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We’re proud to say that we continue a path of innovation by releasing the Realities 360 conference app. The post Realities360 Augmented Reality App Now Available appeared first on Float. Augmented Reality Conferences Experience API Mobile Apps apps augmented reality eLearning Guild MORE
I hope you are doing well these days. It’s been awhile since I last posted here on my Blog. I real hope to change that starting today. MORE
Find the microlearning solution that is right for you. Microlearning is the delivery of short pieces of content to multiple devices on an “as needed” basis. MORE
In my last post, I wrote about how to use conferences and trade shows as a source of business intelligence. Last week, I attended the FocusOn Learning 2017 conference in San Diego, a well-run event hosted by the eLearning Guild. MORE
The assistive navigation app Cydalion has its first major update since being released last November, addressing common requests from users. MORE
SparkLearn, the new microlearning platform from Float, integrates with your favorite content creation and measurement tools for a clutter-free app your users will appreciate. The post SparkLearn™: A Microlearning Platform That Empowers Administrators and End Users appeared first on Float. Conferences Industry News Mobile Apps FocusOn microlearning sparklearn MORE
Well, another Focus On Learning is in the books. The eLearningGuild always puts on a great conference and this was no exception. At the event, Float had some excellent sessions by Scott and Chad and also hosted an exhibit hall booth. MORE
Problem: How do you provide a vulnerable population with access to a life-saving drug? PrEP, a prescription medicine that can help reduce the risk of HIV transmission, has the potential to save lives. But many of the people most at risk face barriers when attempting to access the medication. MORE
Large corporations are “complex adaptive systems…characterized by intricate hierarchal arrangements of boundaries and signals” (John Holland). As a learning technology futurist, I looked forward to discovering some of those signals and boundary shifts in the sessions and exhibits at DevLearn 2017, the eLearning Guild’s main conference on new developments in learning. In particular, I paid … The post Signals and Boundaries at DevLearn 2017 appeared first on Float. MORE
Welcome to episode 2 of my new Daily Mobile Learning show on YouTube. This is a project that I had on my mind for the last 4 years and finally decided to put action behind my idea and see what happens. MORE
UNESCO estimates that there are over 130 million students around the world who don’t have basic maths or literacy skills. MORE
Change is the only constant and that certainly holds true for the retail industry that continues to evolve rapidly, resulting in the need for employees to constantly learn, adapt and evolve. Employees have to keep up with the current trend to deliver in their roles. The modern retail workspace is characterised by relatively young employees […]. Mobile Learning Microlearning Microlearning for Retail Performance Support MORE
AR is more than just entertainment. Here’s how brands and companies are leveraging AR in: retail, training, operational and tactical, and navigation. The post 4 Examples Of Augmented Reality in the Enterprise appeared first on Float. MORE
Learning professionals can gather lots of crucial information at FocusOn related to augmented reality, microlearning, and more to take back to your office. The post 6 Ways You Can Be A Spy at #FocusOnLearn appeared first on Float. Conferences DemoFest FocusOn FocusOn Learning microlearning MORE
Let me tell you the true story of three companies… The first company is one of a large group of companies. This company competes in a segment that has remarkable potential, making this company significant for the entire group’s profitability. To capitalise on the opportunity, the group has defined a strategic shift for this company, […]. Mobile Learning Long Term Learning Mobility organisational culture Scaffolding MORE
We’re living in a politically charged time. Hundreds of thousands of people are taking action around the country, and millions more are looking for how they can make their voices count. Are you looking for a way to get involved? MORE
“Hey – It’s Cas! Need your opinion on something. In 2014, CVS stopped selling tobacco in its stores. Do you think that was the right move?” It was a simple text message, but it launched nationwide action. MORE
The beginning of the school year is upon us, thus, it is time for teachers to establish norms and routines. One of those norms for teachers of middle and high school students should be around cell phone use. MORE
Mobility is powered by technology. While technology keeps changing, people don’t – or at least, not at the same pace. There are going to be very rare times that technology and people move neck and neck, in sync. (If If you get that, end of post – have a nice day!) In the course of our […]. Mobile Learning learning culture mobile learning benefits Mobility organisational culture MORE
We came across an interesting cluster of tasks at the workplace. All the tasks in this cluster can benefit can from ‘live’ performance support. Let’s take a look at the task types first so you can see if your organisation can relate to such work! Recurrent, Small or Standalone Tasks Some lines of work involve […]. Mobile Learning live performance support Mobile Performance Support Mobility Performance Support MORE
Packaged, commercial, off-the-shelf software can be great. However, a number of pain points help custom software look more attractive to the prospective buyer. The post 5 Business Cases Where Custom Software Is The Better Choice appeared first on Float. Mobile Development Mobile Strategy productivity MORE
Conferences are ideal locations for gathering business intelligence about a specific industry. There are presentations revealing the latest thinking in the field, and exhibitors want to show off their sparkling new ideas. Even at a distance, looking at the online program of a major conference can point to where an industry is heading. With that … The post 8 Surprising Topics at #MWC17 appeared first on Float. MORE
After the advent of Learning Management Systems, managing learners may seem a problem with an obvious answer. So why has it reared its head again? Well, it has and it hasn’t. The typical context in which learners access training from within the cyber and physical boundaries of the organisation, poses no challenge any more. However, […]. Mobile Learning Mobility Offline Learner Management Offline Mobility Tracking Offline Learning Path MORE
On World Teachers’ Day (5 October) we celebrate the wonderful people all over the planet who have dedicated their lives to the education of others. Without the commitment and patience of teachers, none of us, the educated, would be where we are today. MORE
As DevLearn 2017 fast approaches we wanted to share information that we will be discussing at the BYOL (Bring Your Own Laptop) hands on event, Adapt—Getting Started with an Open-Source eLearning Tool on Wednesday October 25th during session block 1 at 10:45am PST. For DevLearn 2017 we have prepared a slide deck to help you further understand … The post DevLearn 2017 – Getting started with Adapt appeared first on Float. Conferences DevLearn eLearning eLearning Guild MORE
Check out these 2 prize winning apps aiming to teach refugee kids stuck in a camp with no access to learning. MORE
It’s been a little while since the conference, but we’re still amped on the experience we delivered for Realities360 in July. If you weren’t able to download the app and try it out, you still can. Get the iOS version here, or if you an Android user, download that here. MORE
Float has three speakers presenting a number of sessions about augmented reality, mobile learning, and more at the annual FocusOn conference in San Diego. The post Float’s Highlighted Sessions At #FocusOnLearn appeared first on Float. Conferences FocusOn MORE
In July, Float delivered an app for the Realities360 conference in San Jose. We created the app for the eLearning Guild and used the opportunity to build a groundbreaking experience that combined event information, Augmented Reality and xAPI. An industry first, this app is available for iOS and Android, and now we’re sharing the backstory … The post Examining the Realities360 App – A Deep Dive Whitepaper appeared first on Float. Augmented Reality Experience API Mobile Apps MORE
Most people have heard of bitcoin, the controversial cryptocurrency. However, few know about the benefits of “blockchains,” the technology behind bitcoin, and the reason it’s considered a secure way of exchanging value. The implications of using blockchains go well beyond a new form of money to a wide variety of personal, governmental, and business uses. … The post How Blockchain Technology Will Improve Online Security appeared first on Float. MORE
We hope you were able to attend the DevLearn 2017 event Demofest, but if you weren’t or would like a recap on the DevLearn Demofest winners check out the link. MORE
130 Curious about the future of Augmented and Virtual Reality? Join us for a webinar hosted by Yet Analytics on Wednesday, December 6th at 1 pm EST on the topic of Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality + xAPI: Tracking Next-Gen Learning. The AR/VR + xAPI: Tracking Next-Gen Learning webinar hosted by Yet Analytics features Melissa Milloway, Hugh Seaton, and Chad Udell. The … The post AR/VR + xAPI: Tracking Next-Gen Learning Webinar on December 6th, 2017 appeared first on Float. MORE
One of the world’s largest technology solutions providers (offering enterprise software and hardware solutions) had come to us with an interesting training requirement. The organisation wanted to leverage the expertise of its star performers. They wanted a way make it easier for their especially successful sales people to share their experiences with others in the […]. Mobile Learning knowledge creation knowledge production knowledge sharing Mobility Performance Support MORE
Well, we just returned from our trip to DevLearn 2017. At DevLearn there were many activities to experience and speakers to learn from, including many topics in the microlearning community. To learn more about the Multiple Microlearning Opportunities that were at DevLearn check out the link. That blog post outlines four main microlearning categories that were at … The post DevLearn 2017 Recap appeared first on Float. Conferences DevLearn microlearning MORE
Recruitment is a time-consuming process, it is expensive too. The recruiting team constantly strives to bring the best talent on board, making sure their skill sets align with the job role. Now, if there is no structured onboarding process in place, employee engagement is doomed. First impression always counts. We all know it. Organisations that […]. Mobile Learning Employee Onboarding with Mobile Learning Mobile Learning for Employee Onboarding MORE
Have you ever struggled with performing a task previously covered in long training sessions? You’re not alone – we have all been there! We forget almost 80% of what we learn in just 30 days – unless we get an opportunity to apply that knowledge. This is precisely why you need performance support. These short […]. Mobile Learning Upside Learning Just-in-time Learning Mobile Performance Support Performance Support MORE
Are you curious about the ways that you can use our innovative microlearning and performance support platform SparkLearn™ with other technologies in your learning ecosystem? Maybe you want to learn if SparkLearn could work for your company with platforms that you already use daily. Or do you want to learn what SparkLearn can do for your … The post SparkLearn is Now Connecting to Watershed appeared first on Float. Experience API Blogs sparklearn xAPI MORE
mLearning Revolution
APRIL 8, 2017
Welcome to episode 2 of my new Daily Mobile Learning show on YouTube. This is a project that I had on my mind for the last 4 years and finally decided to put action behind my idea and see what happens.
Cell Phones in Learning
AUGUST 18, 2017
The beginning of the school year is upon us, thus, it is time for teachers to establish norms and routines. One of those norms for teachers of middle and high school students should be around cell phone use.
Upside Learning
JULY 13, 2017
Recruitment is a time-consuming process, it is expensive too. The recruiting team constantly strives to bring the best talent on board, making sure their skill sets align with the job role. Now, if there is no structured onboarding process in place, employee engagement is doomed. First impression always counts. We all know it. Organisations that […]. Mobile Learning Employee Onboarding with Mobile Learning Mobile Learning for Employee Onboarding
Float Mobile Learning
OCTOBER 20, 2017
Find the microlearning solution that is right for you. Microlearning is the delivery of short pieces of content to multiple devices on an “as needed” basis.
moblearn
MARCH 21, 2017
UNESCO estimates that there are over 130 million students around the world who don’t have basic maths or literacy skills.
Mobile Commons
JANUARY 30, 2017
We’re living in a politically charged time. Hundreds of thousands of people are taking action around the country, and millions more are looking for how they can make their voices count. Are you looking for a way to get involved?
Mobile Learning Daily brings together the best content for mobile learning from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
mLearning Revolution
MARCH 31, 2017
I hope you are doing well these days. It’s been awhile since I last posted here on my Blog. I real hope to change that starting today.
Float Mobile Learning
APRIL 24, 2017
AR is more than just entertainment. Here’s how brands and companies are leveraging AR in: retail, training, operational and tactical, and navigation. The post 4 Examples Of Augmented Reality in the Enterprise appeared first on Float.
Upside Learning
AUGUST 24, 2017
We came across an interesting cluster of tasks at the workplace. All the tasks in this cluster can benefit can from ‘live’ performance support. Let’s take a look at the task types first so you can see if your organisation can relate to such work! Recurrent, Small or Standalone Tasks Some lines of work involve […]. Mobile Learning live performance support Mobile Performance Support Mobility Performance Support
Float Mobile Learning
JULY 5, 2017
In my last post, I wrote about how to use conferences and trade shows as a source of business intelligence. Last week, I attended the FocusOn Learning 2017 conference in San Diego, a well-run event hosted by the eLearning Guild.
Upside Learning
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
One of the world’s largest technology solutions providers (offering enterprise software and hardware solutions) had come to us with an interesting training requirement. The organisation wanted to leverage the expertise of its star performers. They wanted a way make it easier for their especially successful sales people to share their experiences with others in the […]. Mobile Learning knowledge creation knowledge production knowledge sharing Mobility Performance Support
Float Mobile Learning
MAY 3, 2017
Packaged, commercial, off-the-shelf software can be great. However, a number of pain points help custom software look more attractive to the prospective buyer. The post 5 Business Cases Where Custom Software Is The Better Choice appeared first on Float. Mobile Development Mobile Strategy productivity
Float Mobile Learning
NOVEMBER 6, 2017
We hope you were able to attend the DevLearn 2017 event Demofest, but if you weren’t or would like a recap on the DevLearn Demofest winners check out the link.
Float Mobile Learning
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
It’s been a little while since the conference, but we’re still amped on the experience we delivered for Realities360 in July. If you weren’t able to download the app and try it out, you still can. Get the iOS version here, or if you an Android user, download that here.
Upside Learning
NOVEMBER 1, 2017
Let me tell you the true story of three companies… The first company is one of a large group of companies. This company competes in a segment that has remarkable potential, making this company significant for the entire group’s profitability. To capitalise on the opportunity, the group has defined a strategic shift for this company, […]. Mobile Learning Long Term Learning Mobility organisational culture Scaffolding
Upside Learning
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
Mobility is powered by technology. While technology keeps changing, people don’t – or at least, not at the same pace. There are going to be very rare times that technology and people move neck and neck, in sync. (If If you get that, end of post – have a nice day!) In the course of our […]. Mobile Learning learning culture mobile learning benefits Mobility organisational culture
Float Mobile Learning
JULY 6, 2017
Well, another Focus On Learning is in the books. The eLearningGuild always puts on a great conference and this was no exception. At the event, Float had some excellent sessions by Scott and Chad and also hosted an exhibit hall booth.
Float Mobile Learning
APRIL 13, 2017
The assistive navigation app Cydalion has its first major update since being released last November, addressing common requests from users.
moblearn
MARCH 20, 2017
Check out these 2 prize winning apps aiming to teach refugee kids stuck in a camp with no access to learning.
Upside Learning
AUGUST 16, 2017
Have you ever struggled with performing a task previously covered in long training sessions? You’re not alone – we have all been there! We forget almost 80% of what we learn in just 30 days – unless we get an opportunity to apply that knowledge. This is precisely why you need performance support. These short […]. Mobile Learning Upside Learning Just-in-time Learning Mobile Performance Support Performance Support
Upside Learning
AUGUST 3, 2017
Change is the only constant and that certainly holds true for the retail industry that continues to evolve rapidly, resulting in the need for employees to constantly learn, adapt and evolve. Employees have to keep up with the current trend to deliver in their roles. The modern retail workspace is characterised by relatively young employees […]. Mobile Learning Microlearning Microlearning for Retail Performance Support
Float Mobile Learning
FEBRUARY 8, 2017
Conferences are ideal locations for gathering business intelligence about a specific industry. There are presentations revealing the latest thinking in the field, and exhibitors want to show off their sparkling new ideas. Even at a distance, looking at the online program of a major conference can point to where an industry is heading. With that … The post 8 Surprising Topics at #MWC17 appeared first on Float.
Upside Learning
AUGUST 22, 2017
After the advent of Learning Management Systems, managing learners may seem a problem with an obvious answer. So why has it reared its head again? Well, it has and it hasn’t. The typical context in which learners access training from within the cyber and physical boundaries of the organisation, poses no challenge any more. However, […]. Mobile Learning Mobility Offline Learner Management Offline Mobility Tracking Offline Learning Path
Float Mobile Learning
OCTOBER 30, 2017
Well, we just returned from our trip to DevLearn 2017. At DevLearn there were many activities to experience and speakers to learn from, including many topics in the microlearning community. To learn more about the Multiple Microlearning Opportunities that were at DevLearn check out the link. That blog post outlines four main microlearning categories that were at … The post DevLearn 2017 Recap appeared first on Float. Conferences DevLearn microlearning
Mobile Commons
APRIL 5, 2017
“Hey – It’s Cas! Need your opinion on something. In 2014, CVS stopped selling tobacco in its stores. Do you think that was the right move?” It was a simple text message, but it launched nationwide action.
Float Mobile Learning
NOVEMBER 29, 2017
Curious about the future of Augmented and Virtual Reality? Join us for a webinar hosted by Yet Analytics on Wednesday, December 6th at 1 pm EST on the topic of Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality + xAPI: Tracking Next-Gen Learning. The AR/VR + xAPI: Tracking Next-Gen Learning webinar hosted by Yet Analytics features Melissa Milloway, Hugh Seaton, and Chad Udell. The … The post AR/VR + xAPI: Tracking Next-Gen Learning Webinar on December 6th, 2017 appeared first on Float.
Float Mobile Learning
OCTOBER 23, 2017
As DevLearn 2017 fast approaches we wanted to share information that we will be discussing at the BYOL (Bring Your Own Laptop) hands on event, Adapt—Getting Started with an Open-Source eLearning Tool on Wednesday October 25th during session block 1 at 10:45am PST. For DevLearn 2017 we have prepared a slide deck to help you further understand … The post DevLearn 2017 – Getting started with Adapt appeared first on Float. Conferences DevLearn eLearning eLearning Guild
Float Mobile Learning
JUNE 13, 2017
Float has three speakers presenting a number of sessions about augmented reality, mobile learning, and more at the annual FocusOn conference in San Diego. The post Float’s Highlighted Sessions At #FocusOnLearn appeared first on Float. Conferences FocusOn
Float Mobile Learning
MAY 23, 2017
Learning professionals can gather lots of crucial information at FocusOn related to augmented reality, microlearning, and more to take back to your office. The post 6 Ways You Can Be A Spy at #FocusOnLearn appeared first on Float. Conferences DemoFest FocusOn FocusOn Learning microlearning
Mobile Commons
FEBRUARY 16, 2017
Problem: How do you provide a vulnerable population with access to a life-saving drug? PrEP, a prescription medicine that can help reduce the risk of HIV transmission, has the potential to save lives. But many of the people most at risk face barriers when attempting to access the medication.
Float Mobile Learning
DECEMBER 1, 2017
Are you curious about the ways that you can use our innovative microlearning and performance support platform SparkLearn™ with other technologies in your learning ecosystem? Maybe you want to learn if SparkLearn could work for your company with platforms that you already use daily. Or do you want to learn what SparkLearn can do for your … The post SparkLearn is Now Connecting to Watershed appeared first on Float. Experience API Blogs sparklearn xAPI
Float Mobile Learning
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
Large corporations are “complex adaptive systems…characterized by intricate hierarchal arrangements of boundaries and signals” (John Holland). As a learning technology futurist, I looked forward to discovering some of those signals and boundary shifts in the sessions and exhibits at DevLearn 2017, the eLearning Guild’s main conference on new developments in learning. In particular, I paid … The post Signals and Boundaries at DevLearn 2017 appeared first on Float.
Float Mobile Learning
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
In July, Float delivered an app for the Realities360 conference in San Jose. We created the app for the eLearning Guild and used the opportunity to build a groundbreaking experience that combined event information, Augmented Reality and xAPI. An industry first, this app is available for iOS and Android, and now we’re sharing the backstory … The post Examining the Realities360 App – A Deep Dive Whitepaper appeared first on Float. Augmented Reality Experience API Mobile Apps
Float Mobile Learning
JULY 21, 2017
We’re proud to say that we continue a path of innovation by releasing the Realities 360 conference app. The post Realities360 Augmented Reality App Now Available appeared first on Float. Augmented Reality Conferences Experience API Mobile Apps apps augmented reality eLearning Guild
Float Mobile Learning
JUNE 20, 2017
SparkLearn, the new microlearning platform from Float, integrates with your favorite content creation and measurement tools for a clutter-free app your users will appreciate. The post SparkLearn™: A Microlearning Platform That Empowers Administrators and End Users appeared first on Float. Conferences Industry News Mobile Apps FocusOn microlearning sparklearn
Float Mobile Learning
JANUARY 3, 2017
Most people have heard of bitcoin, the controversial cryptocurrency. However, few know about the benefits of “blockchains,” the technology behind bitcoin, and the reason it’s considered a secure way of exchanging value. The implications of using blockchains go well beyond a new form of money to a wide variety of personal, governmental, and business uses. … The post How Blockchain Technology Will Improve Online Security appeared first on Float.
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