January 11, 2016

How Snapchat Is Changing Corporate Learning

Snapchat is the rage among young professionals. So, what do you need to know about it and how it is going to impact corporate learning?

by John Eades

January 10, 2016

7 Tips For Getting Off To A Great Start With Your Subject Matter Expert

As the famous blue jean business mogul, Levi Strauss, once said: "An expert knows all the answers - if you ask the right questions". A Subject Matter Expert is a key member of your eLearning team, but only if you know how to get off to a great start and make the most of your collaboration. In this article, I'll share 7 tips that can put you on the path to a winning eLearning partnership with your Subject Matter Expert (SME).

by Christopher Pappas

January 10, 2016

eLearning Platforms: 4 Things To Forget In 2016

Presenting educational and training material on new or updated eLearning platforms is often a scary proposition. But it doesn’t have to be. Today’s technology gets the headaches out of the way and allows the teachers to teach and the learners to learn. Fast.

by Travis Henry

January 9, 2016

7 Tips To Create An Effective Constructive Feedback System For eLearning

Feedback is a powerful tool in the eLearning industry. This is primarily because it gives eLearning professionals a peek into the minds of their audience, and offers learners the opportunity to improve their behaviors. In this article, I’ll share 7 tips that can help you create a successful feedback system for your eLearning courses.

by Christopher Pappas

January 9, 2016

A Sneak Peek Inside The 2016 Learning And Development Community

It’s that time of year again! Learning and Development leaders are reflecting on what went well and what didn’t go so well to create a more effective plan for the coming year. With L&D adapting to continuous technology advances, leaders in the space need to have a good understanding of where the industry is going.

by Andrew Fayad

January 8, 2016

7 Benefits Of eLearning For Charities: What eLearning Professionals Should Know

eLearning is often associated with the private education and corporate training sectors. However, it can also be an invaluable tool in the hands of charitable organizations. In this article, I’ll delve into the benefits of eLearning for charities.

by Christopher Pappas

January 8, 2016

5 Key Skills You Need For Your First Instructional Design Project

In this article I’ll tell you how to side-step the fluff that’s included in most Instructional Design courses, so you can focus on things that you really need to know in order to master an Instructional Design project.

by Huzefa Johar

January 8, 2016

Modern Learners Want The Convenience And Flexibility Of Mobile Learning

The modern learner is no longer chained to her office desk. She is on-the-go, working remotely, and using her own device to carry out day-to-day work. In this article, I’ll show you why and how Johnson & Johnson Vision Care is using mobile learning to meet their audience's needs and wants.

by Li Whybrow

January 7, 2016

The Top 8 Benefits Of Using Learning Management Systems

If you are new to the realm of eLearning or are making the switch to online training, then you’ve probably heard quite a bit about Learning Management Systems recently. This is primarily due to the fact that it is one of the quintessential tools of eLearning, upon which all online courses and training modules are built. But what are the real benefits of using a LMS? In this article, I’ll explore the many advantages of using a Learning Management System to design and deploy eLearning experiences.

by Christopher Pappas

January 7, 2016

Learning Design: Is Form, Fit, Function (FFF) Applicable In The eLearning Industry?

Can learning be “engineered”? What if we were to use best practices from other domains to improve our learning design? Here’s how a basic concept from the manufacturing industry can be adapted to the eLearning industry.

by Amit Sarkar

January 7, 2016

Mindfulness And eLearning: New Age Ideas In A Digital Age Of Teaching

My team was asked to design a suite of eLearning for a 30-day program teaching learners the value of mindful practice, as well as techniques and strategies to achieve and maintain mindfulness. While demand for self-care is coming, it’s only a matter of time before teaching mindfulness is an industry standard. Here are some things I learned about teaching new age ideas in a digital environment.

by Rob Sanderson

January 6, 2016

7 Tips For Developing Effective Leadership Online Training Programs

Want to know what it takes to transform managers and supervisors into effective corporate leaders? In this article, I’ll share 7 tips for developing leadership online training programs that offer your corporate learners the skills, knowledge, and tools they need to take charge in your organization.

by Christopher Pappas