Lights, Camera, Action

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Gary Lipkowitz

Follow these tips to effectively tell a story through video training. More »

The Path to Engagement: Lessons From Game Designers

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Ben Betts

The computer games industry has seen explosive growth in recent years. Energized by the virulent nature of social networks and the increasing capabilities of mobile devices, gaming is bigger than Hollywood. The fundamental premise behind most gaming experiences is the j... More »

A Harder Focus on the Global Classroom

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Darlene Christopher

Imagine yourself in a virtual classroom. The instructor puts an image of a game of cricket on the screen and says, "Sometimes dealing with pressures at work may feel like a game of 20/20 limited cricket, where you are chasing a score of 220 and it's the last over. You h... More »

To Be Continued: Using Social Media for Training Conversations

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Daniel Bixby

Let's be honest. The days of giving a sheepish grin when someone asks if you're "on Facebook" are long gone. This is a new era, and social media is the new telephone. Like it or not, welcome to the age of cyber communities. Welcome, not merely to lounges or coffee shops... More »

Base of Support: Providing Participant Guides for Online Learning

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Nanette Miner

When moving from classroom-based training to the online environment, most instructional designers do away with the participant guide, thinking, "Who would use a participant guide while sitting alone at their desks?" This may be the primary reason why online learning com... More »