May 26, 2016

Online Sales Training Program Worth It? Look At The Data!

For companies with a large sales force, an online sale training program can be a great way to save money and speed up the training process. Before a company jumps on the eLearning bandwagon, it should analyze the data to make an informed decision. Basic statistical principles can make this process easier.

by Eric Kean

May 26, 2016

BYOD Days: See What They Bring To The Table

Digital devices or pen and paper: Should it really be one or the other, or does it depend on the student and the subject that is taught? We suggest you find out on BYOD Days!

by Christiaan Henny

May 25, 2016

5 Features To Turn Your Online Course Into Interactive Storytelling

Learn how to use interactive storytelling to make online learning more captivating to students. This article describes the 5 features of interactive storytelling to incorporate into your online lessons to enhance learning. Helpful links are provided to transform online courses!

by Sally Baldwin

May 25, 2016

4 Tips To Use Criterion Referenced Instruction Principles In Online Training

Criterion Referenced Instruction, or CRI, is an approach that centers on multimedia-rich, self-guided learning experiences. Its four-stage process offers Instructional Designers the opportunity to create targeted online training courses that produce measurable results. This makes it highly effective in the corporate eLearning sector. In this article, I'll show you how to apply it in your online training program.

by Christopher Pappas

May 25, 2016

Instructional Designers: Should Improving Thinking Skills Be Your Topmost Priority?

If your answer is “no”, but you are curious, or if you answered “yes” and want to know more about thinking skills, read on. Either way, the key question is this: “What drives thinking?”

by Alex Terego

May 25, 2016

Creating A Virtual Spanish Language Learning Community: El Tercer Capítulo

We created a virtual Spanish language learning community for public librarians across the state of Indiana. Have you read the first 2 chapters of this adventure learning with librarians? Want to learn how we learned? Ven conmigo! Come with me!

by Emily Schaber

May 25, 2016

12 Aid Tools For Digital Classrooms

This article is about helpful online tools for digital classrooms that can be brought into the educational process to make it more interactive and integrating both for teachers and students.

by Rachel Bartee

May 24, 2016

Brandon Hall Group eLearning Market Trends For 2016: Get More From Your Learning Management System

Cloud-based learning technologies have created a host of opportunities for new learning experiences – so much so that exploring new technology has become the top Learning and Development priority for 2016. Recent data about eLearning market trends from Brandon Hall Group explores how new technologies are top of mind for learning professionals.

by Kelsey Cochran

May 24, 2016

Learning Is For Everyone: Instructional Design For Accessibility (Free Technical Article!)

As Instructional Designers, we’re always looking for new tools and best practices to deliver value to our learners. One thing some of us forget, though, is the issue of accessibility – are our courses open to all, including people with disabilities? In Learning Is For Everyone: Instructional Design For Accessibility, Obsidian Learning examines several issues related to accessibility and eLearning.

by Christopher Pappas

May 24, 2016

Top 5 Tips On Enterprise Games That Actually Add Value

Enterprise games are trendy nowadays. Training managers want to make innovative learning simulations. They want their learners to engage in the learning modules. Nevertheless, while enterprise games seem to have all the features required to get great results, this is not always the case.

by Yann Teyssier

May 24, 2016

5 Steps To Convert Legacy eLearning Into Modern, Mobile-Friendly Learning

Is your eLearning still stuck in Flash? Can your learners access learning content from their mobile devices? Read on to learn how to convert legacy eLearning into mobile-friendly learning.

by Steve Penfold

May 23, 2016

7 Tips & Tricks For Repurposing eLearning Content

Searching for new ways to put your old eLearning content to good use? Do you want to reduce your eLearning budget by giving your materials a makeover? In this article, I’ll share 7 tips to help you repurpose your eLearning content for modern learners.

by Christopher Pappas