May 7, 2016

7 Tips To Create The Perfect eLearning Conditions

In traditional learning environments the décor, room layout, and study spaces all play pivotal roles. eLearning may lack all of these physical attributes, but there are a wide range of other factors to consider when creating the perfect eLearning conditions. In this article, I'll highlight 7 tips to help you develop the ideal setting for your eLearning course. 

by Christopher Pappas

May 7, 2016

Preparing Your Online Learning Strategy For The Millennials

Millennials are the first generation to grow up entirely with technology and is truly comfortable using it and being around it. For them, technology is not an extra… it is an integral part of their live, almost like an extension of themselves. Millennials want technology to make their lives easier, faster, better, flexible, and more interactive and have a more pervasive presence. While we might not want to generalize, the millennial generation wants technology to be a part of their homes, their community, and their jobs. However, if you go online you’ll find a number of articles branding this generation as shallow, undisciplined, non-aspirational, and extremely demanding. Now that, according to me, is where the gross generalization starts.

by Anand Timothy

May 7, 2016

8 eLearning Trends That Are Changing The Learning Landscape

eLearning trends have become a cradle-to-grave activity. While it may begin with educational games for toddlers and end with games to keep the brain elastic and alert in old age, there is an entire body of eLearning that takes place in between that relates to academic and career growth. It was inevitable, as technology has become more and more sophisticated, that eLearning programs and opportunities would grow.

by Patrick Cole

May 7, 2016

Learning Battle Cards Maps: Source Of Inspiration For Instructional Designers

Apart from all theories and taxonomies behind, Instructional Design is a creative process. While designing new things you need not only knowledge about rules, frameworks, and best practices, but also sparks of inspiration which will lead you to innovative solutions. Here is how to be inspired by Learning Battle Cards maps.

by Marek Hyla

May 6, 2016

7 Reasons To Host An Online Training Event

Organizations around the globe, including countless Fortune 500 companies, are now offering online training events for your corporate learners. This can probably be attributed to the fact that it such an effective and engaging tool, particularly when it comes to dispersing knowledge to a distributed workforce. In this article, I'll share 7 convincing arguments for why your next training event should be online.

by Christopher Pappas

May 6, 2016

Copyright Ownership And Control Of eLearning Course Materials And Courseware

Copyright ownership of eLearning courseware and materials has increasingly attracted the interest of educators, researchers, and companies that develop learning systems and publish online course materials and course ware.  Technology provides the potential for collaborative interaction and learning opportunities for geographically dispersed persons and groups (Biström, 2005; Edwards et al., 2002). The effective use of eLearning course and instructional materials has proven to be useful in diverse educational settings worldwide. In light of the complexity and expense of the resources involved in developing online course materials, many institutions are revisiting their intellectual property policies to clarify how they apply to online educational materials.

by Jasmine Renner

May 6, 2016

6 Tips On How To Deliver Persuasive Speeches In eLearning

eLearning is a great tool for those who wants to learn new skills. Through videos, animations, and podcasts, you can virtually learn anything nowadays. And the advantages of this method are many, from studying at home and at your own pace to pay much less for tuition and extra resources. So it is understandable if you are interested in joining this trend and make yourself available as an online instructor. But, with so much competition out there, you need to stand out somehow. And one of the best ways to do it is by delivering persuasive speeches, so your students will remain interested and come back again for more courses.

by Diana Beyer

May 6, 2016

4 Benefits Of Using A Cloud-Based Learning Management System For Corporate Training

The continued education of employees is critical to establishing a competitive advantage and long-term success in business. Positions and industries are changing faster than ever, primarily due to technology. And now, technology will help your business develop a cloud-based Learning Management System (LMS) that will create more effective learning environments for less money whilst creating happier and better educated employees that will catapult your company ahead of the competition.

by James Jones

May 5, 2016

8 Tips To Create Α User-Friendly eLearning Course

Your learners don't have to time to muddle through maze-like eLearning courses or click aimlessly on links that lead them nowhere. An eLearning course should be intuitive, well organized, and easy to navigate if you want to achieve the desired results. In this article, I'll share 8 tips that can help you create a user-friendly eLearning course for your online learners.

by Christopher Pappas

May 5, 2016

10 Building Blocks Of Great Custom Learning

Learning, according to any pedagogue, becomes effective and easy only when it is customized as per the learner’s abilities. With the advent of technology, online learning has become a fad. Custom learning is replacing tedious and daunting classroom training programs, thereby enabling learners to take up courses as per their convenience. Technology-aided learning has greatly influenced the corporate and educational spheres. However, any negligence could result in the failure of your custom learning program. Many custom learning initiatives do not generate desirable results due to bottlenecks in the learning program. So, how do you ensure that your custom learning initiative fulfills its primary objective?

by Suresh Kochattil

May 5, 2016

Virtual Reality In The Classroom: Is Virtual Reality Making A Comeback In Education?

While the concept of virtual reality in the classroom seemed ideal in the past, this technology had very high overhead costs. Now things have changed; but is this enough to expect a comeback of virtual reality in the classroom?

by Anand Timothy

May 5, 2016

5 Ways Mobile Learning Helps Improve Study Habits

A recent study by McGraw-Hill Education shows that more students are turning to mobile devices to help them study. Most career advancement opportunities and educational programs rely heavily on exam performance, but there are many factors that hamper a person's ability to study effectively and pass those exams. Let's explore 5 ways in which mobile learning, or mLearning, helps improve study habits.

by Peter Murphy