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Lectora User Conference Showcase: Michael Sheyahshe

Written by Jessica Athey on May 10, 2012
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Lectora User Conference Spotlight on Michael Sheyahshe

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KAPOW!!! Comic Book-Styled Exercises to Increase Interactivity and Engagement

Wednesday, May 23rd 2:30-3:45 p.m.

Ramp up your e-Learning content and learn how to put the KAPOW in your courses created with Lectora® e-Learning software with Michael Sheyahshe, ICF International, in his session KAPOW!!! Comic Book-Styled Exercises to Increase Interactivity and Engagement, on Wednesday, May 23 at the Lectora User Conference in Chicago.

In an increasingly digital age, the content and aesthetics of an e-Learning course should be complementary to ensure maximum effectiveness. In Michael’s session, learn how to leverage the power of Lectora e-...

Introducing ReviewLink 1.0 for Collaborative e-Learning Review

Written by Jessica Athey on April 24, 2012
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ReviewLink 1.0 Releases Today for e-Learning

 

Take your e-Learning course review process to new heights with the easiest and most robust online course review tool, ReviewLinkTM 1.0. Releasing today, ReviewLink 1.0 simplifies and enhances the entire e-Learning review cycle from initial course development to the final review. With the streamlined ability to publish and review online training titles to the cloud, ReviewLink 1.0 is a practical and convenient way for team members to work collaboratively, anytime and anywhere. 

The ReviewLink 1.0 review cycle is simple and intuitive:

  • Initiate the review cycle by simultaneously sharing your Lectora® titles with your team via...

CourseMill 6.7 Releases with Sleek Interface and New Features

Written by Jessica Athey on April 18, 2012
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CourseMill LMS Version 6.7 Contains More Than a Dozen New Features

 

The delivery and management of your e-Learning content has never been easier or faster, with the release of CourseMill® Learning Management System Version 6.7. Jam-packed with more than a dozen new features for enhanced ease of use for learners and instructors alike, the latest release of CourseMill takes this affordable and scalable LMS to the next level.

To help meet your online computer-based training goals, the new features and updates rolled into CourseMill Version 6.7 include:  

  • Enhanced User Interface – Enjoy...

Spotlight on Lectora User Conference Presenter & Artist Erik Wahl

Written by Jessica Athey on April 16, 2012
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World Renowned Artist and Performer Erik Wahl will Present at the LUC

Artist, entertainer, author, entrepreneur, performer. These are a just a handful of the many adjectives that can be used to describe international sensation Erik Wahl. Now, Lectora® User Conference attendees will get to experience the creativity of Erik Wahl first hand, as he closes day one of the conference on Wednesday, May 23. 

Known for the creative and unique delivery of his on-stage presentations, Erik is a one of a kind performer. Erik leads his audience to thought provoking, entertaining and inspiring conclusions, culminating in the production of three matchless works of art created in real time during the presentation. As a seasoned corporate speaker,...

Keep your e-Learning Skills on the Cutting Edge

Written by Jessica Athey on April 10, 2012
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Tips to keep your e-Learning skills sharp

The great thing about many e-Learning tools is that once you learn how to manage and use their basic capabilities, you’re able to build on those skills to learn more and more. With the multitude of e-Learning resources available, you should never stop learning! Here are four easy ways that you can keep your e-Learning skills fresh and on point to give you the cutting edge:

Become an active member in social media
Social media is all around us, and is a great resource for e-Learning professionals, whether you’re a fan of Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn. Consider becoming an active member of the e-Learning community on any or all of these social networks to expand your skills. With...

Free ReviewLink Tips and Video Tutorials – Part 1

Written by Jessica Athey on February 07, 2012
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Free ReviewLink Tips and Video Tutorials – Part 1

If you made the recent upgrade to Lectora® X.6 e-Learning software, you already know that ReviewLink™ makes     e-Learning review more convenient and simple than ever. To ensure that you’re getting the most out of ReviewLink, today’s blog includes 3 handy tips to help you complete the review cycle in record time.

Below each tip is a short video tutorial that demonstrates step-by-step how to implement the tip using ReviewLink collaborative e-Learning review tool.  These tips and tutorials are full of hints to make sure you stay on-task and work efficiently when collaborating with reviewers. And, most importantly, they guarantee a quick turnaround as you review, edit and prepare courses for publishing.

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Lectora e-Learning #1 Top-Ranked Media Tool by Importance

Written by Jessica Athey on February 02, 2012
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Lectora e-Learning #1 Top-Ranked Media Tool by Importance

Thanks to the support of our users, Lectora® e-Learning authoring software was ranked as the number one Top Rated Media Tool by Importance in the eLearning Guild report, “Media for eLearning: Top Tools.” The findings in this recent e-Learning research report are based on popular media tools e-Learning professionals use to design, create and optimize e-Learning content.

In the report, Lectora e-Learning software received the most “essential” responses for the Top Rated Media Tool by Importance in Toolkit category, indicating that the majority of survey participants find Lectora to be an essential e-Learning development tool. Landing the number one spot, Lectora ranks above Articulate® Rapid e-Learning Studio, Adobe® Captivate and other tools.

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Creating Value in e-Learning Part 5: The Symptom

Written by Peter Sorenson on January 10, 2012
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Creating Value in e-Learning Part 5: The Symptom

This is a guest blog post from Peter Sorenson, President of QUIZZICLE. Please see below for full bio.

When we visit a doctor because we are not feeling well, he or she begins by questioning us about our symptoms. Why? Because a sniffle, a headache or a sore throat are merely indicators that something is wrong - not the root cause of the illness itself.

As an...

e-Learning Predictions for 2012 from Bersin & Associates

Written by Jessica Athey on January 01, 2012
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e-Learning Predictions for 2012 from Bersin & Associates

As one year comes to an end and another begins, it’s important to take some time to reflect on major happenings in 2011 – and look to the future for what is to come. Bersin & Associates recently released the report, “Strategic Human Resources & Talent Management: Predictions for 2012,” which offers insights from the past year, as well as predictions for what the next year will bring.

Before diving into some of the 2012 predictions, the Bersin & Associates article lists two important current developments that are influencing employee interaction in the workplace:

A) Technology: Although this seems an obvious implication, new technologies and social learning platforms are drastically changing how employees operate at work. Constant access to the Internet, iPads and mobile phones allow employees to communicate...

Free Webinar Highlights Most Underutilized Features in Lectora

Written by Stephanie Johnson on December 11, 2011
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Free Tips and Tricks for eLearning Webinar

This week, Lectora® e-Learning brings you one of our most popular Inspiration Wednesdays webinars of 2011: Top Underutilized Tips and Tricks from Lectora Developers. Tune in on Wednesday, December 14, to discover creative ways to utilize familiar Lectora elements in new ways that may surprise you. Top Underutilized Tips and Tricks from Lectora Developers will teach you how to maximize features of Lectora in your online computer-based training that are often misunderstood, underused or that can be used in ways “outside of the box,” including:

  • Turning Move To actions into games
    Add movement and interest to your Lectora titles using the Move To action in a unique way. Build a series of actions using this function to create fun, interactive games.
     
  • Using Menus...

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