Kamy Anderson

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Kamy Anderson

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Kamy Anderson is a Senior Writer specializing in online learning and training. His blog focuses on trends in eLearning, online training, webinars, course development, employee training, gamification, LMS, AI, and more. Kamy's articles have been published in eLearningIndustry, TrainingMag, Training Zone, and Learning Solutions Magazine. Connect with him on LinkedIn.

Articles by Kamy Anderson

How Does Computer Based Training Work? Benefits & Tools

Computer based training (CBT) boasts of a long history. Computers were the first medium of online learning and training before the birth of smartphones, tablets, and laptops. Still today, a majority of hardware in the workplace consists of computers, although in a modern version. In fact, according to a recent survey, 87% percent of individuals...
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Why Adopt Web-Based Safety Training?

Employees in many industries are required to receive safety training. This requirement may come from the government (such as the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)), from the company, or, more commonly, from both. Because of the many advantages afforded by the online format, more individuals and companies are choosing to pursue this training...
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What are Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)?

Massive open online courses, or MOOCs, have been one of the biggest educational technology stories of the past three years. What started as an experiment – when Stanford professors Sebastian Thrun and Peter Norvig put their artificial intelligence course online for anyone to take — has turned into a major revolution, both in education and...
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6 Benefits of Blended Learning

Whether you teach in an elementary school, college, or corporate training program, you have probably heard of blended learning, which is an umbrella term for using technology in teaching. There has been a lot of debate about whether blended learning is beneficial for students, or if it is just distracting. However, there has also been...
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6 Benefits of Online Corporate Sales Training

In the wake of this realization, there is a dire need for the less costly methods of training’s such as online sales training. E- Learning, without a doubt, reduces costs considerably. The effect is almost dramatic mainly because there is no need for traveling and accommodation expenditure. Furthermore, it reduces the classroom charges as this...
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How Online Classes Help Develop Critical Thinking in Learners

While the online classroom is a convenient method for instructors and trainers to reach a broader segment of learners, it’s often assumed that the format promotes cursory responses that fail to include deep critical thinking skills. It’s been said that without face-to-face interaction, trainers cannot probe learners to think beyond the simple answer by asking...
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How to Engage Corporate Learners Through Online Courses

Engaging corporate learners in online learning requires knowledge of basic adult learning principles and collaboration. Engaging learners means that the trainer or instructor gets learners involved in the learning experience through interaction with other class participants and tasks that learners deem worthwhile. Engagement also means that learners willingly participate in problem-solving, decision making, self-directed learning,...
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How to Utilize eLearning in a Manufacturing Environment

Manufacturing environments are challenging, and organizations under this industry typically require a lot of ingenuity to incorporate and implement eLearning programs as a method of training. In a manufacturing company, workers don’t get a lot of time away from the production area, assembly line or plant. This is an important factor when utilizing eLearning in...
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How to Determine the Best eLearning Programs for Your Business

If you are in the business of learning, training, or course development, it’s more than likely that you use or are familiar with different e-learning programs. Taking e-learning courses is easy if the programs are designed keeping learners in mind. However, choosing the right e-learning programs for your organization can be daunting in the constantly...
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5 Tips to Create Effective eLearning Storyboards

Every project, big or small, requires planning. So, whether we are talking about filmmaking, an engineering design, or medical research, you need to have a framework in place. This clear structure or roadmap tells you how you want to proceed toward your project goals. It is no different with eLearning courses. Online course creators need...
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