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What is a Learning Design System?

A Learning Design System (LDS) is a platform that automates and streamlines the instructional design process. Best practices in adult learning theory are baked into the system to empower training departments to create high quality training in a scalable way. By focusing on the front-end of training...

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ATD 2019: The Highlights

10,000 professionals, 400 speakers, and 300 sessions - what an incredible few days we spent at ATD 2019. If you couldn't make it or are thinking of attending next year, we've rounded up our highlights from ATD 2019 to give you the low down on the event!

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What is xAPI?

The Experience API (or xAPI), in general terms, is a specification for learning technology that makes it possible to collect data about the wide range of experiences a person has both online and offline.

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What is Instructional Design?

Instructional design is the practice of systematically designing, developing and delivering learning experiences. The intended result is the acquisition and application of knowledge and skills. These learning experiences could include online courses, instructional manuals, video tutorials, learning...

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What Pokémon GO Can Teach Learning and Development Professionals

You certainly wouldn't want employees spending time during the work day trying to find Pikachu in the break room, but the game's popularity can provide insights into the future of workplace learning and development.

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