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Gamification vs Game-Based eLearning: Do You know the Difference?

Gyrus

Gamification is fast emerging as an effective and exciting technique to engage with learners in the corporate training world. However, the term gamification is often mixed up with another term known as game-based learning. Gamification is not a game and does not imply that learners will be playing video games and learn through it.

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Are You One of the 25%?

Gyrus

Learning Management Systems (LMS) must evolve as the dynamic learning environment of its users change. If an LMS isn’t continuously improved then these users cannot benefit from better pedagogic techniques and methodologies. If the LMS does not change then the user’s education suffers.

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2023 Top Nonprofit Conferences

Whole Whale

While in-person events are beginning to open up again, many have pivoted to a hybrid learning environment. About : Create Good is a 2-day conference to inspire nonprofit communicators to amplify their missions with the latest tools and techniques. 2023 is a unique time for conference-goers. It’s great to have options.

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Getting the Most out of your Social Learning Program

Gyrus

Focus on ways to maximize user interaction with the learning environment. This, in itself, is a great habit forming technique. This habit forming exercise will not only establish an increased learning foundation but also make previous experiences more relevant within your new socially enabled system.

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Creating a Culture of Continuous Learning

Gyrus

Establishing a formal policy of Continuous Learning. This is the most important step in promoting a continuous learning environment. This can include advanced sales techniques, introductions to hidden product features, and techniques to hone their craft dependent on their job title and responsibilities.

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Election Day – Using Social Media Campaign Methods to Enhance Learning Programs

Gyrus

As learning professionals, the election is a large tutorial on how to motivate learners to undergo organizational learning at a reasonable pace. Instead of ensuring the success of a country, our focus is strictly on programs and the utilization of proven techniques.

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How To Think Like An Instructional Designer for Your Nonprofit Trainings

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

You also need to consider the learning environment, any constraints, the delivery options, and the timeline for the project. You have to be a little fearless piloting new instructional techniques or you will just do the same old stuff – you’ll get bored and your participants will also be bored.