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Here Comes Adaptive Learning!
Aug 20, 2019 /
Corporate training has seen some incredible advances over the years. There was of course the big leap in new, innovative teaching methods and techniques driven by the widespread computerization that started in the 1960s with PLATO, the first computer-assisted instruction system that originally called the University of Illinois home before supporting thousands of terminals worldwide. […]
Let’s Talk about Your Onboarding Program
Aug 12, 2019 /
A recent survey by CareerBuilder suggests 36% of employers neglect to implement a structured onboarding process for new employees. Meanwhile, those that do have an onboarding program in place tend to devote far less than the 12 months many experts believe is the ideal ramp-up time for a new employee. According to the same survey, […]
Introducing the CoSo Cloud Customer Resource Portal
Jun 24, 2019 /
It’s an exciting time for CoSo customers! In addition to a host of new applications for Adobe Connect, Captivate Prime and Zoom—like Adobe Connect Broadcaster, which lets you broadcast large scale virtual meetings to 250,000 people, and various LMS integrations with BlackBoard, Brightspace and other environments–CoSo Cloud has just launched a new Customer Resource Portal […]
Four Ways Trainers Kill Engagement
Jun 17, 2019 /
Read any blog post or article on engagement in eLearning (including our own), and you’ll get all kinds of great suggestions, like: Show learners how the information contained in sessions can specifically boost their job performance or further their careers. Embed video, animation and other visual elements. Incorporate gamification to create both competition and collaboration […]
10 Reasons Your Workers Don’t Show Up for Training
May 8, 2019 /
Training managers face many challenges. But for many, the most frustrating challenge of all is simply getting workers to show up for their sessions. In the spirit of kicking off the new year with more positive results for both trainers and their learners, here are ten reasons why workers are probably not showing up for […]
Another Argument for Individualized Training
Mar 26, 2019 /
Forget research. Forget stats. Let’s all agree to accept what by now should be a simple matter of fact: any organization that expects to compete today must employ a workforce that is continuously learning to keep up with the fast pace and ever changing paths of business. But, how does an organization ensure effective and […]
Gamification in College Primes Need for More Gamification in Workforce Training
Mar 14, 2019 /
If you’ve been holding out on blending gamification with your workforce training programs, it might be time to put on your gamer’s hat. Colleges, which tend to be late adopters, are now starting to use gamification to engage students in the classroom. As more students become accustomed to using point scoring, competition and other elements […]
Should Training Tackle Political Divide in the Workplace?
Feb 27, 2019 /
sdfsdfsd HR services provider Randstad released the findings of an interesting survey on how the current political climate impacts people and relationships within the workplace. They found that while half of those surveyed enjoy talking politics with colleagues because “it helps them understand other viewpoints,” another half confesses to limiting interactions with co-workers who harbor […]
New Year Resolutions for Training Managers
Feb 7, 2019 /
New Year Resolutions for Training Managers So, you’ve already drawn up (and perhaps already destroyed) your list of New Year’s resolutions for your personal life. But what about your professional life? What about your life as a corporate trainer? No? Well why not? Resolutions are meant to bring about lasting improvement in one’s life. Couldn’t […]
E-Learning and Conferencing Tools for Healthcare: Navigating the Regulatory Maze
Dec 27, 2018 /
is created, transmitted, and stored are a big part of that regulatory picture, and potentially the biggest source of fines and headaches for healthcare administrators in the industry. At the very same time that regulators are beginning to clamp down on compliance violations and are handing out big fines, technology is changing at an astounding […]
Do Corporate Trainers Have to Worry about GDPR?
Oct 11, 2018 /
It’s been a few months now since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) went into effect, and I’m still getting asked: Do corporate trainers have to worry about GDPR? The short answer is yes. My long answer? Yes, yes, absolutely yes. Even if your organization isn’t located in the EU, if you process any personal […]
