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Most of us have experience with social media, whether it is sharing your latest selfie on Facebook or a #MondayMotivation quote on Twitter. There is no way around it – social media has changed the way we share and consume

The advent of the Internet has revolutionized and simplified our lives to such an extent that it makes it difficult to imagine a time where we did not have access to it unless you are part of the iGen and have

Training. Ugh! Why bother, when it’s all probably going to change again in a few years’ time? Why go through another tedious training process when time could have been better spent actually focussing on work? These may very well be

As 2016 is coming to a close, you may be thinking about the goals that you pursued this year. Were you successful in implementing new habits and practices to improve your life? Did you accomplish what you set out to

Everyone has sat through a dry, boring training that leaves everyone in the room struggling to stay awake until the end of the class. Think back and ask yourself, how did you feel when you walked out of the classroom

Studies have shown that employees are falling behind in strategic networking. While the importance of networking for CEO’s and managers may seem obvious, not enough attention has been centered on training employees in business networking. We are going to give

From voicemails to emails, phone calls to Tweets, it’s no secret that technology has changed how companies communicate. Whether reaching out to potential clients or simply sharing information internally with fellow employees, individuals are relying on emails to connect. Within

We are moved by words. People are controlled by words. We see a ‘Stop’ sign and we stop. We read the newspaper, and then we construct our political opinions. We read a biography on say, Steve Jobs, and we become

‘It’s not what you said, it’s how you said it.’ How often have we heard that line in films, in songs, in relationships? Cliches exist for a reason, because they are so true their presence is overused, abused, and reused.

It has commonly been said: Good things come to those who wait. It might be a good idea when your business is not doing good. But this thought might also cause you to relax and not focus on factors that

With a constantly evolving society, due to the progression of technology and developments within companies, it can be difficult for professionals to identify what certifications are the most beneficial for their careers. Your time, as a professional, is extremely valuable.

It may be an understatement to say that for distance learning and implementing online training, a big hefty tool like a learning management system (LMS) is the most efficient and cost-effective means of delivery. In fact, online tools may be

Introduction: What Does LMS Mean and Why Do You Need It? A Learning Management System (LMS) is a software application that allows businesses and other organizations to administer, distribute, track and report on educational materials. An LMS is also utilized

Problem employees might be a small segment of the workforce, but dealing with the issues they cause can be fraught with difficulties. Human Resource professionals find they need to tread lightly, yet find effective solutions for dealing with these individuals.

Recently, I stumbled upon an article about new data collection technology being tested in an office of international accounting firm Deloitte in St. John’s, Newfoundland.  Humanyze, a Boston-based techie firm, is testing new sensor-equipped I.D. badges that track employee activities,

While the media is obsessed with the antics of presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, his brash antics set a bad example for proper behavior in the workplace. Just because a reality television star can get away with behaving badly,

For many of us, having a conversation with the boss can be like attempting to traverse landmines without the benefit a map. We might be exceedingly articulate under normal circumstances, but give us an audience with the boss, and we’re

Coggno has been added to Talented Learning’s prestigious list of LMS providers it recommends. The web site is popular with businesses and organizations that rely upon e-learning and online training to educate employees, and to keep up with the latest

  We’ve spoken before about how bad smoking is for you, especially when you have to sneak out of your office multiple times during the day to support the habit. Not only does smoking jeopardize your good health, it negatively

Employees who are fired or voluntarily resign cost a company at least 1 time the annual salary. Don’t believe it? Here is what adds up: lost productivity, overtime, temporary help, advertising, time to find candidates, time to interview, new hire

It used to be that jokes needed word-of-mouth to circulate among family, friends, and co-workers. Now, all you need is an active social media account, and you’re up to your elbows in viral GIFs, memes and jokes. While the vast

One of the most important investments employers make in their employees is to give them the opportunity to further their education.  Many companies offer programs that will often fully or at least partially compensate employees for finishing degrees, or for

Conflict. We see it on the news and we see it in our daily lives, personal and professional. At work, we might see it on refrigerator doors or in the tense dynamic between coworkers. Conflict is the very fabric of

Online learning has become a lifesaver for all of us who find ourselves without enough hours in the day to accomplish what we need to do. The last thing you want is an online training course that is not clear-cut

The popularity of online training has been growing exponentially almost every year since 2005.  According to an Ambient Insight report, the independent e-learning products and services industry topped $7 billion in 2015. This rapid growth in online programs is expected

Regardless of circumstances within a company, an LMS that distributes effective online training courses is often the best way to cost effectively meet training objectives. But at a time when potential and existing clients are buttoning up their wallets because

Want to create a dynamic LMS learning system with an appeal to many different kinds of learners? Ratchet up the fun factor. The more exciting and interactive a learning system, the wider and more powerful it’s appeal. How can you

Your employee training videos should be more than just informative. In an ideal world, they will also be entertaining, even inspiring, so your employees are guaranteed to give the video their full attention from start to finish. Higher quality training

With more organizations adopting their own learning management system, the traditional style of creating and distributing knowledge is being redefined. Whether it’s corporate training or classroom learning, interactive tools like an LMS and other web-based programs are eliminating the days

In online training programs, oftentimes trainers ask staff members to work in groups to develop ideas, produce reports, and assume different roles within a group to achieve organizational objectives. We’ve all seen the corporate art poster that reads “TEAMWORK” at

One universally important element of an effective learning management system course is early and detailed communication with students. What kind of information is essential to provide early on in an online training course? Teach students about course navigation with the

What makes online training different from traditional classroom training? Is it the cost of training delivery, course of degrees that your learners can choose from, or is the flexibility that elearning offers? We have listed some of the most widespread

While living and working in the industrial world has its benefits, there will always be consequences to the environment, but online training will allow you to educate your workforce and increase awareness of these important issues. The main problem these

Despite the media telling us that the economy has improved, we all know many people are still jobless or working in a position that isn’t up to their standards, simply for fear that finding something better will be impossible. What

Between convenient LMS training and more disability-friendly jobs, it’s becoming easier for adults with disabilities to find work.  Ergonomics, the science of designing technology according to human needs, has led to useful and exciting developments–not only for people with disabilities,

For about a decade now, online training has been the most effective and convenient ways to encourage employee compliance. It has also become one of the best options of any company that wants its employees or trainees to be able

The workplace as we know it has undergone a pretty significant metamorphosis since the technology boom gave us e-mail and the Internet. We’ve come to rely on these technologies to increase efficiency and help us compete in the global economy.

Invest In Online Safety Training To Prevent Violence In the Workplace   Want reasons to invest in online safety training? If yes, then keep on reading! Like it or not, workplace violence is a harsh reality in industries all across.

Since the late 2000s, the investment in online training made by companies in many sectors has surged.  In year-to-year comparisons, this spending was 2 percent in 2010, 10 percent in 2011 and 12 percent in 2012.  This reflects the growing

The popularity of online training programs has been growing exponentially for the past several years.  According to an Ambient Insight. This rapid growth in online programs is expected to continue through the coming years, and your company needs to be

Let’s face it: not everyone is cut out to be a student. We don’t all thrive in classrooms, and these days, our attention spans are shorter than the time it takes to download movies onto our laptops. That doesn’t mean

It may be an understatement to say that for distance learning and online training, a big hefty tool like a learning management system (LMS) is the most efficient and cost-effective means of delivery. In fact, online tools may be the

Whether you are a business or an individual joining the world of internet marketing, now is a great time to invest in LMS online training and/or certification. What exactly is internet marketing? It involves both technical and creative features of

The worst thing to ever happen to clothing has got to be the “one size fits all” label. Not only did the moniker breed an entire category of shapeless shifts (Slanket, anyone?), it created a euphemism that is used to

Online training, or e-learning is growing not only among full-time college students, but is increasingly used by adults working full-time jobs who like its flexibility and cost-effectiveness. Even though the economy is supposedly back on its feet, many are still without employment or,

  Unfortunately, it still comes a surprise to many online training content developers–and often too late–that in writing material for a learning management system course, less is more. This general rule of thumb applies particularly to the writing voice and

  Are some learners more important than others in LMS training and education programs? Most people would answer no. But they’d be mistaken. When adopting LMS training and teaching technologies, there is one special person whose mastery of the technology

It’s something many LMS students often lament; depending on their position, they may need to undergo compliance training. However, greater complaints down the line can be prevented if compliance training is completed in a serious and effective way. Compliance training

The new year brings with it new trends in just about every sector of business. Online training is not exempt from trends, and there are some significant developments to look forward to in the new year. Here are the most

Workplace harassment is behavior, conduct, actions and statements made to or about an individual or a group of individuals, which creates an uncomfortable work environment. Anti-discrimination laws address harassment in regulations that prohibit discriminatory employment practices. A hostile work environment

Every time the word “training” is mentioned in the office, you can be guaranteed to see more than a few employees roll their eyes. Leadership training; executive education; planning and organizing skills – call it what you want but it

Academia has learned to embrace the idea of blended learning, which combines the traditional classroom experience supplemented with coursework completed online. At first, the concept was iffy at best, but now, it is embraced not only by the top institutes

Mental acuity exercises are becoming a popular way for people of all ages to stay sharp. They are particularly helpful for older people who might be at risk for developing dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease, especially when early symptoms first become

We’ve known for ages how valuable online training can be when it comes to educating people on topics they are unfamiliar with. Autism is a condition that unfortunately is surrounded with a wealth of misinformation, as well as misunderstanding. A

  You’ve read all the white papers and gone to all the seminars, and you’re still puzzled about how to ensure your employees have the best possible skill sets. Well-hones skills will help employees advance your business, as well as

In a recent poll, 100% of respondents indicated that employee development can lower employee turnover.  If 100% of respondents feel offering employees the opportunity to develop their careers and develop their skills and competencies in order to meet their future

Recently a prospective client reviewed Vado’s courses and had the following reaction, “You mean, employees have to do something on the job once the course is done? That just seems like too much work.” I asked the prospective client why

We have heard this statement over and over “People join organizations and quit managers.” But is there any truth to it? According to two different research reports, one reason people leave organizations is due to the boss.  Kenexa research shows

  Anyone who uses e-learning courses will tell you that when running down your check-list of desired features, one aspect not to be ignored is how easy or difficult it is to integrate your existing learning materials into the course

Conflict. We see it on the news, from Bin Laden’s death to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We see it in our daily lives, personal and professional. At work, we might see it on refrigerator doors or in the tense dynamic between

When I was growing up, educational concepts like eLearning, virtual classrooms, learning management systems(LMSs), and Web 2.0 integration simply did not exist. We had computer class once a week, and then in our tweens AOL instant messaging was just becoming all

In making decisions about company training methods and whether or not to employ a learning management system (LMS) to distribute training, sustainability is one top consideration. What makes a company training method sustainable? In order to be sustainable, a training method must

The National Football League has effectively blown the lid off domestic violence incidents, with the Eric Rice situation opening a fierce dialog about the number of occurrences, and the number of players who have gone unpunished. The realm of social

Every organization has an additional responsibility when they send their employees on assignments outside the country such as training, now made easier with compliant platforms of online training. Usually, these training teach employees of the work culture, safety tips, how to

  Retail training is another area that well suited to online LMS courses – and if the conditions are right, it’s particularly appropriate for the creation of customized training courses. Any company can benefit from retail training covering a variety

In LMS training programs, oftentimes trainers ask staff members to work in groups to develop ideas, produce reports, and assume different roles within a group to achieve organizational objectives. We’ve all seen the corporate art poster that reads “TEAMWORK” at

As a homeschool parent, you will become a pro in management. What kind of management? Two kinds – time management and learning management. Time management will become second nature to you as a homeschooler. Although learning management systems and other online learning materials

When you decide to monetize your Web site by becoming an affiliate marketer, there are a few key terms you should be familiar with in order to avoid the pitfalls of the practice. Affiliate marketing can be worthwhile, but only

Distance learning is a valuable resource for proofreaders and copy-editors, professions which are in high demand in today’s global market place. However,  these valuable skills are often needed in environments where coworkers or clients are not able to do their

We regularly search the internet for the most recent and up to date infographics on topics that can help the Coggno community. Here’s a few we’ve found on eLearning and much more can be found on our Pinterest boards.  

Technology has been both a blessing and a curse. It has allowed us to tailor our jobs to suit our needs, but it also renders us “available” 24/7. We’d be telling some big fibs if we said we don’t obsessively

Deciding whether or not to home school your child isn’t easy. But once you’ve made the decision to take the plunge, there are lots of benefits you can expect to see. This article covers 5 terrific reasons to home school

Online training survey questions are instant reflections of what has been conducted. In everything that people do, there is always an equal feedback that follows. It is the mirror that shows exactly what the outcome of that action has resulted

This is an oldie, but a goodie – enjoy! Prospective College Students Need to Watch Their Backs When Utilizing Social Media Colleges and universities are getting hip to the overwhelming percentage of prospective students who use social media as their

It’s the natural law that many organizations considering a learning management system to deliver training are still digesting and overcoming: Tough times, tough customers. But for companies seeking an edge in the competitive market created by the recession, online training

Are some learners more important than others in LMS training and education programs? Most people would answer no. But they’d be mistaken. When adopting LMS training and teaching technologies, there is one special person whose mastery of the technology holds

Online training videos and classroom instructional videos are becoming an indispensable tool across the educational spectrum. Anymore, a video isn’t just a slick little gimmick to slap onto a course, mostly meaningless and devoid of impact. With sites like YouTube

The number of nonfatal occupational injury and illness cases measured in these graphs show some interesting numbers that may surprise you. For example, did you know that construction workers are injured less often than health care workers? And incident rates

Photographs capture a moment in time that can be revisited many times over the course of one’s lifetime and beyond. When we think of all the iconic photographs of famous people, we can’t help but wonder how accurate those images

Former NBA star Dennis Rodman has raised more than a few eyebrows recently with his “diplomatic” missions to North Korea. His friendship with leader Kim Jong Un makes the American government queasy, and his erratic behavior has the media and

When you live and work in San Francisco, you deal with commuting challenges on a daily basis. Add to that the impact of the growing tech industry, and the out-of-control cost of living associated with the disappearance of the middle

Those of us who belong to a certain generation avidly followed the characters on the MTV reality show, “The Hills,” particularly the exploits of Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt, the Ken-and-Barbie wannabes everyone loved to hate. Since the show ended

  A while back, we talked about how the United States has become a nation of pill poppers, with many Americans taking at least one prescription drug daily. Now, the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology have

As Thanksgiving approaches, we are all thinking about what we are thankful for. Many of us are thankful for turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, and pumpkin pie, but more of us are thankful to be gainfully employed in this ridiculously volatile

At first glance, you’re likely thinking that the title of this blog makes absolutely no sense. The dangling carrot metaphor is one we use when we want to entice someone with something appealing. Would online training be appealing if you’re

Since the world became aware of the monster Ponzi scheme perpetrated by Bernard Madoff, lives and balance sheets have changed forever. Not only did Mr. Madoff ruin thousands of people financially, he broke the bonds of trust many of us

These days, most couples with significant assets are labeled as crazy for getting married without first having a prenuptial agreement drawn up. Apparently, such is the case with Bruce and Kris Jenner, who finally admitted to living apart this week

We’ve spoken before about how bad smoking is for you, especially when you have to sneak out of your office multiple times during the day to support the habit. Not only does smoking jeopardize your good health, it negatively impacts

Before I sat down to write this blog entry, I noticed a post in my Facebook news feed from a friend of mine, exclaiming, “Someone stole 9 months of the year!” I thought about this for a minute and realized

It’s no secret that millions of Americans take at least one prescription medication daily. We’ve become a nation of pill poppers, with very few of us questioning the need for the medications we take. When we’re handed the prescriptions by

It’s no secret that smoking is one of the most unhealthful activities we humans partake in. Not only are we harming ourselves and those around us with that dirty habit, we are costing our employers money. Yes, according to a

Poor Amanda Bynes. What started out as a very promising career for the Nickelodeon child star has turned into yet another cautionary tale. We thought no one could have a bigger meltdown than everyone’s favorite former Mouseketeer, Britney Spears, but

For years, countless music fans have relied on Rolling Stone magazine to tell us what’s hip and happening in the music scene. For six decades, its writers and critics have always given us the most provocative assessments of what’s hot,

It’s been a tough week for celebrity chefs. Nigella Lawson and Paula Deen have had their dirty laundry blown across the social media landscape, but in very different ways. Their current predicaments serve to illustrate the fact that even the

How many of us have done volunteer work? I did, a while back; I signed up to volunteer a couple of times a week at a local senior center where, incidentally, I played bingo with my grandmother when I was

  Every Game of Thrones fan who watched last week’s episode was suitably horrified by the mass-murder of the Stark family at the end of the episode. Lord Walder Frey exacted the ultimate revenge of Robb Stark’s betrayal of his

The key to well-crafted online training courses is to immediately draw in learners, and keep them motivated to see the course through to its completion. Let’s keep in mind that there are all types of learners out there, not just

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We regularly search the internet for the most recent and up to date infographics on topics that can help the Coggno community. Here’s a few we’ve found on eLearning and much more can be found on our Pinterest boards. Do

  Online training courses are meant to be convenient, cost-effective alternatives to seminars and other forms of training that usually put most people to sleep. When we were young students, there was nothing worse than having to slog through a

  All of the money you are spending on SEO, PPC and link building may be wasted if you are not converting all that traffic into sales. According to industry analytics group Fireclick, the global conversion rate for all websites

  You have already completed the arduous task of writing the course, and you are sure that it will be successful.  Don’t let the challenges of finding a market for your product put all your hard work to waste. You

Since 2009, the investment of companies into training systems has surged.  In year-to-year comparisons, this spending was 2 percent in 2010, 10 percent in 2011 and 12 percent in 2012.  This reflects the growing recognition by corporate leaders that their

All of the money you are spending on SEO, PPC and link building may be wasted if you are not converting all that traffic into sales. According to industry analytics group Fireclick, the global conversion rate for all websites is

Whether you are just starting out or you have been producing online courses for decades, you may have some interest in how other developers have approached their work.  Many of the pioneers, innovators and leaders in this rapidly expanding field

  The popularity of online training programs has been growing exponentially almost every year since 2005.  According to an Ambient Insight report the independent e-learning products and services industry is expected to top $7 billion by 2015. This rapid growth

Tutorials are user-friendly tools that illustrate a lesson or provide a step by step example of how to perform an action.  Using tutorials with videos are wonderful mnemonic tools that enliven a lesson and help revive flagging user interest.  If

I’m sure every one of us who has ventured towards entrepreneurship has heard this, phrased one way or another. And often, it is followed by, “I’ve jumped too late into the game” and “Everyone is selling it. I just can’t

Saving money is an imperative in every company these days, and the Learning Management System (LMS) from Coggno can reduce the steep costs associated with training personnel.  Personal Employer Organizations (PEOs) especially should consider utilizing the top-flight online courses found

Happy New Year to all of our customers and content-creating partners! We hope you enjoyed the holiday season, and are ready to tackle the challenges that lie ahead in 2013. In this issue, we want to give you a sneak

If there was any doubt about the United States overspending on education (even though student aptitude does not reflect the investment), the numbers contained in this infographic should erase any thoughts that the educational system isn’t “well-funded.” But, the question

California’s once prestigious public university system was a benchmark of educational excellence in the United States. If you were a member of the middle class in that state, you could count on a top-quality education for next to nothing, that

Today’s educators are quite concerned that our present educational system still has a long way to go in terms of providing an optimum learning experience for students of all ages. Nowhere is this more evident than in the short film

Believe it or not, e-learning first got its start back in the 1960s at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champagne, where students and teachers were able to interact with each other, and teachers were able to track their students’ progress

Fall is the best time of year if you’re a sports fan; the convergence of baseball, football, hockey and basketball is a glorious time, so why not enjoy that “gamification” while you’re on the job? A couple of weeks ago,

One of the most entertaining things about Facebook (at least for me), is finding George Takei’s postings in my news feed. If you haven’t “liked” Mr. Takei’s Facebook page yet, I suggest you do so immediately if not sooner. He’s

Who among us has not heard about companies disabling Windows Solitaire (my personal favorite) or a bevy of other online games in an effort to dissuade employees from procrastinating instead of getting their work done? Well, it turns out that

The worst thing to ever happen to clothing has got to be the “one size fits all” label. Not only did the moniker breed an entire category of shapeless shifts (Slanket, anyone?), it created a euphemism that is used to

It’s no secret that “connected learning” is something all educators need to embrace. The problem is, as many experts have commented, is getting kids to care about what they learn, rather than just quantifying the results. In order to accomplish

It’s that time of the week again. This time, we searched the web for infographics that have relevant information on stats and trends from 2012 to 2013. We hope you find the useful as we had. Click on each thumbnail

Today’s workplace can be anywhere that has access to the Internet; the days of being chained to a desk in an office are gone thanks to gadgets like laptops, smartphones and tablets, not to mention the fact that almost every

Online learning has become a panacea for all of us who find ourselves without enough hours in the day to accomplish what we need to do. The last thing you want is an online training course that is not clear-cut

When last we met, we talked about the alphabet soup of acronyms the online learning community must spoon through in order to find the right materials. Well, here’s another one for you: “MOOC”; it stands for “Massive Open Online Courses”

Now that online learning is gaining popularity not only in the workplace and at the college level, but in grades K through 12, many educators find themselves wading in a sea of acronyms they have no idea how to decipher.

This week’s course of the week shines the spotlight on underground storage tank safety system training. Coggno is a proud partner of UST Training, the nation’s leading underground storage tank safety training provider. Their Class C online training courses offer

Starting this week, Coggno will be spotlighting one course that is trending upwards. This week, that course is CNA HealthPro Dental Professional Liability Risk Management Program . Dental health professionals can benefit from this course by learning all the important

A recent article posted on Hartford Business.com lauds the University of Connecticut and other state colleges for adding non-matriculated online business courses to their curricula, helping the state’s professional population get a leg up on training to improve employee skills.

Business ethics is one of the most in-demand topics in the online training sector. Despite the floundering economy and the cost-cutting efforts many companies are engaging in to ensure they’re getting the biggest bang for their bucks, many still want

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The irony about distance learning is that it eliminates distance, and this has opened up a Pandora’s Box for staid old universities with centuries of teaching history and large campuses. They are suddenly being forced to confront the harsh new

While we continue to embrace the concept of learning outside the classroom, the one obstacle that many learners have is that they have to contend with boring coursework. We all know that staying awake in school or the seminar room

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No, we haven’t lost our minds here at Coggno; we’re simply reacting with irreverence to the 60 Minutes segment that aired last Sunday in which Morley Safer interviewed billionaire tycoon and PayPal founder Peter Thiel about his theory that today’s

If you’re not quite ready to embrace a full-scale Learning Management System, why not dip a toe in the water by trying flipped learning? What is Flipped Learning? Flipped learning is a great way to “try on” an LMS platform

As technology evolves at an ever-increasing pace, it is now taking education along for the ride. Those who scoffed at online learning back in the 90s and early 2000s are now embracing the trend; more than embracing it, actually –

Since this is the last blog entry for 2011, I thought it apropos to wax optimistic for the new year, in the hope that it will bring positive changes to the way we educate and train ourselves to make the

You don’t often expect comedy to do anything other than make you laugh. But sometimes, there’s a lesson in laughter, and leave it to comedian Louis C.K. to teach all us LMS geeks a very valuable lesson. Laugh and Listen

OK, I’d be lying if I said I never “cheated” in some capacity, but honestly, never in school. Education is too important, and these days, too hard to  come by with exorbitant tuition costs and shrinking government funding. Even so,

When an organization makes the decision to adopt an LMS platform, it can be a costly endeavor. While the investment is worthwhile, it can come with many unanticipated headaches. In the spirit of starting fresh in the coming year, we’d

We’d be kidding ourselves if we didn’t admit to raising our eyebrows at the notion of home-schooling children. But, what about the idea of an online high school? What if we said that high school was being run by Stanford

It’s that time of year again; we take time to give thanks for our health, our family, friends and a job that pays the bills. Now that we’re stuffed from Thanksgiving dinner and about to move into the craziness of

Before I sit down to write my weekly blog post, I read countless articles about online learning and training, learning management systems, and why online learning is the key to our future educational success. And you know what? It can

Many small businesses still view employee training as the dreaded “optional expense”, only to be relied upon when absolutely necessary. In today’s roller coaster economy, that could be viewed as sound judgement, but in reality, it is counterproductive. There are

It’s no secret that the state of California is in a state of serious financial crisis. Everything from jobs, funding of social programs and services have been cut in an effort to close the budget gap. Last month, one of

At Coggno, we’re always looking for exciting ways to spread the word about new concepts in education and training. After all, learning is a lifelong process and it should be fun, right? One of the most tedious things we have

Facebook and the U.S. Department of Labor have announced a collaboration, the Social Jobs Partnership, geared towards helping America’s job-seekers via social networking. Also included in the mix is the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), DirectEmployers Association (DE),

According to the Web site, GetEducated.com, two American schools have recently launched online doctoral programs in education. If you want to obtain a Doctor of Education (Ed.D) in Instructional Systems Technology (IST) entirely online, Indiana University is the place to

An opinion piece appearing today on the Web site, Inside Higher Ed has two former U.S. governors, Jeb Bush (R-FL) and Jim Hunt (D-NC) agreeing that public universities need to embrace technology. Both are concerned about the fact that the

Although college enrollment rates have been steadily rising for decades, a new study shows that even though students get into college, graduating has proved somewhat challenging. According to an article that appeared in Tuesday’s New York Times, the number of

Earlier this month, President Obama gave his “jobs” speech and stressed the importance of education. Last week, the White House announced the creation of Digital Promise, a new, non-profit national center that will “support a comprehensive research and development program

So you’ve decided to take the plunge and continue your education online. Now the problem is, where do you sign up? Here’s where you have to be extra-careful not to get sucked into one of those bogus online “diploma mills”

Education is a “hot-button” issue for many people, especially when the conversation turns to the cost of a college education. I hate to keep beating the horse here, but higher education is pricing out many students and cries to the

If hurricane Irene taught us anything, it’s that preparation is key when it comes to dealing with potential disasters. Knowing what to do in a disaster, natural or otherwise, is knowledge we all should have. How Can We Get Prepared?

A college education is becoming unattainable for many without the financial means to make it happen. The U.S. government is proposing cuts to financial aid and unsubsidized student loans, leaving many out in the cold when it comes to obtaining

The clinical and administrative realms of healthcare are in a constant evolutionary state in order to keep up with demand and global development. This means that continuous professional development has never been more vital for physicians and administrators. Hectic schedules

E-learning has changed the educational landscape and opened up a world of new opportunities for educators. Those who no longer want to teach in the traditional classroom can put their skills to use in challenging and exciting positions outside the

Many school districts are beginning to realize the benefits of e-learning for their students. But, what about the benefits for teachers, or so-called “life-long learners”? School boards in many states have professional development requirements that educators and staff must adhere

Back-to-school is right around the corner, and many of us are considering taking a course or two or even enrolling part-time or full-time. Why not consider e-learning as opposed to the classroom? Not only is it more convenient, it is

  One of the perks of listing your course offerings on Coggno is that you retain control over your material. You can remove, update and add new material whenever you choose through your account. We encourage all our contributors to

Anyone who uses e-learning courses will tell you that when running down your check-list of desired  features, one aspect not to be ignored is how easy or difficult it is to integrate your existing learning materials into the course you

Regardless of whether you have experience in distance learning, if you’re a professional copy-editor and proofreader, you understand your work isn’t just about finding and correcting errors in text. Your ability to navigate the intricate web of factors and rules

Last month, Coggno announced the deployment of Russian, Spanish, Portuguese and German languages into our Learning Management System software. Now is the time to think globally, not locally when it comes to learning. Giving non-English speaking and bilingual employees in

Online learning isn’t just for college students, but adults seeking to learn the universal business language of software skills. If you’re in the job market, you’ve probably seen many ads that read something like “Computer skills are a must” or

Online learning, or distance education, is growing not only among full-time college students, but is increasingly used by adults working full-time jobs who like its flexibility and cost-effectiveness. Even though the economy is supposedly back on its feet, many are still without employment

If you’re a teacher considering creating an e-learning course, put together a list of helpful resources and guidelines for creating an effective online learning experience. People choose e-learning courses for many reasons, including accessibility and flexibility. The cost effectiveness of

Learning systems like Coggno, which offers multi language versions of its simple user interface, provide learners and trainees with a rich learning experience. The feature of a multi-language interface makes possible the simple and fast distribution of learning content to

(May 9, 2011, San Jose, CA) Coggno Learning Management System, the premier online distributor of electronic educational and training curriculum, has released multi language versions of its user interface. Coggno will now be available for use in Spanish, Russian, Portuguese,

Conflict. We see it on the news, from Bin Laden’s death to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We see it in our daily lives, personal and professional. At work, we might see it on refrigerator doors or in the tense dynamic between

Everyone knows that “education is a lifelong process”. Whether it’s the school of life or the University of Somewhere or Other, we’re always learning something. A traditional college education might be a cost-prohibitive endeavour in these tough economic times, but

San Jose and San Francisco, CA (April 27, 2011), Coggno Learning Management System, the premier online distributor of electronic educational and training curriculum, has teamed up with FuzeBox, the global leader in web conferencing and webinar solutions . Coggno will

The online education content community should be taking notes from the book publishing industry. It’s an adapt-or-perish world in which those who embrace technology such as tablet computers and apps are able to thrive, while those who stick to the

It seemed that there was some good news for job seekers when the employment data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on April 1st reported that the private sector added 230,000 jobs in March, adding jobs for the 13th

Have you noticed what people are up to during their commutes? Go for a ride on any municipal transit system and chances are, your fellow commuters are face down and tapping away at their smart phones or tablet computers. Gone

You might fancy the idea of saving resources and money for your organization by hosting webinars and LMS online training. But how do you go about it? There are many avenues available in implementing online training and hosting your own

“Green” has been the trendy buzzword for just about everything. How often are we told that we need to do our part to “green” the planet by reducing our carbon footprint? Sure, every little bit helps, but when does it

Have you ever considered LMS training in herbal medicine? Herbal medicine refers to the use of plants for medical purposes. This means not only the treatment and prevention of disease, but the promotion of healthy lives and resolving health problems

Everybody knows that accidents happen. We never intend to cause one, or become a statistic when it comes to illustrating the importance of safety practices. There are many ways to avoid common workplace hazards, but many times, we’re just too

Recently I wrote about asking your employer for more training, an extra online LMS course, or a raise. I talked about how women are statistically less likely to approach their bosses about a raise, and when they do so, they

These days, every time you turn around there is yet another training course necessary to ensure workplace safety. It has become almost impossible to gather every single employee into a conference room to get them to view boring videos about

Would you like to make yourself more relevant at work or simply improve your skills, but you aren’t sure how? This is a problem many people (including myself) face when it comes to maximizing their potential and letting their skills

As I wrote in a recent post, LMS certifications in wedding planning are on the rise due to an increasing interest in customized weddings. How many times have you been to a particularly unique or creative wedding? Or flipped through

Let’s face it: not everyone is cut out to be a student. We don’t all thrive in classrooms, and these days, our attention spans are shorter than the time it takes to download movies onto our laptops. That doesn’t mean

Have you ever thought about taking or creating an LMS human resources certification course in wedding planning? At a wedding I helped set up last summer, I remember talking to people who had planned their own weddings. During the setup

Many changes have encompassed human resource management courses over the years, but today present major challenges, especially as it relates to online training and online training courses. One of the challenges those responsible for training new and existing employees meet

For both educators and LMS course creators, the effectiveness of your material will depend on how organically you’re able to work in the essential repetition that builds on itself. As I’ve written about previously, repetition and memorization are the basic

Outsourcing job functions and online training has become a very common practice in our economy. Companies that used to provide their own online training courses are now outsourcing those functions as well. They are comparing the cost of paying someone

In designing online training or other adult LMS courseware, close your eyes and remember the last time you really learned something. When was the last time you dug your nails into learning something complicated, be it a work-related LMS course

As educators, it’s easy to bemoan and criticize the trend of short attention spans in the digital generation. As a language teacher, for example, it’s like pulling teeth to coax students students unwilling to perform repetitious drilling. Memorization and rote

The simple and basic power cycles (Brayton Cycle, Otto Cycle and Diesel Cycle), power cycle components/processes (compression, combustion and expansion) and compressible flow components (nozzle, diffuser and thrust) are presented in this course material.  In the presented power cycles, power

As the internet generation is bombarded with newer and newer ways to distract itself, we can’t really get a clear picture of all the consequences they’re having on young people’s learning systems. But one outcome is plain to anyone who

The ideal, simple and basic power cycles (Carnot Cycle, Brayton Cycle, Otto Cycle and Diesel Cycle), ideal power cycle components/processes (compression, combustion and expansion) and ideal compressible flow components (subsonic nozzle, diffuser and thrust) are presented in this course material.

Perhaps you own your own business which has nothing to do with web design. If so, you already understand the value of web design skills. This is because you’ve probably spent a pretty penny on web designers to design your

Did you know that by taking online training courses, you can be putting yourself in a much better spot in terms of your future? Many people may feel that just because you are done with your education, there is no

These days, huge sums of money are handed over to people with a specific expertise—web design expertise. Are you a web designer? If so, you’re already aware of the value of your knowledge base. You may, on occasion, have considered

Are You Properly Focused to Grow Your Small Business? By Guest Blogger Dino Eliadis Growth requires specific things occur at specific time within the company.   There is a cause and effect in everything you do with your business, but how

Retail training is another area that well suited to online LMS courses–and if the conditions are right, it’s particularly appropriate for the creation of customized training courses. Any company can benefit from retail training covering a variety of sectors, providing

Insurance licensing exams aren’t a walk in the park. Taking a pre-license exam online or a preparation course is a great idea for anyone studying for these exams. Through LMS platforms and other accredited education providers, studying for insurance licensing

Online courses are a great option for aspiring fitness trainers or trainers who would like to brush up on their skills. Fitness trainers want to help others feel better, get into shape, and improve the quality of their lives. For

How to Balance Work and Continuing Your Education with Online Training Online training has opened up a whole new realm of possibilities for those who want to balance work and continuing their education. With online training courses becoming more competitive

It’s that time of year again; a moment for reflection and action. For many both course content creators and learners, the new year signals an opportunity to renew dedications to projects, loved ones, work, or other areas of one’s life.

Every week throughout the year Coggno is contacted by trainers, content developers, instructional designers and would-be courseware developers who are searching for a means to take their traditionally off line training, online. Most often they have a specific expertise around

As organizations grow they can quickly lose control of their privacy, making their customer and financial, as well as HR data open to prying eyes. Using online training courses for employees to train your organization about the correct procedures to

One of the big issues around online training is perception that measuring and monitoring the effectiveness and substantive results of this training can be elusive. In other words, turning the training into an actionable outcome is the difference between a

Why all this audio training craze? (See previous post.) Last week, due to my own personal discovery of online tools (which are available to anyone seeking knowledge or the means of providing it), I was able to complete a book

As I suggested in last week’s blog, failed training initiatives–which squander organizations’ time and resources–are often due not only to the quantity or length of the training, but also to their texture. I touched on a few phenomena related to

How can you create a positive atmosphere in your workplace and provide LMS training that is effective, stimulating, and prompts  a sense of “flow” that boosts performance? In Csikszentmihalyi’s studies, he found that one major preoccupation that prevented people from

Motivating employees and ensuring that they are satisfied and fulfilled in their tasks isn’t an easy managerial task. How does one create a sense of dynamism in the workplace or in an LMS training program? In 1991 Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi wrote