beginning to treat it as a mindset. Our growing need and ability to incorporate learning into what workers

already

WHY A LEARNING CULTURE HELPS YOU IMPROVE YOUR COMPANY’S Creating a learning culture is a sustainable source of doing business because: It enables employees to acquire, assimilate, and transfer new knowledge to create value. It enlightens and empowers employees, so they can rise to the challenges of 8 TEMPLATES AND CHEAT SHEETS EVERY ELEARNING PROFESSIONAL 3) Storyboard Templates. The storyboard is the roadmap that keeps eLearning designers on the same page and guides them through the plot of a scenario, the logic running through a game, and the visual theme of the course. An eLearning storyboard is like a lesson plan but more

expansive in scope.

ON-THE-JOB TRAINING: WHY AND HOW TO SUPPORT MODERN This can help leaders integrate training into everyday activities - allowing workers to access content at the point of need, leading to increased productivity and a great return on investment. Blend long-form eLearning courses with on-the-job training resources (cheat sheets, job-aids, videos) that help apply the learning at the job.

Focus your

THE WHY’S AND HOW’S OF SOCIAL LEARNING IN THE WORKPLACE We are learning “socially” almost always. It has been proven that Social Learning is an effective training strategy for the workplace too. What is exciting is that with the advances in digital technology and the influx of social tools, the “social” element can be easily incorporated into eLearning. Because this concept is gaining ground THE 6 LAWS OF LEARNING NO INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER CAN 1) Law of Readiness. This law states that learning can only take place when a student is ready to learn. When students feel ready, they learn more effectively and with greater satisfaction than when not ready. It is your job as an instructional designer to create an eLearning course that helps create this readiness to learn. FOUR KEY ELEMENTS OF LEARNING EXPERIENCE DESIGN 1. Showing empathy for users, by considering their likes and dislikes, etc. 2. Properly framing the problem by asking the right questions. 3. Using brainstorming or ideation for new ideas. 4. Expanding new ideas into a prototype, storyboard, or mock-up. 5. 10 COMPELLING REASONS YOU SHOULD USE TEMPLATES FOR ELEARNING Here are 10 great reasons you should use templates for eLearning course creation: Templates increase flexibility: Templates actually increase flexibility, they’re easy to update, and they provide consistency across the project. They can be improved regularly to meet technological and instructional requirements as well as the client’s

needs.

4 WAYS TO TRAIN THE OVERWHELMED EMPLOYEE 1) Space out the learning. According to research conducted at the Oxford University, students tend to retain knowledge better when they take regular breaks between studying. Spacing out your employees learning sessions gives breathing space to the brain and helps to HOW TO CREATE AN EFFECTIVE FEEDBACK SYSTEM FOR ELEARNING 1) Feedback Systems must be Educational. There's a difference between being informative and being educational. When someone is informative, he or she is limited to a delivery of facts. Being educational, on the other hand, encourages the processing of this information for better understanding. As far as a feedback system is concerned, feedback HERE'S HOW TO PROMOTE YOUR NEW ELEARNING PROGRAM INTERNALLY Else there are just 0-5 percent chances that they will take them. The time has come for you to double up as a marketer. Below are some smart marketing tips to make your courses fly off the blocks: 1. Know your audience. The first rule of marketing: Create buyer personas. This rule applies for eLearning too. DON'T SKIP THE TRAINING NEEDS ANALYSIS! HERE'S WHY Also, don't start putting together training plans based on perceived training needs. The result: Training programs are not based on a proper needs assessment, and therefore these are highly ineffective. Take a look at the importance of evaluating corporate training needs in this article . Effective training needs analysis will answer at

least

7 NEW RULES OF WORKPLACE LEARNING The following factors are driving the changes in the corporate learning sphere: The rise of the Millennial Learner: The Millennial learner has been instrumental in bringing about a sea change in the workplace learning environment. Millennials demand that they can direct their learning journey, so L&D professionals are compelled to design courses that allow learners the freedom they seek. FOUR KEY ELEMENTS OF LEARNING EXPERIENCE DESIGNELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLES OF DESIGNELEMENTS OF DESIGN EXAMPLESELEMENTS OF DESIGN PDFELEMENTS OF DESIGN WORKSHEETCHALLENGE COURSE ELEMENTSPHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS COURSES

ONLINE

1. Showing empathy for users, by considering their likes and dislikes, etc. 2. Properly framing the problem by asking the right questions. 3. Using brainstorming or ideation for new ideas. 4. Expanding new ideas into a prototype, storyboard, or mock-up. 5. 8 TEMPLATES AND CHEAT SHEETS EVERY ELEARNING PROFESSIONAL 3) Storyboard Templates. The storyboard is the roadmap that keeps eLearning designers on the same page and guides them through the plot of a scenario, the logic running through a game, and the visual theme of the course. An eLearning storyboard is like a lesson plan but more

expansive in scope.

THE 6 LAWS OF LEARNING NO INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER CAN 1) Law of Readiness. This law states that learning can only take place when a student is ready to learn. When students feel ready, they learn more effectively and with greater satisfaction than when not ready. It is your job as an instructional designer to create an eLearning course that helps create this readiness to learn. 7 FACTORS FOR ENSURING A SUCCESSFUL ELEARNING IMPLEMENTATION In this post we will review the seven main factors that determine the success of an eLearning project implementation plan. "Make sure all related departments are involved, alternatives are assessed, decisions are documented ,and a plan is designed in order to abide by those decisions. This step is generally the most time-consuming and where

the

THE 5 WORST TYPES OF ELEARNING COURSES AND HOW TO FIX THEM 3) Voiceover from Hell-o. Unless you have Morgan Freeman narrating your eLearning course, there is zero reason your ENTIRE lesson should be narrated. Honestly, even the voice of God himself shouldn’t be talking into your students’ ears throughout an entire course. Often, designers will use narration and not even given an option to turn it

off.

A SIMPLE GUIDE TO CREATING AN ELEARNING STORYBOARD The Anatomy of a Storyboard. While you can of course use whatever format works best for you, there are some elements that really need to be present in order for an eLearning storyboard to work effectively. Header/Title: Project name, Course name, Date, and all other identifying information you need to keep your storyboards sorted. 10 COMPELLING REASONS YOU SHOULD USE TEMPLATES FOR ELEARNING Here are 10 great reasons you should use templates for eLearning course creation: Templates increase flexibility: Templates actually increase flexibility, they’re easy to update, and they provide consistency across the project. They can be improved regularly to meet technological and instructional requirements as well as the client’s

needs.

DON'T SKIP THE TRAINING NEEDS ANALYSIS! HERE'S WHYCUSTOMER NEEDS

ANALYSIS QUESTIONS

Also, don't start putting together training plans based on perceived training needs. The result: Training programs are not based on a proper needs assessment, and therefore these are highly ineffective. Take a look at the importance of evaluating corporate training needs in this article . Effective training needs analysis will answer at

least

HOW TO IDENTIFY SKILL GAPS IN YOUR COMPANY? A 5-STEP PROCESS 1) Identify your Company's Objectives. While it might seem nice to have well-rounded employees, ultimately your business probably needs one skill more than another. By identifying your company's goals first, you are better able to identify what training your employees need now and in the future. This is how you will know whether it is

more

7 NEW RULES OF WORKPLACE LEARNING The following factors are driving the changes in the corporate learning sphere: The rise of the Millennial Learner: The Millennial learner has been instrumental in bringing about a sea change in the workplace learning environment. Millennials demand that they can direct their learning journey, so L&D professionals are compelled to design courses that allow learners the freedom they seek. FOUR KEY ELEMENTS OF LEARNING EXPERIENCE DESIGNELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLES OF DESIGNELEMENTS OF DESIGN EXAMPLESELEMENTS OF DESIGN PDFELEMENTS OF DESIGN WORKSHEETCHALLENGE COURSE ELEMENTSPHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS COURSES

ONLINE

1. Showing empathy for users, by considering their likes and dislikes, etc. 2. Properly framing the problem by asking the right questions. 3. Using brainstorming or ideation for new ideas. 4. Expanding new ideas into a prototype, storyboard, or mock-up. 5. 8 TEMPLATES AND CHEAT SHEETS EVERY ELEARNING PROFESSIONAL 3) Storyboard Templates. The storyboard is the roadmap that keeps eLearning designers on the same page and guides them through the plot of a scenario, the logic running through a game, and the visual theme of the course. An eLearning storyboard is like a lesson plan but more

expansive in scope.

THE 6 LAWS OF LEARNING NO INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER CAN 1) Law of Readiness. This law states that learning can only take place when a student is ready to learn. When students feel ready, they learn more effectively and with greater satisfaction than when not ready. It is your job as an instructional designer to create an eLearning course that helps create this readiness to learn. 7 FACTORS FOR ENSURING A SUCCESSFUL ELEARNING IMPLEMENTATION In this post we will review the seven main factors that determine the success of an eLearning project implementation plan. "Make sure all related departments are involved, alternatives are assessed, decisions are documented ,and a plan is designed in order to abide by those decisions. This step is generally the most time-consuming and where

the

THE 5 WORST TYPES OF ELEARNING COURSES AND HOW TO FIX THEM 3) Voiceover from Hell-o. Unless you have Morgan Freeman narrating your eLearning course, there is zero reason your ENTIRE lesson should be narrated. Honestly, even the voice of God himself shouldn’t be talking into your students’ ears throughout an entire course. Often, designers will use narration and not even given an option to turn it

off.

A SIMPLE GUIDE TO CREATING AN ELEARNING STORYBOARD The Anatomy of a Storyboard. While you can of course use whatever format works best for you, there are some elements that really need to be present in order for an eLearning storyboard to work effectively. Header/Title: Project name, Course name, Date, and all other identifying information you need to keep your storyboards sorted. 10 COMPELLING REASONS YOU SHOULD USE TEMPLATES FOR ELEARNING Here are 10 great reasons you should use templates for eLearning course creation: Templates increase flexibility: Templates actually increase flexibility, they’re easy to update, and they provide consistency across the project. They can be improved regularly to meet technological and instructional requirements as well as the client’s

needs.

DON'T SKIP THE TRAINING NEEDS ANALYSIS! HERE'S WHYCUSTOMER NEEDS

ANALYSIS QUESTIONS

Also, don't start putting together training plans based on perceived training needs. The result: Training programs are not based on a proper needs assessment, and therefore these are highly ineffective. Take a look at the importance of evaluating corporate training needs in this article . Effective training needs analysis will answer at

least

HOW TO IDENTIFY SKILL GAPS IN YOUR COMPANY? A 5-STEP PROCESS 1) Identify your Company's Objectives. While it might seem nice to have well-rounded employees, ultimately your business probably needs one skill more than another. By identifying your company's goals first, you are better able to identify what training your employees need now and in the future. This is how you will know whether it is

more

8 TEMPLATES AND CHEAT SHEETS EVERY ELEARNING PROFESSIONAL 3) Storyboard Templates. The storyboard is the roadmap that keeps eLearning designers on the same page and guides them through the plot of a scenario, the logic running through a game, and the visual theme of the course. An eLearning storyboard is like a lesson plan but more

expansive in scope.

HOW TO ENSURE EMPLOYEES TAKE (AND COMPLETE) YOUR ELEARNING Tip 3: Recognize and reward your employees who complete eLearning courses. If you want to build a learning culture in your organization, you need to reinforce the behaviors you want to see more of. Praise employees who seek out training opportunities congratulate people who earn new certifications and/or credentials, and reward managers who IS YOUR COMPANY EMBRACING JUST-IN-TIME LEARNING? Just-in-time learning enhances relevance and relatability by providing easy to access content. When learners identify a knowledge gap, they are compelled to look for solutions. When you provide just-in-time learning, they have the solutions that will help them fulfill their goals. They are more motivated to learn. 3. 10 KILLER QUESTIONS TO START EVERY ELEARNING COURSE DESIGN If you are about to start creating an eLearning course, don't just read this article and move on. Make sure you answer each of these questions so that you have a clear idea of the direction you want your

course to take.

A SIMPLE GUIDE TO CREATING AN ELEARNING STORYBOARD The Anatomy of a Storyboard. While you can of course use whatever format works best for you, there are some elements that really need to be present in order for an eLearning storyboard to work effectively. Header/Title: Project name, Course name, Date, and all other identifying information you need to keep your storyboards sorted. THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO CHOOSING A COLOR PALETTE FOR YOUR Basic Color Wheel Components. In simple terms, the color wheel consists of: Primary colors: Red, yellow and blue. Secondary colors: Orange (a mix of red and yellow), Green (blue+yellow), and purple (red+blue). Tertiary colors: These colors come about when a primary color is mixed with a secondary color. For example blue mixed with

green gives

HERE'S HOW TO PROMOTE YOUR NEW ELEARNING PROGRAM INTERNALLY Else there are just 0-5 percent chances that they will take them. The time has come for you to double up as a marketer. Below are some smart marketing tips to make your courses fly off the blocks: 1. Know your audience. The first rule of marketing: Create buyer personas. This rule applies for eLearning too. DON'T SKIP THE TRAINING NEEDS ANALYSIS! HERE'S WHY Also, don't start putting together training plans based on perceived training needs. The result: Training programs are not based on a proper needs assessment, and therefore these are highly ineffective. Take a look at the importance of evaluating corporate training needs in this article . Effective training needs analysis will answer at

least

10 THINGS MODERN L&D PROFESSIONALS SHOULD BE DOING 9) Adopting New Mindset: Invisible Learning. Invisible learning, surprisingly, is not a course from Hogwarts, but instead a way of learning that works in the background. Instead of using learning as a separate entity, companies are beginning to treat it as a mindset. Our growing need and ability to incorporate learning into what workers

already

THE TRUE COST OF NOT PROVIDING EMPLOYEE TRAINING According to HR Magazine companies that invest $1,500 on training per employee can see an average of 24% more profit than companies who invest less. Additionally, a study of 2500 businesses done by ATD, found that companies that offer thorough training had more than twice the amount of income per employee over firms that offered less

training.

7 NEW RULES OF WORKPLACE LEARNING The following factors are driving the changes in the corporate learning sphere: The rise of the Millennial Learner: The Millennial learner has been instrumental in bringing about a sea change in the workplace learning environment. Millennials demand that they can direct their learning journey, so L&D professionals are compelled to design courses that allow learners the freedom they seek. FOUR KEY ELEMENTS OF LEARNING EXPERIENCE DESIGNELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLES OF DESIGNELEMENTS OF DESIGN EXAMPLESELEMENTS OF DESIGN PDFELEMENTS OF DESIGN WORKSHEETCHALLENGE COURSE ELEMENTSPHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS COURSES

ONLINE

1. Showing empathy for users, by considering their likes and dislikes, etc. 2. Properly framing the problem by asking the right questions. 3. Using brainstorming or ideation for new ideas. 4. Expanding new ideas into a prototype, storyboard, or mock-up. 5. 8 TEMPLATES AND CHEAT SHEETS EVERY ELEARNING PROFESSIONAL 3) Storyboard Templates. The storyboard is the roadmap that keeps eLearning designers on the same page and guides them through the plot of a scenario, the logic running through a game, and the visual theme of the course. An eLearning storyboard is like a lesson plan but more

expansive in scope.

THE 6 LAWS OF LEARNING NO INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER CAN 1) Law of Readiness. This law states that learning can only take place when a student is ready to learn. When students feel ready, they learn more effectively and with greater satisfaction than when not ready. It is your job as an instructional designer to create an eLearning course that helps create this readiness to learn. 7 FACTORS FOR ENSURING A SUCCESSFUL ELEARNING IMPLEMENTATION In this post we will review the seven main factors that determine the success of an eLearning project implementation plan. "Make sure all related departments are involved, alternatives are assessed, decisions are documented ,and a plan is designed in order to abide by those decisions. This step is generally the most time-consuming and where

the

THE 5 WORST TYPES OF ELEARNING COURSES AND HOW TO FIX THEM 3) Voiceover from Hell-o. Unless you have Morgan Freeman narrating your eLearning course, there is zero reason your ENTIRE lesson should be narrated. Honestly, even the voice of God himself shouldn’t be talking into your students’ ears throughout an entire course. Often, designers will use narration and not even given an option to turn it

off.

A SIMPLE GUIDE TO CREATING AN ELEARNING STORYBOARD The Anatomy of a Storyboard. While you can of course use whatever format works best for you, there are some elements that really need to be present in order for an eLearning storyboard to work effectively. Header/Title: Project name, Course name, Date, and all other identifying information you need to keep your storyboards sorted. 10 COMPELLING REASONS YOU SHOULD USE TEMPLATES FOR ELEARNING Here are 10 great reasons you should use templates for eLearning course creation: Templates increase flexibility: Templates actually increase flexibility, they’re easy to update, and they provide consistency across the project. They can be improved regularly to meet technological and instructional requirements as well as the client’s

needs.

DON'T SKIP THE TRAINING NEEDS ANALYSIS! HERE'S WHYCUSTOMER NEEDS

ANALYSIS QUESTIONS

Also, don't start putting together training plans based on perceived training needs. The result: Training programs are not based on a proper needs assessment, and therefore these are highly ineffective. Take a look at the importance of evaluating corporate training needs in this article . Effective training needs analysis will answer at

least

HOW TO IDENTIFY SKILL GAPS IN YOUR COMPANY? A 5-STEP PROCESS 1) Identify your Company's Objectives. While it might seem nice to have well-rounded employees, ultimately your business probably needs one skill more than another. By identifying your company's goals first, you are better able to identify what training your employees need now and in the future. This is how you will know whether it is

more

7 NEW RULES OF WORKPLACE LEARNING The following factors are driving the changes in the corporate learning sphere: The rise of the Millennial Learner: The Millennial learner has been instrumental in bringing about a sea change in the workplace learning environment. Millennials demand that they can direct their learning journey, so L&D professionals are compelled to design courses that allow learners the freedom they seek. FOUR KEY ELEMENTS OF LEARNING EXPERIENCE DESIGNELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLES OF DESIGNELEMENTS OF DESIGN EXAMPLESELEMENTS OF DESIGN PDFELEMENTS OF DESIGN WORKSHEETCHALLENGE COURSE ELEMENTSPHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS COURSES

ONLINE

1. Showing empathy for users, by considering their likes and dislikes, etc. 2. Properly framing the problem by asking the right questions. 3. Using brainstorming or ideation for new ideas. 4. Expanding new ideas into a prototype, storyboard, or mock-up. 5. 8 TEMPLATES AND CHEAT SHEETS EVERY ELEARNING PROFESSIONAL 3) Storyboard Templates. The storyboard is the roadmap that keeps eLearning designers on the same page and guides them through the plot of a scenario, the logic running through a game, and the visual theme of the course. An eLearning storyboard is like a lesson plan but more

expansive in scope.

THE 6 LAWS OF LEARNING NO INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER CAN 1) Law of Readiness. This law states that learning can only take place when a student is ready to learn. When students feel ready, they learn more effectively and with greater satisfaction than when not ready. It is your job as an instructional designer to create an eLearning course that helps create this readiness to learn. 7 FACTORS FOR ENSURING A SUCCESSFUL ELEARNING IMPLEMENTATION In this post we will review the seven main factors that determine the success of an eLearning project implementation plan. "Make sure all related departments are involved, alternatives are assessed, decisions are documented ,and a plan is designed in order to abide by those decisions. This step is generally the most time-consuming and where

the

THE 5 WORST TYPES OF ELEARNING COURSES AND HOW TO FIX THEM 3) Voiceover from Hell-o. Unless you have Morgan Freeman narrating your eLearning course, there is zero reason your ENTIRE lesson should be narrated. Honestly, even the voice of God himself shouldn’t be talking into your students’ ears throughout an entire course. Often, designers will use narration and not even given an option to turn it

off.

A SIMPLE GUIDE TO CREATING AN ELEARNING STORYBOARD The Anatomy of a Storyboard. While you can of course use whatever format works best for you, there are some elements that really need to be present in order for an eLearning storyboard to work effectively. Header/Title: Project name, Course name, Date, and all other identifying information you need to keep your storyboards sorted. 10 COMPELLING REASONS YOU SHOULD USE TEMPLATES FOR ELEARNING Here are 10 great reasons you should use templates for eLearning course creation: Templates increase flexibility: Templates actually increase flexibility, they’re easy to update, and they provide consistency across the project. They can be improved regularly to meet technological and instructional requirements as well as the client’s

needs.

DON'T SKIP THE TRAINING NEEDS ANALYSIS! HERE'S WHYCUSTOMER NEEDS

ANALYSIS QUESTIONS

Also, don't start putting together training plans based on perceived training needs. The result: Training programs are not based on a proper needs assessment, and therefore these are highly ineffective. Take a look at the importance of evaluating corporate training needs in this article . Effective training needs analysis will answer at

least

HOW TO IDENTIFY SKILL GAPS IN YOUR COMPANY? A 5-STEP PROCESS 1) Identify your Company's Objectives. While it might seem nice to have well-rounded employees, ultimately your business probably needs one skill more than another. By identifying your company's goals first, you are better able to identify what training your employees need now and in the future. This is how you will know whether it is

more

8 TEMPLATES AND CHEAT SHEETS EVERY ELEARNING PROFESSIONAL 3) Storyboard Templates. The storyboard is the roadmap that keeps eLearning designers on the same page and guides them through the plot of a scenario, the logic running through a game, and the visual theme of the course. An eLearning storyboard is like a lesson plan but more

expansive in scope.

HOW TO ENSURE EMPLOYEES TAKE (AND COMPLETE) YOUR ELEARNING Tip 3: Recognize and reward your employees who complete eLearning courses. If you want to build a learning culture in your organization, you need to reinforce the behaviors you want to see more of. Praise employees who seek out training opportunities congratulate people who earn new certifications and/or credentials, and reward managers who IS YOUR COMPANY EMBRACING JUST-IN-TIME LEARNING? Just-in-time learning enhances relevance and relatability by providing easy to access content. When learners identify a knowledge gap, they are compelled to look for solutions. When you provide just-in-time learning, they have the solutions that will help them fulfill their goals. They are more motivated to learn. 3. 10 KILLER QUESTIONS TO START EVERY ELEARNING COURSE DESIGN If you are about to start creating an eLearning course, don't just read this article and move on. Make sure you answer each of these questions so that you have a clear idea of the direction you want your

course to take.

A SIMPLE GUIDE TO CREATING AN ELEARNING STORYBOARD The Anatomy of a Storyboard. While you can of course use whatever format works best for you, there are some elements that really need to be present in order for an eLearning storyboard to work effectively. Header/Title: Project name, Course name, Date, and all other identifying information you need to keep your storyboards sorted. THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO CHOOSING A COLOR PALETTE FOR YOUR Basic Color Wheel Components. In simple terms, the color wheel consists of: Primary colors: Red, yellow and blue. Secondary colors: Orange (a mix of red and yellow), Green (blue+yellow), and purple (red+blue). Tertiary colors: These colors come about when a primary color is mixed with a secondary color. For example blue mixed with

green gives

HERE'S HOW TO PROMOTE YOUR NEW ELEARNING PROGRAM INTERNALLY Else there are just 0-5 percent chances that they will take them. The time has come for you to double up as a marketer. Below are some smart marketing tips to make your courses fly off the blocks: 1. Know your audience. The first rule of marketing: Create buyer personas. This rule applies for eLearning too. DON'T SKIP THE TRAINING NEEDS ANALYSIS! HERE'S WHY Also, don't start putting together training plans based on perceived training needs. The result: Training programs are not based on a proper needs assessment, and therefore these are highly ineffective. Take a look at the importance of evaluating corporate training needs in this article . Effective training needs analysis will answer at

least

10 THINGS MODERN L&D PROFESSIONALS SHOULD BE DOING 9) Adopting New Mindset: Invisible Learning. Invisible learning, surprisingly, is not a course from Hogwarts, but instead a way of learning that works in the background. Instead of using learning as a separate entity, companies are beginning to treat it as a mindset. Our growing need and ability to incorporate learning into what workers

already

THE TRUE COST OF NOT PROVIDING EMPLOYEE TRAINING According to HR Magazine companies that invest $1,500 on training per employee can see an average of 24% more profit than companies who invest less. Additionally, a study of 2500 businesses done by ATD, found that companies that offer thorough training had more than twice the amount of income per employee over firms that offered less

training.

7 NEW RULES OF WORKPLACE LEARNING The following factors are driving the changes in the corporate learning sphere: The rise of the Millennial Learner: The Millennial learner has been instrumental in bringing about a sea change in the workplace learning environment. Millennials demand that they can direct their learning journey, so L&D professionals are compelled to design courses that allow learners the freedom they seek. FOUR KEY ELEMENTS OF LEARNING EXPERIENCE DESIGNELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLES OF DESIGNELEMENTS OF DESIGN EXAMPLESELEMENTS OF DESIGN PDFELEMENTS OF DESIGN WORKSHEETCHALLENGE COURSE ELEMENTSPHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS COURSES

ONLINE

1. Showing empathy for users, by considering their likes and dislikes, etc. 2. Properly framing the problem by asking the right questions. 3. Using brainstorming or ideation for new ideas. 4. Expanding new ideas into a prototype, storyboard, or mock-up. 5. 8 TEMPLATES AND CHEAT SHEETS EVERY ELEARNING PROFESSIONAL 3) Storyboard Templates. The storyboard is the roadmap that keeps eLearning designers on the same page and guides them through the plot of a scenario, the logic running through a game, and the visual theme of the course. An eLearning storyboard is like a lesson plan but more

expansive in scope.

THE 6 LAWS OF LEARNING NO INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER CAN 1) Law of Readiness. This law states that learning can only take place when a student is ready to learn. When students feel ready, they learn more effectively and with greater satisfaction than when not ready. It is your job as an instructional designer to create an eLearning course that helps create this readiness to learn. 7 FACTORS FOR ENSURING A SUCCESSFUL ELEARNING IMPLEMENTATION In this post we will review the seven main factors that determine the success of an eLearning project implementation plan. "Make sure all related departments are involved, alternatives are assessed, decisions are documented ,and a plan is designed in order to abide by those decisions. This step is generally the most time-consuming and where

the

THE 5 WORST TYPES OF ELEARNING COURSES AND HOW TO FIX THEM 3) Voiceover from Hell-o. Unless you have Morgan Freeman narrating your eLearning course, there is zero reason your ENTIRE lesson should be narrated. Honestly, even the voice of God himself shouldn’t be talking into your students’ ears throughout an entire course. Often, designers will use narration and not even given an option to turn it

off.

A SIMPLE GUIDE TO CREATING AN ELEARNING STORYBOARD The Anatomy of a Storyboard. While you can of course use whatever format works best for you, there are some elements that really need to be present in order for an eLearning storyboard to work effectively. Header/Title: Project name, Course name, Date, and all other identifying information you need to keep your storyboards sorted. 10 COMPELLING REASONS YOU SHOULD USE TEMPLATES FOR ELEARNING Here are 10 great reasons you should use templates for eLearning course creation: Templates increase flexibility: Templates actually increase flexibility, they’re easy to update, and they provide consistency across the project. They can be improved regularly to meet technological and instructional requirements as well as the client’s

needs.

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Also, don't start putting together training plans based on perceived training needs. The result: Training programs are not based on a proper needs assessment, and therefore these are highly ineffective. Take a look at the importance of evaluating corporate training needs in this article . Effective training needs analysis will answer at

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HOW TO IDENTIFY SKILL GAPS IN YOUR COMPANY? A 5-STEP PROCESS 1) Identify your Company's Objectives. While it might seem nice to have well-rounded employees, ultimately your business probably needs one skill more than another. By identifying your company's goals first, you are better able to identify what training your employees need now and in the future. This is how you will know whether it is

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7 NEW RULES OF WORKPLACE LEARNING The following factors are driving the changes in the corporate learning sphere: The rise of the Millennial Learner: The Millennial learner has been instrumental in bringing about a sea change in the workplace learning environment. Millennials demand that they can direct their learning journey, so L&D professionals are compelled to design courses that allow learners the freedom they seek. FOUR KEY ELEMENTS OF LEARNING EXPERIENCE DESIGNELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLES OF DESIGNELEMENTS OF DESIGN EXAMPLESELEMENTS OF DESIGN PDFELEMENTS OF DESIGN WORKSHEETCHALLENGE COURSE ELEMENTSPHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS COURSES

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1. Showing empathy for users, by considering their likes and dislikes, etc. 2. Properly framing the problem by asking the right questions. 3. Using brainstorming or ideation for new ideas. 4. Expanding new ideas into a prototype, storyboard, or mock-up. 5. 8 TEMPLATES AND CHEAT SHEETS EVERY ELEARNING PROFESSIONAL 3) Storyboard Templates. The storyboard is the roadmap that keeps eLearning designers on the same page and guides them through the plot of a scenario, the logic running through a game, and the visual theme of the course. An eLearning storyboard is like a lesson plan but more

expansive in scope.

THE 6 LAWS OF LEARNING NO INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER CAN 1) Law of Readiness. This law states that learning can only take place when a student is ready to learn. When students feel ready, they learn more effectively and with greater satisfaction than when not ready. It is your job as an instructional designer to create an eLearning course that helps create this readiness to learn. 7 FACTORS FOR ENSURING A SUCCESSFUL ELEARNING IMPLEMENTATION In this post we will review the seven main factors that determine the success of an eLearning project implementation plan. "Make sure all related departments are involved, alternatives are assessed, decisions are documented ,and a plan is designed in order to abide by those decisions. This step is generally the most time-consuming and where

the

THE 5 WORST TYPES OF ELEARNING COURSES AND HOW TO FIX THEM 3) Voiceover from Hell-o. Unless you have Morgan Freeman narrating your eLearning course, there is zero reason your ENTIRE lesson should be narrated. Honestly, even the voice of God himself shouldn’t be talking into your students’ ears throughout an entire course. Often, designers will use narration and not even given an option to turn it

off.

A SIMPLE GUIDE TO CREATING AN ELEARNING STORYBOARD The Anatomy of a Storyboard. While you can of course use whatever format works best for you, there are some elements that really need to be present in order for an eLearning storyboard to work effectively. Header/Title: Project name, Course name, Date, and all other identifying information you need to keep your storyboards sorted. 10 COMPELLING REASONS YOU SHOULD USE TEMPLATES FOR ELEARNING Here are 10 great reasons you should use templates for eLearning course creation: Templates increase flexibility: Templates actually increase flexibility, they’re easy to update, and they provide consistency across the project. They can be improved regularly to meet technological and instructional requirements as well as the client’s

needs.

DON'T SKIP THE TRAINING NEEDS ANALYSIS! HERE'S WHYCUSTOMER NEEDS

ANALYSIS QUESTIONS

Also, don't start putting together training plans based on perceived training needs. The result: Training programs are not based on a proper needs assessment, and therefore these are highly ineffective. Take a look at the importance of evaluating corporate training needs in this article . Effective training needs analysis will answer at

least

HOW TO IDENTIFY SKILL GAPS IN YOUR COMPANY? A 5-STEP PROCESS 1) Identify your Company's Objectives. While it might seem nice to have well-rounded employees, ultimately your business probably needs one skill more than another. By identifying your company's goals first, you are better able to identify what training your employees need now and in the future. This is how you will know whether it is

more

8 TEMPLATES AND CHEAT SHEETS EVERY ELEARNING PROFESSIONAL 3) Storyboard Templates. The storyboard is the roadmap that keeps eLearning designers on the same page and guides them through the plot of a scenario, the logic running through a game, and the visual theme of the course. An eLearning storyboard is like a lesson plan but more

expansive in scope.

HOW TO ENSURE EMPLOYEES TAKE (AND COMPLETE) YOUR ELEARNING Tip 3: Recognize and reward your employees who complete eLearning courses. If you want to build a learning culture in your organization, you need to reinforce the behaviors you want to see more of. Praise employees who seek out training opportunities congratulate people who earn new certifications and/or credentials, and reward managers who IS YOUR COMPANY EMBRACING JUST-IN-TIME LEARNING? Just-in-time learning enhances relevance and relatability by providing easy to access content. When learners identify a knowledge gap, they are compelled to look for solutions. When you provide just-in-time learning, they have the solutions that will help them fulfill their goals. They are more motivated to learn. 3. A SIMPLE GUIDE TO CREATING AN ELEARNING STORYBOARD The Anatomy of a Storyboard. While you can of course use whatever format works best for you, there are some elements that really need to be present in order for an eLearning storyboard to work effectively. Header/Title: Project name, Course name, Date, and all other identifying information you need to keep your storyboards sorted. 10 KILLER QUESTIONS TO START EVERY ELEARNING COURSE DESIGN If you are about to start creating an eLearning course, don't just read this article and move on. Make sure you answer each of these questions so that you have a clear idea of the direction you want your

course to take.

THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO CHOOSING A COLOR PALETTE FOR YOUR Basic Color Wheel Components. In simple terms, the color wheel consists of: Primary colors: Red, yellow and blue. Secondary colors: Orange (a mix of red and yellow), Green (blue+yellow), and purple (red+blue). Tertiary colors: These colors come about when a primary color is mixed with a secondary color. For example blue mixed with

green gives

HERE'S HOW TO PROMOTE YOUR NEW ELEARNING PROGRAM INTERNALLY Else there are just 0-5 percent chances that they will take them. The time has come for you to double up as a marketer. Below are some smart marketing tips to make your courses fly off the blocks: 1. Know your audience. The first rule of marketing: Create buyer personas. This rule applies for eLearning too. DON'T SKIP THE TRAINING NEEDS ANALYSIS! HERE'S WHY Also, don't start putting together training plans based on perceived training needs. The result: Training programs are not based on a proper needs assessment, and therefore these are highly ineffective. Take a look at the importance of evaluating corporate training needs in this article . Effective training needs analysis will answer at

least

10 THINGS MODERN L&D PROFESSIONALS SHOULD BE DOING 9) Adopting New Mindset: Invisible Learning. Invisible learning, surprisingly, is not a course from Hogwarts, but instead a way of learning that works in the background. Instead of using learning as a separate entity, companies are beginning to treat it as a mindset. Our growing need and ability to incorporate learning into what workers

already

THE TRUE COST OF NOT PROVIDING EMPLOYEE TRAINING According to HR Magazine companies that invest $1,500 on training per employee can see an average of 24% more profit than companies who invest less. Additionally, a study of 2500 businesses done by ATD, found that companies that offer thorough training had more than twice the amount of income per employee over firms that offered less

training.

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