Today is a holiday for those of us here in the US. This gives me a little bit of extra time to share my top 10 learning tools for 2024. I’m dishing out the good stuff as part of Jane Hart’s yearly roundup. So, grab a seat, and let’s see what did and didn’t makeContinueContinue reading “Top 10 Learning Tools for 2024”
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Friday Finds — Marketing Tactics That Work for L&D, Magic 8 Ball AI, Importance of Doing Nothing
This week we look at marketing tactics that work for L&D, questioning when you should trust AI and the value of idleness. Plus new tools, a fabulous podcast recommendation, and an eLearning authoring tool guide.
Friday Finds — From Doc to Course with AI, Highlighting Key Text, Info Overload
Find out how AI can enhance learning materials and presentations. Learn about PodSnacks for podcast summaries. Attend a webinar on inclusive eLearning design with Jogen Paolo L. Atienza. and more!
Friday Finds — Beautiful Documents, Memorable Images, Curation vs Creation
Friday Finds offers tips and resources for instructional designers. This week highlights PowerPoint’s document creation potential and offers advice on effective visual use. Content curation benefits in learning and development are discussed, and various tech tools are recommended. Lastly, a webinar on building an instructional design portfolio. And as always new tools and the podcast of the week!
The Six Things Our Primal Brains Pay Attention To: A Guide for L&D Pros
In the fast-paced world of Learning and Development, capturing and maintaining attention is paramount. Have you ever wondered why some training sessions captivate while others fall flat? The answer lies in understanding our primal brain. According to “The Persuasion Code” by Christophe Morin and Patrick Renvoise, this ancient part of our brain, designed for survival,ContinueContinue reading “The Six Things Our Primal Brains Pay Attention To: A Guide for L&D Pros”
Friday Finds — Content Atomization, Learning Pathways, ChatGPT Tone
This week we take a look at atomized learning, structured learning content, and using ChatGPT without sounding like a robot. As always, we’ve got great tech tools, a podcast recommendation, and details about upcoming events. With a bit of shenanigans to polish it all off!
A Guide to Boosting Learner Engagement with Email Marketing
Email is far from outdated. With higher adoption rates than any of the “hot” social media apps, it remains a powerful yet overlooked channel for L&D teams to drive program awareness, participation, and impact. Though it is often thought of as an “old school” strategy, sophisticated email marketing platforms allow you to create personalized experiencesContinueContinue reading “A Guide to Boosting Learner Engagement with Email Marketing”
Friday Finds — AI Masterclass, Working Out Loud, Future of Work
sponsored by iSpring Sign up here to get Friday Finds in your inbox every Friday 98% of success is consistently doing boring things that no one sees. 2% is visible and exciting, so that’s all everyone talks about. ― Farnam Street newsletter Hey, guess what? Today’s newsletter has a shiny new section that I’m takingContinueContinue reading “Friday Finds — AI Masterclass, Working Out Loud, Future of Work”
Building Your First Zap: Taking Automation from Theory to Practice
So, are you ready to conquer the tedious tasks and unleash the power of automation? Get out there, build your first Zap, and watch your workflow transform!
Automation Made Easy: Your L&D Guide to Getting Things Done Automatically
Feeling overwhelmed in L&D? Let automation be your hero!
Tired of repetitive tasks? Wish you had more time for strategic initiatives? Automation can be your game-changer! ✨
Imagine sending personalized welcome emails or tailoring communication journeys automatically. Zapier’s “if-then” magic connects apps like building blocks, saving you time and effort.
Think triggers & actions: New employee joins? Send intro email!
Mike Taylor 