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If your team creates eLearning in Articulate Rise, you're going to love our Chrome extension, Mighty. After years of loving Articulate Rise, but craving more functionality and customization, we decided to build a tool to solve our problem and yours! Mighty gives you the creative control and flexibility you always dreamed of, while maintaining the ease of use you love in Rise. Ditch the hacks, tips, and tricks—Mighty does it all for you. With Mighty, you can … ? Build transitions without a hack or workaround ? Have full control over line height ? Utilize a built-in color-picker ? Use a Reflection block in Rise (Not just for Storyline anymore!) ? Change your fonts to even bigger and even smaller sizes ? And so, so much more! Want to experience for yourself all that Mighty can do? Use the link in the comments to start a free 30-day trial of Mighty, no credit card required! #learningdesign #articulate #articulate360 #learninganddevelopment #traininganddevelopment #training #elearningdevelopment #elearning #elearningdesign #elearningsolutions

"I get a lot of L&D newsletters. Many of them I quickly skim and delete. Abstract is the only one I look forward to and almost always read completely." "Truly superb newsletter." "I absolutely love your newsletter. It's short enough for me to actually read on the spot...it's not another boring training email with a 'click here for the webinar' button." Are you signed up for Abstract yet?! Abstract is our weekly learning newsletter for staying up-to-speed and inspired on learning news, trends, and case studies, all in a five-minute read. If you're a business leader responsible for growing your talent, you'll love Abstract. Hit the link in the comments to subscribe! #learning #learningpartner #learninganddevelopment #traininganddevelopment #learningstrategy #traininganddevelopment #talent

When it comes to instructional design, both what you write and how you write it directly impact learners’ interaction, perception, and retention of the material. In our blog article below, we share a set of principles that will help ensure that your writing is clear, inclusive, and correct. Follow these principles to craft writing that captures learners’ attention and ensures that they understand what you're trying to convey. In this article, we cover the following: - Using inclusive and accessible language - The trap of overly complex writing - Best practices for proofreading - Writing relatable content - Incorporating desirable difficulties Ready to explore our instructional design best practices? Hit the link in the comments to read more! . . . #ArticulateRise #eLearning #LearningDesign #InstructionalDesign #LearningandDevelopment #Talent #Training #ProfessionalDevelopment #Compliance #WorkplaceTraining #IDs #Writers

A guide to using Storyclock in learning experiences Neuroscience shows that storytelling is one of the best ways to deliver a message that influences behavior. If you’ve been searching for a tool to help you craft more-compelling stories in your learning experiences, we’re excited to share Storyclock with you. Created by Seth Worley of Plot Devices, Storyclock is a simple method for visualizing a story on a clock to help organize ideas and identify and fill any gaps using symmetry. Since Storyclock was originally created for screenwriters, we created our own simple, five-step process for applying it to learning experiences, making it easy to craft a cohesive story that keeps learners engaged and emotionally invested. What you’ll get when you download the guide: - An introduction to the Storyclock method - How to use Storyclock in L&D - A five-step process for applying Storyclock to any learning experience - A Storyclock worksheet to visualize your learning story Turning your learning experiences into stories is simpler than you think—download your free guide to using Storyclock. #learningstrategy #storytelling #learningleaders #instructionaldesign

Are you feeling stuck on a learning problem? Are you on a one-person team with no one to bounce ideas off of? We want to help! Check out Strategy Chats, 25-minute brainstorms with a thought leader from Maestro. Completely free and no sales pitches — we promise! Bring your WIP eLearning course, the job aid you're redesigning, or the people problem you just can't solve. We're here to help you succeed. Spots are limited, so if you're interested, snag your free Strategy Chat now! Link in the comments to sign up. #learning #learningpartner #learninganddevelopment #traininganddevelopment #learningstrategy #training #talent

Maintaining brand consistency across your learning initiatives is important. Whether your organization is undergoing a rebrand or you want to ensure your team of learning creators stay on the same page, tailor-made templates can make the process infinitely easier. Join us for Project Spotlight Live: Leveraging Templates in Learning Design today, Thursday, February 27th at 2 p.m. EST for real live examples of the power of custom templates. During this 45-minute live event, we’ll show you how we used custom Articulate Rise, Storyline, and/or PowerPoint templates to help three different learning teams make the most of their branding opportunities. Learn how we developed templates for a large-scale learning program with its own look and feel, and how we created a library of evergreen and adaptable templates for a company in the midst of rebranding. Plus, you'll get the chance to talk directly with the project team! This exciting event is exclusively available to members of our free Maestro Community and it only takes a minute to sign up and RSVP. Hit the link in the comments to sign up! ?

Far too often, training professionals are so invested in their learners' growth that they forget to invest in their own. Sound like you? Maestro Community (MC, for short) is your space to collaborate with your peers and build genuine relationships. MC is a private online community where you can connect with like-minded L&D professionals, access exclusive resources, and leverage the wisdom of what others have already figured out. The best part? It's completely free to join. When you join the Maestro Community, you'll get ... - Instant access to an expanded network of learning professionals across industries and experiences, eager to share their wisdom - A safe space to ask questions, solicit feedback, and share your expertise with fellow learning practitioners - Access to exclusive events, resources, and tools to keep you up to speed on trends and innovations Join the hundreds of learning professionals already connecting and growing in MC. See you there! https://lnkd.in/gpj-qh75 #LearningAndDevelopment #Training #CorporateTraining #TrainingProfessionals #TalentDevelopment #eLearning #ArticulateRise #InstructionalDesign

What optimizes your time and resources and gives your team a creative boost? Design templates! If you’re ready to learn more about how templates can optimize your process and peek behind the curtain at some of the templates we’ve created for our clients, register to join us for our upcoming event, Project Spotlight Live: Leveraging Templates for Learning Design, on Thursday, February 27th at 2 p.m. EST. Our Project Spotlight Live series takes you behind the scenes of a Maestro project to hear directly from our team. During this 45-minute live event, we’ll show you how we used custom-made templates to help three different clients solve three different challenges, leading to beautiful, impactful, and effective courses. Plus, we’ll cover how these templates can be adapted and used again and again, saving valuable time and resources. This is your chance to talk directly with our project team about the nuts and bolts of our learning strategy and execution. It's exclusively available to members of our free Maestro Community and it only takes a minute to sign up and RSVP—hit the link in the comments to sign up!

?? Calling all freelance visual designers and IDs, contract CLOs, and boutique learning vendors! ?? We know you want to help your clients succeed—even when their needs go beyond your typical scope. That’s where the Maestro Partnership Program comes in. Let us be an extension of your team (while you earn a commission for every successful referral)! We partner with a range of creators and organizations to deliver solutions they don’t have in-house—could that be you? Help your clients solve their challenges while earning passive income along the way—all while building trust with your client base for the long haul. By joining our referral program, you can: ?Offer More: From live-action videos to custom eLearning courses and beyond, we have the expertise to complement your services. ??Earn Commissions: Enjoy a 10% commission on every successful referral. ??Get Support: We’ll provide personalized onboarding, a dedicated Maestro Advocate, and resources to help you succeed. Ready to become a referral partner? Check out the details and sign up using the link in the comments! . . . #learninganddevelopment #traininganddevelopment #training #elearning #InstructionalDesign #LND

Happy Valentine's Day, learning lovers!??? Back by popular demand, we’re excited to re-share these L&D-themed valentines created by our Design team—with a few new designs making their debut!? ? We couldn’t miss an opportunity to show our community—and the learning industry—some love. From our team to yours, we created these valentines to send to the learning enthusiasts in your life. Funny, punny, and perfectly sweet.? ? Everyone at Maestro shares an affinity for learning, whether it’s keeping up with the latest industry innovations or investing in our own unique journeys as lifelong learners. We know that the L&D community is filled with smart, passionate go-getters who are pushing the industry further. These learning-themed valentines are meant to celebrate the dynamic, intelligent, wide-ranging world of L&D (and the funny little industry quirks that come along with it). ? Click the link in the comments?to download the valentines and pass them on to your colleagues, friends, and fellow learning nerds. Happy V-Day! #learningdesign #articulate #articulate360 #learninganddevelopment #traininganddevelopment #training #elearningdevelopment #elearning #elearningdesign #elearningsolutions?