Looking at the eLearning Crystal Ball for 2017!

According to eLearning Industries, there are several trends to look for as we approach 2017. The future of learning definitely lies outside traditional classrooms with eLearning and distance learning gaining increasing momentum. The most notable trends include the following.

  • The Simulation. Once reserved for addressing aviation and health care, is gaining momentum as a game changer for other application training. They have proven effective for sales, safety or any high-risk environment. They can be high tech, or as a simple role play or game. They can be comprised of realistic 2D and 3D images, redesigned video or simple graphics.
  • Mobile Learning or mLearning is designed for the next generation that is always on the go. It is not just eLearning on a mobile device. The material is specifically rendered and developed for mobile learning, requiring skillful design.
  • Gamification makes learning fun and was one of the hottest trends in 2016. It can be very useful in improving learner innovation and problem solving.
  • Microlearning utilizes mini content bytes (e.g. 5 minutes videos) made available to the learner to work into their busy schedule. It is typically accessed on multiple devices. It’s very popular with corporate clients.
  • Big Data collected through the LMS allows developers to improve and modify eLearning courses, content, and material by delving deep into the learning behaviors and preferences of the users. It provides robust statistics and numbers that allow the developers to tailor and customize learning activities according to the consumer needs and also adjust the organization’s eLearning strategy as required.
  • Cloud-Based eLearning Systems have encouraged LMS’ and authoring tools switch to cloud-based platforms. Cloud-based online training is easily accessible to employees and reduces training costs significantly Updating online training content and introducing new products and features is easy on Cloud and it also ensures advanced […]
Looking at the eLearning Crystal Ball for 2017!2018-06-07T13:45:12+00:00

Illumen Mention in Book “Immersive Learning”

Illumen is excited to have a shout out in the book Immersive Learning: Designing for Authentic Practice by Koreen Olbrish Pagano.

Book Overview from Amazon (Click here to purchase):

Numerous studies have shown the same results: Virtual practice is often as effective―or more so―as real-life practice. Why is this? Immediacy of feedback―corrective feedback at the time of error―plus the ability to control the training environments to ensure the most common or most difficult scenarios are experienced and navigated by learners. The most useful training allows learners to actually practice skills in a safe environment.

In immersive learning, you can control what experiences learners have, the feedback they receive, and the opportunities they have to see both short-term and long-term consequences. Imagine the possibilities that new technologies can bring for training design! Doctors, salespeople, managers, emergency first responders―all can benefit from technology-enabled training. But how do you do it?Immersive Learning walks you through the process of designing and building immersive learning environments using the framework of the familiar ADDIE model. In this book, you will learn how to:

  • Discover a framework for thinking in terms of immersive learning design.
  • Outline the process of designing for immersion.
  • See real examples of organizations that have applied these principles to solve learning and performance challenges.

Pagano’s book covers the depth of immersive learning through engaging information and examples. It’s practices are sure to increase ROI and enhance learner understanding, retention, and performance.

Illumen Mention in Book “Immersive Learning”2018-06-07T13:45:14+00:00

Storyline 2 LMS Play/Pause Safari Missing Button Fix

A deal breaker has appeared for many who want to use Articulate Storyline 2 for its HTML5 playback on iPads. As the image above shows, the play/pause buttons are missing and the restart button is not centered vertically from the published HTML5 LMS files.

This is often missed because it only effects the LMS published files, so if you test publish through the Web tab, everything will look great. Only a view through your LMS will show, or not show, the missing button problem.

Articulate is aware of the issue and has posted this:

Play/Pause Button Is Missing in HTML5 Output in Mobile Safari
You may find that the play/pause button is missing from the seekbar when you view HTML5 output in mobile Safari on an iPad or iPhone.

This is a known issue. It’ll be fixed in a forthcoming software update for Articulate Storyline. Enable the Check for updates at startup feature to be notified when new updates are available.

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We look forward to their update, but until then we need a fix. Luckily, there is a fix.

John Ruiz posted on the subject at the Articulate community blog: https://community.articulate.com/discussions/articulate-storyline/storyline-2-play-pause-button-seekbar-missing-on-ipad

This problem can be fixed by copying some of the HTML from index_html5.html file into the index_lms_html5.html file. When you publish your SCORM, AICC, or TIN Can compliant files through the LMS tab, click Open to view the published files. These two HTML files can be open in any text editor, such as Notepad on the PC. If you don’t have a text editor or want one that can display line numbers, check out Notepad++.

In your index_lms_html5.html file you will find the problem HTML around line 70:

<div […]

Storyline 2 LMS Play/Pause Safari Missing Button Fix2018-06-07T13:45:14+00:00

Scribe Animation – ASA Blueprint for Success

Illumen teamed back up with ASA (American Supply Association Educational Foundation) to create a short animation that explain their new program. This scribe based animation ties audio with key visuals to clearly explain ASA’s new message.

Scribe Animation – ASA Blueprint for Success2018-06-07T13:45:15+00:00

Illumen and the Chicago eLearning & Technology Showcase 2013

cltsIllumen Group is proud to announce our sponsorship of the Chicago eLearning & Technology Showcase this year. This event, with more than 30 contributing speakers is setting the bar for eLearning based events.

This year, the Showcase celebrates the evolution of adult learning and performance, with an emphasis on the role of new media and interactive methods in business and institutional training. The Showcase provides a full day of educational sessions for all levels of experience. More than 30 speakers will explore all aspects of elearning—instructional design, development tools, media resources, virtual classrooms, social and interactive applications, mobile learning, rapid elearning, and more. Attendees will have an opportunity to create their own schedules from a variety of topics or follow one of four Showcase Tracks, including Simulations & Social Media, eLearning Tools & LMS, Online Design, and Management of eLearning.

More information about the event and registration can be found at the Chicago eLearning & Technology Website.

Illumen will be at the event showcasing our eLearning applications and offering information on the process and development of technology and learning based solutions. We hope to see you all there.

Illumen and the Chicago eLearning & Technology Showcase 20132018-06-07T13:45:16+00:00

Examples of eLearning

We are often asked, “Can you give us a few examples of eLearning and eMarketing projects?”. The terms ‘eLearning’ and ‘eMarketing’ cover a wide variety of types of projects. We have many people who need our services, and they all search for us in different ways. We often see:

  • Computer-Based Training (CBT)
  • Interactive Training
  • Mulitmedia Training or Multimedia Presentation
  • Virtual Product
  • Marketing Showcase
  • Online Training Program
  • Course, Class, Curriculum
  • Electronically Supported Learning and Teaching
  • CME Modules
  • Classroom 2.0
  • Learning Content
  • Learning Management System (LMS)

Not only are there many ways to say it, there are many more types of projects. Below are a series of examples of eLearning and eMarketing projects:

New and existing warehouse employees required training and refresher courses for all aspects of their day-to-day job tasks. These tasks included using a RF scanner and its software to properly catalog incoming products, locate and shelve products, comprehend new orders, locate and box products, prepare inventory reports, and prepare products for shipping. Employees also had to learn the process for handling exceptions to their general processes, such as incorrect inventory, products too high or large to gather for packaging, and damaged products or boxes.

Illumen developed a custom LMS and seven training modules for certification within each role.
With a high turnover in employees, and thus, an increasing amount of time, energy, and cost was being spent on training live in store with a manager.

Illumen developed a plan focused on building the level of experience both in making drinks and food by providing preparatory steps […]

Examples of eLearning2018-06-07T13:45:18+00:00

Illumen at the 2012 Chicago eLearning & Technology Showcase

cltsIllumen is excited to be back at the fifth annual Chicago eLearning & Technology Showcase. We have both sponsored and presented at previous events and look forward to sponsoring again this year. We always enjoy seeing our eLearning friends, meeting new friends, and discovering the new innovative approaches to online learning.

From the Chicago eLearning & Technology Showacase site:

Since our first event in 2008, the Chicago eLearning & Technology Showcase has earned the enthusiastic praise of attendees and presenters alike. We will gather again on August 16, 2012 to celebrate the evolution of learning technologies.

The Showcase provides a full day of presentations with an emphasis on the role of new media and interactive methods in organizational training. Our speakers will explore all aspects of elearning—instructional design, development tools, media resources, virtual classrooms, social and interactive applications, mobile learning, rapid elearning, and more.

Illumen at the 2012 Chicago eLearning & Technology Showcase2018-06-07T13:45:19+00:00

Learning from Marketing: 6 Steps to Developing Successful eLearning Programs and Courses

Only about one out of every 1,000 new products introduced to supermarkets survives for more than one year. Nearly all are highly thought out concepts their designers and developers were sure filled a need in the market. So what do the successful 0.1% have in common? Along the way some aspect of the product (price, place, or promotion) was modified or adjusted to increase consumer acceptance and/or work around obstacles.

ui_measuringWhat’s the link to learning? How many eLearning developers do you know who regard their learners as customers? How many adjust their content or delivery to make it more desirable for their audience? Maybe a few, maybe a little. For-profit educators like University of Phoenix and Kaplan, are learning the hard way that learners behave like consumers. But where consumers vote with their wallets, learners vote with their minds: choosing to open them for good products and close them for bad ones.

How would a marketer approach eLearning development? Here are six steps they would follow:

  1. Commit to the concept: All of those who are part of the learning development process need to adopt a learner-centric approach. It starts by assessing and understanding the learner’s strengths, weaknesses and learning preferences, and incorporating them into the design phase. You’ll get a better idea of the full extent of the commitment, as you read through the remaining five development steps. Marketers know they don’t have a product until the market tells them they do, and they know that taking a customer-centric approach is the only way their product is going to survive.
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Learning from Marketing: 6 Steps to Developing Successful eLearning Programs and Courses2018-06-07T13:45:19+00:00

eLearning User Interface Basics

The user interface design you use in your eLearning modules are key to your user’s ability to see, read, interact, navigate, and in the end, comprehend your content. The user interface (often called a UI) also refers to the elements of design, or the “look and feel” of the project. We have all used custom based modules, as well as PowerPoint, Articulate, Captivate, and Lectora (to name a few) based modules and have seen the way they use user interfaces to guide the user through the content using a menu or next button. This basic, or 101 level introduction of eLearning user interfaces will look at what is often used and why.

Let’s first take a look at an interface that has elements that we often see. Take a little time looking at the design below. Pay attention to the content, the navigation, and other components. We will break them down shortly.

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eLearning User Interface Basics2018-06-07T13:45:21+00:00
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