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As chief technology officer for Trivantis, John Blackmon is responsible for all aspects of development and strategy for the company’s e-learning products. John is the original developer of the Lectora product line, which is the flagship product of the company.Prior to joining Trivantis, John was co-founder and lead engineer at BocaSoft, a company that created various software utilities for the OS/2 operating system. John began his career at Electronic Data Systems, where he designed a number of automatic identification systems using various technologies for plant floor applications. John then spent time at IBM, working on plant floor data collection, and then design work on the OS/2 operating system. At IBM, John was awarded a patent for his work on seamlessly running Windows applications under the OS/2 operating system.John regularly speaks at various eLearning industry events on topics ranging from xAPI to VR, and has a patent pending on his work for responsive course design.

John Blackmon

The jump to immersive 360-degree media brings a new set of possibilities, challenges, and other things to keep in mind.

Best Practices for Creating 360 Video

Powering Next-Gen Learning With VR and xAPI

Discover how artificial intelligence (AI) is redefining e-learning by utilizing groundbreaking new applications in an instructional design setting. Join us to see AI’s transformative potential in enhancing learning experiences, from creating immersive content to personalizing educational journeys. AI isn’t about doing the work for you; it’s about helping you do your job faster and better than before. See ELB Learning’s authoring tools and the new AI integrations in each product.
During this webinar, you will learn to:

Generate scenarios in virtual reality with CenarioVR’s wizard. No 360-camera required!
Create course outlines with Lectora.
Use Rehearsal to grade your employees’ recorded performances and automate transcripts, enhancing their elevator pitch. 


DEMO: Harnessing the Power of AI in E-Learning

Do you think virtual reality (VR) training is too expensive, complicated, and requires a headset? Think again!
Resistance to change and dated beliefs mean companies are missing out on the benefits of immersive learning, despite overwhelming evidence that VR training can achieve better outcomes. Discover how simple and affordable VR can be.
During this webinar, you will learn how to:

Work efficiently with 360-degree images and video to create content.
Create content that can be used on the web and in VR.
Distribute immersive content to your learners.


DEMO: Create, Publish, and Deliver Immersive Learning in 30 Minutes

Two New Books A OneTwo Punch From the BlackMouton Team

Employees, including frontline workers, are the backbone of any enterprise; however, they often lack the training and development opportunities they need to succeed.
Join us for an insightful webinar where we share data-driven strategies for effective upskilling and real-world examples of return on investment (ROI) that companies have seen after investing in frontline worker and employee upskilling programs.
In this webinar, you will learn how to:

Refine your recruitment strategy with data-driven dashboards.
Fast-track productivity with a multi-experience onboarding program.
Achieve daily key performance indicator excellence with on-the-job training.
Design adaptive flows to reward fast performers and remind slow learners.
Measure ROI with performance-based dashboards.

We’ll also cover these topics:
Holistic approach to employee performance: Gain a comprehensive understanding of a multi-faceted approach to improving employee performance, from the onboarding process through continuous performance management. This includes leveraging data-driven techniques, creating effective reward systems, and implementing gamification strategies.
Innovative solutions to industry challenges: With cutting-edge techniques and solutions that address common pain points, discover how innovation can be used to enhance recruitment, training, and performance monitoring.
Evidence-based strategies in action: Learn from real-world success stories, practical applications, and outcomes of the specific techniques, and leverage a clear roadmap to derive tangible benefits.
Register today to learn how investing in frontline worker and employee upskilling can boost productivity, reduce attrition, and improve customer service. 
Primary Capability Covered: Talent Strategy & Management
Participation in this event, either live or recorded, can be reported for one (1) point of professional development for initial certification eligibility or recertification of the APTD or CPTD credential. 

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