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2018 eLearning Predictions: Updated Hype Curve

Forj

When a learner accumulates a sufficient balance of CE credits over a certain span of time, she achieves maintenance of certification. One case study a week paired with a multiple-choice question makes a ton of sense, perhaps even as a replacement for high stakes certification. Plateau of Productivity.

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15 Changes in the Learning Business Landscape

Leading Learning

While credentials like certifications and certificates have been around for a long time, there is now rising interest in them as approaches that require less time and cost significantly less than traditional degree programs. billion acquisition in 2015.

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Textile Trade Group Gets Down With Ethical Practices

Associations Now

The North Face clothing brand was criticized after a 2012 animal rights report surfaced saying that its down-filled coats contained feathers from geese in Hungary that were being force-fed and live-plucked. And an industry group is working to help the company reach that goal. ” Taking Responsibility.

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The Market for Adult Lifelong Learning

Leading Learning

In 2017, The Economist declared lifelong learning an “economic imperative,” and it has hardly been the only publication in mainstream and business presses to insist on the importance of learning in a world where the scale, scope, and speed of change seem much higher than ever before. billion in 2015.

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How To Design a Digital Badge Strategy

WBT Systems

Digital Badges are a part of these changes and are set to make a big impact on education and certification programs in 2017. Diplomas, degrees, certification, and skills quickly lose their relevance and become obsolete. 2012, September 12). References. Gamification Pitfalls: Badge Fatigue and Loyalty Backlash – GCo.

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How WhatsApp Is Being Used by Nonprofits in India

Beth Kanter

This campaign was executed for #GivingTuesdayIndia in 2017 in just two days. We use WhatsApp to send documents to volunteers for transliteration and translation of registration certificates of non-profits that are in regional languages. We get responses almost immediately on WhatsApp saving time and money.

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