New eBook: 84 Tips on New Instructional Design for New Instructional Technology by News Editor

by News Editor

June 10, 2014

“Are you using your technology to its fullest potential for eLearning?”

It’s a wonderful time to be an instructional designer—but not every option is a good one for your learners. In free eBook 84 Tips on New Instructional Design for New Instructional Technology, 21 eLearning experts let you know how to make the most of the exciting new technologies available to instructional designers. Topics include:

Putting Learning Goals and Needs Before Technology. You can use the most advanced technology available, but if it doesn’t effectively deliver learning, it’s not a good choice. These 21 tips offer direction for keeping your eyes on the prize.Planning for and Managing New Instructional Technology. How thorough is your plan? These nine tips will help you create a solid foundation.Developing with and Blending Instructional Technologies. Are you using your technology to its fullest potential for eLearning? These 25 tips will help you make the most of your resources. Leveraging Instructional Technology for Language Learning. Today’s technology offers exception benefits to language instruction. This eBook offers five tips for maximizing language learning with instructional technology.Learning Games and Gamification. Well-designed gamification is a great way to make learning stick. These three tips will guide you in making your learning games and gamification more effective.Driving Learning with Graphic Novels. Look, up in the sky, it’s … a colorful way to drive learning home! Graphic novels are an increasingly popular option for learning. These five tips will give you a good grounding.Making Learning Mobile. It’s a mobile world. This eBook provides seven tips for making your mobile learning work.Using MOOCs. Massive open online courses have limitless potential … and a lot of challenges. These six tips will help make your MOOC a success.Sharing Learning-technology Expertise. You’ve done the work and want to share what you’ve learned. These three tips will let you know how to share your hard-won wisdom.

To make the most of the newest technologies for instructional design, download 84 Tips on New Instructional Design for New Instructional Technology today.

eBooks from The eLearning Guild are FREE for everyone, and Guild membership is not required to access them. With more than two dozen published titles, every Guild eBook is focused on one theme. Some are collections of tips we gather from the industry experts and experienced practitioners who speak at our online events, while others offer tips from Guild members around the world, or collections of articles from key industry leaders. In any case, you’ll find valuable information that you can immediately put to work in your organization.

Topics Covered

Getting Started, Learning Media

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Quantum 7 to Showcase New DMS Technology at Learning Solutions 2014 by News Editor

by News Editor

March 19, 2014

“Quantum 7 has introduced a new technology to the learning and development industry: the Development Management System, or DMS. The DMS is a business and workflow management system designed specifically for the learning industry. In other professions this is often referred to as an ERP. The role of the DMS is to provide all the tools that L&D leaders and development teams, including outsource providers, need to efficiently run their businesses and produce consistent quality in their solutions.”

Quantum 7, a featured exhibitor at The eLearning Guild’s Learning Solutions 2014 Conference and Expo, has introduced a new technology to the learning and development industry: the Development Management System, or DMS. The DMS is a business and workflow management system designed specifically for the learning industry. In other professions this is often referred to as an ERP. The role of the DMS is to provide all the tools that L&D leaders and development teams, including outsource providers, need to efficiently run their businesses and produce consistent quality in their solutions. Functionality includes production management, portfolio management, project management, financial management, staff resource optimization, deliverable review management with version control, user testing and online SME reviews, standards and methodology facilitation, performance benchmarking, and other functionality vital to the development process.

The Quantum 7 DMS, called QuantumConnect, will be available at the Learning Solutions 2014 Expo among the latest tools, technologies, and services from more than 60 exhibitors. Conference attendees will have the opportunity to see the new DMS technology and the utility that it provides. Additionally, Quantum 7 founder, Bill West, will be presenting a concurrent conference session, The Emergence of the Development Management System, on Thursday, March 20 at 1:00 PM.

Quantum 7 provides the most comprehensive solution for building a highly effective learning and development organization. Quantum 7’s professional services, technology, and training programs enable the increased performance and alignment of L&D teams. Quantum 7’s cornerstone is the industry’s first Development Management System (DMS). Specifically designed for training development, this integrated platform gives teams the tools they need to produce high quality solutions while automating project management and business processes for increased productivity. Quantum 7’s mission is to empower their customers to establish a new standard across their enterprise, reach optimum organizational efficiency, and achieve higher return on investment. For more information, visit www.quantum7.com. Topics Covered

Design & Development Tools, Learning Systems, Management, Project Management

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