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The Future of eLearning and Immersive Learning Environments

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Elearning continues to rapidly evolve as technologies such as gamification, immersive learning environments ( ILEs ), MOOCS, mobile learning and other modern training delivery methods penetrate the marketplace. What are immersive learning environments?

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The 6 Hottest Training Technologies That You Can’t Overlook

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Editor's Note: This blog was originally published in eLearning Industry in May 2016, and has been reproduced here with permission. Technology has impacted almost every aspect of our lives and training & development is no exception. Companies are exploring online virtual platforms such as second life, Minecraft, Unity, etc.

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Mobile Learning – Is it Finally Viable?

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Mobile Learning has been a cool shining beacon in the learning industry for quite a while now. But with new technologies, sometimes you have to stop and ask yourself, is it just being used for the sake of the media itself, or is it actually adding to my blended learning portfolio?

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What’s A Learning Experience Platform? The Essential Guide

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While LMSs and LXPs technically achieve the same end goal— administering eLearning to members— the way that they do so is drastically different. On the other hand, LXPs are: Focused on personalized learning experiences. As your learning business grows and evolves, these changes are fueled by data. Driven by the learner.

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What Pokémon Go Means to the Learning Industry

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As per Merriam-Webster, “Augmented Reality is an enhanced version of reality created by the use of technology to overlay digital information on an image of something being viewed through a device (as a smartphone camera).” So, how can this apply to the corporate learning environment? Augmented Reality. Gamification.

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PowerMyLearning: Free Online Education Games and Videos for Nonprofits and Libraries

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CFY was founded by Elisabeth Stock in 1999 with the mission of helping low-income students do better in school by improving their learning environments at home. Since then, the organization has partnered with hundreds of schools and provided digital learning resources to 50,000 families in five cities. How It Works.

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Educating Medical Personnel: New Book Reviews CPD Topics

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Technology-heavy articles like Chapter 3 by Dimitrios Stefanidis and Ajit K. Sachdeva, which provides an excellent review of both high fidelity simulations and case based learning where instructors are able to view a learners decision making skills. Mann and Jocelyn Lockyer. Turco spoke to her favorites: [link].