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During Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the rich culture, history, and contributions of the Hispanic and Latino communities. We stand in gratitude and recognition of the vibrant diversity that strengthens us all.

How do you build resilience in an organization during periods of major change? There are many good strategies out there, but this one is clear: training and skill development go a long way to help employees thrive and adapt.

For nuanced insight, download this report from the Learning Guild's Dr. Jane Bozarth: https://bit.ly/3Xbt5v8

Resilience and Adaptability: Future-proofing the Organization : Research Library See this strategic blueprint for organizational leaders, unveiling key insights and actionable steps to navigate challenges and stay ahead in an ever-evolv...

Linkin Park is back! Their brand-new music video, "The Emptiness Machine," uses Wonder Dynamics' Markerless Motion Capture for some fantastic creative effects.

Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4cYqpXv

The Emptiness Machine (Official Music Video) - Linkin Park From Zero | The New Album | Available November 15th Pre-Order Now: https://lprk.co/fromzeroFollow Linkin Park: Tour Dates: http://lprk.co/tourOfficial Linkin...

Fantastic news in language learning: "Star Wars: A New Hope" has been dubbed in Ojibwe! The Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council and the University of Manitoba collaborated with Lucasfilm on this initiative, in hopes of encouraging more people to learn and enjoy this Indigenous language.

https://cbsn.ws/4e6Db7h

Ojibwe-language dub of "Star Wars: A New Hope" gets its first screenings, inspiring native speakers A brand new Ojibwe language dub of the epic space opera "Star Wars: A New Hope" is getting its first showtimes this weekend.

With detailed learner personas, you can tailor L&D strategies to meet many needs, leading to more effective training and better outcomes. But does research support this approach? Are personas still relevant? As always, there's much to consider. And with modern analytics, we have access to more and better insights than ever when it comes to learner behavior.

We'd love to hear your thoughts. Download the Learning Guild's latest report on learner personas here:
https://bit.ly/4g4fD4T

Learner Personas: Bridging the Gap Between Data and Design : Learning Solutions Using personas in making design decisions is hardly a new idea. But it has had its problems: reliance on belief rather than data, the risk of stereotyping ...

We're excited to see Alaska Airlines investing in JetZero! 🌍✈️ Their blended-wing body design is a significant step toward net-zero carbon emissions and a more sustainable future for air travel.

Read about it here: https://bit.ly/4g3M17J

Alaska Airlines announces investment in JetZero to propel innovative aircraft technology and design - Alaska Airlines News We’re investing in JetZero, a company developing a blended-wing body aircraft that uses up to 50% less fuel and produces fewer emissions. This underscores our commitment to advancing technologies that drive aviation toward a net-zero carbon future.

Unlock the power of microlearning to fuel your team's growth! 🌱 Bite-sized learning makes it easier than ever to stay ahead without overwhelming your employees.

Check out this Fast Company post from Neena Newberry:
https://bit.ly/4cx20bj

Bite-size learning can fill employees’ craving for development Embracing bite-sized learning alongside traditional methods can create a more flexible, accessible and effective approach.

When it comes to e-learning, how can we make global initiatives more effective? ATD Research confirms that localizing e-learning to meet different linguistic and cultural needs leads to better outcomes: better retention, faster training, and more satisfied learners.

Visit their website to download this recent study:
https://bit.ly/3AgxG7g

Localizing Your Learning: How Adapting Your Content Can Make Training More Effective In today’s global world, organizations must create accurate and useful training content for employees in other regions, countries, and continents. These organizations need to localize their training. This goes beyond just translation, including changing phrases, colors, and images.

If you've ever been a part of the Adobe Captivate online community, you've probably interacted with Lieve Weymeis. We're very sad to hear of her recent passing.

Even if you didn’t know Lieve, and even if Captivate isn't your tool of choice, you've probably experienced the power of online community while you learned something new. Many of us have met wonderful people online who answer our questions, offer guidance, and go out of their way to make others' journey easier. Lieve did just that, for so many. Let's honor her legacy by continuing to support one another and pay it forward.

https://adobe.ly/3WWWudn

Lieve Weymeis (1948 - 2024) | You will be missed - eLearning Dear community, Today, we lost one of our own. Lieve, who many of us knew as the backbone of our community, passed away at 76. If you’ve been around here for any length of time, you’ve probably benefited from Lieve’s help. If you’ve ever posted a question at 2 AM and woke up to a detailed so...

Who else is pumped for the Olympics? 🙌 There's something for every fan: amazing athletes, heart-pounding sports, and powerful tech keeping the Games running smoothly!

We've been reading about the International Olympic Committee's AI Agenda. This article from Technology Magazine dives into how AI is supercharging the Games, from analyzing energy use to boosting sustainability for future events.

Check it out -- and leave us a comment with your favorite Olympic sport.

https://bit.ly/3A3kBhN

Paris Olympics Powers Up Digital Transformation Efforts 26th July 2024 marks the start of Paris 2024 Olympic Games and Technology Magazine considers its technological progress in AI and sustainability efforts

We’re applauding this recent blog post from Xyleme! 👏 AI can help supply chain L&D leaders tackle major challenges: retaining and engaging talent, aligning skills with business needs, and more.

https://bit.ly/3Y9RG5o

Top 7 Pain Points For L&D Supply Chain Leaders and How AI Can Help - Xyleme For supply chain leaders, maintaining a skilled and adaptable workforce is vital for success, but challenges abound—from aligning the right teams with the right emerging technology to meeting stringent and changing regulatory requirements.

Has the Internet changed the way we remember? This study from 2011, described in Columbia Magazine, might have been the first to prove it. Collectively, we might be getting worse at actually memorizing things, but better at remembering how to look things up. This has interesting implications for learning design!

Now we want to see how well the study has held up over time, so we’re off to dive into more research. We’ll let you know what we find.

https://bit.ly/46eYrEZ

The Power of Forgetting A study demonstrates how the Internet is changing the way our brains work

Have you ever wondered how Duolingo optimizes for learning? 🌟 This blog post discusses Time Spent Learning Well (TSLW), one of the company's most important proprietary metrics. It's a fascinating look at the way they approach learner motivation.

Check it out — and then go do your daily lesson, or Duo will be sad.

https://bit.ly/3WmSRNP

Behind the metric: how we developed “Time Spent Learning Well” At Duolingo, we’ve developed a lot of proprietary metrics that help us improve our product in very specific and unique ways. One of the most important metrics that we created is Time Spent Learning Well (TSLW).

The Project Management Institute (PMI) recently debuted as the official career and coaching partner for the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Project management is a core discipline for us, so we’re thrilled to see mentoring opportunities like this in creative fields!

Here's a quick summary from Project Management Global.

https://bit.ly/3zxLaeL

Project Management Institute Brings Expertise to Cannes Lions Festival - Project Management Global The Project Management Institute (PMI), a leading organization for project management professionals, is making a significant presence at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity this year. PMI, led by CEO Pierre Le Manh, PMP, and CMO Menaka Gopinath, CAPM, along with other certified mem...

How will the generative AI era impact your business? The IBM Institute for Business Value lays out some hard truths about massive changes to come: “No matter how good a team is today, it isn’t good enough to compete tomorrow. (…) Overall, CEOs say 35% of their workforce will require retraining and reskilling over the next three years — up from just 6% in 2021.”

The Institute’s 2024 CEO study, “6 Hard Truths CEOs Must Face,” offers great insight about the big picture. Click through and see what you think.

https://ibm.co/3LaoWlB

2024 CEO Study: 6 hard truths CEOs must face To gain a competitive advantage in the generative AI era, CEOs need to let go of “what’s always worked” and start tackling six hard truths that are holding them back.

How are companies really using AI in L&D? We’ve heard mixed results when it comes to adoption rates, but savvy AI integration can support L&D efforts in many ways — far beyond traditional training methods and timeframes.

This article from Charter (in partnership with TIME Magazine) introduces and links to a new whitepaper by Egle Vinauskaite and Donald H. Taylor. It includes plenty of food for thought, with a great selection of case studies.

https://bit.ly/4bBB0XS

How companies are using AI to help their workers learn An interview with AI and L&D consultant Egle Vinauskaite.

Sometimes a marketing campaign is more than just a marketing campaign. To promote the new Grandma McFlurry, McDonald's just launched a sweet, AI-powered platform. “Sweet Connections” uses HeyGen - AI Video Generator to translate intergenerational messages into 23 of the most commonly spoken languages in the US.
Follow the link to see it in action — and maybe send your own message to a loved one!

https://bit.ly/4eoczjd

Sweet Connections | McDonald's Send grandma a sweet message.

This holiday season we wish you and your loved ones a harvest of warmth, laughter, and cherished moments!

Springtime on set🌱

Today, we celebrate , and the amazing women who bring strength, creativity and excellence to the Miller Creative Team.

It’s still a new year and anything could happen, but we’d put our money on these savvy predictions made by industry experts. We double-checked, and our own crystal ball confirms that new technologies like AI and XR will both challenge and inspire instructional designers this year (and the next and the next!).

https://bit.ly/3kY0udy

Instructional Design 2023: Experts Share Top Predictions | ATD The start of the new year is a great time to set goals and reflect on the previous year. A look back can help us prepare for the future. In recent years, hybrid work and revolutionary technologies like ChatGPT are poised to change the landscape surrounding course design and development. So what can....

Thanks 2nd Decade Productions for a great shoot! Studies have shown that videos engage learners more effectively and help them retain more information. We’re excited to add this video to a training experience we’re creating on safety reporting.

Sending a shoutout to the newest member of the MC team – Liz Tanner. Liz joins us as Lead Articulate Developer, focused on building new training methodologies and structures within our eLearning team. She’s also a big sports fan, and loves video games and puzzles. Welcome to the team, Liz!

Bright lights in the big (virtual) city🌆